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By Yetunde Yekini-Oropo Maverick and talkative singer Habeeb Okikiola (Portable) has said transgender influencer, Bobrisky should be arrested and stripped naked. He said questioned the rationale behind the award to Bobrisky as “Best Dressed Female” of the night at the premier of a movie in Lekki at the weekend. Bobrisky, whose real name is Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, caught attention at the movie premier with his attires at an event graced by popular actors like Toyin Abraham, Odunlade Adekola, Mercy Aigbe and many others. But going online, Portable said those who conceived the idea of awarding a man who transformed to…
Invites Controversial Cleric Over Seeming Support for Bandits By Kamil Opeyemi Controversial cleric, Sheikh Ahmed Gumi, cannot be above the law. This was the statement by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris who also disclosed that the cleric has been invited for questioning by the security agency. Idris, while briefing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Monday, said nobody is above the law and if Gumi is found guilty, will be reprimanded. “The security agencies are up and doing. Sheikh Gumi or any other person is not above the law. If…
By Halimah Olamide The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima has flagged off the digitization of the work flow process in the presidency, an initiative to make officials work seamlessly using tech platforms. While flaging off the training, the vice president said the digitalization of workflow processes in the State House is a fulfilment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s promise to build an efficient workforce. He said this will be in tune with reality, leveraging technology. The training, the Vice President added, is a compelling testament to the President’s steadfast adherence to the principle of leading by example. Sen. Shettima was…
By Halimah Olamide Amidst conflictings claims by some individuals that some heavy ransom was paid to secure the release of kidnap victims in Kaduna and Sokoto states, the federa government on Monday said Nigerians must believe their government. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said on Monday in Abuja at the end of a Federal Executive Council meeting that President Bola Tinubu had made it clear that no ransom should be paid to bandits and kidnappers so as not to encourage them. The minister reassured that the children had been reunited with their families safely and…
By Yetunde Yekini-Oropo A man who was accused of breaking into a compound and vandalised a car has been set ablaze in Lagos by a member of the vigilante group. The incident, which reportedly happened at the Itire area of Lagos, had led to men of the Police Command in Lagos State to arrest the vigilante official responsible for the burning of the suspect. The suspect was said to have been arrested after the owner of the car raised an alarm leading to his apprehension. However, after handing him over to the vigilante, the car owner and other members of…
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) on Monday expressed worry growing insecurity across the country. The NGE called on governments at all levels to step up efforts at addressing the challenge in line with their constitutional responsibility of securing life and property. In a communique issued and signed by the NGE President, Mr. Eze Anaba, and the General Secretary, Dr. Iyobosa Uwugiaren, after its Standing Committee Meeting held in Enugu, NGE said it has observed a slide in the security situation in the country, A copy of the communique was made available to newsmen in Abuja on Monday said the…
•By Halimah Olamide Human Rights activist Omoyele Sowore has described as “despicable” the arrest of controversial social media influencer. Martins Vincent OTSE also a.k.a, Very Dark Man and Chizorom Ofoegbu, also known as Ijele Speaks by the police. According to a post via his X account on Monday, he stated that he learnt Very Dark Man was detained under the guise of Cybercrime Act relating to him divulging some information that didn’t sit well with some senior police officers. He also noted that Ijele Speaks was arrested by the police and sent to prison in Keffi under questionable and inappropriate…
By Halimah Olamide Cryptocurrency company Binance has opened up on the escape of its employee Nadeem Anjarwalla from the Nigerian custody. The company in a statement Monday evening said the safety of its workers is more paramount to it. The company assured that it is actively collaborating with Nigerian authorities to swiftly address the situation. “We have been informed that Nadeem is no longer in Nigerian custody. Our utmost priority remains the safety of our employees, and we are working closely with Nigerian authorities to expedite the resolution of this matter,” the statement read. The company assured that it is actively…
By Halimah Olamide Escapee, Nadeem AnjarWalla of Binance left Nigeria using a smuggled passport. This was the confirmation by the office of the National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu on Monday. NPO Reported earlier that Anjarwalla escaped from custody where he was being held in preparation for next court appearance over allegations of tax evasion in the country. While confirming the escape in a statement by Zakari U. Mijinyawa, Head, Strategic Communication, Office of the National Security Adviser, he said the suspect escaped on Friday, 22 March 2024. “Upon receiving this report, this office took immediate steps, in conjunction with relevant security agencies…