Author: Opeyemi Ogabi

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned the Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Malam Jalal Arabi, for questioning over alleged mismanagement of the 2024 Hajj exercise fund. Arabi appeared at the EFCC office on Tuesday to provide explanations on how the commission utilized the N90 billion subsidy allocated for the exercise. According to a source within the commission, Arabi’s interrogation is part of an ongoing investigation into alleged fund mismanagement, which dates back to 2021. The source revealed that several petitions have been filed against the chairman and the commission’s management, prompting the EFCC…

Afrobeats sensation, Victony, has dismissed claims that his debut album “Stubborn” was not commercially successful due to a lack of “haters” to generate buzz on social media. The singer reacted to the criticism, calling the assumption “dumb” and emphasizing that his current status in the music industry should be considered. Victony took to his X handle to express his thoughts, saying, “Lmao, Victony need more haters gotta be the dumbest shit I seen cos what’s the rush? Everyone wanna be Rema and Asake in 2 hours?” He implied that there’s no need to rush to achieve the same level of…

Tragedy has struck the southern coastal state of Kerala, India, as landslides triggered by monsoon rains have claimed the lives of at least 45 people. The disaster has left a trail of destruction, with homes and roads transformed into a landscape of mud and debris. District official D.R. Meghasree confirmed the death toll, adding that 116 people are receiving treatment in hospital. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences, saying, “My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones and prayers with those injured.” Rescue efforts are ongoing, with over 200 soldiers deployed to assist state…

Controversial social media critic, Martin Otse, aka VeryDarkMan, has lashed out at Folashade, President Bola Tinubu’s daughter, for urging Nigerians to give her father three years before assessing his tenure. Folashade, the Iyaloja General of Nigeria, had advised parents to stop their children from participating in the planned hunger protest scheduled for August 1 to 10. VeryDarkMan, in a video response, expressed his disapproval of Folashade’s statement, urging her to beg her father to desist from plunging Nigeria into more woes. He argued that it was unreasonable to expect silence from the masses while the current administration exacerbates economic hardship.…

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sounded the alarm over alleged police partisanship ahead of the September 21 governorship election. At a press conference in Benin on Sunday, Edo PDP Chairman Tony Aziegbemi expressed discomfort with the police’s disposition, citing instances of bias towards the All Progressives Congress (APC). Aziegbemi alleged that the police’s actions and inactions suggest they are working for the APC, pointing to the arrest and arraignment of Rev. Olu Martins, the Deputy Director of Media for the PDP Election Campaign Council. The PDP chairman also claimed that a petition against the…

In a shocking turn of events, Kingprisca, a female contestant, has been disqualified from the upcoming Big Brother Nigeria (BBNaija) Season 9 reality show, just hours before its commencement. According to a message shared by Kingprisca on TikTok, the show’s organizers disqualified her for violating the rules and regulations outlined in the show’s constitution, specifically self-revelation before the designated date. However, Kingprisca claims her phone was hacked, leading to the alleged rule violation. She has promised to go live on TikTok to explain the situation further. The news of Kingprisca’s disqualification has left fans shocked and disappointed, especially after she…

The Lagos State Police Command has successfully rescued a two-month-old baby boy from a couple, Mr. and Mrs. James Uwam, during a naming ceremony in the state. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, the couple had paid N2,350,000 to purchase the baby from a suspected child trafficker, Loretta Nelson. The investigation revealed that Nelson had bought the baby from a pastor, Peter Udoh, for N1,450,000, who in turn had purchased it from another suspected trafficker, Gloria Sunday, for N500,000. Sunday was arrested after the baby’s mother reported the theft on July 11, 2024. Detectives then followed a…

A Magistrates’ Court has sentenced Olawale Abiodun, 33, to three years imprisonment for defrauding Saidat Amodu of N3.1m under the guise of procuring a UK visa for her siblings. The court found Abiodun guilty of conspiracy, obtaining under false pretence, fraud, and stealing. Magistrate S. S. Shotayo ordered him to pay N3.1m as restitution to the complainant, in addition to the prison term without an option of fine. According to the prosecutor, Insp. Evelyn Motim, Abiodun presented himself as a travel agent and collected the money from Amodu between October 17 and November 29, 2023, in the Ibara area of…

In a significant development, former US President Barack Obama has thrown his weight behind Kamala Harris’ bid for the White House. Obama announced his endorsement of Harris on Friday, stating that he and his wife, Michelle, believe she would make an excellent President of the United States. In a post on his X handle, Obama revealed that he and Michelle had a conversation with Harris earlier in the week, during which they expressed their support for her presidential ambitions. “Earlier this week, Michelle and I called our friend Kamala Harris. We told her we think she’ll make a fantastic President…

Chelsea captain Reece James has expressed concerns over the potential impact of the racist chanting incident involving teammate Enzo Fernandez on team dynamics. The controversy erupted after a viral video showed Enzo and some Argentina teammates singing a derogatory song about French players of African descent during Copa America celebrations. France international Wesley Fofana, of Ivorian descent, condemned the “uninhibited racism” displayed by the Argentina players. Enzo has since apologized, and an internal investigation is underway at Chelsea. In an interview with ESPN, James acknowledged the issue, saying, “There’s always the factor where it doesn’t sit right with people when…