Author: Olamilekan

Security forces have arrested a suspected kidnapping kingpin, Yusuf Muhamed, in Orokam, Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State. Muhamed was captured on Monday after a chase led by DSP Stephen Ubobong. He was later identified by three kidnap victims who confirmed he served as “OC Torture” in the kidnappers’ camp, noting that his bad left hand made him easily recognizable. The arrest comes amid rising cases of kidnapping in the Orokam axis. In response, Ogbadibo Council Chairman, Hon. Sunday Ajunwa, recently met with the Benue State Commissioner of Police and other security agencies, leading to a dusk-to-dawn curfew and…

A Magistrate Court sitting in Akure, the Ondo State capital, has remanded a 42-year-old pastor, Samson Ajayi, in a correctional centre for allegedly raping his 17-year-old biological daughter. Ajayi, a father of five, was remanded in Olokuta Correctional Centre following his arraignment in court on two counts of rape and defilement. The defendant was arrested last week after his wife reported to the police at Igoba, Akure North Local Government Area of the state, that Ajayi had been having carnal knowledge of their daughter. While informing the court that Ajayi sexually molested his daughter for over four years, the Prosecutor,…

The American Veterans of Igbo Descent, AVID, in collaboration with Rising Sun Charities Organization and Ambassadors for Self-Determination, has petitioned the U.S. President Donald Trump to impose Global Magnitsky sanctions on a number of Nigerian judges and former Attorney General Abubakar Malami over their alleged roles in the detention and prosecution of Biafra agitator, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. In a letter addressed to the president on Friday, a copy of which was made available to journalists in Abuja, the groups accused the Nigerian judiciary of “gross violations of human rights” and complicity in what they described as the unlawful persecution of…

Afrobeats singer Tiwa Savage has denied trolling her Grammy-winning colleague, Wizkid. There had been speculations that Savage trolled Wizkid after they allegedly fell out years ago. A Wizkid fan had assured Savage of the Starboy boss’ fans’ support for her, but another fan countered, claiming that she had trolled Wizkid in the past and that they should not support her. This led a fan to ask XAI, Grok, if Savage had actually trolled Wizkid, and the bot replied that there was no evidence of her trolling the Starboy. Exonerated, Tiwa Savage wrote, “Thank you o, have never done that. But…

The Anambra State Special Anti-Touting Squad has apprehended four persons in Achalla, Awka North Local Government Area, for allegedly impersonating SASA operatives and conducting illegal operations. The suspects, who were reportedly parading the streets of Achalla wearing uniforms and carrying fake anti-tout identity cards, were arrested following complaints from residents who claimed they had been harassed and extorted. Speaking to journalists on the development on Wednesday, the Director General of Anambra State Special Anti-Touting Squad, Monday Onwe, condemned the alleged impersonation, stressing that his office did not know about any anti-tout initiative in Achalla. Onwe emphasised that the authority to…

Nigerian singers, Burna Boy, Davido, Shallipopi, Rema, Ayra Starr have dominated the 2025 edition of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA. The list, which features artistes across Africa, has Davido and Burna Boy nominated in five categories each. Burna Boy’s hit ‘No Sign of Weakness’ and Davido’s latest album ‘5ive’ were nominated for Album of the Year. They also secured Song of the Year and Best Collaboration nominations with their hit singles. DJ Maphorisa of South Africa matched the two Nigerian giants with five nominations, including Album of the Year and Best African DJ. El Grande Toto, Moroccan rapper was…

Media personality, Toke Makinwa, has announced the birth of her first child, a baby girl. Makinwa disclosed this in a statement shared on her Instagram page on Thursday, describing the experience as the happiest moment of her life. She wrote, “I”m a Mommy. This is the happiest I’ve ever been. “My precious daughter, the love I never knew existed, my heart in another human being, my love. “I have seen the goodness of God in my life time. I have seen God move and I no longer just hear of it, I see it. It ended in praise, My miracle…

After wrapping up its nationwide protests on Tuesday, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is preparing to hold congresses to determine its next steps. This development comes ahead of a Federal Government meeting scheduled for today to address long-standing grievances tied to the renegotiated 2009 FGN-ASUU agreement, which fueled Tuesday’s protests across universities. Earlier in the year, the Tinubu administration released ₦50 billion to clear earned academic allowances owed to lecturers and university staff. However, ASUU has continued to press for firmer commitments on improved salaries, better working conditions, enhanced funding and autonomy for universities, as well as a…

Police in Anambra State have arrested members of a four-man gang, who specialize in robbing unsuspecting operators of their tricycles. The gang is also said to specialize in robbing unsuspecting members of the public of their cell phones. The gang was arrested by operatives of the Anambra State Police Command attached to Rapid Response Squad Akwuzu. A press release by the state police command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, stated that the men were arrested in the early hours of Monday, 25th August 2025, while on night patrol along the Agu Awka/Ifite Awka axis. Ikenga in the release said: “The men…

Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay has given a special shoutout to Peter Okoye and two other men she described as great dads. On Monday, she shared an Instagram story featuring a quote and tagging singer Peter Okoye, South African TV personality Andile Ncube, and Nigerian entrepreneur Cole Peter. The quote read: “Send this to a Dad who makes you think, ‘Wow he’s really a great DAD’ and his kids are blessed to have him.” Sometimes we all need a little reminder.” In January, singer 2Baba announced his separation from Annie Macaulay after 12 years of marriage In other news…. The Japanese government…