Author: Akintayo Adams

Nigeria’s Princess Ademiluyi has joined Charlton Athletics on loan from West Ham United for the 2024/25 season. The Player, 18, who has been with the Hammers from a young age signed her first professional contract with West Ham last week. The forward joined Charlton to gain further valuable first-team experience in the Barclays Women’s Championship – the second tier of women’s football in England. “I feel amazing, it’s the best birthday that I could have wished for,” Ademiluyi told the club’s official website. “I am very excited to play in the Championship because it’s competitive and can help me find…

The Godwin Obaseki-led Government of Edo State filed a petition against the reinstated Deputy Governor of the state, Philip Shuaibu; Kayode Egbetokun, the IGP and the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the recent happening in the state. This is coming four days after the invasion of the Benin Airport, the killing of Police Inspector Akor Onuh, and the shooting of several others by political thugs. On Thursday, July 18, 2024, suspected armed political thugs invaded the premises and vicinity of the Benin Airport as the reinstated Deputy Governor of the State, Philip Shaibu, and the APC governorship candidate, Senator Monday…

A Nigerian POS agent fell victim to a ₦419 scam when a ₦400,000 note turned into paper after a customer visited her shop to deposit the money for transfer to another account. In a viral video, a woman narrates the incident while showing a stack of paper shaped like money. The caption reads: “Please, anybody doing POS, be wise.” She explained that a man had visited the shop, made a transfer, and dropped ₦400,000. After he left, the money turned into paper. The video has garnered significant attention, with many social media users commenting and sharing their thoughts on the…

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and Chairman of Dangote Group, on Saturday stated that he did not enjoy any incentive from the Nigerian government to build his $20bn refinery sited at the Lekki Free Trade Zone. He disclosed this while receiving members of the House of Representatives led by the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas and his deputy, Benjamin Kalu. “In the refinery, we did not, and I repeat, we did not collect one single incentive from the Federal Government of Nigeria or even Lagos State. “Yes, the Lagos State gave us a good deal but we paid $100m for the land.…

The Nigeria Police Force has clarified that Inspector General Kayode Egbetokun should not be involved in land disputes or civil matters. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made this known in a statement refuting allegations against Egbetokun concerning a land dispute between Bilikisu Aliyu and the Yesufu family. Adejobi urged the public to avoid involving the police chief in cases beyond his scope. “The Nigeria Police Force has noted with amusement the recent allegations made against the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, in connection with a land dispute involving one Ms. Bilikisu Ishaqu Aliyu and the Yesufu…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Vice President and presidential flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, and Labour Party (LP) chieftain and Anambra State governorship hopeful in next year’s election, Valentine Ozigbo, on Saturday eulogised the LP presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, on the occasion of his 63rd birthday anniversary. In their separate congratulatory messages, the leaders stated that Obi had demonstrated sincere patriotism and instilled hope in countless Nigerians. Jonathan, in his message, poured encomiums on Obi, saying that the former Anambra…

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has elected Afam Osigwe as its new National President. Osigwe, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), emerged victorious in the 2024 NBA National Officers Election, polling 20,435 votes. He defeated his closest rivals, Tobenna Erojikwe, who secured 10,998 votes, and Chukwuma Ikwuazom (SAN), who came third with 9,018 votes. Osigwe, a former NBA General Secretary, will succeed the outgoing president, Yakubu Maikyau (SAN). The voting, which began on Saturday, ended at 11:59 pm. In other positions: Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

Armed men, suspected to be kidnappers, killed two commuters and kidnapped five others along the Ifon-Owo Highway in Ondo State. It was reported that the driver of a commercial vehicle and a female passenger were shot dead at the scene on Friday evening. Five other passengers, including a Corps member, who was reportedly returning from camp were abducted by the gunmen. However, two of the kidnapped victims managed to escape, sustaining various injuries. A local resident revealed that the fully loaded commercial vehicle was traveling from Anambra State to Owo and Akure in Ondo State when the gunmen attacked. Get…

Veteran Yoruba actor Tajudeen Oyewole, popularly known as Abija, has opened up about the profound sadness he experienced following the death of his wife and two children. In a recent interview, the 66-year-old actor shared that this tragic event deeply affected his acting career and led to episodes of depression. He had previously sought financial assistance from his fans during a live TikTok session. Abija revealed that he never anticipated that his time with his wife would be their last. He described the grief from his wife’s death, compounded by the loss of his two children, as overwhelming. He believes…

A video featuring a distressed young man has caused a stir among Nigerians after he detailed being scammed at Lagos’ Computer Village. The widely circulated video shows the man, @dieahdy, recounting how he was deceived by a scammer who handed him a bundle that seemed to be money. Upon unwrapping it, he discovered that the bundle was merely cardboard cut to resemble real currency. In the video, @dieahdy expresses his disbelief and frustration, wondering how he could have been so easily deceived. He wrote: “Please guys, be careful out there.” “That sh.it is not ordinary, Even I keep asking myself,…