Author: Olamilekan

Vice President Kashim Shettima has landed in London on Monday, July 14, to accompany the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari back to Nigeria, following the ex-president’s death on Sunday. Acting on the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Shettima was joined on the trip by the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila. Upon arrival in the United Kingdom, the delegation was received by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, and Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum. The visit was confirmed via a post on the Vice President’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday morning. President Tinubu had, in…

Controversial Nigerian street singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has mocked the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. This came following the demise of the politician who passed away in the United Kingdom following an illness that had him admitted. In a video circulating on social media, Portable made scathing remarks, accusing Buhari of being responsible for the 2020 Lekki Toll Gate shooting during the #EndSARS protests, in which security forces reportedly opened fire on peaceful demonstrators. “The man that said they should shoot our people at the Lekki Still Gate is dead. Let us do good. May he…

Grammy-winning Nigerian artist, Burna Boy, has said he doesn’t consider music as a job. The ‘Odogwu’ hitmaker explained that he loves being a musician and sees it as a lifestyle rather than a job. Speaking in a recent interview with BBC Radio 1 Xtra, the singer said he doesn’t see any reason to go on a vacation since music is more of a lifestyle than a profession for him. He said, “I love my job. I don’t consider my job a job. I consider it life. Why do I need a vacation from life? “It’s not like I am a…

Voting activities have commenced at Polling Unit 007, located within St. Stephen’s Nursery and Primary School, Adeniji Adele, Lagos Island, where Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is expected to participate in the ongoing local government elections. The exercise, aimed at electing chairmen and councillors across the state, began promptly at 8:00 a.m. as scheduled. Officials of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, LASIEC, arrived at the polling unit on time and immediately began the electoral process. Among early voters was Jubril Gawat, the Senior Special Assistant on New Media to the Governor, who cast his ballot at the same polling unit. Security…

Popular Nigerian comedian, Francis Agoda, better known as I Go Dye, has criticised Nigerian politicians for recycling manipulative tactics as the 2027 presidential election approaches. In a post he shared on Instagram, the comedian warned Nigerians to be cautious of politicians who fake humility in a bid to gain sympathy and votes from Nigerians. I Go Die expressed frustration about Nigerians’ repeated gullibility, highlighting how politicians often pretend to be humble during campaigns, only to disappear after winning elections. The comedian cited historical figures like Obafemi Awolowo, comparing their legacy with modern politicians who still rely on outdated and insincere…

Nigerian TikTok sensation, Jarvis has reacted to Peller’s search for an MSC holder cameraman. Recall that in a recent live session, Peller announced he’s searching for a cameraman with a Master’s degree, offering a monthly salary of ₦500,000. However, a video surfaced online showing Peller interviewing applicants. In a recent video shared online, Jarvis claimed that Peller in search of a cameraman is a public stunt. “Peller is whynnhing you people. He actually doesn’t need anybody”,She stated. According to Jarvis, Peller has associates who can handle the filming. see some of the reactions that followed below…. Hassan Liya remarked, “Nothing gives…

A High Court in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyanya division, has issued a decisive ruling barring controversial social commentator and activist, Verydarkman (VDM), from making any further public statements about Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, founder of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry. The ruling forms part of ongoing legal proceedings involving both parties, stemming from VDM’s repeated online claims deemed defamatory by the clergyman. Presided over by Justice A.Y. Shafa, the court granted a full interlocutory injunction that restricts Verydarkman from speaking about Prophet Fufeyin until a final verdict is reached. The ruling follows months of back-and-forth between the two sides,…

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade have dismantled a suspected gun-running syndicate operating in southern Taraba State, arresting two individuals and seizing weapons and other items during a raid in Wukari Local Government Area. The operation, carried out by soldiers from the Forward Operating Base, Wukari, followed credible intelligence regarding the activities of arms dealers in Byepi Village along Tsukundi Road. A statement made available to journalists on Friday in Jalingo by the Brigade’s acting spokesperson, Captain Olubodunde Oni, identified the suspects as Buba Idi, 55, and Isiyaka Yusufa, 29. According to the statement, “A tactical operation led to…

A 17-year-old girl, Sarah Grace Patrick, has been arrested and charged with the murder of her mother and stepfather nearly six months after their deaths. According to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Patrick is accused of killing 41-year-old Kristin Brock and 45-year-old James Brock, who were found shot dead in their bed on February 20 in their Carrollton home. Authorities say Patrick, who lived in the house with the couple and her younger sibling, was the one who called 911 after the 6-year-old discovered the bodies. She now faces two counts of murder and two counts of aggravated assault and…

A three-year-old boy, Chibuike Uba, has died after falling into an uncovered soakaway in the Babarinsa area of Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State. The heartbreaking event happened on Wednesday when Chibuike’s mother, Utoro, visited her aunt in the community from her residence in the Epe area of the state.It was gathered that the young mother was packing her belongings to return home when her son left the room to join his aunt, who had stepped outside to make a phone call. Upon her return, the aunt inquired about the child’s whereabouts, assuming he had gone back inside. However, Chibuike was nowhere to…