Ex-Legislators Advocate Zoning of Senate Presidency to South-South

A group of former members of the House of Representatives are urging the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the National Assembly members-elect to take into consideration both region and religion when selecting the presiding officers for the upcoming term, particularly for the position of Senate President. These ex-lawmakers, who are part ofContinue reading "Ex-Legislators Advocate Zoning of Senate Presidency to South-South"

Lagos Government Condemns Movie “Gangs of Lagos”, Makes Strong Demands

The Lagos State Government has expressed its disapproval of the Gangs of Lagos film, citing its "cultural misrepresentation" and derogatory content as reasons for condemnation. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, criticized the portrayal of the Eyo Masquerade as a gun-wielding villain while donning traditional regalia.Continue reading "Lagos Government Condemns Movie “Gangs of Lagos”, Makes Strong Demands"

Mr. Woodberry, a close associate of Hushpuppi, pleads guilty to cyber fraud, agrees to return $8 million to victims

Olalekan Jacob Ponle, who goes by the name Mr. Woodberry, has agreed to a plea deal with the United States government. The suspected internet fraudster was charged with wire fraud conspiracy following his arrest in the United Arab Emirates in June 2020, and his subsequent extradition to the US. He was accused of tricking AmericanContinue reading "Mr. Woodberry, a close associate of Hushpuppi, pleads guilty to cyber fraud, agrees to return $8 million to victims"

Former Deputy Governor Ojikutu threatens to relinquish Nigerian citizenship if Tinubu is sworn in as president on May 29th

Alhaja Sinatu Aderoju Ojikutu, the former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, has made a bold statement that she will renounce her Nigerian citizenship if Bola Ahmed Tinubu is inaugurated as President on May 29th. According to reports, she has already instructed her lawyers to commence the process of renouncing her citizenship. During a press briefingContinue reading "Former Deputy Governor Ojikutu threatens to relinquish Nigerian citizenship if Tinubu is sworn in as president on May 29th"

Short man undergoes painful surgical procedure to increase height

Moses Gibson, a 41-year-old man from Minneapolis, Minnesota, has spent a total of $160,000 on two painful surgical procedures to increase his height by a total of five inches. Moses, who stands at 5ft 5in, struggled with low self-esteem and confidence issues stemming from his height, which negatively impacted his dating life. After trying medicationContinue reading "Short man undergoes painful surgical procedure to increase height"

Appeal Court Dismisses Case Seeking Obi’s Disqualification for Lack of Merit

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has dismissed an appeal by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) seeking the disqualification of the Labour Party's (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi. The APM argued that Obi's defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the LP violated sections 77(2) and (3) of the Electoral Act, 2022. TheyContinue reading "Appeal Court Dismisses Case Seeking Obi’s Disqualification for Lack of Merit"

Chinmark CEO, Ijiomah Chinedu Wanted by Police for Alleged N480m Fraud

The Chinmark Group CEO, Ijiomah Marksman Chinedu, has been declared wanted by the Nigeria Police Force for an alleged investment fraud worth N480 million. According to a special police gazette bulletin, Ijiomah is wanted for cyber fraud, money laundering, and obtaining money under false pretences. The Magistrate Court of Lagos issued a warrant of arrest/benchContinue reading "Chinmark CEO, Ijiomah Chinedu Wanted by Police for Alleged N480m Fraud"

Why Peter Obi was Detained by UK Immigration for Impersonation

On April 7, 2023, Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, was detained and questioned for several hours by immigration officials at London's Heathrow Airport. This was revealed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Head of Obi-Datti Media Office, Diran Onifade, in Abuja, Nigeria's capital. According to the statement, Obi was detainedContinue reading "Why Peter Obi was Detained by UK Immigration for Impersonation"

Force PRO unveils identities of three police officers caught on video slapping man and rough handling wife on highway in Rivers

On Tuesday, the Force Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police, Muyiwa Adejobi, unveiled the identities of the three police officers who were allegedly involved in the slapping of a man on a highway in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. The incident, which was caught on video and circulated on social media, sparked widespreadContinue reading "Force PRO unveils identities of three police officers caught on video slapping man and rough handling wife on highway in Rivers"

Nigerian Police to Conduct Raid on IBB University Student Hostels in Search of Alleged Internet Fraudsters

The Divisional Police Officer, Yusuf Musa, has written a letter to the School Managing Director of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University in Niger State, Nigeria, informing them of the police force's intention to conduct a raid on student lodges in Lapai. The raid is in connection with alleged cybercrimes committed by university students, following a reportContinue reading "Nigerian Police to Conduct Raid on IBB University Student Hostels in Search of Alleged Internet Fraudsters"