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…
Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso
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…
The Dean, School of General Studies in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Prof Oguejiofo Ujam was on Sunday abducted along the Ugwuogo-Nike-Opi-Nsukka Road.According to Daily Post, the kidnapping of the varsity don is one in a series of abductions along the road within the last one week.A social media influencer, Chijinkem Ugwuanyi wrote on his Facebook Page, “Prof Oguejiofo T. Ujam was kidnapped yesterday morning along Ugwuogo-Nike-Opi-Nsukka road.“He is a lecturer at the Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, and Dean, School of General Studies, University Of Nigeria Nsukka.“Our prayers are needed for his safe return to us, unharmed.”Confirming…
Tunisia’s coast guard has announced that it has recovered the bodies of 16 migrants off the coast of the towns of Maloulech, Salakta and Chebba.A senior official in the National Guard, Houssem Eddine Jebabli, told Reuters on Monday that this was the latest migrant boat disaster in the Mediterranean.He said, “The bodies were found at the weekend and on Monday. The victims have not been identified because the bodies had decomposed.’’In October, at least 15 Tunisian people died, including three infants and 10 others were missing after their boat sank off the Tunisian coast at Djerba as they sought to…
A budding musician, Chike-Ezekpeazu Osebuka popularly known as Chike has revealed why he gave a N1 million gift to a critic who claimed he owed his success to the late singer, Mohbad.In August, the ‘Son of Chike’ hitmaker took to his X page to share a snippet from one of his yet-to-be-released songs.Reacting to the tweet, the critic, Daniel Omowonuola Lawal (@Hateofx) wrote: “Mohbad made you” — insinuating Chike gained fame because he collaborated with Mohbad.Chike subtly tackled Lawal, saying he doubts the X user can be “successful on your own.”The singer wrote, “Your mother made you, but I hope…
Manchester United has announced the departure of Erik Ten Hag as first-team manager, bringing an end to his tenure that began in April 2022.During his time with the club, Ten Hag delivered two significant domestic trophies, leading United to Carabao Cup victory in 2023 and lifting the FA Cup in 2024, marking a strong period in the team’s recent history.The club in a statement on its website on Monday extended its gratitude to Ten Hag for his contributions, acknowledging his achievements and commitment, and offered well-wishes for his future endeavours.A club legend and former striker, Ruud van Nistelrooy has been…
The Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), has forgiven actress Nkechi Blessing after she publicly apologized three years after her suspension.The issue that led to her suspension began in 2021 when she (Blessing) engaged in a social media fight with fellow actor, Kehinde Adams, better known as Lege Miami, over the arrest of another actor, Baba Ijesha.Baba Ijesha would eventually be convicted of assaulting a minor. Blessing’s subsequent criticism of TAMPAN led to her suspension.However, she recently apologized to TAMPAN at the Nigerian Canadian Celebrities Entertainment Awards in Toronto.In a now-viral video, the 35-year-old knelt before…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has rescued and repatriated 17 Nigerian women trafficked to Ghana.It also said five suspected traffickers were arrested.NiDCOM spokesperson, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, in a statement on Sunday said the operation brings the total number of Nigerian girls repatriated from Ghana since July 2024 to 130.He added that the operation, which took place in Kpone Katamanso, Tema, succeeded due to coordinated efforts by the Ghanaian Anti-Human Trafficking Police, Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) Ghana, and the Nigerian High Commission in Accra.He noted that Akinboye Akinsola, a NiDCOM representative, escorted the rescued women back to Nigeria, where they…
The widow of the late musician, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, Omowunmi, has said she is ready for a Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) test to determine the paternity of her son, Liam.The deceased singer’s father, Joseph Aloba, filed a suit seeking a DNA test for his grandson.In the application filed by the legal team to Joseph, the family sought an order to serve Wunmi by posting all the originating processes and other processes in the suit on the last-known address of the respondent.The family’s legal team led by Emmanuel Oroko, however, argued that attempts to serve Wunmi failed.The Magistrate Court,…
