Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has addressed the recent release of private conversations between herself and renowned singer Naira Marley, which have been circulating online. The leaked chats come after a public disagreement between the two regarding the controversial death of singer Mohbad on September 12, 2023. Following Mohbad’s death, many pointed fingers at Naira Marley, the leader of Marlian Music, accusing him of being involved in the singer’s struggles and eventual demise. Iyabo Ojo, a vocal advocate for justice for Mohbad, played a prominent role in speaking out against the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death. She publicly accused Naira Marley…
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The Oyo State Commissioner of Police (CP), Ayodele Sonubi, has described driving unregistered vehicles as an abnormality requiring the impoundment of such cars by the police. The CP said this following Monday’s enforcement campaign of the third-party insurance policy on motorists within the Ibadan metropolis. Mr Sonubi said the command would start impounding vehicles with irregular documents, and their owners would be taken before the law court. He said the third-party vehicle insurance enforcement would be a continuous exercise in compliance with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun. According to Mr Sonubi, those driving imported vehicles…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed retired Maj.-Gen. Abdulmalik Jibrin as the new secretary to the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB). This announcement was made in a statement by the board’s spokesperson, Juliet Okeh, on Monday in Abuja. Ms Okeh noted that Mr Jibrin succeeded Ahmed Ja’afaru, the former controller general of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS). In his handover remarks, Mr Ja’afaru expressed gratitude to Mr Tinubu for the opportunity to serve, acknowledging his brief tenure. He highlighted his successful efforts, including securing presidential approval for various reforms, such as the independence of the board’s…
A State High Court in Lokoja, on Monday, sacked the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Tijani Ahmed-Anaje. Justice Umar Salisu gave the order in a judgement he delivered in Lokoja with a charge to Mr Ahmed-Anaje not to parade himself as the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland. Daudu Adeku-Ojiah, Hussain Yusuf and Abdulrahaam Suberu had in December, challenged the appointment of Mr Ahmed-Anaje by former governor Yahaya Bello as the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland. Represented by Lawal Rabana (SAN), the plaintiffs sued Gov. Ahmed Ododo, the state attorney general, Muzi Abdullahi and Mr Ahmed-Anaje as the 1st, 2nd and 3rd defendants in the case which…
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Ondo State Council, has suspended its four-day-old indefinite strike. The nurses and midwives in the state government-owned hospitals and health centres began an indefinite strike on Jan. 31. Lucky Aremu, the public relations officer (PRO) of the association, made this known in a statement on Monday in Akure. “The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), hereby, announces the suspension of the indefinite industrial action embarked upon by nurses across all state public health institutions. “This decision follows a series of negotiations with the Ondo State Government, which culminated in…
An Ogun State High Court sitting in Kobape, Abeokuta, the state capital, on Monday sentenced Lekan Adekanbi, Ahmed Odetola, and Waheed Adeniyi to death by hanging for the murder of Kehinde Fatinoye, his wife, Bukola Fatinoye, and their son, Oreoluwa, on January 1, 2023. The couple was attacked at their Ibara GRA residence shortly after returning from a crossover service. Led by their driver, Adekanbi, the assailants invaded their home at about 2am, killing them before setting the house and their bodies on fire. They also tied up their son, Oreoluwa, and an adopted son before throwing them into the…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, for winning the Best African Music Performance award at the 67th annual Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles on Sunday night. Tinubu commended the singer for her artistry, which had brought pride to Nigeria on the global stage for the second time, Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman, said in a statement. “The president celebrates the rise of a new generation of young and multi-talented Nigerian musical artistes who have propelled Afrobeats to international prominence, projecting the country’s reputation as a powerhouse of musical innovation, creativity and cultural influence. “From Africa…
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, welcomed African football icon and former Chelsea FC star Didier Drogba to the Lagos House, Marina, on Monday. The courtesy visit was part of an engagement between Team Drogba and representatives of the E1 Racing Team with the Lagos State Government. This was made known in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to Sanwo-Olu on New Media, Jubril Gawat on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday. He wrote, “Between Governor #jidesanwoolu and African Football Legend, #ChelseaFC Legend, Didier Drogba #didierdrogba this morning at the Lagos House, Marina, as Team Drogba and the Representatives of…
The deputy spokesman for the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese (APC-Benue), says plans are ongoing to increase funding for some strategic agencies in the 2025 Appropriation Bill. The agencies are the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), among others. “We are making a case for improved funding for the National Identity Management Commission, the National Youth Service Corps, and the Nigerian Defence Academy in the 2025 budget proposal. There are other agencies of government that are likely to benefit from this too,” Mr Agbese said. Addressing journalists in Abuja…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has successfully disbursed over N20 billion in institutional fees to tertiary institutions across the country, benefiting nearly 193,000 students. The announcement was made by NELFUND on Monday, with the organization providing clarification on the total amount of funds disbursed. It addressed misinformation regarding reports that suggested N104 billion had been released, confirming that such figures were inaccurate. “As of February 3, 2025, NELFUND has received 364,042 student loan applications. To date, the Fund has disbursed N20,074,050,000 for institutional fees, supporting 192,906 students in various tertiary institutions,” the statement read. In addition to tuition assistance,…