Adura Aloba, the brother of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has refuted claims made by actor Yomi Fabiyi, who suggested that Adura knew the cause of his brother’s death. Fabiyi further alleged that Adura had requested money in exchange for a video supporting his claims. In a response shared on Cablelifestyle X, Adura emphasized that the matter was already in court, and he had no further comment to add. He stated, “I cannot know the cause of my brother’s death and remain silent all this time. This video being discussed is over three years old, and…
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Mudashiru Obasa, the former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, was absent on Friday as the newly appointed Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, led the first plenary session following Obasa’s removal. The plenary, which commenced at 11 a.m., saw the majority of lawmakers from various constituencies in attendance. Prior to his ousting, Obasa was reported to be on vacation abroad. It remains unclear if he is still in Atlanta, United States, where sources indicated he was spending his break. Obasa, representing Agege Constituency 1, was removed from office by a majority of House members on Monday due to allegations of…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party. In a judgment delivered on Friday by Justice Hamma Barka, a three-member panel of the court confirmed its earlier ruling from November 13, 2024, which recognized Abure as the Labour Party National Chairman. The court emphasized that this decision has not been reversed by any other court. Justice Barka made this declaration in response to two separate appeals filed by Senator Esther Nenadi Usman, the Labour Party caretaker committee, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Court of Appeal further clarified…
The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) has condemned the alleged killing of 50-year-old Nigerian citizen, Jeremiah Okoye, while in police custody in South Africa. Okoye, originally from Eziniffite Nnewi, Anambra State, died on January 13 while being detained in Limpopo Province. In a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday, NICASA President-General Dr. Frank Onyekwelu stated that investigations were underway to determine the circumstances of Okoye’s death. “We urge the police authorities to adhere to the rule of law in performing their constitutional duties,” Onyekwelu said. Okoye, who had been living in South Africa…
The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two suspects linked to separate murder cases in the Shanga and Zuru Local Government Areas. These incidents, described as “disturbing” by Commissioner of Police Bello Sani, have sparked renewed calls for peaceful conflict resolution. In a statement released on Friday, the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, disclosed details of the incidents. On December 31, 2024, at around 8:00 PM, Yunusa Haruna, a 25-year-old resident of Bakin Turu village in Shanga LGA, was arrested for allegedly stabbing his elder brother, Isiyaku Haruna, to death. Police reports indicate the suspect attacked his…
In response to the steady rise in the price of Brent crude oil, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced an increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, for bulk buyers. According to a statement on Friday, the refinery revealed that refined products would now be priced at N955 per litre at the loading gantry, marking a shift in its pricing structure. The new price means that buyers purchasing between 2 million and 4.99 million litres of petrol will now pay N955 per litre, while those buying 5 million litres and above will be charged N950…
The escalating conflict between the Ifon and Ilobu communities in Osun State claimed another life on Thursday, as a student of Westland Polytechnic, Ilobu, was reportedly shot dead amidst ongoing violence. According to the National President of the Ilobu-Asake Development Union, Mr. Olufemi Salako, the tragic incident occurred around 11 a.m. when armed individuals, allegedly from Ifon-Osun, invaded the Ganga and Oke-Ima areas of Ilobu, indiscriminately firing gunshots. In a statement, Salako explained that the killing happened before the imposition of a curfew by Governor Ademola Adeleke. “The people of Ilobu hereby use this medium to report to the Osun…
Former Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has revealed that Kylian Mbappé became “a little jealous” following the arrival of Lionel Messi at the French club in August 2021. Neymar shared this insight on Thursday during a podcast hosted by Brazilian World Cup winner Romário, where he discussed his time at PSG and the dynamics among the star-studded attacking trio. Neymar, who made a world-record £222 million move to PSG from Barcelona in 2017, admitted that while tensions existed between him and Mbappé, their relationship was generally positive. “He’s not annoying,” Neymar said when Romário asked about Mbappé. “I have my issues…
The Lagos State Government has launched an investigation into the tragic death of a two-year-old pupil from Smiley Kids Montessori School in Sangotedo, Lagos Island. The incident occurred on Wednesday, January 15. The heartbreaking news was shared by the grieving mother on her X account, Ellla@AbiaPrincess_X. She expressed her anguish and demanded answers regarding her child’s death, which was initially believed to be a drowning incident in the school’s swimming pool. The mother stated that her daughter, a student at Smiley Kids Montessori, left for school in good health but returned dead. While she was informed that the child drowned,…
The Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL) has given its full endorsement to Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as the preferred candidate for the 2027 Lagos State governorship election. In a statement released by its President General, Comrade Goodluck Ibem, the group hailed Seyi Tinubu as a well-qualified, educated, and capable individual, fit to lead Lagos into a new era of growth and prosperity. This endorsement comes in response to a prophecy by Prelate Elijah Ayodele of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, who recently claimed that Seyi Tinubu, along with Senator Tokunbo Abiru and Gbenga Ashafa, should…