Day: October 21, 2024

Bobrisky arrested at Seme border by immigration officers while fleeing Nigeria -VeryDarkMan

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There is a report on social media that the controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye otherwise known as Bobrisky, has been reportedly arrested by operatives of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at the Seme border while attempting to flee Nigeria to the neighbouring Benin Republic. This was disclosed by social media activist, Martin Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), via an Instagram post on Monday. According to VDM, Bobrisky was apprehended by Nigerian immigration officers while trying to escape amidst an ongoing investigation by the House of Representatives over bribery allegations against officials of…

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Halima Abubakar hits AGN chairman, Emeka Rollas with N3 Billion Lawsuit over suspension

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In a counter attack, actress Halima Abubakar has officially filed a lawsuit against Dr. Ejezie Emeka Rollas, the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), following her controversial suspension for allegedly spreading fake news. The actress, known for her vibrant roles and outspoken nature, claimed the decision was a targeted attack on her character. The Actors’ Guild made headlines on Friday when it announced Halima’s indefinite suspension, citing a two-year investigation that found her guilty of leaking unfounded rumors about fellow actors and prominent figures in the entertainment industry.…

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Galatasaray describes Osimhen’s bicycle kick goal as a work of art

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In a statement on their Instagram page on Sunday, Galatasaray are awed by Victor Osimhen’s bicycle kick goal in Saturday’s 3-0 win at Antalyaspor, with the Turkish champions describing the effort as more than a photograph, a work of art. The Nigeria striker delivered the spectacular effort that will stay indelible in the annals of global football to round off the scoring for the visitors two minutes into added time in the Süper Lig Game week 9 encounter at Corendon Airlines Park, Antalya. It was the third league goal for…

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Drug trafficking: Canada-based nurse, two bizmen arrested

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A Canada-based Nigerian nurse, identified as Usman Grace Khadijat Olami and two businessmen, identified as Ihejirika Emmanuel and Iwuagwu Victory, have been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for alleged drug trafficking. Ihejirika, who frequently travels to Thailand, claiming to import fish into Nigeria, was arrested on October 15, 2024, while attempting to board an Ethiopian Airlines flight to Thailand via Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A statement by the agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday, stated that when Ihejirika was taken for a body scan, the result…

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Army refutes COAS death rumours, retires 15 Generals

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The reports circulating in the media that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, has died has been refuted by the Nigerian Army on Sunday. Several reports originating from a social media post by a Nigerian journalist announcing the death of the Army chief went viral on Sunday. The journalist claimed that Lagbaja had died of cancer 48 hours ago. The post read, “The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, has died. Lagbaja died in an undisclosed hospital overseas nearly 48 hours ago from stage three…

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15-year-old Schoolgirl accuses mother of forcing her into prostitution

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Emmanuella Monday, a 15-year-old school girl in Delta State, has cried out for help from her hideout, after escaping from a man who her mother allegedly gave her to, urging relevant authorities to rescue her from her ‘abusive’ mother who she accused of allegedly trying to force her into child prostitution in exchange for money. Emmanuella, who claims to be in Senior Secondary School 2 at Triumphant School, Effurun, in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, alleged that her biological mother had contracted her to unnamed men to take…

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Fani-Kayode’s special assistant slumps, dies in Abuja hotel

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Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, the former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode announced the death of his longtime Special Assistant, Mr. Ndifreke Saviour Mark, who slumped and died in an Abuja hotel. Fani-Kayode via his social media account, X formerly known as Twitter, made the announcement on the early hours of Monday, 21 October 2024. According to Fani-Kayode, Mark left his residence early in the morning to attend Mass at the Catholic Church of Assumption, Asokoro, on Sunday, October 13, before heading to a hotel with an individual before his death.  …

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