Author: Safiu Kehinde

Agency Report The Federal Government has handed over 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to representatives of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). The handover of the buses took place on Sunday at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary. Mr Wale Edun, the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, led the government delegation to the handover ceremony. The delegation included Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, Minister of Budget and…

By Kayode Ajulo In the tapestry of our society, few threads shine as brightly as those woven by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. His leadership transcends mere political maneuvering; it is a remarkable journey of spiritual calling that inspires us all to look beyond ourselves and seek a deeper connection with the Divine. It is with humility that I share my thoughts on this extraordinary man, whose faith-driven approach to governance has ignited a flame of hope and unity among the people. After the last end of the month Praise Night with the Governor, I had a profound and private moment of…

Safiu Kehinde  Commuters along Iyana-Oworo axis of Lagos were held to a sudden halt as a driver collided with herd of cattle, leaving two cows dead. This was confirmed by Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in a post on their official X handle on Sunday. According to LASTMA, the cows had, in an attempt to cross the road,  collided with an oncoming Sport Utility Vehicle. While causing damage to the vehicle, the cows died at the spot, disrupting the flow of traffic. “An Acura SUV (AAA 818 HV) collided with two cows, resulting in the death of the animals…

Safiu Kehinde  Amid his alleged bribery and money laundering saga, popular Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye (Bobrisky) has filed N1 billion lawsuit against activist and social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse ( VeryDarkMan), for alleged defamation of character. This was contained in a letter issued on Sunday by Bobrisky’s legal counsel, Avwerosuoghene Omuvie. The counsel alleged that VeryDarkMan leaked an ‘artificial intelligence generated’ voice notes said to be Bobrisky’s which contained his said revelation of how he had allegedly bribed his way to avoid spending his jail term in prison. While recounting the damages the leaked voice note had done to…

Safiu Kehinde  It was a horrific weekend at Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Wildlife Park, Abeokuta after a lion attacked and killed its handler, 35-year-old Babaji Daule. The incident, according to eyewitnesses, occurred at approximately 7:40 am within the Zoological Garden of the OOPL. Daule, a trained handler from Bauchi State, had reportedly failed to secure the lion’s enclosure before approaching the cage to feed the animal. This led to the male lion’s escape and fatal assault on Daule, inflicting severe injuries to his neck. To release its grip from Daule’s neck, the lion was shot. Unfortunately, Daule could not survive…

Safiu Kehinde  In the wake of the ongoing bribery and money laundering saga involving Idris Okuneye (Bobrisky) and the Falana family, Martins Vincent Otse (VeryDarkMan) has issued stern warning to Folakemi Falana against calling him names. Responding to a recent podcast where Folakemi labelled VDM as “notorious”, the activist and social media influencer, frowned against the name-calling as he slammed the lawyer for chasing clout. VeryDarkMan recalled how the elder sister of Folarin Falana popularly known as Falz called him ‘ridiculous fellow’ in her first post over the incident. “We have already said we are going to court. But this…

Safiu Kehinde Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde, has pleaded with the Federal Capital Territory Minister and former Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, to spare Oyo of his threat to put fire in some Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors’ states. Makinde made this plea while delivering his goodwill speech at the Ijaw Peoples Congress held on Saturday at Port Harcourt in honour of the FCT Minister. Commending the Minister over the projects he executed during his stint as Rivers state governor, Makinde taunted him to spare Oyo of his impending fire on PDO governors who supported the current governor of the…

Safiu Kehinde  Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Rivers governor, Nyesom Wike, has talked down clash with the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) Governors’ Forum as he affirmed that he cannot submit to Fubara. Wike made the claim while speaking at the Ijaw Peoples Congress held in his honour at Port Harcourt yesterday. The FCT Minister trolled the PDP governors who had fired back against his threat to cause political unrest in their states for supporting current Rivers governor, Siminalayi Fubara. “All those who are moving round saying they are supporting somebody, you know it is not correct. You…

Safiu Kehinde  A prosecution witness, Abubakar Umar, has revealed to an Abuja Federal High Court how he converted N3.1bn in cash and delivered to former Benue state governor, Gabriel Suswam. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on the official X handle on Saturday. As contained in the statement, Umar narrated at the court proceeding presided over by Justice Peter Lifu, how he had in 2014 delivered to Suswam at his Maitama, Abuja residence, a sum N3.1 billion which was wired to him by the ex-Benue governor. Umar made this disclosure at…

Safiu Kehinde  The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Triple Helix are set to hold their maiden SciBiz Annual Conference. This was announced in a statement issued by NCDMB in a post on their X handle on Saturday. According to the statement, the even which will be held in Abuja between 23rd and 25th October, 2024, will bring together the academia, industry and government – known as the three arms of the Triple Helix – for the purpose of formulating strategies to bridge the gap between scientific discoveries and their practical applications in solving societal challenges. With the…