Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

61-year-old drug kingpin and Lagos socialite, Alhaja Aishat Feyisara Ajoke Elediye, popularly known as ‘Iya Ruka’ has been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Announcing the arrest in a statement on Sunday, the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed that Alhaja Ajoke, whose identity had remained concealed for years, has long been on the NDLEA’s wanted list for allegedly leading a notorious drug cartel operating in the Mushin area of Lagos. Babafemi said she was arrested in her mansion at Okota, Lagos on New Year’s Day. The NDLEA spokesman revealed that her capture followed…

Russian state newspaper, Izvestia said on Saturday that one of its freelance reporters has been killed in a drone strike near the Russian-occupied city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine. Moscow has accused Ukraine’s military of deliberately targeting Alexander Martemyanov. Ukraine has not commented. Izvestia said a civilian vehicle carrying Martemyanov was struck as it travelled on a highway in a Russian-occupied zone. Five other media workers were reportedly injured in the same attack. “The Ukrainian army launched a drone strike on a civilian car carrying Izvestia’s freelance correspondent, Alexander Martemyanov,” the news outlet reported on its Telegram channel. “The car…

The Ethiopian government said it is evacuating approximately 80,000 people following series of small-scale earthquakes in the Afar, Oromia and Amhara regions. At least 10 earthquakes have been reported in Ethiopia since Friday, and there are signs of possible volcanic activity. The latest earthquakes shook the Awash Fentale district, which stretches between the Afar and Oromia regions, at 3:52 a.m. Saturday. The United States Geological Survey recorded an earthquake measuring a magnitude of 5.8 about 56 kilometers (35 miles) southeast of Ambosa, in the Oromia region, in the early hours of Saturday. Atalay Ayele, head of the Seismology Department and…

Renowned gospel singer and pastor, Nathaniel Bassey, has been invited to minister at the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on January 20 in Washington, D.C. According to NAN, the Akwa Ibom-born cleric disclosed this on his Instagram page, sharing a poster of the event. He wrote: “Let’s raise a sound in America. See you on January 20, 2025.” The U.S. prayer breakfast is a non-political and faith-based event that emphasises prayer and worship as a spiritual support for the U.S. government and presidency. The event is held once in four years preceding every new administration, and…

Dr. Vivek Murthy, the United States Surgeon General, has issued a warning about the link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk. In a new Surgeon General’s Advisory released on Friday, Dr. Murthy emphasised the dangers of alcohol use, describing it as a significant, preventable cause of cancer in the United States. “This advisory highlights alcohol use as a leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States, contributing to nearly 100,000 cancer cases and about 20,000 cancer deaths each year,” the advisory states. “The more alcohol consumed, the greater the risk of cancer.” The advisory added that even minimal alcohol…

Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman, who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has died, an Ashiya city official said Saturday. She was 116. Yoshitsugu Nagata, an official in charge of elderly policies, said Itooka died on Dec. 29 at a care home in Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture, central Japan. Itooka, who loved bananas and a yogurt-flavored Japanese drink called Calpis, was born on May 23, 1908. She became the oldest person last year following the death of 117-year-old Maria Branyas, according to the Gerontology Research Group. When she was told she was at the top of the…

A popular Kannywood actress, Samha M. Inuwa, has been suspended from appearing in films for one year by the Kano State Censorship Board. According to the Board, her suspension followed complaints from concerned citizens about her “revealing dress and provocative videos.” Information Officer of the Kano State Censorship Board, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman in a statement revealed that Samha had been warned multiple times about her “crude dressing, vulgar displays, and language in her some videos.” The board emphasised that the actress’ conduct had violated cultural and moral standards. In addition to the suspension, the board has revoked Samha’s licence and…

Controversial social media personality, Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan or VDM has claimed that Naira Marley owed his late label signee, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly called Mohbad a substantial amount of money. Disclosing this during a recent live-stream session on TikTok, VeryDarkMan said Naira Marley admitted that he owed Mohbad money before his sudden death. VDM added that he was bothered that Naira Marley did not come out to defend himself in public since he has evidence and the business side of his dealings with Mohbad. VDM said, “What is crazy is that the guy has his own evidence,…

A mother has allegedly beaten her 15-year-old son to death for stealing N200 in Warri, Delta State. The tragic incident reportedly occurred on Thursday at Obire Street, off Cemetery Road in the rustic town. According to an eyewitness, who did not want to be named, the boy’s hands and legs were tied by his brother, and his body was burned with a hot knife during the punishment. The source said, ”When she realized that her son was dying, she ran out and cried for assistance. “Unfortunately, before they arrived at the hospital, her son died.” The source also disclosed that…

Versatile actress, Mercy Aigbe’s latest work, ‘Thinline’ has set a new milestone in Nollywood after amassing N100 million in total ticket sales at cinemas. Cinemax, the film’s distribution company, made the announcement on Friday by via its Instagram page, @cinemaxng. ‘Thinline’ which was released on December 13, has quickly captured the hearts of audiences nationwide, setting a lofty sales record in the process. While expressing gratitude to fans, Cinemax shared, “Over 100 million, and it’s all because of you. Thank you all for your love and support.”This achievement underscores Aigbe’s influence in the Nigerian film industry and the growing demand…