Author: Npo_report
Travis Scott has been arrested in Miami on suspicion of disorderly intoxication and trespassing. The rapper was booked into custody at 04:35 local time, according to official records. An entry on the Miami-Dade County Corrections Department’s website says the 33-year-old was detained under his real name, Jacques Bermon Webster. Local news station WSNV-7 reported that the arrest was linked to a disturbance on a charter boat at Miami Beach Marina. BBC Newsbeat has contacted Miami Beach Police Department for further information. Travis Scott is a Grammy Award nominee and arguably one of the biggest hip-hop acts in the world. In…
…Vows to Commence Probe By Halimah Olamide The Nigerian Police has condemned a trending video which shows a police personnel guarding and holding bundles of cash for a young man to spray at a party. The Abuja Police Spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has therefore announced that investigations has commenced into the case. Recall that NPO made reports that the video had sparked widespread outrage with many calling on the police to speak up on it. The video showed the young man being escorted escorted by the policeman, who opened the door of the jeep for him to enter. According to Olumuyiwa,…
By Halimah Olamide Nigerian afrobeats artiste, David Adeleke, fondly known as Davido, has dragged his baby mama, Sophia Momodu to court over custody of their daughter, Imade Adeleke. The suit marked LD/1587PMC/2024 which is dated April 17, 2024, has Mr David Adedeji Adeleke as applicant, while Ms Sophia Momodu was listed as the sole respondent. The entertainer, via the suit, urged the court to give an order granting joint custody of Imade. Davido also urged the court to give an order that will grant him unfettered and unrestricted access to Imade. The entertainer noted that despite that his relationship with…
By Halimah Olamide The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakuleyin as the 43rd Olubadan of lbadanland. The governor gave the approval in a memo signed on June 14, 2024, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by Section 19 (Cap 28) Law of Oyo State 2000 as amended. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Honourable Olusegun Olayiwola. According to the statement, the approval is a culmination of a series of processes stipulated by the extant laws…
By Halimah Olamide A Nigerian artist, Robby Law called out Afrobeat artiste, Davido over failure to release his song after paying £15,000. He posted a video expressing himself and pleading with Nigerians to come to his aid. According to him, he paid £15,000 for a feature on his song “Jo” five years ago but has been unable to release the song due to Davido’s refusal to support it. He further revealed that all efforts to reach out to Davido has been futile. “Hi @davido, I have tried to reach you in every possible way since this song got completed but…
*Blames Nigerian Protocol Officials for Lapses By Halimah Olamide Nigerian Journalist and Publisher, Dele Momodu, has said that President Bola Tinubu should have been treated better in South Africa. The assertion is coming just after a trending video of the South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa purportedly ignoring President Bola Tinubu during his inauguration surfaced on the internet and has left tongues wagging. NPO reports that President Tinubu is on a visit to South Africa for Ramaphosa’s inauguration. Recall that the South African President was elected for his second-term. However, in the video, Ramaphosa can be seen exchanging handshakes with dignitaries…
By Halimah Olamide A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dumped a fundamental rights suit filed by Binance executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Office of the National Security Adviser. The ruling was delivered by Justice Inyang Ekwo, stating that the case was dismissed due to the absence of Anjarwalla’s legal team during the proceedings. He said the matter was adjourned till Wednesday for mention but no lawyer appeared for the applicant (Anjarwalla). The judge adjourned the case, expecting Anjarwalla to secure new legal representation promptly. During the recent court proceedings, despite the…
Across the Gaza Strip, in a landscape newly transformed by war, mountains of stinking rubbish pose severe dangers to health and the environment. “We’ve never lived next to rubbish before,” says Asmahan al-Masri, a displaced woman, originally from Beit Hanoun in the north, whose home is now a wasteland in Khan Younis. “I cry just like any other grandmother would over her grandchildren being sick and having scabies. This is like a slow death. There is no dignity.” In eight months, more than 330,400 tonnes of solid waste are estimated to have built up in the Palestinian territory, according to…
By Halimah Olamide Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has lost his mother, Chief Mrs. Florence Morenike Saraki. He announced her passing in an X post on Tuesday. She passed on at the age of 88. “With profound sadness and total submission to the will of Almighty God, I announce the passing of my beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and matriarch, Chief Mrs. Florence Morenike Saraki, who peacefully transitioned today, Tuesday, June 18th, 2024.” He stated that further details relating to funeral arrangements will be communicated in due time. He expressed his appreciation to everyone for their support during this trying time…
By Halimah Olamide Amidst the ongoing crisis in Rivers State, the governor, Siminalayi Fubara has vowed to restore peace and ensure that supporters are duly protected. He stated this while addressing pressmen on Tuesday in Port Harcourt. Recall that NPO made reports that there was confusion as many chairmen of the 18 local government areas of the state made attempts to force their way into their offices. Meanwhile, their offices lapsed on Monday and Governor Sim Fubara had directed that Heads of Administrations of the local council areas take over the affairs of the councils. Reacting to this, Gov. Fubara…