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The Oyo State Government has filed an 18-count charge, including manslaughter, against Naomi Silekunola (the former wife of the Ooni of Ife), Oriyomi Hamzat (CEO of Agidigbo FM), and Fasasi Abdullahi (Principal of Islamic High School) in connection with the tragic stampede at a Christmas Funfair in Ibadan that claimed the lives of 35 children. According to a government source, the charges stem from the deadly incident. “The court is expected to consider bail on Monday, but the state government has formally filed an 18-count charge of manslaughter and related offences against the defendants,” the source disclosed. Naomi Silekunola At…
Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji has revealed the emotional challenges he and his wife, Mo Bimpe, have faced due to social media trolling. In an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, the actor shared how online bullies often target his wife, calling her barren. Lateef, who has been married to Mo Bimpe for nearly four years, expressed admiration for his wife’s strength in dealing with the negativity. “My wife and I have received a lot of trolling. Recently, someone called her barren on social media. She would always show it to me and say she would be all right,” he said,…
Controversial socialite, Bobrisky pleads with Burna Boy to forgive Speed Darlington and free him from the prison. He took to his Instagram page to make the plea. Bobrisky. It would be recalled that Speed Darlington was remanded in prison for slandering Burna Boy. Bobrisky took to his Instagram page to note that prison isn’t a place to be. He opined that Speed Darlington might not be able to afford the VIP section of the prison. Bobrisky. The Lagos socialite added that 45 days is already enough punishment for Speed Darlington. His words … “I just wanna mind my business dis…
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has expressed frustration over the club’s long-standing trophy drought. The World Cup-winning Argentine, who has achieved international success with Argentina, including Copa America titles, is desperate to help Villa end their barren run, which dates back to the 1996 League Cup. Speaking before Villa’s FA Cup third-round win over West Ham, Martinez stated:“I want silverware for the club. “I want a cup run and was very frustrated to be knocked out by Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup. Emiliano Martinez – Getty image “The fans deserve to be at Wembley at the end of the…
Real Madrid’s hopes of signing Alphonso Davies face a major challenge as Bayern Munich have reportedly made a lucrative offer to retain the Canadian defender. According to Marca, Bayern’s latest proposal is worth an estimated €25 million per season, positioning Davies as the club’s second-highest-paid player after Harry Kane. The Bundesliga giants are prioritizing the 23-year-old’s renewal, emphasizing that his departure would be a significant loss both on and off the pitch. Bayern are hopeful to finalize an agreement soon to eliminate Real Madrid’s chances of luring the star left-back. Alphonso Davies – Getty image Real Madrid remain keen on…
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has granted pardons to 40 prison inmates as part of his administration’s commitment to justice reform and the reintegration of convicts into society. According to Dr. Olukayode Ajulo (SAN), the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, the gesture underscores the governor’s dedication to mercy and rehabilitation. The pardons, approved on the recommendation of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, include the immediate release of 15 inmates effective Sunday, January 12, 2025. Lucky Aiyedatiwa In a statement titled “Aiyedatiwa Pardons 40 Prisoners to Celebrate 60th Birthday” and signed by the governor’s Chief Press…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has urged rising star Kobbie Mainoo to prove he deserves a spot among the club’s top earners. The 19-year-old midfielder, currently earning £20,000 a week, is seeking a significant pay rise to around £200,000 weekly amid interest from Chelsea. Amorim, who leads United in their FA Cup clash against Arsenal on Sunday, acknowledged Mainoo’s talent but emphasized the need for further development. “Kobbie has been improving a lot over the last few matches,” Amorim said. “But I think some feel he is the finished product — he is not. Ruben Amorim makes demand of Kobbie…
The former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has extended his congratulations to the newly elected president of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Azubuike Mbata. According to reports, Obi urged Senator Mbata to prioritize fostering unity among Ndigbo to achieve peace, progress, and development. In a statement released on Sunday, the South-East elder statesman described Mbata’s election as a testament to the trust and confidence reposed in him by the Ndigbo community. Peter Obi “On behalf of my family, and the Obidient movement, I congratulate the Newly Elected President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Senator John Azuta-Mbata; the Deputy President General, Prince Okey Nwadinobi;…
A Nigerian man has gone viral after traveling to his girlfriend‘s school to dance for her, following her complaint of severe menstrual cramps. The heartwarming gesture was captured in a video shared by the girlfriend on TikTok. Man travels to girlfriend’s school to dance for her during menstrual cramps. In the post, she explained the situation with the caption: “I was having menstrual cramps so bad, and my boyfriend left his place for my school and did this.” According to her, after she informed her boyfriend about her discomfort, he immediately left his house and made his way to her…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the 36 state governors of Nigeria, challenging the alleged misuse of the Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act 2024. According to reports, the lawsuit claims the law suppresses free speech and infringes on the rights of Nigerians, including activists, journalists, bloggers, and social media users. This action comes after a 2022 ECOWAS Court judgment that declared Section 24 of the Cybercrime Act 2015 as “arbitrary, vague, and repressive” and directed the Nigerian government to repeal it to comply with international human rights standards. Bola Ahmed Tinubu…