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Controversial Nigerian food critic, Opeyemi Famakin gives yet another shocking review on the jollof rice purchased from Cubana Chief Priest‘s restaurant. It would be recalled that the food blogger was banned from the restaurant some months ago after reviewing a meal, causing a public saga between the duo and was threatened by the celebrity barman. In a recent video on Opeyemi’s Instagram, he shared a snapshot from his clash with Cubana Chief Priest where he threatened him. The chat stated, “Broke Food critic wey na only burger e fit afford, others dey buy the whole food wey deh the restaurant…

The Chairman of the organisation, Dr Al-amin Tsafe, made the call at a press briefing in Gusau on Saturday. Tsafe appealed to the state government to immediately commence the process of paying all the debts affecting the students. He said, “We are in contact with various philanthropists and well-meaning individuals and organisations from within and outside the state who are willing to intervene and help to support the students. “We believe the matter is the responsibility of government.” According to Tsafe, as a CSO working to promote humanity, they cannot continue to watch while the lives of their children are…

The Southwest Zone of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has elected Alhaji Musliu Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo, as its new National President. According to reports, the election took place during the Quadrennial Delegate Conference at the union’s Zonal Secretariat in Osogbo, Osun State, with delegates from Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, and Ekiti states participating. Acting National President Aliyu Issa-Ore, who supervised the conference, emphasized that the union’s constitution requires the responsible zone to nominate and present its candidate to the National Secretariat. MC Oluomo Representing the National Headquarters in Abuja, Mrs. Adedamola Salam, Head of Finance,…

Sani, who doubles as the chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, made this known while praising Tinubu’s economic reforms, especially on petrol subsidy and floating of the naira. On his first day in office on May 29, 2023, the President ended the long-standing fuel subsidy which had become an albatross that prevented the nation from maximising its revenue usage. The controversial policy was gulping billions of dollars yearly, making it impossible to prioritise investment in critical sectors. Though the reforms triggered an economic hardship as Nigerians struggled with increasing fuel and food prices, the government continues to defend the…

Franklin Ikechukwu Nwadialo, the newly elected chairman of Ogbaru Local Government Area in Anambra State, Nigeria, was arrested upon his arrival at a Texas airport in the United States. He faces serious allegations of masterminding a multi-million-dollar romance scam that reportedly targeted numerous victims. The investigation suggests that Nwadialo may have used various online platforms to deceive individuals, leading to financial losses for those involved. The 40-year-old Nwadialo was indicted last December by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington on 14 counts of wire fraud, with accusations of defrauding victims out of over $3.3 million. U.S.…

This is contained in a press statement issued by Toyin Omozuwa, Press Secretary to the NBRDA D-G in Abuja on Saturday. According to the statement, Mustapha’s reappointment was conveyed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the Government (SGF), Sen. George Akume. “Mustapha’s second tenure is with effect from 31st October 2024 and is in line with the provisions of Section 10 (1) and (3) of the National Biotechnology Development Agency (Establishment) Act, 2022,” it said. Omozuwa said that Industry experts consider the reappointment as an expression of President Tinubu’s confidence in Mustapha’s ability to drive innovation towards attaining…

U.S. woman allegedly jailed for preaching gospel outside abortion clinic  A U.S. woman has gone viral on social media following reports of her alleged arrest and imprisonment for preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ outside an abortion clinic. The story, which is trending on X (formerly Twitter), claims that the mother of two is currently serving a jail sentence after being apprehended by police and sentenced for her public preaching. Woman jailed for preaching gospel at abortion clinic. The viral post reads: “Currently, beautiful wife & mother Bevelyn Beatty Williams is sitting in prison for 3 years for preaching the…

Pa Tajudeen Lagbaja, the head of the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja’s family, says he regrets sending the deceased to the Nigerian Defence Academic (NDA). Pa Tajudeen, who is the younger brother of the late COAS’s father, said this in reaction to his nephew’s death. He said he obtained the NDA form for Lagbaja but wouldn’t have done so had he known it would lead to his death, reported The Nation. Recall that the 56-year-old general breathed his last in Lagos on Tuesday evening after battling an undisclosed sickness for some months. Lagbaja’s uncle regrets…

The newly formed armed group known as Lakurawa has reportedly killed 15 people and stolen over 100 cows in Mera, a town in Kebbi State’s Augie Local Government Area. Alhaji Bashir Isah Mera (Yariman Mera), a prominent local figure, confirmed the attack to Daily Trust, stating that the group struck the town as residents were preparing for Friday’s Jumat prayer, seizing more than 100 cattle. “Upon hearing of the raid, hundreds of townspeople organized and pursued the group into the bush, attempting to recover the stolen cows,” he said. “There was exchange of fire between the people of the town…

Anthony Ogunleye, Director of Press, Office of the Minister, said in a statement in Abuja on Friday that the appointment was with immediate effect. Ogunleye described Olayinka as a “seasoned media and communications professional”, with more than 20 years of experience in journalism, public relations, and media management. “His career spans a wide range of roles in both the public and private sectors. “As Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media, Olayinka will oversee the development of communication strategies to improve public awareness of government activities and facilitate stronger engagement between the FCT Administration and the public,” he…