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 Why Humiliate Him Like This? – Seyi Law Queries EFCC Over Bobrisky’s Re-arrest Nigerian comedian, Oluwaseyitan Aletile, also known as Seyi Law, has queried the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the arrest of Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky. We reported that the EFCC confirmed the re-arrest of Bobrisky, in Lagos The prominent crossdresser took to his Instagram account to inform his followers about the incident, claiming he had sustained injuries during a confrontation with the immigration officers. Bobrisky accused the EFCC of being behind his detention. He posted, “Nigerians help me, EFCC just arrested me. I’m badly injured.” Sources suggest that his arrest was due to his lack of response to several invitations from the commission following his accusations against the EFCC. He was removed from a KLM flight bound for Amsterdam at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos and subsequently detained by immigration officials l...

 LASG LAUNCHES WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE COOPERATIVE TO EMPOWER FEMALE FARMERS, COMBAT POVERTY  The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), has launched the groundbreaking Women in Agriculture Cooperative, a landmark initiative aimed at empowering women in agriculture while addressing poverty across the state. The Ministry also inaugurated new Exco Members for the Cooperative which represents a pivotal commitment by the State Government to equip women with the tools, training, and financial resources necessary to succeed in Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mrs. Bolaji Cecilia Dada celebrated the occasion, acknowledging the essential role of women in the agricultural industry.  She said, “Today marks a significant milestone in our unwavering commitment to empower women and harness their potential for the betterment of our society. "Through this cooperative, we are creating a strong su...

  LASG TO PARTNER UK FOR  ENHANCED TOURISM, CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT In a groundbreaking initiative to strengthen tourism and cultural investment in Lagos State, the Honourable Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, recently engaged with representatives from the United Kingdom’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT).  The meeting, held in Lagos, focused on establishing a strategic partnership aimed at advancing Lagos State’s tourism and cultural sectors. During the discussions, Mrs. Benson-Awoyinka addressed challenges in Nigeria’s visa regime, which often discourages potential tourists and investors due to visa refusals and delays in processing.  She advocated for a more visitor-friendly visa policy, drawing comparisons to other African countries, such as Rwanda, that have implemented successful, competitive visa policies to attract tourists and investors. Highlighting Lagos State’s unique tourism potential, the Commissioner emphasised ...

 Our pain matters': Jennifer Lopez endorses Harris at Las Vegas rally Jennifer Lopez boosted the slew of Hollywood celebrity endorsements putting their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid in the final days before the November 5 election. Warming up the audience before welcoming the Democratic presidential hopeful, the American singer-actress stepped out for Harris' North Las Vegas rally as part of the "When We Vote We Win" series.  As one of the most influential Latin entertainers, the barrier-breaking artist's Nevada guest appearance on October 31 comes hot on the heels of MAGA comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's questionable description of Puerto Rico as a “floating island of garbage" at Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden rally in New York. Like Beyonce, Lopez chose not to flaunt her pipes with a show-stopping performance. With iconic Mexican rock band Mana taking over those entertaining responsibilities, the “Let's Get Loud”...

 Madonna shares endorsement for Kamala Harris Madonna has endorsed Kamala Harris for the upcoming US Presidential Election on November 5. The singer previously endorsed Harris as Vice President in the lead-up to the 2020 election, calling her "intelligent" and "compassionate", and highlighting the sexism she had faced during the campaign. Now, she's backed Harris once again in her bid for the presidency. In a post shared to Instagram yesterday (October 31), Madonna shared she was leaving Paris to come home and vote for the Democratic candidate. "Paris was so FUN! Il. It was hard to leave, but I had. to come home to V.O.T.E. " she wrote in the caption. "@kamalaharris For. President!!!!❤️” Madonna joins a host of other stars to throw their support behind Harris, including Beyoncé, Charli XCX, Joni Mitchell, Chappell Roan, Megan Thee Stallion, Cher, Lizzo, Eminem, Usher, PInk, L eonardo DiCaprio, Bad Bunny, Bon Iver, Quavo, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodr...

 Father impregnates daughter while living at refugee accommodation An Eritrean man is on trial in Germanyafter  allegedly impregnating his 12-year-old daughter while they lived together at a refugee shelter last year.  The disturbing discovery was made in July 2023 after the young girl was taken to hospital with abdominal pains, where she was found to be five months pregnant. DNA samples were taken from over 50 male residents of the migrant accommodation center to try and find the culprit, but it was when the child's father, only known as Tesfalem A., refused that suspicions were raised.  According to local media, the child's pregnancy was terminated 'at the family's request'. Appearing at Giessen regional court in Germany on Wednesday, the 40-year-old expressed his regret and said he was 'sorry from the bottom of my heart'.  But Tesfalem claimed that he had no recollection of the alleged rape, explaining that he had spent the day drinking beer with a friend...

 Man Utd confirm Ruben Amorim as new manager Manchester United have officially announced Ruben Amorim as their new manager, subject to work visa requirements. He will join until June 2027 with a club option of an additional year, once he has fulfilled his obligations to his current club.  He will join Manchester United on Monday 11 November. Ruben is one of the most exciting and highly rated young coaches in European football. Highly decorated as both a player and coach, his titles include winning the Primeira Liga twice in Portugal with Sporting CP; the first of which was the club’s first title in 19 years. Ruud van Nistelrooy will continue to take charge of the team until Ruben joins. Amorim is the sixth permanent manager United have appointed since Sir Alex Ferguson's 26-year reign ended with his retirement in 2013. In a statement, the club said that "Ruben is one of the most exciting and highly rated young coaches in European football". Sporting confirmed in a stateme...

 Nigeria launch contactless passport application system The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the launch of a digital passport that will enable Nigerians in Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and other countries to enjoy a renewal system that will begin on November 1, 2024. This new contactless system allows Nigerians to renew their passports online, significantly reducing the need for in-person visits to NIS offices. In a video shared on its official X account (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, the NIS detailed the rollout plans. After Canada, the service will expand to the United Kingdom, United States, and Italy on November 15, with availability in Nigeria and other global locations by December 1. The statement wrote, “In its continued effort to serve the Nigerian public more efficiently and create a functional system that meets global standards, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has launched a new contactless issuance process starting from...

 Mom who made a "pact to end her life with her 10-year-old daughter" failed to follow up on her end after giving daughter pills.  She was arrested in Alabama after attempting to flee justice.  37-year-old Brittney Hensley was apprehended on October 15th and later booked into Jackson County, Mississippi Detention Center.  The arrest comes after a month's long investigation into a July 6th incident that occurred at Studio 6 Motel in Ocean Springs Mississippi.  On that date, police responded to a report of a child overdosing.   Once inside of the motel room they discovered a 10-year-old girl, unresponsive, on the floor. They also found several unknown empty prescription medicine bottles. The meds had all been prescribed to her mom, Ms. Hensley. The young girl was eventually flown to Children's Hospital in Alabama and luckily survived. Hensley was also taken to the hospital for a suspected overdose. As the investigation unfolded, investigators learned that...

 “ I Can NEVER Cheat on my wife “Kizz Daniel  I don’t expect my wife to be as hot as the women out there .She has given birth to over 3 kids , I can’t be comparing her to other women who have no kids . It aches even more when I see men ignore their women for babes out there cus she is no longer hot .  That woman sacrificed herself for you and the kids . No matter how cute you are , you will never make me think of disrespecting my wife who has given birth to my children, dear men if you are still chasing hot women , you’ll never stop chasing cus you will always see . Marry , build a happy home and raise good children “ Kizz Daniel

 A police officer in South Africa has been hailed as a hero after refusing a R15,000 bribe and instead arresting a Malawian national who was trying to cross the border with a stolen vehicle worth approximately R980,000. The incident occurred when the officer stopped the suspect at a border crossing and discovered that the vehicle he was driving had been reported stolen. The suspect offered the officer a bribe of R15,000 to let him pass, but the officer refused and arrested the suspect instead. The officer's actions have been praised by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the public, who commend him for his integrity and commitment to upholding the law. The suspect is now facing charges related to the possession of stolen property and attempting to bribe a law enforcement officer.

 Na God dey save person” – Zics Aloma grateful as his living room ceiling POP collapses Nigerian skitmaker and content creator Aloma Isaac Junior, better known as Zics Aloma, has expressed gratitude to his Maker after his living room POP ceiling collapsed Taking to his Instagram page, he shared a video of the aftermath of the incident as he revealed that he was asleep when he heard a sound. At first, he thought he was dreaming, but when he woke up, he was scared to go down because he felt the building had collapsed.  Zics said when he finally developed the courage to go downstairs, he saw that his living room POP had collapsed. The skitmaker expressed gratitude to God for saving his life and that of his crew members as they were in his house a day back for a shoot and most of them had slept in the parlor. He pondered on what would have happened if they were still in his house.

 Botswana president concedes election defeat Botswana's president conceded defeat on Friday after his party which has governed the diamond-rich African country for nearly six decades suffered a resounding defeat in the October 30 general election. "I wish to congratulate the opposition on their victory and concede the election," President Mokgweetsi Masisi told reporters at a press conference, AFP reported. Masisi said he had already spoken to the leader of the left-leaning Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), Harvard-educated human rights lawyer Duma Boko, to arrange handing over the reigns of government. While counting was still underway after Wednesday's general election, preliminary results showed the UDC well ahead in the race for seats in the parliament of the arid and sparsely populated nation. It had secured more than 22 parliamentarians which, when added to around a dozen for two other opposition parties, totalled more than 31 of the 61 seats up for grabs, a...

  Kindiki: Kenya's law professor-turned-deputy president Kenya's Kithure Kindiki has been sworn in as the country's new deputy president to replace Rigathi Gachagua, who was impeached by parliament in October, TRT Afrika reported. Professor Kindiki's swearing-in — marked by a public holiday — was held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Kenya's capital Nairobi on Friday, November 1. The ceremony came hours after the High Court lifted orders that had barred Kindiki's oath-taking following a petition filed by former Deputy President Gachagua. It is that oath that ostensibly marks the end of Gachagua's two years in office as Kenya's second-most powerful person.

 Ethiopian emperor's looted shield returned after 156 years in UK The shield of Emperor Tewodros II, an artifact looted from Ethiopia during the 1868 Magdala War between Ethiopia and the UK, has returned to its homeland from the UK after 156 years, local media reported Friday. The ceremonial handover was attended by officials from the Ethiopian Heritage Protection Authority and descendants of veterans who fought in the Magdala War, according to the state-owned Ethiopian Press Agency. Through efforts by the Royal Ethiopian Trust (RET), the shield was reclaimed after negotiations with the UK-based auction house Anderson & Garland. The shield had been slated for public auction in February but was withdrawn following pressure from the Ethiopian government, marking a significant achievement in Ethiopia’s campaign to recover its cultural heritage. The Battle of Magdala, the final confrontation of the British Expedition to Abyssinia, was fought in April 1868 between British forces led...

 POLICE SERGEANT ARRESTED AFTER MURDER OF WIFE AND DOMESTIC WORKER A 44-year-old Police Sargeant has been arrested following the alleged shooting of his wife and domestic worker at their homestead in Masisi, Vhembe district, on the evening of 29 October 2024. The Sergeant has been on the run since then, until his subsequent arrest following a shootout with police on Thursday night, 31 October 2024. The suspect was located in the Makuya policing area after a well co-ordinated operation by Vhembe SAPS District Task team members. He was spotted driving at high speed along Tshitavha road next to Sambandou bridge. When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the suspect started firing multiple shots at them, prompting the police to respond swiftly. The suspect was wounded in the exchange, and one police officer sustained minor injuries. The Police recovered a service pistol and ammunition. Both the suspect and the injured officer were transported to a local hospital for medical treatmen...

 EFCC confirms Bobrisky’s arrest; gives reasons The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has confirmed the arrest of Bobrisky at Murtala Muhammed International Airport while on his way out of the country.  In a chat with LIB, the spokesperson of the commission, Del Oyewale, said the crossdresser was arrested over the claims he  made in the audio  conversation social critic, Very Dark Man, released in October. In the audio conversation, a person purported to be Bobrisky claimed he paid the EFCC N15 million to drop the money laundering charges filed against him earlier this year.  Oyewale said Bobrisky was arrested and detained so he can help in the investigation of the bribery allegation made in the audio recording. He said Bobrisky was invited for questioning following the release of the audio but he refused to show up, forcing the agency to arrest him. Bobrisky has however denied being the person heard in the audio tape.

 In a shocking incident in Chennai’s Injambakkam area, a 40-year-old headmistress has been arrested following serious allegations of sexual assault against a 22-year-old female teacher. The incident reportedly occurred after the headmistress invited the younger teacher to her residence under the pretext of discussing preparations for upcoming half-yearly examinations. This invitation turned into a disturbing encounter as the headmistress allegedly spiked the teacher’s drink. After consuming the drink, the young teacher lost consciousness. Upon regaining awareness, she discovered herself in a vulnerable state, semi-naked and bearing visible injuries, leading to immediate concern for her safety and well-being. This alarming revelation prompted her to seek help, resulting in a formal complaint being made at the Thiruvanmiyur all-women police station. The police took swift action in response to the complaint, leading to the headmistress’s arrest. The police investigation has revealed t...

 A four-decade-old land dispute between two groups became the cause of a brutal murder in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, with a few men chopping off a 17-year-old boy’s head with a sword. The teenager’s grieving mother sat for hours with her son’s severed head in her lap, consumed by sorrow. The police reported that there had been a long-standing dispute over land between the two parties. On Wednesday, this dispute escalated into a violent clash. During the confrontation, several members of the opposing side chased a 17-year-old boy. They struck him with a sword with such force that his head was severed from his body. In the aftermath of the incident, the police arrested two individuals.  Several police teams were dispatched to the scene to maintain order and prevent the situation from worsening. Villagers reported that the boy’s mother sat for several hours with his severed head in her lap. Superintendent of Police Ajay Pal Sharma said, “The land dispute has been fester...

 ACTING CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF MAJOR GENERAL OLUFEMI OLUYEDE ASSUMES DUTY The Acting Chief of Army Staff (Ag COAS), Major General Olufemi Oluyede, today, Friday, 1st November 2024, assumed duties at the Army Headquarters, Abuja. The acting COAS was appointed by the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday, 30 October 2024, pending the return of the substantive COAS, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, who is currently on medical leave. At the formal taking-over ceremony at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, emphasized that the appointment aligns with the Armed Forces Act of 2004. General Musa reminded all field commanders of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's mandate to the Armed Forces and the tasks at hand. He urged the commanders not to relent in guaranteeing national security and the safety of all Nigerians. In his remarks, the acting Chief of Army Staff, Major General Olufem...

 Amnesty hits Tinubu, demands immediate Release of #EndBadGovernance minors Human Rights Group, Amnesty International, has asked the Federal Government to release the minors who were arrested over the #EndBadGovernance protest in August. Protesters trooped out to the streets across Nigeria between August 1 and August 10, 2024, over the nationwide hardship. However, some of the protesters were seen waving Russian flag, an action the Federal Government condemned, ordering arrests. Subsequently, the protesters were arrested in Abuja, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, Gombe, among others. Some of those arrested were arraigned at a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday. At least, four of them, including two minors – Yahaya (14 years), Muktar Ishak Alhassan (16 years) – slumped in the court. However, when the matter was called, Audu Garba counsel of the Inspector-General of Police, informed the court that the matter was slated for arraignment of the 76 defendants, who had been in detention...

 Report: Over 30m Nigerians at risk as hunger crisis deepens A new report, Cadre Harmonisé (CH), has shown that not less than 30 million people in Nigeria, including Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in 26 States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are expected to be food insecure or worse between June and August 2025. The CH is a food and nutrition report put together by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security with technical support from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and other partners. The analysis, conducted twice a year in 26 states and the federal capital, projected that 33.1 million people would be food insecure by August next year. That compares with 24.8 million by end of this year.  Nigerians have been battling with the rising cost of living occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidy and floating of naira by the President Bola Tinubu-led government. “Several factors are driving this trend, but most prominently are econom...

 Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail of N10 million each to 67 out of the 76 minors arraigned before the court for participating in the August 2024 #EndBadGovernance protests.   Those granted bail, who are below 15 years are expected to present one surety who must be a civil servant.   Five of the defendants between the ages of 12 and 15 fainted a few minutes after the commencement of proceedings on Friday, November 1. Watch video below.  Minors collapse in court as FG arraigns 76 #EndBadGovernance protesters There was chaos at a federal high court in Abuja on Friday after some children allegedly involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests collapsed while waiting to be arraigned. The court had fixed Friday for the arraignment of the defendants who are mostly minors. At the commencement of proceedings, the children who looked ill and malnourished, were asked to come forward to take their plea. While some huddled in the dock, other...

 A 33-year-old woman, Comfort Olajumoke Olalere Tinubu, has stabbed her husband, Olusegun Tinubu, 39, to d3ath in Ibadan, Oyo State.  It was gathered that the incident occurred at Gbeyi, in the Adegbayi area of Ibadan around 10pm on Wednesday night, October 30, 2024.  The couple who got married about three years ago, had two children from the marriage. According to The Nation, Comfort locked her husband out of their bedroom after a heated argument.  This resulted in a fight during which she stabbed Olusegun in the back. A source who pleaded anonymity said: “I got the call around 10:03pm and I learned that they fought and she stabbed him but that he was rushed to the hospital. About 30mins later, I was called again that my younger brother is d3ad.  “When we reported the matter at the police station, she was asked what happened; she said her late husband accused her of locking the matrimonial bedroom door since around 7am when she left the house and returning abou...

 Bauchi Hisbah arrests elderly man who posted photos of multiple women he “dated for pleasure”  The Bauchi State Hisbah Board has arrested an elderly man for posting multiple photos of his ex-girlfriends.   The man identified as Alhaji Bala Mohammed, from the Dass local government area of Bauchi State trended recently after the photos of him together with over 50 women, many of them in compromising positions, went viral.  It was gathered that Bala was arrested after some of his former girlfriends who are now married, reported him to the board. Mohammed, however, said he has regretted hurting Muslims in northern Nigeria who might have found his lifestyle despicable. Speaking at the Bauchi Hisbah Board office, Mohammed said he was enjoying his life and no one has the right to stop him, since the country is a secular state.  He disclosed that some of the pictures were taken 20 years ago when he was enjoying his leisure time, and it was his Facebook friends tha...

 When last did you post or visit him?” – Fan queries Foluke Daramola for mourning Charles Olumo ‘Agbako’, she claps back Nollywood actress Foluke Daramola has clapped back at a fan who berated her for mourning the late actor Charles Olumo, better known as Baba Agbako We reported on Thursday that Nollywood had announced the demise of the veteran actor. The Theatre Arts And Motion Pictures Association of Nigeria, TAMPAN announced his demise through the page of its president, Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin. Mr Latin, on behalf of the group, said the veteran died on Thursday and was aged 101. Foluke, via her Instagram page, had shared a video of her visiting the late actor’s house. In the video, the movie star was captured shedding tears as she mingled with his family. Sharing the video, Foluke described Agbako as a rare gem as she revealed that she would surely miss him. Taking to her comment section, the fan questioned when last she posed or visited him “When last did you...

 Drama as Isaac Fayose vows to petition Bobrisky’s arrest Businessman Isaac Fayose has vowed to petition the Economic Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, for the ‘unlaw’ arrest of Bobrisky at the International Airport. Recall that viral clips on social media captured the moment Bobrisky was disgraced and dragged from the airport by the members of the anti graft agency. The controversial drama queen shared on his Instagram story that he has been arrested and severely injured Sharing a video on Instagram, Isaac Fayose slammed the EFCC for arresting Bobrisky after clearing him of all charges during the senate investigations. He vowed to write some international bodies against the unlawful act towards the flamboyant ‘Mummy of Lagos’. Despite the vow, netizens took to Fayose’s comment section to slam him for being responsible for Bobrisky’s arrest. Fayose had posted a few photos of himself and Bobrisky before they boarded the EFCC hijacked flights.

 PRESS BRIEFING BY THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, CP AUWAL MUSA MUHAMMAD psc, Anipr, ON 1ST NOVEMBER, 2024 AT THE STATE POLICE COMMAND HEADQUARTERS, YANDOKA ROAD BAUCHI. Protocols Distinguished members of the press, In compliance with the directive of the 22nd Indigenous Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, to eliminate the proliferation of illegal firearms and engender a safer, more secure environment for all citizens, the Command has achieved notable successes. We have not only confiscated illegal arms and ammunition from individuals but also suppressed criminal activities in the border communities of Alkaleri, Ningi, and Toro Local Government Areas of Bauchi State. This accomplishment is a testament to our collaborative and harmonious joint operations with other sister security agencies and quasi-security outfits, which have substantially contributed to achieving relative peace and stability in vulnerable communities. Ladies and gentlemen, I would lik...

 Atiku faults prosecution of #EndBadGovernance protesters Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Friday reacted to the disturbing viral videos of malnourished children being arraigned before a Federal High Court on Friday. This was disclosed in a statement issued by his media team in Abuja and a corresponding post on his official X account. No fewer than 76 #EndBadGovernance protesters were paraded before Justice Obiora Egwuatum for their scheduled arraignment. 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 protesters, who were arrested in Abuja, Kaduna, Gombe, Jos, Katsina, and Kano states, were being accused of treason among other offences. However, four of the detained demonstrators, mainly minors, were said to have been hurriedly rushed out of the courtroom after they struggled to stand on their feet. Reacting, Atiku...