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Justice must prevail in Kano: NNPP chieftain Ajadi fires message to NJC A chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Comrade Olufemi Ajadi, has called on the National Judicial Commission (NJC) to investigate the controversy surrounding last Friday’s Appeal Court judgement which affirmed the sack of Kano Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, from office. Ajadi noted that the investigation becomes necessary after a paragraph in one of pages of the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Appeal Court judgement that surfaced on Tuesday indicated victory for Governor Yusuf despite that the court’s announcement on Friday favors APC’s Nasiru Gawuna. While speaking to journalists on Tuesday afternoon, Ajadi warned that the NJC needs to clarify the matter and ensure that the truth is not swept under the carpet. Ajadi said: “Kano is sitting perilously on a keg of gunpowder. The Appeal Court read a statement that favours the APC candidate but the Certified True Copy showed that Governor Abba Yusuf won hi...

Teenager kills mother’s boss over cell phone in Ondo An 18-year-old teenager simply identified as Mubarak has been arrested for the killing of his mother’s boss, Mrs. Sidikat Anuoluwapo, over a cell phone worth N80,000. The lifeless body was last week found in a pool of her blood inside her room in the afternoon by one of her granddaughters who just returned from school. Investigations by the police in Ikare Akoko led to the arrest of the suspect and the cell phone of the victim was found on him. Mubarak reportedly named another suspect Reliwan, aged 20,as his accomplice and they took police detectives to Similoluwa area of Agbaluku Arigidi Akoko, the crime scene where they demonstrated how they scaled the fence. It was learnt that Mubarak is a son of a casual house keeper and cleaner to the victim. Witnesses said he used to accompany his mother to the house to work. His mother Oluwasuen was said to have been arrested. A police source said: “The two suspects disclosed that they scaled ...

Fire guts Kwara popular market Arampaging inferno on Wednesday night gutted the popular Oja Tuntun Market in Ilorin, Kwara state capital. The fire started around 10:30 pm and razed down not less than 15 shops in the process. Oja Tuntun Market has about 1,072 shops, 984 stands and 27 warehouses, it was gathered. The spokesperson of the Kwara State Fire Service Hassan Adekunle confirmed the unfortunate incident, adding that the damage was minimal. He could, however not ascertain the cause/s of the fire as at the time of filing this report.  Adekunle said:: “The fire service’s prompt and efficient response helped save commodities and property valued at over N25 billion. “The cause of the fire couldn’t be affirmed yet while an investigation is ongoing. “The service urges the residents of the state to always cultivate the habit of switching off their electrical appliances even before bedtime, as this would help prevent the chances of fire outbreaks in their various homes, marketplaces, ...

 Wizkid lists top five favourite Nigerian artists Musical icon, Ayo Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has caused a buzz on social media after he revealed his top five Nigerian artists.   Wizkid via his Instagram story listed Rema, Asake, Odumodublvck, Bloody Civilian and Shallipopi as his current favorites artists. He wrote on his Instastory: “Yea my fav artist right now Odumodublvck, Rema, Asake, Bloody Civilian.”

‘I’m better than some Nollywood actresses’ – Uriel Oputa Big Brother Naija reality show star and singer, Uriel Oputa, has bragged that she is better at acting than some contemporary Nollywood actresses. Speaking in a recent interview on Cool FM, Uriel said: “A lot of people [filmmakers] have approached me to be in movies. I get asked to be in movies all the time; in my DM, email, I get approached to be an actress. “And I know that I’m a very good actress. I am probably better than some of the actresses in Nollywood right now. And that’s me being real. Apart from having a natural artiste instinct, I studied drama in the UK. So, I know that I’m quite a good actor. “I’ve been approached by a lot of people to get into acting but I’ve always turned them down. The reason I turned down gigs for acting in Nigeria is because, one, you’re always going to be stereotyped into a role; two, some of the scripts are a bit too predictable; and three, they [filmmakers] don’t pay well.”  

Iyaloja-General: We stand by competence, due process – CCII The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) has waded into the tussle over the Iyaloja-General of Oyo State, saying the body stands by merit, competence, due process and a level playing ground for all contenders. CCII said as a peace-loving socio-cultural organisation, it had played a neutral role by interacting with the two contenders with a view to ensuring that peace reigns in Ibadanland, Oyo State and Nigeria as a whole. There has been controversy over the post of Iyaloja-General of Oyo State between Princess Folashade Abeo and Alhaja Saratu Konibaje. A statement by CCII President-General, Barr. Niyi Ajewole stated that CCII would not close her eyes while some people are fanning the ember of animosity that would disrupt the pleasant atmosphere of peace that Ibadan and Oyo State are enjoying. CCII condemned the discriminatory statement against Ibadanland by Folashade Abeo, saying Ibadan liberalism should not be taken for...

Police arrest Mr. Ibu’s son, adopted daughter over N300 million donation Stella Maris, the spouse of actor Mr. Ibu, has reportedly had his daughter, Jasmine, and sons arrested concerning the purported disappearance of funds raised for his medical care. Doris Ogala, a well-known actress, relayed this on her Instagram page, asserting that the siblings are being held at the Alagbon police station in Lagos. Stella Maris allegedly accused Jasmine and her stepbrothers of withdrawing 300 million naira from the dedicated account for Mr. Ibu’s donations. Reportedly, the wife of the Nollywood star desired to use the amassed funds to purchase a new home for herself. Doris elaborated that subsequent to their arrest, police investigations revealed that the total contributions did not amount to 300 million naira. “Jasmine and Ibu’s sons were arrested at Alagbon Police Station. They are detained there. Ibu’s wife alleged that Jasmine moved 300 million out of the account Ibu’s wife allegedly wanted th...