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 "To say that some people are mentally deranged will be an understatement. Firstly I don't  know you from anywhere. We are not related neither are friends? And you had the guts to go on Facebook to post a picture of me on a movie set working. Then decided to tell the world that a member of your family is Sick (Not me) I'm using this medium to clear the air. That I'm very hale and hearty. I'm not in anyway sick. And also to let @Sarah Irete Ajayi  Otagbo know that I will be taking legal action against her for spreading false news about me. You have caused me a lot pain and embrassement, not just me alone but my family and friends as well. People calling me and sending messages from around the world. Thank you to everyone who reached out to me. God bless you all". More photos below. 

 Stop treating northerners like beggars, de-marketing your father – Adnan tells Seyi Tinubu A former House of Assembly candidate, Adnan Mukhtar Tudun-Wada, has criticized Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, over his recent Iftar tour in Northern Nigeria, accusing him of disrespecting the region. Adnan, a public relations practitioner and university lecturer, expressed his displeasure in a statement issued to newsmen on Tuesday. He described Seyi Tinubu’s gesture of distributing rice during the Ramadan tour as an insult to the North, asserting that it portrayed the people as beggars. “As young people who are mature enough to see for ourselves, I want to tell the President’s son that this is not the time for campaign but for governance. It’s two years to the 2027 election. Because he disrespects the North, that’s why he is sharing rice with us like beggars. This is not what we need,” Adnan said. He further criticized the administration of President Tinubu for its perceiv...

 El-Rufai: SDP is branch of APC – Galadima Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has described the Social Democratic Party, SDP, as a branch of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Galadima specifically stated that the SDP is merely a factionalized extension of the APC. He made this remark while fielding questions on Arise Television’s Morning Show programme on Tuesday. The statement comes amid the recent defection of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai from the ruling APC to the SDP. El-Rufai has been urging notable politicians to join the SDP in an effort to defeat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The former Kaduna governor had, prior to his resignation, become increasingly critical of the APC-led government under Tinubu. He also cited a widening disconnect between his personal values and the party’s current direction as his reason for defecting. However, Galadima insisted that the NNPP is a party of principle and will not enter into coalitions f...

 Senate President Akpabio Once Noticed I Wasn't Wearing My Ring, Asked 'Is This Invitation To Treat?' – Senator Natasha Suspended senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has recounted one of the moments of alleged sexual harassment from the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, prior to the clash between them. In an interview with the BBC on Tuesday, the Kogi Central lawmaker claimed that her recent six-month suspension was a deliberate attempt to silence her. "I am being victimised. My suspension is a means of silencing me," Akpoti-Uduaghan stated. The senator’s suspension, which took effect on March 6, was handed down for what was termed "gross misconduct" after she failed to appear before the Senate Ethics and Privileges Committee.  Her suspension followed a heated confrontation with Senate President Godswill Akpabio during a plenary session last month. Akpoti-Uduaghan has since accused Akpabio of sexually harassing her, alleging that he made inappropriate ad...

 Oguamaye, NYSC Controversy: Davido was sanctioned – Omokri wants disciplinary action against corper Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri has called for disciplinary action against a youth corps member, Ushie Uguamaye, who criticized president Bola Tinubu. Uguamaye had expressed her frustration over Nigeria’s worsening economic conditions, tagging President Tinubu as a “terrible leader”. National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, member’s rant was prompted by the federal government’s failure to implement the new N77, 000 increments of the corps members allowances. The development generated diverse reactions on social media, after Uguamaye accused NYSC officials of threatening her to take down the video she made. She further claimed that NYSC officials are accusing her of breaking the code of conduct guiding the service. While denying the NYSC allegation, Uguamaye maintained that she did not commit any crime, “I made sure not to accuse the government of anything maliciously! I questioned ...

 “Arewa Condemns Raye” The Association of Arewa Yoruba Youth, AAYY, has strongly condemned the personal attacks on President Bola Tinubu by a member of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, in Lagos State, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, also known as Raye, over her recent criticisms. In a statement, the National Coordinator of AAYY, Ambassador Lawal Hussein Taiye, urged Nigerians to refrain from making personal attacks on government officials, emphasizing the importance of constructive criticism on matters of national interest.

 Anambra Pastor Who Promised To Heal ‘Blind And Crippled Persons’ Fails To Show Up After Public Healing Challenge idely anticipated healing challenge in Anambra State took an unexpected turn on Tuesday as Pastor Jerry Nwachukwu of Bible-Based Church failed to appear for a scheduled public demonstration of faith healing. The pastor had earlier challenged a well-known philanthropist, Ezeaku Ejiofor Mathias, to present a blind and crippled person for miraculous healing in the name of Jesus. The challenge was scheduled for 12:00 PM at United Primary School, Nkpor. On Monday, Mathias visited the pastor’s church to submit a reminder letter about the event but was unable to meet him. Church associates also declined to accept the letter, though Mathias confirmed it had been sent via WhatsApp. “Today, we went to submit a reminder letter to Daddy G.O. of Bible-Based Church, Nkpor, who asked us to bring a crippled and blind person to him so that he could heal them in the name of Jesus,” Mathi...

  The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly condemned the Rivers State House of Assembly's resolution to investigate the state's Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Amadi, over alleged age falsification. The NBA views this move as a deliberate attempt to drag the judiciary into the ongoing political crisis between the executive and legislative arms of government in the state. Tamunosiki Roberts, Chairman of the NBA's Okrika Branch, emphasized the need to protect judicial independence and adhere to democratic principles in resolving disputes. He warned that such actions could destabilize the state, recalling the 2014-2015 judicial crisis in Rivers that led to the closure of courts for nearly a year. The NBA reiterated that the independence of the judiciary is crucial to maintaining peace and stability in the state. Any attempt to intimidate or blackmail judicial officers could lead to chaos, which the state cannot afford. Mrs. Cordelia Eke, Chairman of the NBA's Port Harco...

 Senate proposes bill requiring social media platforms, bloggers to have physical offices in Nigeria The Senate has passed through second reading a bill aimed at amending the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, which would mandate social media platforms to establish physical offices within the country. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, to Mandate the Establishment of Physical Offices within the Territorial Boundaries of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by Social Media Platforms, and for Related Matters, 2025 (SB. 650),” was sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North. In his presentation, Senator Nwoko emphasised Nigeria’s position as Africa’s most populous nation, with over 220 million people and a prominent digital footprint.  Citing a Global Web Index report, Nwoko noted that Nigeria ranks first in Africa and second globally in social media usage, with Nigerians spending an average of three hours and 46 minutes da...

 A shocking incident has emerged from Barbali in Hojai, where a mosque imam has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl. The crime, which took place during the holy month of Ramadan, has sparked outrage in the local community.   The accused, identified as Yahia Ahmed, was taken into custody by Debasthan police after the victim, a teenage student, filed a complaint. She alleged that the imam subjected her to sexual abuse, leading authorities to launch an immediate investigation.   Following the complaint, Debasthan police arrested the accused and initiated legal proceedings. Officer-in-Charge Kailash Malakar confirmed the arrest and assured that the case is being handled as per legal protocols.   The incident has drawn widespread condemnation, with demands for strict action against the accused. Authorities are continuing their investigation to ensure justice for the victim.

 BOUNDARY DISPUTE BETWEEN IKENGA AND ISIOKWE VILLAGES: CP ORUTUGU INVITES PARTIES, EXPLORES ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION TO THE CASE, SEEKS COOPERATION TO IDENTIFY THE SUSPECTS INVOLVED TO ENSURE THAT JUSTICE IS SERVED Following the boundary dispute between Ikenga and Isiokwe villages in Umueri and Aguleri respectively that led to the murder of one and the destruction of properties in the area on 16th March 2025, the Commissioner of Police CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc MNIPS PhD, has interviewed parties involved in his Office at Awka today 18th March 2025. The CP is seeking to explore Alternative Dispute Resolutions (ADR) to the case and seeks the  cooperation of the communities to identify the suspects involved and to ensure that justice is served. The CP noted that the approach has become necessary not only to resolve the boundary dispute between the Ikenga and Isiokwe villages, but also to promote a culture of peace and reconciliation in the larger Umueri and Aguleri Communities....

 President Tinubu suspends Governor Fubara, House of Assembly Text of the Broadcast by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, declaring State of Emergency in Rivers state on Tuesday 18 March 2025 Fellow Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding the political crisis in Rivers State. Like many of you, I have watched with concern the development with the hope that the parties involved would allow good sense to prevail at the soonest, but all that hope burned out without any solution to the crisis.    With the crisis persisting, there is no way democratic governance, which we have all fought and worked for over the years, can thrive in a way that will redound to the benefit of the good people of the state. The state has been at a standstill since the crisis started, with the good people of the state not being able to have access to the dividends of democracy.   Also, it is public knowledge that the Governor of...

 8 civilians killed in RSF shelling of Sudan’s Omdurman Eight civilians were killed and four others injured in artillery shelling by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Omdurman, the twin city of Khartoum, the Sudanese Health Ministry said on Tuesday, Anadolu Agency reported. A ministry statement said RSF shelling targeted two areas in the Al-Thawra neighborhood in Omdurman on Monday night. “The rebel militia continues its intense and systematic shelling of Omdurman’s residential areas for the second consecutive day,” the ministry added. There was no immediate comment from the RSF on the ministry statement. Four people were killed and 30 others injured in RSF shelling of the city on Monday. Over the past few weeks, the territorial control of the RSF has been shrinking rapidly in favor of the Sudanese army across several states, including Khartoum, Al-Jazira, White Nile, North Kordofan, Sennar, and Blue Nile. In the Khartoum state, which consists of three cities, the army...

 Arsenal set to open new contract talks with Saka Arsenal are set to open formal talks with Bukayo Saka over a new contract as the forward enters the final two years of his current deal. Saka has been unavailable since December after sustaining a serious hamstring tear in the victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park - an injury that eventually required surgery. But his importance to Mikel Arteta's team remains unquestioned with the club preparing to meet the player's representatives over a contract extension.Arsenal want to avoid any uncertainty regarding their star player's future and will make securing Saka to a longer contract one of their top priorities. The 23-year-old England international signed his current contract - understood to be worth a minimum of £10m per season - in 2022. But that contract is due to expire at the end of the 2026-27 season with early moves towards opening concrete talks already initiated. The process is expected to accelerate in the not to...

 Last Surviving Battle of Britain Pilot, John 'Paddy' Hemingway, Dies at 105 The Royal Air Force (RAF) has announced the passing of John “Paddy” Hemingway, the last surviving pilot from the Battle of Britain, at the age of 105. Hemingway, who played a crucial role in the historic 1940 air battle against Nazi Germany’s Luftwaffe, died peacefully on Monday, marking what the RAF described as “the end of an era.” As one of “The Few,” a term coined by Winston Churchill to honor the pilots who defended Britain, Hemingway’s bravery was widely recognized. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Prince William led tributes, acknowledging his sacrifice and the freedom it secured. Born in 1919 in Dublin, Hemingway joined the RAF in 1938. He downed a German plane in 1940 but was forced to crash-land after being hit by anti-aircraft fire. During the Battle of Britain, he survived two emergency bailouts, once into the sea and another into marshland. For his valor, he was awarded the Distinguished Fl...

 Wike Revokes PDP National Secretariat Land in Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revoked the land allocated to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for its national secretariat in Abuja. In a revocation notice dated March 13, 2025, and signed by the Director of Land Administration, Chijioke Nwankwoeze, Wike cited the party’s failure to pay annual ground rents for 20 years—from January 1, 2006, to January 1, 2025—despite multiple reminders through national newspapers and electronic media. The letter stated that the revocation was carried out under the powers conferred on the minister by the Land Use Act No. 6 of 1978. It also referenced Section 28, Subsection 5 (a) and (b) of the Act, which allows for land repossession due to non-compliance with occupancy conditions. The FCT administration will now take immediate possession of the property until all outstanding payments are settled.

 Rivers Crisis: Niger Delta Monarchs Urge Tinubu to Sack or Restrain Wike Traditional rulers from the Niger Delta, including HRM King Dodo II of Bilabiri Kingdom, Bayelsa State, and HRH King-Jerry Prebor of the Meinbutus Federal Communities, Warri, Delta State, have called on President Bola Tinubu to either dismiss the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, or rein him in before he escalates tensions in Rivers State. Speaking in light of the recent Trans-Niger pipeline explosion in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area, and the ongoing political crisis in Rivers, the monarchs warned that Wike’s actions could create further instability, potentially affecting Tinubu’s political future. King Prebor stated, "Considering the unfolding situation in Rivers State, I urge President Tinubu, as Wike’s employer, to either relieve him of his duties or curb his excesses before matters spiral out of control." Similarly, King Dodo II advised the president to take the Rivers cri...

 Fire Razes Trucks at Kwara Park A fire outbreak at Alagbede Tipper Garage in Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State early Tuesday morning destroyed three trucks out of 42 parked at the site. Reports indicate that the fire began around 1:45 a.m. from a waste collection truck containing refuse, which ignited and spread to two other trucks before firefighters managed to contain it. Confirming the incident, Hassan Adekunle, spokesperson for the Kwara State Fire Service, stated, “The fire service received a distress call at 1:35 a.m. and promptly responded. Thanks to the firefighters’ swift intervention, the fire was contained, limiting damage to just three trucks.” Preliminary findings revealed that smoldering charcoal in the refuse truck caused the ignition. Meanwhile, in a separate incident on Monday, a shop at No. 1 Awolowo Road, Tanke, Ilorin, was gutted by fire. Firefighters contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading to nearby shops. The Director of the Kwara St...

 Nwifuru Suspends Three Commissioners Over Absenteeism Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has suspended three commissioners for one month for failing to attend the state Executive Council (EXCO) meeting on March 17 without permission. The affected officials are Solomon Azi (Grants and Donor Agencies), Victor Chukwu (Environment), and Ikeuwa Omebe (Rural Development). Announcing the decision on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Jude Okpor, stated that the suspended commissioners would be stripped of all privileges associated with their positions for the duration of the suspension. Governor Nwifuru also issued a stern warning against absenteeism and laxity among public servants, emphasizing the need for commitment to duty. He further cautioned contractors handling state projects to adhere to their contractual agreements, warning that the government would take legal action to ensure compliance. In addition, the state government approved the construction ...

 Senate probes Cameroon’s alleged annexation of Nigerian Mangrove Islands The Senate has set up an ad-hoc committee to investigate the alleged annexation of the country’s mangrove islands and maritime territories by the Republic of Cameroon. The committee is expected to report back with necessary recommendations in the next two months. As part of its resolutions, the Senate has urged President Bola Tinubu to take immediate steps to safeguard Nigeria’s territorial waters, including securing over 2,560 oil wells identified within the disputed mangrove islands in Akwa Ibom State. The Senate leadership has also committed to engaging directly with President Tinubu to explore diplomatic solutions to the crisis. Lawmakers during plenary on Tuesday, underpinned the need for urgent action to prevent further escalation of what they described as a “provocation by the Republic of Cameroon”. Leading the motion under Orders 41 and 51, Senator Aniekan Bassey had raised an alarm over the economic ...

 Ghana President’s X Account Hacked, Used to Promote Crypto Scam Ghana’s President John Mahama’s verified X account was hacked for 48 hours and used to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme, falsely claiming it was an initiative led by him. The hackers urged followers to invest in "Solanafrica," presenting it as a revolutionary financial project. Despite attempts to remove the posts, crypto-related content continued appearing on the account. Mahama’s spokesperson confirmed the breach and assured the public that control had been regained. The incident highlights rising crypto scams in Africa, where weak regulations make digital assets vulnerable to fraud. Cybersecurity experts warn that high-profile figures must adopt stricter security measures to prevent such breaches. Similar hacks have targeted public figures, including South African politician Julius Malema and Nigerian businessman Tony Elumelu. Authorities have taken measures to prevent further misuse of Mahama’s acc...

 A California woman is going viral online adamantly claiming her father has admitted to being a serial killer (S/K). Her father is pleading with authorities to take him to the dump sites.  Galina Trefil has recently gone viral on social media after sharing claims that her father, who is near death at age 86, has confessed to numerous homicides. He reportedly has hundreds of diaries documenting most of his life and some of his entries are beyond appalling.  Galina said that her father stated he has taken  approximately one life a month from 1965 to 1999. She has even gone as far as claiming knowledge of multiple burial sights through her father's confessions. She is sharing pictures of her father next to the most famous sketch of the zodiac killer. Her father was that age during the incidents in San Francisco. She stated he doesn't focus on those passings as much as he does about a dozen others.  Dr. Jon Charles Trefil is the subject of these claims. In multiple ...

 TARABA STATE GOVERNOR AGBU KEFAS REASSURES NIGERIAN ARMY OF SUSTAINED COLLABORATION IN TACKLING SECURITY CHALLENGES  The Governor of Taraba State, Dr Agbu Kefas, has declared his commitment to sustaining the close collaboration between the state government and the Nigerian Army (NA)to improve the security of Taraba State. The Governor, accompanied by legislators of Taraba State extraction from the National and Taraba State House of Assemblies made the declaration when he paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede at the Army Headquarters on Monday 17 March 2025. Speaking further during the visit, Governor Kefas appreciated the commitment and sacrifice of the troops of the Nigerian Army, especially the 6 Brigade in Jalingo, in their effort towards enhancing the security of the State. He therefore gave the assurance of his administration’s continued support to the troops to discharge their duties effectively. In his response, the ...

 PRESS RELEASE INTERNAL SECURITY: POLICE NAB FEMALE GUNRUNNER, DRUG SUPPLIER TO BANDITS.  Recovers Ammunition Concealed in Palm Oil Can. The Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant successes in recent operations, disrupting criminal activities and apprehending individuals involved in arms smuggling, drug trafficking, and currency counterfeiting. These accomplishments are exemplified by the efforts of its several tactical teams, including the Force Intelligence Department-Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS). On December 23, 2024, at about 5:50 PM, operatives of FID-STS intercepted one Hauwa Sani, a 30-year-old female resident of Doro village, along the Keffi/Abuja Expressway. She was found in possession of 124 rounds of live ammunition of various calibres, concealed inside a 5-litre container of palm oil. She confessed that one Nasiru of Daura tasked her to deliver the ammunition to Katsina State. Further Investigations have led to several other recoveries and arrests that a...

 2027: Tinubu already planted his men everywhere – Joe Igbokwe A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Joe Igbokwe claims that President Bola Tinubu has mounted “his men everywhere” to ensure his re-election in 2027. In a post on his official Facebook page on Monday, Igbokwe insisted that opposition figures nursing presidential ambition will be defeated by Tinubu. According to him, Tinubu started planning for his re-election even before he assumed office as Nigerian President. The post reads, “The truth is that those who want to challenge PBAT in 2027 are not as smart as he is. “Before he even stepped into Aso Villa he had started planning for 2027. His challengers may not know that the Apamaku had already planted his men everywhere.” This is coming as opposition figures accused the president of planting crisis in all political parties opposing his government. According to a former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, the leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party...

 Court dismisses Obasa’s bid to change Lagos Assembly’s legal representation The Lagos State High Court has rejected an application by reinstated Speaker Mudashiru Obasa to change the legal representation of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Justice Yetunde Pinheiro ruled that Femi Falana (SAN) will remain the approved counsel for the Assembly, despite arguments from multiple parties involved in the case. Obasa’s counsel, Olusola Idowu (SAN) had argued for a new counsel, citing the Assembly’s right to change its legal team.  However, Falana countered that he had not been debriefed by the Assembly and denied the existence of any reinstatement order for suspended clerk Olalekan Onafeko. Abimbola Akeredolu, (SAN) representing Obasa on other matters, argues that the application was tied to unresolved substantive issues in the case, while Olu Daramola (SAN) representing 33 of the 40 lawmakers (the 3rd to 35th defendants), claimed the majority of lawmakers suspended Onafeko and ret...

 Lagos men spent N661bn on sex workers in 2024 – Survey A recent survey has uncovered that Lagos State witnessed an estimated expenditure of N661 billion in 2024, as men sought to satisfy their sexual desires with commercial sex workers, commonly known as “runs girls.” The survey sighted by PUNCH Online on Monday, shared by X user Kayode MO (@kayomosebi), breaks down the staggering figure. “Of the N661 billion, the sum of N329 billion was paid to hire the girls, while N332 billion was spent on other associated costs,” the report stated. The study aimed to quantify the economic impact of commercial sex work, its market value, and the key players involved. Statistical analysis revealed that out of the 3.1 million sexually active men aged 20 to 69 across 20 local government areas in Lagos, a substantial 1.86 million engaged in transactional sex with non-partners. The average rate charged by sex workers was N36,750, with the lowest rate being N20,000. Eti-Osa Local Government area emer...

 Amosun fires back at Dangote: ‘Provide proof of approvals for demolished Factories’ A fierce war of words has erupted between former Ogun State Governor Senator Ibikunle Amosun and Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, over allegations that the ex-governor twice demolished the billionaire’s cement factory structures in Itori, Ogun State. Reacting to Dangote’s claims during his visit to the current governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Amosun has thrown down the gauntlet, challenging Dangote to provide public evidence of government approvals for the structures he claims were destroyed. In a fiery statement released by his Media Office and signed by Lanre Akinwale, Amosun minced no words: “We have just seen a footage in which the Chairman of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, alleged that his cement factory in Itori, Ogun State, was demolished twice while Senator Ibikunle Amosun served as governor.” Dismissing the allegations as misleading, Amosun pointed out that every serious...