PHOTOS: Iyabo Ojo’s daughter weds Tanzanian lover, Juma Jux
Former Miss Priscilla Ajoke Ojo, daughter of Nollywood actress and social media personality, Iyabo Ojo got married to Juma Jux, a singer in Tanzania. Photos and videos from the event were shared on an Instagram page dedicated to the couple, jux.priscy, on Friday. Social media influencer, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, Tanzanian singer, Diamond Platinumz, his wife, close friends and family members attended the ceremony. Iyabo Ojo confirmed Priscilla’s engagement to Juma Jux with photos and videos of the pair circulating online in September 2024. The Tanzanian singer had also visited Nigeria to spend some time with the Ojo family, during which he joined Priscilla to embrace the Yoruba culture by donning matching traditional attire for a photo shoot. The Nollywood actress left Nigeria on Wednesday for Tanzania alongside Enioluwa, where she was welcomed by her daughter and in-laws. This Islamic ceremony is believed by many to be the first of the planned events, with fans eagerly awaiting a celebration in Nigeria. Here are some pix from the event. Here are some of the messages from fans and well-wishers: chy_juli said: “Finally, see my baby…. nwunye odogwu Jux…… haters nightmare…..Iyawo Jux……Ifenkili…….Ugosima je mba. Asanwa with brain. Make una clear road joor, the queen is here maybanks_01 wrote: “This is stunning am so happy for this union. To think this long awaited event is taking place on my own anniversary is a sweet thing to watch. May your love continue to flourish.” nkemirene_official: “Finally God ooooo Why am I this happy🥹🥹 May my own man locate me this year with plenty of love care happiness and good intentions Amin.🙏🏻 Priscy Baby I love you girl, Congratulations Mrs Jux JUMA.” isiaqbisola reacted: “This is just too beautiful to watch…..am so happy for them.”
Man Utd have become worse under Ruben Amorim – Gary Neville
‘…And it cannot keep going on like this’ Club legend, Gary Neville believes Manchester United have become worse under Ruben Amorim and warned the Portuguese: “It can’t keep going on like this.” Sunday’s 2-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace put Amorim’s United back to square one after three straight wins over Rangers, Fulham and Steaua Bucharest. It was the 39-year-old’s fifth league defeat in seven matches at Old Trafford since taking over – the quickest any Manchester United manager has reached that number of home top-flight losses in Premier League history. And Neville believes the pain is only going to continue for Amorim, his players and the United fans between now and the end of the season. “I thought it would get better when Ruben Amorim came in, the enthusiasm of him and the new system, the players would buy into and we’d see a bounce,” he told the Gary Neville Podcast. “But we’ve seen the absolute opposite and it’s got a lot worse – and that’s surprising. “There’s going to be a lot more pain towards the end of the season and it’s going to be damaging – because they’re obviously going to stick with Amorim. But the more you lose, the more difficult it is for the manager to convince the players of his idea. “In the very early days he said, ‘I will not change my idea’ and you need the players to buy into that. If they keep losing and they keep getting criticised and the spotlight comes on them more and the fans are leaving unhappy, you know it creates a feeling and you can’t keep losing. “You just can’t. It will depress the thoughts of the players to a point whereby they’ll start to lose faith in the idea and it’ll damage you. “He can’t change his approach now because he’s died in the ditch on it and rightly so. But he’s lost more games at Manchester United than he lost in the last 75 at Sporting Lisbon which is just absolutely alarming, so he will not be enjoying this. “It can’t keep going on as it is and they somehow have to start playing better – because at this moment in time it’s a very sorry situation when you watch United play.” United’s latest defeat came in bizarre circumstances as Amorim chose midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has his centre-forward option, leaving recognised strikers Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee on the bench. Amorim’s side struggled in front of goal once again and in a further twist of irony, Palace’s recognised forward Jean-Philippe Mateta got both goals in the 2-0 victory. Neville believes Amorim’s team selection gave Palace a lot of confidence to pick up that win and said while United’s head coach cannot change his style of play now, he must make some tweaks. “The only thing I can think he’s doing is one of two things – experiment to the point whereby he’s just trying to find a solution that works in the system he wants to play, or he doesn’t like the strikers he’s got,” said Neville about Mainoo’s centre-forward selection. “I thought Bruno Fernandes was going to play in that position or Alejandro Garnacho might play up front and Fernandes to the right; when I saw Mainoo as a centre-forward or dropping in to that position, I thought it’s okay, you’ll get control in the game and you can get decent football. And it can con you, it can kid you. “It’s about putting the ball in the back of the net, it’s about getting bodies in the box, it’s about getting bodies across defenders and making sure that you’re really creating chances and that’s not going to happen that much with Mainoo up front as everything has to be perfect. “In Mainoo, Garnacho and Amad Diallo you’ve got three quite lightweight players – really talented good players – but everything has to be absolutely perfect. And from a Crystal Palace point of view, if I’m a defender, I’m thinking I fancy that I’m going to outmuscle them. “They are sharp and they chip in with goals, but they’re not rapid quick and there’s no real goalscorers there, so as a defender I’m thinking: ‘We’ve got a chance.’ “I’m not saying that if they saw Rasmus Hojlund up front all of a sudden they’d be starting to panic but they’d be thinking at least they’ve got a physical presence and they’ve got a battle. Joshua Zirkzee is a big lad. “I’m not saying they’re brilliant players, but I just felt that when I saw that team I thought Crystal Palace would be fancying it. The day after the Palace defeat, United ended their January transfer window without any activity on Deadline Day. Lecce full-back Patrick Dorgu was their only addition in the window after a pursuit for Bayern Munich striker Mathys Tel ended in him joining Tottenham Hotspur. Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford completed a late January loan to Aston Villa. But United’s defensive line took another blow as Lisandro Martinez came off late on against Palace with a worrying knee injury. “They’ve bought the left-back Dorgu and in the system that Amorim wants to play, wing-backs are absolutely critical – you have to have energy and quality in those wide areas,” said Neville.
Train carrying 350 passengers catches fire in Pennsylvania
About 350 passengers were safely evacuated after a Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) train caught fire. Extraordinary images captured the moment a train carrying 350 passengers burst into flames, sparking mass evacuations en route to Delaware. New York Post reports that the six-car SEPTA train was traveling from Philadelphia when flames tore through a carriage near Crum Lynne, Pennsylvania about 6.15pm on Thursday. Pictures of the incident show thick, grey plumes of smoke billowing from the train, which is lit up with orange flames within. Passenger Dnasia Buckner told Fox News that she began smelling smoke about 15 minutes into the journey. ‘We had to get up and relocate to another car and then we had to get up and relocate again and that’s when I started to see smoke coming from the side of the train,’ she said. ‘As people were walking by, they said the train’s on fire, but the conductors aren’t saying anything.’ Eventually, conductors opened the train doors and instructed all passengers to disembark, a process which Buckner said took about 15 minutes itself. Firefighters were called to the scene to extinguish the blaze. Service to Wilmington has been halted and Amtrak service along the Northeast Corridor is also impacted. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but SEPTA spokesperson Andrew Busch credited quick-thinking staff for keeping passengers safe. ‘Very quick action by our crews that that helped allow this to be a safe outcome,’ he said. ‘We don’t know where this started, just that it was in the area underneath the train and then obviously engulfed the train in flames,’ Andrew Busch said.
Oyo lawmakers propose paternity leave for male workers
Members of the Oyo State House of Assembly have proposed the adoption of paternity leave for male workers in the state’s public and private sectors, to enhance family bond and provision of additional care for the newborn and their spouses by men. The lawmaker representing Oyo East/West State Constituency, Hon. Olorunpoto Rahman, who moved the motion, explained that a newborn relies on the strong bond with caregivers, especially parents who influence their emotion, social and cognitive growth. Rahman also argued at the plenary presided over by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Hon. Abiodun Fadeyi, that introducing paternity leave in the state will enable fathers to support their partners during the recovery period after childbirth. He added that this will, in turn, promote gender equality and shared responsibility in parenting among childbearing families. The lawmaker noted that many countries, including some states in Nigeria, have adopted the policy as a measure to improve productivity in their societies. He said, “Many countries and states have adopted the paternity leave policy, and it has helped in boosting morale and improved productivity, while at the same time fostering family cohesion and stability.” He further revealed that the leave is already being implemented by the Federal Government through the Federal Civil Service as well as in Lagos and Enugu states. The lawmaker emphasised that the absence of paternity leave for fathers in Oyo State may hinder their ability to provide necessary emotional and practical support to their families during postnatal period. After the adoption of the motion, the Assembly recommended a minimum of 10-day duration for paternity leave with beneficiaries entitled to such leave thrice only throughout their service year. The House further recommended that such leave should only be taken within the first month of childbirth or adoption of a child, to ensure that fathers have adequate time to bond with their newborns and offer support for their families.
Why Seyi Tinubu invited me for dinner – Odumodublvck
Popular Nigerian rapper, Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has spoken on his relationship with some celebrities. According to Odumodublvck, the son of President Bola Tinubu, Seyi Tinubu, is his friend. He claimed that when Tinubu invited him to his house for dinner, he did not do so because he wanted him to support his father’s presidency but because of love for his music. The rapper disclosed this in a recent episode of the Afrobeats Podcast, hosted by Adesope. He said: “Rema is my friend. Seyi Tinubu is also my friend. Regardless of his father being the president and people throwing stones at him, he’s my friend. When he invited me to his home for dinner, he didn’t do it for me to support his dad. He did it because he loves my music. I’m a street boy. Seyi has nothing to gain from me. He’s my friend. Forget whatever society is saying. “The same goes for Rema. Why I no go famz Rema? Who I wan go famz? Adele? Speed Darlington? Akpi is not my friend. Burna Boy is my spirit animal—Skepta too. Before I met Burna Boy, I saw him in my dream, and we were eating pounded yam. ”Burna Boy told me that the day I saw him was the first time he had eaten pounded yam in two years. This thing is not a joke. They think I just cap. ”They think I talk about Jesus because I’m a fanatic. I’m a big fan of Jesus. Anything I say, I bound here on earth and in heaven, as long as it aligns with the will of God.”
Trump announces executive order to eradicate anti-Christian bias
President Donald Trump has announced an executive order to protect religious liberty, and ‘eradicate anti-Christian bias’ Trump announced Thursday he is creating a task force led by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to “eradicate anti-Christian bias” within the federal government. The President made the announcement at a private event following the 73rd annual National Prayer Breakfast–his second prayer breakfast speech of the morning. Attorney General Pam Bondi will lead the effort and immediately halt “all forms of anti-Christian targeting and discrimination within the federal government” including at DOJ, IRS, and FBI, Trump said. He said Bondi would also work to “fully prosecute anti-Christian violence and vandalism in our society and to move heaven and earth to defend the rights of Christians and religious believers nationwide.” Trump says he plans to launch the initiative with an executive order he intends to sign latest on Friday afternoon. Faith groups are commending the President for creating a commission to protect religious liberty. Ralph Reed, president of the Faith & Freedom Coalition, said in a statement,”In the aftermath of the Biden Justice Department targeting parents attending school board meetings for possible prosecution and the FBI targeting faithful Catholics as a possible domestic threat, it has never been more important to eradicate all forms of targeting, bias, and discrimination based on faith at the federal level. “Faith & Freedom Coalition’s three million members and supporters strongly support President Trump in his defence of religious freedom and the rights of Christian Americans,” the statement continued. Addressing lawmakers at the 73rd National Prayer Breakfast on Capitol Hill highlighting the importance of faith, Trump said, “From the very beginning of our Republic, America has always been a nation founded by people of faith and strengthened by the power of prayer, united by four simple but beautiful words. ‘In God We Trust’.” Trump said he believes people “can’t be happy without religion, without that belief. Let’s bring religion back. Let’s bring God back into our lives.” The 47th president added he is also forming a White House faith office led by Rev. Paula White, who served as a faith adviser during his first term. Faith groups are commending the president for creating a commission to protect religious liberty.
NCYP urges EFCC to monitor local govt funds
The National Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to intensify its oversight of funds allocated to local governments across Nigeria, following the financial autonomy recently granted to them. The appeal was made yesterday during a courtesy visit to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja. NCYP Chairman, Isaac Abrak, led the delegation and emphasized the urgent need for stricter financial monitoring to ensure that resources reaching local governments are effectively utilized. “We come from the grassroots and understand the realities on the ground. We commend the President for granting local government autonomy, but proper oversight is necessary. READ ALSO: INEC calls for special court to handle electoral offences “If local governments can effectively use even 40 per cent of their allocated resources, we will witness significant development,” Abrak stated. He further expressed the group’s willingness to collaborate with the EFCC in ensuring accountability at the grassroots level. Abrak also lauded EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, for his leadership, describing him as a model of integrity. “We are proud of your achievements, especially your role in securing Nigeria’s victory in the P&ID case in 2023. Your tenure has set a remarkable standard,” he added. Expressing concern over the rising involvement of youths in cybercrime in Northern Nigeria, Abrak urged the EFCC to intensify its crackdown on internet fraud in the region. In response, Olukoyede welcomed the group’s support and emphasized the need for unity in tackling corruption. READ ALSO: EFCC Chairman: Public sector corruption, Nigeria’s greatest problem “Doing the right thing is not about religion—it’s about integrity. Let’s work together to build a society based on honesty and accountability,” he said. He assured the delegation that the EFCC had already begun monitoring local government allocations through its Fraud Risk Assessment and Control department, which tracks payments, contracts, and expenditures to prevent financial mismanagement.
INEC calls for special court to handle electoral offences
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has renewed its push for the establishment of a special tribunal dedicated to electoral offences. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, emphasised the need for such a tribunal due to the growing backlog of electoral offence cases. Speaking in Abuja on Friday during the commission’s first quarterly consultative meeting with the media, Yakubu highlighted the challenges posed by the current judicial process. “A major challenge to the swift resolution of electoral offences is the lack of a time-bound framework, unlike post-election disputes handled by tribunals. READ ALSO: INEC announces date for 2026 FCT area council elections “Currently, these cases fall under the jurisdiction of Magistrate and State High Courts in the locations where the offences occurred,” he noted. He explained that electoral offence cases often receive little priority because courts are burdened with various other matters. As a result, unresolved cases spill over from one election cycle to another, complicating prosecution efforts. “To address this, we must push for the creation of an Electoral Offences Tribunal with a defined jurisdiction and strict timelines for handling cases efficiently,” Yakubu stated. Citing delays in the justice system, he pointed to a case in Akwa Ibom, where it took nearly six years to secure the conviction of a returning officer for offences committed during the 2019 general elections. Yakubu also provided updates on INEC’s ongoing legal efforts. “Through our partnership with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), we are prosecuting 774 suspects from the 2023 elections. “So far, we have secured convictions in Kebbi and Kogi States, while our collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on vote-buying has led to successful prosecutions in Lagos, Kwara, and Gombe States. However, many cases remain unresolved,” he added.
Portable, band boys arraigned for assaulting govt officials
Controversial singer, Habeeb ‘Omolalomi’ Okikiola, better known as Portable and his band boys who assaulted government officials have been arraigned in court. Recall that NEW DAILY PRIME reported earlier that Portable and his boys teamed up and beat up some Ogun State government officials who came to his bar to inspect the place. According to reports, Portable clashed with the government officials from the Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority (OGPDPA) in a bar, Odogwu, in Iyana Ilogbo, Ogun State late last year. Sharing the details of what ensued between Portable and the government officials, popular influencer, @man_of_letters, took to his X page to disclose that the officials had arrived some days before the incident to go about their work. The defendants, who were arraigned on Friday included; Nurudeen Warris, 21; Adetola Alashe, 25; Samuel Adeleke, 28; Oluwaseun Ayenuwa, 19; and Oluwapelumi Adeosun, 20. Others are Gospel Kanu, 20; Precious Ohiegebo, 19; Ifeoluwa Babatunde, 27; and Fatimo Muhammed, 26. They were charged with five charges, including assault, obstruction, possession of dangerous weapons, and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace. According to the court, Portable and his boys beat up the planning officers—Abidemi Onabanjo, Ramon Lateef, and Akinpelumi Oyero. The singer and his boys were allegedly armed with guns and cutlasses when they clashed with the officials of government. Portable is currently on the run while his boys have been granted a N50 million bail by the court. The case has been adjourned to the 17th of March, 2025.
12 missing, 9 rescued after sea pirate attack in Rivers
Twelve passengers have reportedly gone missing after a suspected sea pirate attack along Isaka in Okrika Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State. According to reports, out of the twenty passengers that boarded the boat on Thursday, nine were rescued by security personnel and transported to the state capital. Meanwhile, reports indicate that the boat driver passed through Kilometer 10, a prohibited channel for commercial boat operators, which has been described as an act of disobedience. The Chief Press Officer, Boma Waribo, confirmed in a signed statement that the boat was en route from Bonny LGA. The Bonny LGA Chairman, Hon. Anengi Claude-Wilcox, has been informed about the incident. Read Also: Rivers boat mishap: 19 rescued, 3 dead including toddler He further disclosed that, in collaboration with neighboring LGAs and security agencies, the rescue team has intensified their search efforts to save the missing passengers. Residents and relatives of the victims have been urged to remain calm. Waribo affirmed that security measures are being put in place to strengthen safety in the region. “However, it should be noted that nine persons have been found and returned to Port Harcourt through the timely intervention of government security operatives, who are currently active and have intensified efforts to rescue the remaining 12 passengers,” Waribo noted.
