Author: Akintayo Adams

A Nigerian lady has expressed deep shock at an unexpected act by her husband, months after their wedding. The lady, who took to social media to announce her discovery said her husband used their wedding banner to construct a new home for their chickens. Accompanying a video shared on her TikTok handle is a caption conveying her pained reaction: “Just negodi, wetin my husband use our wedding banner do. This thing pain me een,” she wrote. As expected, the video drew the attention of many social media users who besieged the comments section to share their thoughts on the situation…

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned the planned arraignment of the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, till June 27. The adjournment is sequel to the absence of the lead counsel for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Mr. Kemi Pinhero, SAN, in court. Pinhero, SAN, reportedly notified the defence lawyers that he would not be able to make it to court and accordingly requested a new date for the defendant to enter his plea plea to the 19-count charge the anti-graft agency preferred against him. Bello, who governed Kogi State for eight…

The Oyo State Police Command have arrested members of the ‘Take It Back Movement’ and concerned Nigerians over an unlawful protest in Ibadan on Thursday. The protesters, who claimed to be demanding an end to economic hardship, insecurity police brutality, reversal of the electricity tariff, and insecurity. They, as reliably informed, were picked up at the early hours of the day at Mokola A in the Ibadan North West local government area. It was gathered that the police had earlier received an intelligence report that the group was planning to stage a protest to disrupt the celebration of Democracy Day…

Nollywood actress, Ramota Adetu, known as Aunty Ramota, has refuted rumours going round that she was in a coma following an unsuccessful Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) surgery. The internet was agog that the sensation was in a coma after undergoing a failed BBL. However, via a video message shared on her Instagram page, Aunty Ramota denied any such medical procedures. Speaking in Yoruba, Aunty Ramota said, “My lovers, thank you, nothing happened to me. This is my body.” She revealed she is hale and hearty. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

Nigerian Artiste, Michael Adebayo Olayinka, aka Ruger, has claimed that Nigeria currently boast of less than five talented musicians. He spoke in a recent interview with Cool FM, Lagos. “I’m not the biggest artiste in Nigeria but talentwise, I’m standing somewhere there. We are not up to 5,” he said. “I won’t say where I am on the list but I’m there. It’s not up to five. Most people are just singing for cruise but we [the talented artists], we make music.” Speaking further, he revealed his shock at finding out that he has a large following in Israel. He…

Fidelity Bank Plc was the most active stock on Monday at the stock market. This is sequel to a strong positive sentiment which led Nigerian equities to a net capital gain of N324 billion in the first trading session of the week. Trading opened with widespread positive sentiment as investors sought to lock into value stocks in the high-end sectors of oil and gas, construction and manufacturing. With three gainers for every loser, the market closed with average return of 0.58 per cent, equivalent to net capital gain of N324 billion. Turnover rose by 148.33 per cent to 963.541 million…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says he will approve a new minimum wage that is payable by the government. He stated this on Wednesday at a dinner to mark Nigeria’s 25 years of uninterrupted Democracy in Abuja. “I have to celebrate with you my dear brother, Senate President, Deputy Senate President,” he said, adding that Senate President Godswill Akpabio and his deputy, Jibrin Barau would soon get an Executive Bill from him on the new minimum wage. “The minimum wage is going to be what Nigerians can afford, what you can afford and what I can afford. Cut your coat according to your…

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has responded to comments credited to Professor Olúwọlé Akinwande Soyinka, Nigeria’s Nobel Laureate. Professor Soyinka had earlier said Obi is unfit to govern Nigeria. Obi, reacting to the statement said he would always want younger ones to respect him when he gets to age of Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka. He made the statement while fielding questions on Arise Television’s News programme on Wednesday. “Well, quite frankly, I will not make any comment on that. Wole Soyinka is a father. I have a policy as a father:…

The Cross River State Police Command says it is currently detaining a corporal, Buba Adamu, who refused to report to duty after being transferred in 2015. The command’s spokesperson, SP Irene Ugbo, confirmed Adamu’s detention while speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar on Wednesday. She revealed that Adamu had been receiving his salaries and entitlements for about nine years despite not reporting to his place of posting in Kaduna State. “The said officer was transferred from Cross River to Kaduna State in 2015, but no one knew he didn’t report to his new station. “There are…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has responded to the viral video of him slipping while trying to get on the presidential parade vehicle at Eagles Square in Abuja. According to the President, he was only being “respectful” as he was performing a customary greeting called “dobale” to mark Democracy Day. Tinubu made this known during the state Banquet Dinner at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to mark this year’s Democracy Day. With a dash of humour, Tinubu said, “Early this morning, I had a swagger and it’s on the social media. They were confused about whether I was doing Buga or doing…