Author: Akintayo Adams

Popular controversial rapper, Darlington Okoye, known as Speed Darlington, has been granted bail after spending nearly a month in police custody. He was arrested on November 27, 2024, during a performance in Owerri, Imo State, linked to his comments about Afrofusion star Burna Boy and his alleged connection to American rapper Diddy Combs. Speed Darlington’s lawyer, Stan Alieke, confirmed the bail, expressing relief and gratitude. The rapper’s release has been met with excitement from his fans, who have eagerly awaited his return to the music scene. Alieke mentioned that Speed Darlington would be arraigned within 48 hours or released on…

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has assured that the urban renewal projects initiated by his administration will benefit the state for the next 25 to 30 years. Speaking at the Christmas Carol Service and Nine Lessons organized by the state government at the Remembrance Arcade, Agodi, Ibadan, the governor emphasized that the road upgrading projects, soon to be extended to other zones, are designed to last, ensuring future administrations won’t need to budget for them. Governor Makinde expressed gratitude to religious leaders for their prayers, which he credited with giving Oyo State strength and victory over the challenges of…

The founder of the Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church, popularly known as SPAC Nation, Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, has referred to popular musician David Adeleke, known as Davido, as a gospel artist. Speaking on the Off The Record podcast, Adegboyega explained that “gospel” means “good news,” and he believes Davido embodies this through his music. The pastor made these remarks while addressing criticism over his decision to invite secular musicians to perform at his recent birthday celebration instead of gospel artists. Adegboyega also spoke about his close relationship with Nigerian artist Zlatan, whom he described as his “son.” He said, “Gospel means…

Althia Bryden, a 58-year-old woman from Highbury, north London, has found herself at the center of a medical mystery after suffering a stroke earlier this year. On May 4, she was discovered unresponsive in her bed with her face noticeably drooping on the right side. After being rushed to the hospital, doctors found she had experienced a stroke that left her unable to speak and without sensation in the upper-right side of her body. Further investigation revealed the cause to be a carotid web, a rare structural abnormality in her neck that disrupts blood flow to the brain. In August,…

The net foreign exchange inflow to the Nigerian economy in the third quarter of the year dropped by 2.97 percent to $14.46 billion from $14.89 billion in the preceding quarter. The Central Bank of Nigeria disclosed this in its third-quarter economic report published at the weekend. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, net foreign exchange in the third quarter decreased by 2.97 percent; however, compared to the third quarter of 2023, net foreign inflow had increased by 75.91 percent from $8.22 billion to $14.46 billion. In the quarter under review, foreign exchange inflow increased by 3.01 percent to $22.89 billion from $22.22…

A plane crash in western Mexico on Sunday has claimed the lives of about seven people. The plane, identified as a Cessna 207, crashed in a dense forest in Jalisco, western Mexico. The ill-fated aircraft took off from La Parota in the neighboring state of Michoacán before it went down. Posting on social media, Jalisco Civil Protection reported that the aircraft crashed in terrain that was difficult to access. According to the agency, initial authorities at the scene “reported a preliminary count of seven people dead.” It stated: “This Sunday afternoon, a Cessna 207 small plane from La Parota, Michoacán,…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced public holidays to mark the Christmas and New Year celebrations. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, declared Wednesday, December 25, 2024, and Thursday, December 26, 2024, as public holidays for Christmas and Boxing Day, respectively. Additionally, Wednesday, January 1, 2025, has been declared a public holiday for New Year’s Day. In his message, Dr. Tunji-Ojo extended warm greetings to all Nigerians, encouraging them to embrace the season’s values of love, peace, and unity. He emphasized the importance of the Christmas season as a time for spiritual reflection and national renewal. The minister…

A recent report has revealed that 213 Nigerians have lost their lives in stampedes over the past 11 years. The report highlights the tragic consequences of overcrowded events and the urgent need for better crowd management and safety measures. The most recent incidents occurred in December 2024, where over 70 people died in stampedes while scrambling for food and palliatives in different parts of the country. The first incident took place at a children’s funfair in Ibadan, resulting in 40 deaths. Another stampede in Okija, Anambra, claimed 20 lives, and a third incident at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in…

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to tackle what he calls “transgender insanity” as part of his agenda for his second term. During his campaign, Trump frequently spoke about his plans to ban transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports and to cut federal funding to schools that promote what he describes as inappropriate content related to race, gender, and sexuality. Trump’s stance has sparked significant concern within the LGBTQ+ community, with many advocates preparing for potential policy changes that could impact transgender rights and protections. Organizations like the Transgender Law Center and the Human Rights Campaign are mobilizing to defend…

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has announced that Nigerians will benefit from reduced fuel prices starting Monday. This decision follows an agreement with Dangote Refinery, which will allow IPMAN members to purchase petrol at a lower rate. According to Abubakar Maigandi, the National President of IPMAN, the refinery has agreed to sell petrol to its members at ₦940 per litre for depots and ₦990 per litre for trucks. As a result, IPMAN members, who currently sell petrol at prices ranging from N1,150 to ₦1,200 per litre, will reduce the price by ₦50 per litre, depending on the…