Author: Ayo

Big Brother Naija Season 9 winner, Kellyrae, has expressed frustration over the numerous requests for financial assistance from family and friends. In a recent interview with media personality Hero Daniels, Kellyrae revealed that his generosity has sparked a barrage of appeals. Kellyrae’s troubles began after he publicly disclosed giving his wife, Kassia, N55 million from his prize money. “I was receiving calls from people close to us… asking for their own share of my prize money,” he said. The reality star pleaded with those seeking financial favors to give him space. “I will like to say to everyone, I’m not…

Nigerian international Victor Boniface escaped serious injury in a car accident on Sunday, hours after guiding Bayer Leverkusen to a 2-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt. According to German tabloid Bild, Boniface was a passenger in the car that collided with a truck on the A3 highway between Bad Camberg and Idstein. The driver lost control due to fatigue, causing the Mercedes to overturn. The 23-year-old Super Eagles striker shared footage and photos of the smashed car on social media, writing, “God is the greatest” and “God says my time hasn’t come.” Leverkusen confirmed Boniface suffered only minor injuries to his…

The Federal Government has proposed a groundbreaking five percent excise duty on telecommunications services, gaming, and betting activities as part of a sweeping new bill aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s tax framework. This bold move is designed to bolster non-oil revenue amidst mounting fiscal pressures. Titled “A Bill for an Act to Repeal Certain Acts on Taxation and Consolidate the Legal Frameworks relating to Taxation and Enact the Nigeria Tax Act,” the bill dated October 4, 2024, seeks to introduce excise duties on various services provided in Nigeria, including: – _Telecommunications_: Postpaid and prepaid services regulated by the Nigerian Communications Commission…

The Nigerian naira ended the week on a high note, gaining N59.71 against the US dollar on Friday, October 18, 2024. According to FMDQ data, the naira strengthened to N1600.78 per dollar, up from N1660.49 the previous day. This significant appreciation follows a three-day depreciation streak. Friday’s foreign exchange transactions reached $350.72 million, surpassing Thursday’s total of $330.18 million. This increase in FX activity contributed to the naira’s recovery. Over the past week, the naira has experienced a mixed performance, appreciating twice and depreciating three times at the official FX market. However, at the parallel market, the naira fell to…

President Bola Tinubu’s extended absence from Nigeria has sparked concerns, with Labour Party’s presidential candidate Peter Obi expressing dismay over the president’s two-week working vacation in the United Kingdom. Tinubu departed Nigeria on October 2, initially expected to return within 14 days, but reports indicate he has since traveled to Paris, France, for an “important engagement”. Obi questioned the president’s prolonged absence, stating, “The President had told us he would only be gone for 14 days. The 14 days have passed now, and we are waiting to see him in the country.” He emphasized the need for Tinubu’s urgent attention…

Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku has slammed Chelsea for typecasting him as a carbon copy of Didier Drogba, limiting his potential and stifling his unique playing style. Lukaku, now thriving at Napoli, expressed his frustration on the Friends of Sports podcast, saying, “In England, they wanted to put me in a box. They see someone built like me and think: new Drogba. I’m not like that. Didier was more back to goal, he could hold up the ball no matter where you play it in from. That wasn’t my style.” The striker feels the misconceptions about his game harmed his reputation…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has made a significant announcement that will impact the lives of workers in the state. In an interview on Channels TV’s “One-On-One with Babajide Sanwo-Olu,” the governor revealed plans to pay workers a minimum wage of N85,000, exceeding the federal government’s approved amount of N70,000. This decision demonstrates Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to prioritizing the welfare of Lagos State workers. As he stated, “You mentioned minimum wage and what I need to throw in for my people. I’m glad to let you know that the minimum wage for Lagos, which we’ve discussed with our union, is N85,000…

Lionel Messi cemented his status as one of football’s all-time greats, scoring a hat-trick against Bolivia in a 2026 World Cup qualifier to equal Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of 10 international hat-tricks. The 37-year-old Argentine captain led his team to a resounding 6-0 victory, scoring three goals and providing two assists. This impressive performance solidified Argentina’s position in the South American qualifiers, three points ahead of Colombia and six points above arch-rivals Brazil. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo’s night was starkly different. Portugal’s 0-0 draw against Scotland in the UEFA Nations League left Ronaldo visibly frustrated, with the superstar forward throwing tantrums after…

A horrific petrol tanker explosion in Majiya Town, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State, has claimed the lives of at least 90 people. The incident occurred on Tuesday night when the tanker driver lost control near Khadija University and the vehicle exploded. According to Mr. Shi’isu Adam, Police Spokesperson in Jigawa, the driver was traveling from Kano to Nguru in Yobe when the accident happened. “At about 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday in Majia Town, Taura local government area of Jigawa, the tanker driver lost control near Khadija University and exploded,” Adam said. Adam expressed concern that despite police warnings,…

Justice M. O. Dawodu of the Lagos State High Court has ruled in favor of lawyer and human rights activist Femi Falana (SAN) and his son, Folarin, in a defamation case against social media critic Martin Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan. The court ordered VeryDarkMan to remove defamatory comments and videos linking Bobrisky to Falz and his father, which were published on September 24, 2024. Justice Dawodu stated that these publications were “false and untrue” and intended to “injure their reputation”. According to the court documents, VeryDarkMan knew the statements were false but still published them, causing ongoing harm to…