A Magistrate’s Court in the Kuje area of Abuja on Friday granted bail to former presidential candidate and national activist, Omoyele Sowore. The court also granted bail to a member of the legal team which represented the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, and 10 others. Sowore and co were all granted bail for ₦500,000 each, with 2 sureties in like sum. All 13 defendants were charged with inciting public disturbance and breach of peace in connection with the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest held on Monday, October 20, in Abuja. While Ejimakor, Emmanuel and…
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President Bola Tinubu has urged the newly sworn-in Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, to uphold integrity and ensure Nigeria’s elections remain free, fair and credible. He recently made the plea in Abuja after swearing in Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, as the sixth substantive chairman of INEC. Speaking at the ceremony held at the State House Council Chamber, Tinubu described Amupitan’s appointment and Senate confirmation as proof of confidence in his capacity and character. According to him, the total confidence shown in Amupitan by the executive and the legislative arms of government…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has said that the frequent defection of politicians across parties in Nigeria is due to a lack of genuine political ideology in the country’s political system. He recently revealed that the absence of ideological distinction among political parties is one of the major weaknesses of Nigerian politics. Represented by his Special Adviser on Media and Chief Press Secretary, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Makinde had his say at the public presentation of a book titled “Omituntun’s Political Ideology of Governor Seyi Makinde” held at the State Local Government Staff Training School, Secretariat, Ibadan. According to him, the…
Human rights lawyer and former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Professor Chidi Odinkalu, has said that politicians are the reason for the security challenges confronting the South-East, not IPOB. He recently revealed that politicians financing cultism across the region are responsible for the lingering South-East crisis. Speaking on Channels Television’s “Politics Today,” Odinkalu shared that the IPOB issue in the region is exaggerated. According to him, the habit of attributing every violent or criminal incident in the South-East to IPOB is beyond ridiculous, and the wrong generalization needs to stop. He stated that while he agrees that…
Popular comedian Nosa Afolabi, popularly known as Lasisi Elenu, and his wife, actress Nonso Adika, have welcomed their second child together. The couple recently welcomed a baby boy, and fans have been reacting. In an Instagram post, Lasisi shared the good news with his followers alongside a picture of the newborn. According to him, their beautiful son has been named Adedamini River Elroi Adewunmi, and he is very happy to be a father again. “Whoever believes in me, rivers of living water will flow from within them — John 7:38 (NLT). Meet our son RIVER ELROI, ADÉDÁMÍNÌ, ADEWUNMI, NOSAGIE, ANYALEWECHI…
Nollywood actress Bukky Wright has warned her followers to beware of fake social media accounts impersonating her. She recently revealed that her impersonators have been offering fraudulent job offers to unsuspecting fans online. In an Instagram post, the moviestar urged her fans to be aware that she’ll never ask anyone for money via her social media accounts. According to her, the account pretending to be her has been going about asking her fans for their private information, just to defraud them in the end. Bukky stated that her followers should immediately report and block anyone impersonating her online to prevent…
Popular reality star Kim Kardashian has spoken up about her latest health diagnosis. She recently made a shocking revelation about her health in the upcoming 7th season of The Kardashians. Speaking during an extended preview season that aired during the Oct. 22 premiere, Kim confirmed that her doctor diagnosed a small aneurysm in her brain. She attributed the diagnosis to stress in her daily life just before the clip cut to a scene of her getting a scan in an MRI machine, where the dilated blood vessel was detected. “There’s like a little aneurysm. They’re like ‘it’s just stress,’” she…
Bollywood legend Shah Rukh Khan has said that he acts to avoid depression. He recently spoke with deep honesty about the personal tragedies that shaped his life, and fans have been reacting. In an interview with Tehelka TV, the actor revealed that the loss of both his parents at a young age affected him and his sister, Shehnaz Lalarukh Khan, greatly. According to him, his sister never cried or spoke when their parents died, but the way she kept looking into space made it obvious that it was a harsh reality that completely changed her world. The moviestar stated that…
Popular rapper 50 Cent has said that he wouldn’t turn down an invite to Taylor Swift’s wedding. The lyricist recently revealed he would gladly accept an invitation to the singer’s wedding if he received one. Speaking during an interview with ExtraTV, 50 Cent shared that he would grace their union with his presence to honour Swift and Kelce. According to him, he wouldn’t just be attending for the global music superstar because he happens to be a fan of Travis Kelce as well. “I would make my way over there. I like Kelce. I like the team, you know, I…
A former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Kanu Agabi, has formally applied to withdraw his appearance for the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. Agabi, SAN, recently announced his decision to pull out from the case after the proceeding resumed before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday. He revealed that Kanu, who has elected to defend himself, took his case file from him and the other senior lawyers who were part of his legal team. Confirming the development from the dock, Kanu told the court that henceforth, he…
