Author: Opeyemi Ogabi

Afrobeat superstar Davido has praised his father, Adedeji Adeleke, for donating N1 billion to the Centenary Endowment Fund of the Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) Church. The donation, made in memory of his mother, Esther Adeleke, during her remembrance service, has sparked widespread attention. Davido commended his father’s generosity, stating, “Anything Church or education, no worry, you don cash out.” Davido expressed his admiration for his father’s philanthropic efforts, saying, “My dear father inspires me every day! Love this man right here.” The event was attended by prominent figures, including governors, dignitaries, and celebrities, highlighting the significance of the donation. A…

President Bola Tinubu is set to embark on a trip to France on Monday, departing from Abuja, according to a statement by presidential media aide, Ajuri Ngelale. The statement confirmed that President Tinubu will return to the country after a brief work stay in France, but did not disclose the purpose of the trip. This development comes after the presidency barred unauthorized government officials from attending the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in New York, citing the need to reduce bloated governance costs. The directive was issued by Chief of Staff Femi Gbajiabiamila during a retreat for heads of agencies…

Nigerian songstress Simi has shared a lighthearted and humorous reason for falling in love with her husband, Adekunle Gold, showcasing the playful side of their relationship. Simi revealed that Adekunle Gold’s graphic designing and photoshopping skills were the unexpected qualities that captured her heart. The revelation came after Adekunle Gold successfully edited a water bottle out of a photo of Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya, who had requested the favor. Simi’s admiration for Adekunle Gold’s creative talents began long before their marriage, as he was a skilled photoshopper and designed the logo for Olamide’s record label, YBNL Nation. The couple,…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed speculations of a change in leadership, describing it as “wishful thinking”. Nze Chidi Duru, Deputy National Organising Secretary, emphasized the need for stability in the party’s administration, stating that arbitrary removal of leadership could cause instability and upset the party’s structure. Rumors had circulated about President Bola Tinubu considering an ambassadorial position for Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman, to exit the country due to his ongoing corruption trial. Some party stalwarts from the North-Central zone have been agitating for the leadership seat to return to their zone, fueling speculation about Ganduje’s removal.…

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a suspected ritualist, Muhammad Adekunle, and four others for allegedly killing and selling human parts in Ibadan. Adekunle, 40, was said to have conspired with three accomplices to kill people for money rituals. He allegedly lured Adekola Sodiq to Moniya, where they severed his head and legs, which were sold to Obaleye Sanmi and Ismail Olalekan. Adekunle confessed to stabbing Malik Kareem to death and selling his head and legs to Rashidat Akanji for N70,000. A fresh flesh was recovered from his premises, which he confessed was part of Kareem’s body. Muniru Salawudeen,…

A devastating fire outbreak occurred in the early hours of Friday at a 7-storey building on Sanni Adewale Street, Lagos Island Local Government Area. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service promptly responded to the distress call, arriving at the scene within 16 minutes. According to the Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, firefighters from Ebute Elefun, Sari, and Lekki 1 stations responded swiftly, bringing the situation under control. Ventilation efforts are ongoing to ensure the safety of all in the area. Adeseye confirmed that preliminary investigations suggest the fire was triggered by an electrical…

A devastating midair collision between two French Rafale jets has left one pilot safe, but a desperate search is ongoing for two crew members. The incident occurred over northeastern France, with the jets originating from the Saint-Dizier air base. France’s Defence Minister, Sebastien Lecornu, confirmed that one pilot ejected safely, but an instructor and student pilot on the second jet remain missing. “One of the pilots was found safe and sound. The search is still underway,” Lecornu said, thanking armed forces and police involved in the operation. Patrice Bonneaux, deputy mayor of Colombey-les-Belles, described a loud, percussive sound at the…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained the Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Jalal Arabi, and the commission’s secretary, Abdullahi Kontagora, over alleged mismanagement of the N90 billion 2024 Hajj subsidy. The EFCC recovered SR314,098 from Arabi and other ranking officials, citing fraudulent overpayment of operational costs. The approved 2024 Hajj operational costs were stipulated, but the chairman and others received excess payments. A document revealed that SR8,614,175.27 cash withdrawal from the N90 billion released by the Federal Government remains unaccounted for by NAHCON. The EFCC has been investigating the commission’s activities since…

In a shocking revelation, Senator Sumaila Kawu, representing Kano South, has disclosed that he earns over N21 million monthly, contradicting the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission’s (RMAFC) claim of N1.06 million monthly earnings for senators. RMAFC Chairman, Mohammed Shehu, had earlier stated that each senator receives a total of N1.06 million in salary and allowances per month, amounting to N12.72 million annually. According to Shehu, the monthly earnings comprise basic salary, motor vehicle fuelling and maintenance allowance, personal assistant, domestic staff, entertainment, utilities, newspapers/periodicals, wardrobe, house maintenance, and constituency allowance. However, Senator Kawu revealed in an interview with the…

The House of Representatives Committee on Basic Examination Bodies has scrutinized the West African Examination Council (WAEC) Nigeria over a N6 billion deficit incurred in 2023 and a N5 billion loan obtained in 2022 for the purchase of customized calculators. The committee expressed dissatisfaction with WAEC’s responses, particularly the submission of a cashbook instead of bank statements. They demanded WAEC’s bank statements from 2018 to the present within a week, citing a lack of cooperation from the examination body. Committee member Awaji-Inombek Abiante emphasized the need for accountability, stating that WAEC must submit all required documents to facilitate the investigation.…