Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

Music executive, Ubi Franklin, has responded to allegations made by singer, Spyro, who accused him of using Davido’s name to secure a performance deal and failing to pay him after the event. Spyro, in an interview that went viral on Wednesday, claimed that Ubi leveraged Davido’s name to persuade him to perform at a birthday party in Ghana. He also alleged that Ubi did not pay him the amount promised, supposedly from Davido. Reacting to the accusations, Ubi dismissed Spyro’s claims as misinformation and manipulation aimed at damaging his reputation. In an Instagram live on Wednesday, Ubi countered with his…

The Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has commended the security agencies in the state for maintaining the peace and keeping the state safe for economic activities to thrive. The governor stated this at the grand finale of the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, held at the Remembrance Arcade, Government House, Agodi, Ibadan. Governor Makinde, while addressing journalists at the end of the event, expressed appreciation to the officers and men of the Armed Forces for their dedication and for securing the state. He urged them not to relent in their efforts. The governor assured that his administration would continue to…

The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai has announced an immediate ban on the use of drones, also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles across the North-East region, citing serious security concerns. Air Commodore U. U. Idris, the Air Component Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, issued the directive on Wednesday, stressing that unauthorised drone operations in Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states posed significant threats to safety and security. Idris expressed concern over the proliferation of drones for domestic and commercial purposes, including their use by government agencies and private individuals without proper authorization from the Air Component. The statement read, “The…

The National Bureau of Statistics has reported that Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 34.80% in December 2024, reflecting a slight increase from the 34.60% recorded in November. According to the latest Consumer Price Index report released on Wednesday, the marginal rise of 0.20% has been attributed to heightened demand for goods and services during the festive season. On a year-on-year basis, the December inflation rate marked a significant increase of 5.87 percentage points compared to 28.92% in December 2023. This highlights a continued upward trajectory in consumer prices, driven by economic challenges such as currency depreciation, high energy costs, and…

Fire has gutted parts of Focus Holiday Inn, a popular hotel in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The fire which reportedly started in the early hours of Wednesday, January 15 2025, was later put out by the combined efforts of staff and good Samaritans from the neighbourhood. When Channels Television crew arrived at the hotel premises, the gates were shut, and the hotel security guards denied the crew access into the premises of the hotel. They, however, confirmed to our reporter that operations at the hotel were on hold owing to the incident. Focus Holiday Inn is situated in…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has denied claims that a suspect under investigation for an alleged N6bn fraud, Jonathan Okunbor was a witness in the ongoing Edo State election tribunal. According to the commission, the governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Asue Ighodalo, had claimed that the suspect was one of his witnesses in the tribunal. In a statement on Wednesday by the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, stated that Okunbor is the prime suspect in a case of alleged misappropriation of funds involving all 18 local government areas of Edo State. Oyewale said, “The…

The Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has expressly sympathised with the victims of the devastating fire incident that occurred at Ahịa Mgbede, opposite the New Motor Spare Parts Market in the commercial city of Nnewi. The midnight fire, whose cause has not been ascertained occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, burning several shops to rubble and destroying goods and properties estimated to be worth multi-million naira. Soludo’s consolatory message was contained in a press statement issued by his Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, on Wednesday. While assuring the affected victims, the governor also commended the efforts of the Anambra State…

The mood at the iconic Eagle Square in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, was sombre and reflective on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, as the nation stood still to honour the unmatched patriotism and sacrifices of fallen heroes on the occasion of the 2025 Armed Forces’ Remembrance Day on Wednesday. Nigeria is 64 years old — after independence — but behind the continued existence of the nation are the sacrifices of hundreds, even thousands of gallant troops who paid the supreme price in defence of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the country. Vice President Kashim Shettima represented President Bola Tinubu who…

The World Health Organisation has confirmed an outbreak of suspected Marburg Virus Disease in Tanzania. The WHO who disclosed this on its website on Tuesday, noted that the source of the outbreak is currently unknown. It stated that the risk of the suspected MVD outbreak is assessed as high at the national level due to several concerning factors, and the regional risk is considered high due to the Kagera region’s strategic location as a transit hub. It mentioned that there is no confirmed international spread at the moment, but there are concerns about potential risks. It said, “On 13 January…

The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has been thrown into mourning following the death of its councillorship candidate for Ward 01, Oloba/Atapara, Ede North, Dauda Nurein. Nurein, who was set to contest in the February 22 local government election, passed away on Tuesday after a brief illness. His death was announced in a Facebook post by the Senior Special Assistant to the Osun Governor, Bureau of Social Services, Akintunde Bello Sheriff. In his tribute, Sheriff expressed shock and sorrow over Nurein’s passing. He said, “The Councillor waiting to be elected in my Ward bided the world a…