Author: Ayo

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command is mourning the loss of its Commissioner, Waheed Ayilara, who passed away on Thursday at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital. Ayilara’s death occurred hours after he underwent prostate cancer surgery on Wednesday. The family expressed their sadness, stating, “We are very sad to inform you that our friend, brother, and family, the Commissioner of Police for Akwa Ibom State, Waheed Ayilara, is dead”. Ayilara’s policing career was marked by notable appointments, including his unveiling as the acting Commissioner of Police in Lagos in November 2023. He succeeded AIG Idowu Owohunwa and was later…

In a shocking display of generosity, Afrobeat superstar Wizkid paid his disc jockey, DJ Tunez, a whopping N10 million to play Asake’s hit song “Fuji Vibe” during his sold-out concert in London. The announcement sparked an electrifying reaction from the audience, with cheers and applause erupting throughout the venue. DJ Tunez’s performance of “Fuji Vibe” was a major highlight of the night, with the crowd singing along to every word. In a viral video from the concert, DJ Tunez revealed the surprise payment, saying, “One of the afrobeat singer Wizkid just paid me N10 million now to play this song.”…

President Bola Tinubu is set to embark on a landmark visit to the People’s Republic of China in early September, marking a significant milestone in the bilateral relations between the two nations. The visit aims to strengthen economic ties, attract investments, and explore new opportunities for cooperation. During a briefing at the State House in Abuja, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, highlighted the importance of the visit. Ngelale stated that President Tinubu will visit major Chinese companies, including Huawei and the China Rail and Construction Corporation, to accelerate the completion of the Ibadan-Abuja segment…

Hundreds of patients were left stranded at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) on Monday as resident doctors embarked on a strike to protest the kidnapping of their colleague, Dr. Ganiyat Popoola. Patients who were unable to access medical care due to the strike expressed frustration and disappointment. Mrs. Felicia, who had traveled over 11 kilometers for an appointment, lamented, “I wasted my time and over N3,000 on transportation to get to the hospital today. Unfortunately, a woman doctor kidnapped since last year is still with her abductors. I really sympathize with her family and doctors in the country.…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has issued a directive to married female corps members who have been posted away from their husbands’ states to request redeployment. This announcement was made via the NYSC’s official X handle on Monday. According to the NYSC, married female corps members can initiate the redeployment process by submitting the necessary documents, including marital documents, at the nearest NYSC Orientation Camp during registration. Once the redeployment is processed, it will be reflected on their dashboard for reprinting. In a related development, the NYSC announced the release of the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream 2 call-up letters…

State government representatives at the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting have expressed dissatisfaction with the Federal Government’s decision to save additional revenue for the new minimum wage payment. The dispute arose when the committee distributed a total sum of N1.36tn to the three tiers of government, with the Federal Government transferring N200bn into a non-savings account, making a total of N595bn. State Commissioners of Finance argued that the income should be shared, considering the current financial challenges faced by states. Minister of Finance Wale Edun explained that the decision was taken to save for future financial obligations, including the…

Adejuwon Soyinka, a prominent investigative journalist and Regional Editor of The Conversation Africa, was taken into custody by the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Sunday. A distress message sent to The PUNCH by a friend of Soyinka’s revealed that he was arrested shortly after arriving from the United Kingdom. The friend expressed concern that no reason was given for his arrest and that Soyinka had been held incommunicado. The message read, “Adejuwon Soyinka has been detained by officers of the Department of State Security at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport in…

Controversial cross-dresser Bobrisky has made a shocking revelation, stating that he would love to go back to Kirikiri Correctional Centre, where he served a six-month sentence for abusing the naira. In an interview on the ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask’ show, Bobrisky described his jail term as a “vacation,” saying, “I see my jail term as a vacation. You know, on vacation, you go and rest. I’ve been working so hard, and I think their decision was okay for me.” When asked if he would like to go back to prison, Bobrisky replied, “I would love to go, maybe for a…

Bishop Matthew Kukah of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has decried the relentless persecution of Christians in Northern Nigeria, lamenting that perpetrators roam free without facing justice. Kukah stated that despite the numerous attacks on Christians in the region, not a single individual has been charged to court. “If you look at our country – Nigeria, the issue is that, in Northern Nigeria, Christians constitute some of the groups that you can kill without consequences.” The bishop also criticized the ethnic coloration given to Christianity in Nigeria, emphasizing the need to jettison such attitudes. “Tragically, you know, Christianity has…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has held discussions with former Sweden national team coach, Janne Andersson, over the vacant Super Eagles coaching position. The Super Eagles have been without a head coach since Finidi George’s departure over two months ago, prompting the NFF to search for a suitable replacement. Andersson, who expressed his desire to manage the Super Eagles, confirmed the talks with the NFF. “It’s a huge footballing nation. I can confirm that I have had a dialogue with the Nigeria Football Federation,” he told Expressen. Andersson, who is experienced in international football, is optimistic about the opportunity. “Dialogue…