Author: Akintayo Adams

Lagos Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, urged Nigerians to refrain from speaking negatively about the country and instead to pray and wish it well for the benefit of all. Governor Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, delivered the message at the 2024 Eid Mubarak Celebration, themed: “Allah will not Change the way of the people until they change what is in their heart,” organized by the First Family of the State, held at the Lagos House, Ikeja. He said Nigerians need to change their thoughts and speak positively about the country, and that God won’t work wonders until…

The Federal Government of Nigeria have collaborated with the International Criminal Police Organisation to extradite two Indians, Jitendra Mamtora, and Satyen Mamtora, over an alleged fraudulent $25 million transformer deal. Jitendra Mamtora, and Satyen are father and son and also doubles as Chairman and Managing Director Transformers and Rectifiers (Indian) Limited. The move, it was gathered, became necessary following their refusal to honour an invitation by the Nigeria Police Force over a petition written against them. The details of their extradition was contained in a document written by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of…

Yoruba sovereignty advocate Chief Sunday Adeyemo, famously called Sunday Igboho, and the head of the Ilana Omo Oodua movement, Professor Banji Akintoye, on Saturday, disassociated themselves from certain suspected gunmen who stormed the Oyo State government secretariat, Agodi Ibadan, posing as representatives of the Yoruba nation movement. Earlier today, it was reported that thugs, clad in military-style clothing and purportedly armed with pump-action rifles and other weaponry, raided the premises of the Oyo State House of Assembly in the morning and tried to raise the Yoruba nation flag. Adeyemo, in a press release sent to reporters, distanced himself and his…

Operators of the boat in which the late actor, Junior Pope was travelling in before he and three others met their untimely deaths are now helping Police with investigations, the Anambra State command of the Force, through the spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga have announced. The producer of the movie, Adanma Luke, had voluntarily turned herself in to the police, the police mouthpiece added. “Yes, the boat operators have been arrested. Even the producer of the movie, Adanma Luke. Their statements were taken, and interrogation is ongoing.” He added that other members of the cast and crew of the movie won’t…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the Nigeria Police Force have urged candidates preparing for the 2024 UTME to be wary of fake websites. The call was made at a joint news conference in Abuja on Saturday. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, bemoaned the emergence of several fake websites created by evildoers with the intention of misleading and extorting candidates had been noticed, hence the need for candidates to be watchful. “Both JAMB and the Nigeria Police Force condemn these fraudulent activities and hereby reiterate the readiness to safeguard the interests of candidates and maintain the…

Federico Macheda has cautioned Kobbie Mainoo against replicating the errors he committed after emerging onto the stage at Manchester United. Macheda achieved sudden acclaim when the then 17-year-old netted on his United debut in 2009 against Aston Villa, a match that had a significant impact on United’s league triumph. After Mainoo’s outstanding curled goal against Liverpool earlier this month – a nearly identical one to Macheda’s strike – the Italian has encouraged the 18-year-old midfielder to remain level-headed and modest. He told The Sun: “After that goal maybe I felt I made it. I was unaware about what came next. I…

No fewer than three people suspected to be Yoruba nation agitators, who invaded Oyo State Secretariat have been killed, according to reports. The three were killed during a confrontation with security operatives on Saturday when they tried to forcefully take over the State House of Assembly and the Governor’s office within the Secretariat complex. It was also gathered that at least five of the remaining agitators have been arrested by the security operatives. The suspects are currently in custody of the security operatives. Join our WhatsApp community via https://goquick.ly/cj8q2 for instant and latest news updates.

Madame Mystique, socialite and former girlfriend of Lonely at the Top crooner, Asake has revealed why she broke up with the singer. She made this known while responding to a curious fan via her Instagram page, Mystique explained that she broke up with the the pop star because he wanted to let the “devil use him.” The inquisitive fan asked, “Why did you break our national sweetheart’s heart? Our Asake.” She replied, “Cuz he wanted to go let the devil use him.” Responding to another fan who criticized her for not protecting Asake from the devil instead of going their…

Some masked men in military camouflage suspected to be Yoruba Nation Agitators invaded the Oyo Government Secretariat at around 11am on Saturday morning, threatening the peace of the seat of power and its environs. According to reports, the armed individuals were positioned at strategic locations within the Secretariat. While certain individuals were reported to have placed themselves at the entrance to the Governor’s office gate, others were observed at the entrance to the House of Assembly Gate, with additional personnel stationed at the main entrance. It was gathered that the situation proved too hot for Men of the Nigerian Police…

Legendary Music producer and singer, Michael Collins Ajereh, aka Don Jazzy, has disclosed that he feels honored to have being compared to colleague, Young Jonn. He was replying, via his X handle to netizens who been comparing Young Jonn to Don Jazzy since the former YBNL producer switched to singing. He wrote: “[Young Jonn is] Undeniably one of the baddest producers we have had in the game and also one of my fav artists at the moment. I’m honored to be compared with him.” Join our WhatsApp community via https://goquick.ly/cj8q2 for instant and latest news updates.