Author: Olamilekan

The Ghana drunkards association has issued an ultimatum to the government, demanding a reduction in the prices of alcoholic beverages within three weeks. The association’s demand follows the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi against major international currencies In a viral video, the president of the association, Moses Drybones, said despite the cedi’s strengthening, the cost of alcoholic drinks remains prohibitively high. Drybones said there is a recent 15 per cent price increase, which has adversely affected operators of drinking joints across the country. He urged President John Mahama to engage with the association within three weeks to negotiate a solution…

A 34-year-old petrol attendant, Alaba Samson, appeared on Thursday before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court, facing a ₦1.78 million theft charge. The defendant, whose residential address was unknown, is being charged with felony and theft. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The prosecutor, ASP Edet Ekpo, told the court that the defendant committed the offences between August 1 and August 2, at Jamfad Filing Station, Torikoh, along the Lagos Badagry Expressway, Lagos. Ekpo alleged that the defendant conspired among themselves to commit a felony, to wit, stealing. “The defendants stole N1,781,500 on two different occasions at the filing…

The Kwara State Police Command has condemned an act of jungle justice meted out to a female destitute mistaken for a kidnapper in Ilorin, the state capital. The incident occurred at the popular Ipata market on Thursday morning at about 9:00 am. A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi in Ilorin on Thursday, said, “Information received that a woman, suspected to be destitute, was sighted wandering around the community; misinformed members of the public wrongly suspected her to be a kidnapper. “In the ensuing circumstances, an irate mob descended on the woman, inflicting…

Nollywood actress Biodun Okeowo, popularly known as Omoborty, has shared her thoughts on the ongoing marriage discussions trending on Instagram. She posted a message that partly read:“Marriage isn’t about how long it lasts but about God’s grace. Even after 50 years, some men can still show their ‘Solomon side.’ The best we can do is pray for God to bless every faithful and intentional man who stays true to his vows.” In the caption, Omoborty added:“From all the stories circulating on Instagram recently, one lesson stands out for women: being married for many years doesn’t guarantee a man won’t misbehave…

A male student lost his temper and savagely attacked his teacher after she refused to change his grade in a maths test. The 17-year-old became infuriated when he scored 18 out of 20 on a midterm maths test in a private school in Thailand’s Uthai Thani province on August 5. He approached the teacher and asked why he didn’t get a perfect score. She told him that although his answers were correct, he failed to show how he got the answers and therefore could not be awarded full marks. The female maths teacher suggested the student asks other teachers about her marking process. After consulting…

Nigerian comedian Woli Arole has addressed women on the issue of dressing, stressing that it is inappropriate for ladies to show up at public gatherings without wearing a bra. According to him, it is unsettling to witness women appear braless at weddings, birthday parties, and similar occasions, which he described as “totally wrong.” Arole went on to add that those who justify or support such behavior are equally guilty of indecency. He encouraged women to uphold modesty and embrace decency in their choice of clothing. Arole wrote: “It is highly INDECENT for a lady to go out to a public…

Social media influencer and self-proclaimed financial expert, Emmanuel Obruste, popularly known as Geh Geh, has stirred online reactions with his initiative, the “University of Wisdom” for men. This comes after videos went viral showing young Nigerian men listening to clips of Geh Geh sharing his thoughts on women and relationships. In one of his tweets, Geh Geh who previously hailed Davido’s 5IVE album as the best explained that he created the only school aimed at Nigerian men who depend on money to impress women. His tweet read: “Na only Nigerian men for the world dey use money to impress Nigerian…

A disturbing video has surfaced online showing a female corps member, identified as Jennifer Edema Elohor, being stripped and beaten by armed vigilantes in Anambra State. The attackers, believed to be operatives of Operation Udo Ga-Achi, popularly called the Agunechemba Vigilante Group, reportedly stormed a lodge housing National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members on July 23, 2025. In the viral clip shared by the Haven 360 Foundation on Monday, Elohor was seen bleeding and left unclothed as armed men subjected her and other corps members to violence and humiliation. According to the foundation, the vigilantes accused the corps members of being internet fraudsters, despite the victims presenting their…

Legendary Nigerian singer, Innocent “2Baba” Idibia, and his wife, Natasha Osawaru, are reportedly expecting their first child together. This comes shortly after the couple held their traditional wedding on July 25, 2025. According to reports shared by popular entertainment blogger Cutie Juls, Natasha allegedly misled 2Baba about her pregnancy, which he publicly announced online. The blogger further claimed that before her marriage, Natasha had informed a Dubai-based man (whose name was not revealed) that she was carrying twins for him. Their relationship reportedly ended after the man discovered the pregnancy was false. In addition, the blogger alleged that…

Security forces in Chad have arrested 18-year-old son of late Boko Haram founder, Mohammed Yusuf. Zagazola Makama confirmed that the young militant, identified as Abdrahman Yusuf, was reportedly apprehended along with five other jihadists during a coordinated operation by Chadian security operatives. Sources revealed he was leading a six-man terrorist cell linked to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), a breakaway faction of Boko Haram. Images obtained by Zagazola showed a short, slender youth clad in a blue tracksuit, bearing a notable resemblance to his father, standing among a group of visibly older detainees. Intelligence…