President Bola Tinubu inaugurated Nigeria’s 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, expressing gratitude to the military for their role in defending the nation. Addressing attendees, Tinubu highlighted the government’s commitment to supporting and honoring military personnel, especially those who sacrificed their lives for the country’s peace and unity. The event saw significant donations to the Armed Forces Remembrance Appeal Fund as the Federal Executive Council, represented by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, pledged N500 million. Also, Senate President Godswill Akpabio contributed N200 million on behalf of the National…
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Controversial crssdresser, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, who has been offline since the reports of his arrest by Nigerian Immigration Service while attempting to cross to the Benin Republic through the Seme border, shared new photos of him in female attire. Sharing the photos on Instagram, Bobrisky also dropped a message about strong women not needing pity. He wrote in the caption of the photos, “Strong women don’t play the victim. Don’t make themselves look pitiful and don’t point fingers. They stand and they deal.”
Indian business mogul, Ratan Tata, who recently passed away at 86, has left £91 million to his German shepherd, Tito, in his will.The man who is well respected in the business world for his role in transforming Tata Group into a global powerhouse, demonstrated his profound attachment to his pet and the loyalty of his longtime aides as his final wishes reflect.Instead of bequeathing the majority of his wealth to his siblings, Jimmy Tata and half-sisters, Shireen and Deanna Jejeebhoy, Tata ensured “unlimited care” for Tito, alongside considerable financial provisions for his former butler, Konar Subbiah, and cook, Rajan Shaw,…
Those who kidnapped Rev. Fr. Thomas Oyode, have made contact with the Catholic Diocese of Auchi, and demanded the ransom of ₦200 million for his release from captivity.The Auchi Diocese is led by Bishop Gabriel Dunia.The Director of Communications of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi, Rev. Fr. Peter Egielewa, confirmed the ransom demand in text message to journalists in Benin, simply saying, “It is true”.However, a source who asked not to be named, said, “The kidnappers contacted the Auchi Catholic Diocese on Monday evening and asked them to pay ₦200 million if they want them to release the kidnapped priest.“As…
Ballot boxes in Washington and Oregon were set on fire with incendiary devices early Monday in what authorities believe are connected incidents.The police said the two arson incidents, which occurred near the Oregon-Washington border, are also believed to be connected to a third ballot box incident that occurred earlier this month in Vancouver, Washington, police said.Per ABC news, on Monday, Portland police responded to a fire at a ballot box around 3:30 a.m. local time, police said. Security at the Multnomah County Elections Division responded and extinguished the fire.Portland Police Bureau spokesperson Mike Benner said at a press briefing on…
To set the record straight once and for all, Kayode Salako, the husband of Nollywood actress, Foluke Daramola, has revealed the truth about the paternity of his child with another woman.Kayode fathers a child named Murewa with Oluwafunke Oyegoke-Salako.Salako, in a recent Facebook post, disclosed that Foluke was fully aware and supportive of his decision to have a child with Oluwafunke.Expantiating, he said after being married for over 13 years without biological children together, he saw a need to do what he did, but with the consent of his actress wife.He also said his other children, now grown, live with…
Sensational actress, Regina Daniels, has said her family members did not support her marriage to billionaire politician, Ned Nwoko, in the beginning. They got married in 2019 and have two sons. The actress disclosed that, contrary to widely held belief that her mother forced her into the union, she married her husband out of her own volition. Speaking in a recent TikTok live session, Daniel said her family members, including her mother initially opposed the marriage though she didn’t disclose the reason. She also surprisingly revealed that she had multiple suitors at the time, with over 20 boyfriends for different…
Talented musician, Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, popularly known as Skales, has stated that his colleagues and former record label mates, Wizkid and Burna Boy never helped him at any point in his career.He explained that only his former record label boss, Banky W, Olamide and Timaya have helped him in the past.He, however, acknowledged Burna Boy’s support.The ‘Shake Body’ crooner, on his X handle on Monday, wrote, “Put some respect on my name… I don tell una the only person sef wey help me na Olamide and Timaya and Banky W… much respect to Burna … you guys always love to…
The Ogun State Police Command said on Monday that a hunter identified as Femi was found dead with bullet wounds in a forest in the Ijebu Igbo area of the state.The command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, said the deceased, a resident of Ofemodoko village had gone hunting with one Taoreed popularly known as Kokoro on Friday, but failed to return home.She explained that Femi’s delay in returning home prompted his wife, Grace James, to notify the village head, who organized a search party which led to the discovery of his corpse in the forest with bullet wounds.The statement read, “On 26/10/2024,…
Renowned gospel singer, Tope Alabi has condemned what she described as fake love among gospel artistes in the music industry.Alabi made the observation at the ‘Celebrating Jesus 7.0’ concert in Ibadan on Sunday.She expressed frustration over the level of jealousy and bitter rivalries among her peers in the industryThe singer emphasized the need for support and unity between the already established and emerging artists, reminding her senior colleagues to prioritize their legacy and accountability before God over fame and success.She said, ”God will hold us accountable for these things. Let us stop it. It is high time we knew that…
