Author: Akintayo Adams

The Nigerian police have issued a strict warning to Point of Sale (POS) operators against handling transactions over ₦500,000, citing the risk of being implicated in criminal activities such as kidnapping. This warning was issued by the Delta state’s police spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, who recounted an incident where a POS operator processed a ₦4,000,000 ransom payment, profiting only ₦40,000. “Don’t be a tool for kidnappers to collect ransom. It must be traced to you. “My message to POS operators, transactions above 500k can get you into trouble. Don’t be a tool for kidnappers to collect ransom. It must be…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set Saturday, 8th November 2025 for the Anambra State governorship election. This was made known by INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu on Thursday. He outlined key dates, including 13th November 2024 for publishing the formal election notice and 20th March to 10th April 2025 for party primaries. The final candidate list will be published on 9th June 2025, with campaigns running from 11th June until 6th November 2025. Yakubu also mentioned plans for new voter registration, transfer, and PVC replacement. “In the coming weeks, the Commission will provide details of other electoral activities,…

Kenya’s Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been hospitalized, as revealed by his lawyer, Paul Muite, on Thursday, just before Gachagua was set to testify in his impeachment trial at the Senate. Due to his illness, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi postponed the hearing until 5:00 pm when Gachagua is expected to appear. The Senate trial, which began on Wednesday, follows a National Assembly vote to impeach Gachagua on 11 charges, including corruption, undermining the government, and promoting ethnically divisive politics. Kenya’s Senate began debating the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Wednesday, following his failure to halt the proceedings in…

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Social media personality VeryDarkMan has revealed that Don Jazzy, the renowned music producer, is the mysterious donor behind the ₦100 million contribution to his newly launched Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO). The NGO focuses on community development and improving public schools. Initially, VeryDarkMan raised concerns about the large sum deposited into his Zenith Bank account, fearing a setup and calling for an investigation. However, he later confirmed in a video that Don Jazzy had contacted him to clarify that he made the donation in support of the cause. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

Popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, has asked human rights activist and lawyer Femi Falana, along with his son Folarin (aka Falz), to hold media critic Martin Otse (VeryDarkMan) responsible for defamatory content circulating on social media. In response to allegations, Bobrisky stated, “I didn’t give Falz or his dad any money for pardon. No penny was given to them.” The crossdresser also addressed the circulating claims, saying, “The person that published the audio online should take full responsibility for what he posted in public.” Falana and his son had earlier demanded a public apology following audio clips shared…

Fifteen days after turning 100, former US president Jimmy Carter voted in the US election, fulfilling his wish to support Kamala Harris. Despite receiving hospice care in Georgia, Carter took part in early voting by mail. He had previously expressed that voting for Harris to help defeat Donald Trump was more important than reaching his centenary. Carter, the first former US president to reach 100 years, has been receiving end-of-life care since February 2023. Over 420,000 people have voted early in Georgia ahead of Election Day on 5 November. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

Kamala Harris, in a Fox News interview, pledged her presidency would differ from Joe Biden’s, focusing on new ideas and a fresh approach. She clashed with host Bret Baier over immigration and gender surgery, emphasizing the Biden administration’s border security efforts. “My presidency will not be a continuation of Joe Biden’s presidency,” said Harris, 59, who became her party’s nominee after the ageing Biden dropped out in July. Biden had said on Tuesday that Harris would “cut her own path” as president. Harris also criticized Donald Trump for divisive rhetoric and military threats against internal enemies. “He’s the one who…

Paul Pogba has revealed that he wanted to leave Manchester United in 2019 because his heart wasn’t in it – but he was blocked from leaving The midfielder, 31, who just had his ban reduced bared his soul in a warts-and-all exclusive interview with Mail Sport’s Sami Mokbel, his first with a UK newspaper since the announcement. “I will tell you something I’ve never told anyone, The year Jose went and Ole came, it was my best season at United but after the last game I told Ole and Ed Woodward that I thought it was my last year and…

Former One Direction singer, Liam Payne, tragically died on Wednesday after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Local authorities reported that Payne, 30, fell from the third floor of Casa Sur Hotel in Palermo, suffering severe injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police were initially called after complaints about an aggressive individual. Payne had shared a post on Snapchat just hours before the incident. Fans gathered at the hotel, and tributes poured in, including one from music producer Zedd, who collaborated with Payne in 2017. An investigation is ongoing. Get instant and latest news updates via…