Author: Gbenga Oluranti OLALEYE

Controversial social media personality and crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has been re-arrested and transferred to Abuja for questioning related to allegations of bribery and corruption. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced that he would be flown to the capital on Friday, November 1. Bobrisky was detained late Thursday, October 31, night at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos while attempting to board a KLM flight to Amsterdam, ultimately bound for London. Reports indicate he was stopped by immigration officers, leading to his subsequent arrest. The social media star took to Instagram to share his distress,…

Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi has made headlines once again, this time during an interview with renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano for ‘433’. In the discussion, Messi reflected on his future in the sport, his aspirations for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, and his clear stance on coaching post-retirement. Despite his illustrious career, Messi expressed little interest in pursuing a coaching role after he hangs up his boots. “I wouldn’t like to be a coach. But I’m still not sure what I’d like to do in the future,” “I value much more than before everything I do on a day-to-day basis,…

The detained 76 #EndBadGovernance protesters just arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja for their scheduled arraignment before Justice Obiora Egwuatu. The protesters, mainly minors, looked malnourished as four of them were hurriedly rushed out of the courtroom as they couldn’t stand on their feet. Looking very sickly, they wriggled in pain in a screeching sound. They were arrested and detained during the nationwide August 1 to 10 protests which were sparked by widespread economic hardship that led many Nigerians to take to the streets to express their grievances. The 76 protesters, who were arrested in Abuja, Kaduna, Gombe,…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reported significant achievements in its fight against corruption, recovering over N248 billion and $105 million while securing 3,455 convictions in the past year. These figures were announced by EFCC Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, during a press briefing in Abuja to mark his first year in office. Olukoyede, represented by the Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwujaren, detailed that the impressive recovery occurred from October 18, 2023, to October 18, 2024. He highlighted that the total amount recovered includes N248,750,049,365.52; $105,423,190.39; £53,133.64; €172,547.10; T1,300.00 Indian Rupees; and CAD $3,400.00 Canadian Dollars, among other…

Emirates, a prominent Middle Eastern airline, is enticing Nigerian travelers with a complimentary transit visa offering for those transiting through Dubai during November 2024. The initiative includes options for either a 48-hour or 96-hour visa, valid for a period of 30 days from the date of issuance. Travelers must purchase their tickets between November 1 and November 3, 2024, with visa applications open from November 1, 2024, to February 1, 2025. All journeys must be completed by February 28, 2025. Key terms and conditions for the transit visa include: – Travel must commence from Lagos on flight EK784. – Normal…

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, has underscored the escalating crisis of malnutrition and food insecurity as critical threats to Nigeria’s economic stability, public health, and community resilience. His comments were made during the inauguration of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the National Assembly’s summit on nutrition and food security in Abuja. Represented by Deputy Speaker Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Abbas emphasised the urgent need for legislative action to address these pressing issues, which he described as hindering progress in health, education, and productivity across the nation. Abbas pointed out that Nigeria currently faces some of…

The House of Representatives has announced a comprehensive audit of loans secured by both federal and state governments since Nigeria’s return to democratic governance in 1999. This decision comes amid growing concerns about the country’s escalating debt profile and the implications for fiscal stability. Over the past 25 years, Nigeria has seen five presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Yar’Adua, Goodluck Jonathan, Muhammadu Buhari, and the current leader, Bola Tinubu navigate the nation through various economic challenges. During this time, billions of dollars have been borrowed to finance developmental projects, with the 36 states of the federation also accumulating significant foreign and…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the Acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS). This decision was announced in a statement by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga on Wednesday, October 30. According to the statement, Major General Oluyede will serve in this capacity while awaiting the return of the substantive Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who is currently receiving medical treatment abroad. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff. Oluyede will act in the position pending…

Nigerian football fans took to social media in jubilant celebration of Ademola Lookman’s impressive 14th-place finish at the 2024 Ballon d’Or Ceremony held in Paris on Monday night. The event sparked a familiar wave of banter directed at their long-time rivals, the Ghanaians. The rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana extends well beyond sports, with fans often seizing opportunities to engage in playful jabs. Lookman’s finish as the only African player on the 30-man shortlist provided a perfect occasion for Nigerians to mock their neighbors. While Manchester City midfielder Rodri claimed the prestigious Golden Ball for his standout contributions to both…

Nigeria is striving to become a major exporter of fish, according to Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy. This strategic initiative was unveiled during the 39th Annual National Conference and General Meeting of the Fisheries Society of Nigeria, where Oyetola represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement released on Wednesday, October 30, by Muhammad Zakari, Head of Press for the Ministry, Oyetola emphasised that Nigeria’s drive towards fish exportation is part of a broader effort to achieve self-sufficiency in fish production. He stated, “The establishment of this ministry marks the beginning of a new era for…