President Bola Tinubu has ordered security chiefs to intervene quickly and restore peace in Benue State. Recall that gunmen stormed Yelewata village in Guma LGA of Benue State late Friday, unleashing one of the deadliest assaults the state has seen in years. Tinubu has now charged the Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, to convene reconciliation meetings and dialogue among the warring parties to end the incessant bloodshed. Reacting via a press statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, he disclosed that he has directed intelligence chiefs, the police and the military to restore sanity in the state.…
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Popular Afrobeats legend D’banj has said that his lawyers contacted American music legend Marc Anthony over the unauthorized use of his 2012 global hit, “Oliver Twist.” He recently shared that Marc sampled “Oliver Twist” in the title track of his 2024 album, “Muevense”, without permission. Speaking during an interview on Adesope Live, D’banj disclosed that the legend failed to clear the rights before releasing the song. According to him, even though Marc Anthony sampling his music initially made him happy because of his legendary status, he had to involve his legal team since he didn’t follow due process. “Marc Anthony…
Popular activist and social commentator VeryDarkMan has responded to Davido flaunting another clip of his luxury car collection in what appeared to be a clapback. Recall that VDM recently blasted Davido and Burna Boy for showing off new cars despite the ongoing hardship across Nigeria. VeryDarkMan questioned the need for such lavish spending, suggesting that their wealth can be put to better use to impact their country. Responding, Davido shared a new clip to proudly flaunt the new cars in his garage, seemingly doubling down on what the activist criticized him for. Unfazed by the clapback, VDM clarified that nobody…
After their very public breakup, social media personality Ifeluv has announced that she does not intend to go back to Oluwadolarz. She recently revealed that there’s no chance of any future reconciliation between them. Speaking during an interview on Wazobia FM, Ifeluv said that despite the popular phrase “never say never,” that chapter of her life is closed. “You know they always say ‘never say never,’ but this one na never. I already know—it’s a no, no,” she said. According to her, their relationship went south after she began questioning Oluwadolarz about their future together.. Ifeluv shared that the pressure…
Popular singer Justin Bieber was recently spotted getting into a loud argument with invasive paparazzi. The back and forth recently happened as Bieber was leaving Soho House Malibu in California on Thursday night, June 12. Justin’s security team was furiously warning cameramen to step away from the musician’s automobile, but the warning fell on deaf ears, forcing Bieber to rant endlessly. “Not me today bro,” Bieber cautioned the loitering paparazzi while holding his arm over his face. He then shouted, “How do you think it’s going with you in my f**king face? Get out of my f**king face!” “Stop asking…
Popular rapper Kanye West made a shock appearance at the courthouse where music mogul Diddy is presently standing trial. He recently showed up in an all-white denim outfit and was seen hugging Diddy’s son, Christian “King” Combs, outside the building before going in. King Combs, who had earlier rocked a “Free Combs” shirt to court, accompanied the lyricist into the courthouse. While Kanye West didn’t go into the main courtroom, he was seen in an overflow room before leaving the premises after about one hour. Check him out, Diddy is currently facing serious charges, including sexual assault, rape, drug trafficking…
The management of Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) has approved a total of 646 scholarships and other packages for the 215 communities along the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP). This is part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives for its host communities, which was recently announced by PINL’s Community Relations Executive, Seriaki Alamieseigha, during the company’s monthly stakeholders’ meeting. The meeting, which went down in Port Harcourt for Rivers, Abia, and Imo communities, was set up to review the operations of the company on the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP). Seriaki spoke about the ongoing strategic collaboration that will enhance community relations,…
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has blasted Senator Seriake Dickson for attacking President Tinubu on Democracy Day. He recently revealed that Dickson’s criticism was not only regrettable, but it was very unfair as well. Speaking via a press statement, Lokpobiri shared that it was not fair for Seriake to attack a leader whose commitment to democracy and regional development is obvious in both history and action. According to him, it was very sad to see a fellow Niger Deltan decide to downplay the relentless efforts of a President who has done more for our region…
Popular activist and ex-presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has said that he would’ve sued President Tinubu for defamation if he had included him in the National Award list he read out 2 days ago. Recall that during his Democracy Day speech in the National Assembly on Thursday, June 12, President Tinubu conferred national honours on certain Nigerians he described as June 12 heroes. Reacting via his social media page, Sowore disclosed that he would have rejected the award if President Tinubu added his name to the list. According to him, he would have not stopped at rejecting and denouncing the supposed…
Anambra State Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has emphasised the need for ideologically driven political parties to rebuild Nigeria. He recently stated that nation-building is an ongoing process that requires open and constructive dialogue. Speaking as a guest at the June 12 edition of The Platform, an event hosted by Covenant Nation in Lagos, Soludo advocated for a national dialogue on citizenship, stating that Nigeria’s great past is enough reason for citizens to want to rebuild the nation from scratch. According to him, we must orchestrate ideologically driven political parties as soon as possible, while fighting for the emergence of a…
