Author: Ayobami Owolabi

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, revealed that three foreigners were taken into custody for allegedly engaging in unlawful mining activities in Rafin Gabas, within Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. A statement issued on Thursday by Segun Tomori, the minister’s special assistant on media, indicated that the ministry’s mining marshals had shut down the illegal mining site, which was allegedly being safeguarded by some compromised security officials. The statement quoted Alake as calling the operation a significant victory in the battle against illegal mining in the country, adding that measures are underway to apprehend other fleeing…

Renowned socialite and businessman, Pascal Okechukwu, better known as Cubana Chiefpriest, has made his way back to Lagos with his family after an extravagant birthday celebration. Previously, Cubana Chiefpriest had shared a video of his lavish birthday party in Owerri, where he celebrated in grand style at his country home. In the video, he revealed that he flew his family from Abuja to Owerri in a private jet for the event. The footage also featured him performing his new track, More Money, from his debut album, CP No Small. After the grand celebration in Imo state, Cubana Chiefpriest posted another…

Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Ojogwu, widely known as Odumodublvck, has explained the reason behind his diss of President Bola Tinubu in his track, ‘Vex.’ The singer revealed on Thursday that his diss of President Bola Tinubu stemmed from his loyalty to the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. He shared that the diss track led to significant backlash and called on Peter Obi to support his album, The Machine Is Coming, in an effort to restore their friendship. On his X handle, he wrote, “Peter Obi, I even dissed Tinubu for you. Now, because of you, the people are spitting…

The Ogun State Police Command conducted a two-hour security check at the Sagamu interchange on Wednesday following reports of an armed robbery and murder along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The assessment of the area by Commissioner of Police Lanre Ogunlowo reportedly uncovered illegal trading activities and the presence of touts. A criminal hideout was allegedly found in the surrounding bush, where three suspects were apprehended. This was revealed by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, in a statement on Wednesday. Odutola stated that this action was taken in response to increasing concerns over security in the area, including reports on social…

Controversial singer Portable has categorized his fellow artist Zlatan as an up-and-coming talent. During a recent interview on Echo Room, Portable suggested that Zlatan has not yet gained prominence and that his music style doesn’t connect with wealthy individuals. Portable also shared a conversation with a car dealer, who reportedly claimed that Zlatan was leveraging his name for attention. The dealer reportedly mentioned that Zlatan’s music wasn’t popular among wealthy individuals and advised Portable against engaging with him. Portable criticised Zlatan’s music, doubting whether his songs could be classified as “real music.” He said, “Zlatan is an up-and-coming artist. There…

The Lagos State Police Command has identified and sealed off an unlawful facility used for training individuals in internet fraud, known as a “Yahoo School,” in the Iju area of Lagos. The command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, confirming the arrest of four principal suspects and six trainees. According to PUNCH Metro among those apprehended was a 12-year-old boy, Minachi Udochukwu, raising concerns about the involvement of minors in cybercrime activities. Hundeyin stated that initial investigations showed the suspects lured their trainees from Anambra State, engaged them in internet fraud, and seized their proceeds. “During…

Val Kilmer, the acclaimed American actor best known for his roles in Top Gun, Batman Forever, and The Doors, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 65, as reported by the New York Times. His daughter, Mercedes Kilmer, informed the Times that the actor died from pneumonia. “He had battled throat cancer following a 2014 diagnosis, but later recovered,” she shared. AFP has reached out to Kilmer’s representatives for comment. Kilmer, who began his career in theatre, made his film debut in 1984 with the Cold War spoof Top Secret!, where he played a rock star. Two years later,…

The Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps arrested Rufai Akorede, a 22-year-old male teacher, on Tuesday for allegedly molesting a seven-year-old female pupil (name withheld) in Ilesa. The suspect was said to have asked the girl to put his manhood in his mouth after school closing hours. In a statement signed by the Command Public Relations Officer, Kehinde Adeleke, Osun NSCDC’s State Commandant, Igbalawole Sotiyo, immediately ordered a discreet investigation into the incident upon receiving the report. The statement further revealed that the command’s investigation showed Akorede began molesting the girl at some point in…

A syndicate has been arrested by agents of the Zone 2 Police Command in Onikan, Lagos, for allegedly smuggling Nigerian girls to Mauritania for sexual exploitation and prostitution. The syndicate was captured on March 22, 2025, CSP Umma Ayuba, the Zonal Public Relations Officer, confirmed this in a statement issued Tuesday in Lagos. “Operatives of the Zonal Intelligence Response Squad, led by SP Francis Kpoughul, stormed their base where two suspects were apprehended,” Ayuba said. Prompt News reports that the Zonal PRO said the suspects admitted to committing the crime. Ayuba said, “The first suspect said she was introduced to…

Nigerian comedian Ayo Makun, widely known as AY Comedian, has expressed concerns over the enormous profits banks continue to announce while citizens struggle with financial difficulties. On Monday, he took to X (formerly Twitter) to question how financial institutions generate trillions in earnings every quarter, despite the challenging economic climate. “Where do banks get the trillions they declare as profits every quarter, even in a struggling economy? 🤔 The small charges and debits on our accounts need to be challenged. Many of these fees are unique to Nigeria. Why is that? #BankingFees #Nigeria #Transparency #Shalom,” he posted. Prompt News reports…