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The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has mourned the passing of the late Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo. The Afenifere leader, died on Friday, at his Lagos residence at the age of 96. Following his passing, Aiyedatiwa, in a statement on Friday, mourned the legend. He stated that Pa Adebanjo left an indelible mark with his tireless efforts to promote peace, stability and prosperity in the country. The statement reads, “l am saddened to learn of the passing of Chief Ayo Adebanjo, a leader and statesman who dedicated his life to serving the people. “Throughout his lifetime, Pa Adebanjo…

A Human Rights activist, Serah Ibrahim, has reacted to the expulsion of the UNIZIK student who assaulted a lecturer, questioning if the lecturer was punished. Recall that the female student, Precious Mbakwe, has been in the headlines over a viral video showing her physically assaulting a male lecturer for interrupting her video recording. The University, after conducting its investigations, on Friday announced the expulsion of Precious. Reacting to this, Serah Ibrahim questioned if the lecturer was also punished. She stated that the decision of the University to expel the student was done rather quickly. The Human Rights pioneer further noted…

Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s Head of Financial Crime Compliance, who spent eight months in detention in Nigeria over alleged corruption, has accused three Nigerian lawmakers of demanding a $150 million bribe from him. Gambaryan and his colleague, Nadeem Anjarwalla, a 37-year-old British-Kenyan serving as Binance’s regional manager for Africa, were detained by Nigerian authorities and charged with laundering $35 million, as filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Anjarwalla later escaped custody on March 22, 2024, while Gambaryan was eventually released following intervention from the United States government. While in detention, Gambaryan alleged that certain House of Representatives members…

The National Examination Council, NECO, has announced the release of the 2024 Senior Secondary School Certificate External Examination results. The Registrar and Chief Executive of the Council, Professor Dantani Wushishi, disclosed this on Friday. He noted that candidates can now check their results on the NECO website using their registration numbers and exam details. Wushishi also stated that 57,114 candidates secured credits in English and Mathematics, representing a 67.53% pass rate. A total of 86,067 candidates sat for the examination, which saw a significant reduction in malpractice cases. The number of candidates booked for various forms of malpractice decreased by…

Reactions trail expulsion of controversial UNIZIK female student, Precious Mbakwe, embroiled in physical altercation with a lecturer. Notably, Precious Mbakwe has been on the headlines over a viral video showing her physically assaulting a male lecturer for interrupting her video recording. However, the university management addressed the buzz, stating that an investigation has commenced to uncover the truth. In a recent development, Precious Mbakwe has been expelled, as revealed by a statement released by the school management. The university’s statement confirmed that Precious Mbakwe’s expulsion has taken effect, and is required to return the university’s property in her possession. Meanwhile,…

Man claims UNIZIK student who confronted lecturer is his ex, says she has bad character, can’t cook A Nigerian man has claimed that the UNIZIK student who confronted a lecturer is his ex-girlfriend, stating that he ended their relationship due to her bad character, lack of respect, and inability to cook. In a viral video circulating on X, formerly Twitter, the man shared his thoughts, revealing that he once dated the student involved in the altercation. According to him, their breakup was a result of her poor attitude, as she allegedly speaks to people disrespectfully and lacks basic homemaking skills.…

Big Brother Naija star, Mercy Eke, is ecstatic as her boyfriend surprises her with luxury and bundles of dollars to mark Valentine’s Day. Taking to her Snapchat, Mercy Eke shared a clip capturing the luxurious surprise gifts from her boyfriend, showcasing her priceless reaction to the lavish treats. The BBNaija alum’s voice cracks with emotion as she unwraps the gifts, overflowing with love for him. Overflowing with gratitude, Mercy Eke gushes about her boyfriend, describing him as her entire life and the perfect reflection of a good man in her life. Her post reads,“I love you with all my heart…

Nigerian activist and social critic, VeryDarkMan, has dismissed reports that Nedu voluntarily resigned from “The Honest Bunch Podcast”, asserting instead that he was sacked. This claim surfaced in a viral post on X, formerly Twitter, where VeryDarkMan, in a fresh statement, insisted that Nedu’s exit was not by choice. Recall that Nedu recently released an official statement announcing his decision to step away from the podcast. His departure followed allegations by VeryDarkMan, who accused him of exploiting his platform and comedy skits to seek intimate relationships with women in exchange for fame. In his resignation statement, Nedu expressed that recent…

A primary school teacher faced disciplinary action from a student’s parents after the child returned home and reported that the teacher had eaten her food in class. A video capturing the incident has gone viral on X, formerly known as Twitter. In the footage, the teacher is seen being restrained by some men while a woman, believed to be the child’s mother, confronts them. The child’s father is also seen taking action against the teacher. As the video circulated online, concerned individuals flooded the comment section with their reactions. See some reactions below: @youngmello224: “Eating of food shouldn’t be the…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has called on the Senate to investigate the alleged disappearance of 3,907 assault rifles, insisting that the matter be handled behind closed doors for security reasons. In a letter addressed to the Senate, Egbetokun dismissed the 2019 Audit Report by the Auditor-General for the Federation, which alleged that thousands of rifles were missing or unaccounted for in the police armoury as of January 2020. He described the report as inaccurate. The letter, read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio after the passage of the 2025 budget, was submitted 48 hours after a tense investigative…