Author: Olamilekan

Armed bandits have abducted a well-known transporter, Muihili Adebayo, in Ondo State, killing his son and shooting his wife during an attack on their home in the Shagari area of Owo Local Government Area on Wednesday, April 2.Adebayo, who plies the Akure-Lagos route, was reportedly ambushed and taken by the gunmen. His wife was shot after she attempted to resist the attackers and is currently in a coma at the hospital. “She is currently recovering in a private hospital, but the boy d!ed on the spot. The mother sustained a bullet wound to her hand but managed to escape” a…

Arsenal have confirmed that Gabriel Magalhães requires surgery on his injured hamstring and will miss the rest of the season in a major blow before the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid on Tuesday. The Brazil defender limped off after 16 minutes of Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Fulham on Tuesday, with Mikel Arteta stating after the match that the player had “felt something in his hamstring”. Gabriel was sent for scans on Wednesday. “We can confirm that Gabriel Magalhães has sustained a hamstring injury which requires surgery,” an Arsenal statement said. “Gabi will undergo a surgical…

American rapper and model Rubi Rose has made it clear that she will only date or marry a man who earns at least $5 million per year.During a recent livestream with Adin Ross, the music star shared her perspective on financial compatibility in relationships. She emphasized that just as men have preferences when choosing a partner, she also has her own standards.“A potential date should be rich, at least as much money as I have. He should make at least $5 million per annum,” she stated.Rubi Rose further defended her stance, drawing a comparison between financial expectations and physical attraction.…

Wizkid and Olamide, two renowned musicians, are collaborating on a new project, stirring excitement among fans. Both artists have cleared their Instagram pages, a common sign of upcoming releases, and are currently on set, likely filming a music video. Wizkid has been sporting various Rick Owens outfits, adding a fashion element to the anticipation. This collaboration continues their history of successful joint works, with fans eagerly awaiting what they describe as a potentially groundbreaking release.

A Nigerian woman has ignited an online debate after ridiculing “broke men” in a social media post celebrating the one-year anniversary of her ₦600,000 Firman generator purchase.Sharing her thoughts on Facebook, she emphasized the advantages of being with a wealthy man, contrasting them with the difficulties of dating someone financially struggling.According to her, while poor men offer little, a rich partner ensures a life of comfort. She wrote:“This year marks one year since I bought my big Firman generator. My old one lasted five years, making it two generators in my house now.”“Life is so much easier—I always have 25…

Taiwo Cole, the partner of Nigerian comedian and actress Wofai Fada, celebrates his birthday today, Tuesday, April 2.Marking the occasion, the renowned comedian shared photos of herself and her partner on Instagram, celebrating his special day. Sharing her heartfelt wishes on Instagram, Wofai Fada celebrated Taiwo Cole’s special day with a touching message.”Happy Birthday to my amazing man, Taiwo Cole!” “I’m hoping you know how very loved you are, not only by me, but by your family, friends, and everyone who’s lucky enough to have you in their life.” See her Instagram post below

A Nigerian man recently shared how he narrowly avoided falling victim to a WhatsApp scam, preventing the loss of ₦135,000.He initially received a message from his neighbor requesting urgent financial assistance. However, before proceeding with the transfer, he decided to verify the request by calling his neighbor via WhatsApp. When his calls went unanswered, he attempted a regular phone call but still received no response.Moments later, his neighbor finally called back, sounding distressed. He urgently warned that his WhatsApp account had been hacked and was being used by scammers to defraud contacts. Unfortunately, another neighbor had already fallen victim, unknowingly…

The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) has projected a reduction in petrol prices, estimating that the cost could fall to as low as #750 per litre by the end of the year.Speaking on Channels Television, NIPSS Director-General Ayo Omotayo attributed the anticipated price drop to the operations of the Dangote Refinery and other local refineries, including the Port Harcourt refinery, which has reportedly been running for 110 days.Omotayo noted that while fuel prices have surged since President Bola Tinubu’s removal of the subsidy -rising from under #200 per litre to around #930 in some areas-ongoing reforms would…

Kogi’s Police Commissioner, Mr. Miller Dantawaye, declared the ban in a statement issued on his behalf by the command’s spokesperson, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, in Lokoja on Tuesday. The Police Command in Kogi has stopped an alleged planned Sallah rally in Okene Local Government Area by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP – Kogi central).The Police Commissioner in Kogi, Mr Miller Dantawaye, announced the ban in a statement signed on his behalf by the command’s spokesman, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, in Lokoja on Tuesday.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the embattled Akpoti-Uduaghan was expected to pay a Sallah visit to the her…

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have k!lled two persons and abducted a popular businessman, Chief Adepegba Bankole also known as Ade Bendel in Ilara town in Imeko-Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State. The gunmen stormed the community at about 11 pm on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 and started shooting sporadically. Speaking with the Punch on Thursday, the monarch of the town, Oba Mutiu Adedimeji, disclosed that two people were k!lled in the attack. He narrated that the gunmen, upon abducting the businessman, escaped into the Republic of Benin and abandoned the victim’s vehicle along the road path. “Yes, the…