Author: Festus Adeloye

Big Brother on Saturday night delivered a stern reprimand to the BBNaija season 9 housemates following their disappointing performance in the first Wager task. The results were announced to the house, with Biggie expressing dissatisfaction over the poor execution by most pairs. Biggie criticised the lack of effort and preparation from the housemates, noting that some had failed to dress appropriately for the occasion. “Unfortunately, you settled for the sad part. Some of you couldn’t even dress for the occasion,” Biggie remarked. Concluding the announcement, Biggie confirmed that the Wager had been lost and instructed the housemates to exit the…

American hip-hop star Cardi B has confirmed the paternity of her third baby. The announcement comes following her recent disclosure of the pregnancy, which coincided with her filing for divorce from her husband of nearly seven years, Offset. The timing of the pregnancy announcement led to speculation about the child’s paternity. However, Cardi B clarified the matter in her divorce filing, which was obtained by TMZ on Friday. The documents confirm that Offset is indeed the father of her upcoming child. In her filing, Cardi B also requested child support, listing Offset as the father. The couple, who married in…

The Niger State Commissioner of Police, CP Shawulu Danmaman, has dismissed reports of fatalities during the #EndBadGovernance protests in Suleja town, Niger State.  Speaking to journalists in his office, CP Danmaman stated that he had not received any reports of loss of life during the protests, contrary to earlier claims from some sections of the media. However, he confirmed that there were instances of vandalism and looting of properties at the secretariat of Tafa Local Government Area. CP Danmaman made this statement shortly after returning from Suleja and Tafa Local Government Areas, where he assessed the situation firsthand. The #EndBadGovernance…

A combined team of security operatives conducted a show of force in Rivers State on Saturday. While protests in some states remained relatively peaceful, Northern states like Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, and Yobe experienced disruptions with reports of looting and vandalism. Curfews were enforced, and security was heightened on the second day of the demonstrations. In Rivers State, officers from the Counter Terrorism Unit, identifiable by their red headgear, arrived at Pleasure Park where they joined regular police. The security forces briefly blocked the road, holding their weapons and impeding movement in a visible display of authority. Their presence intimidated some…

An Al-Shabaab suicide bomber and gunmen attacked a busy beach in the Somali capital Mogadishu, killing 32 people and wounding scores more, in one of the deadliest attacks in months, police said on Saturday. The Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists have been waging an insurgency against the internationally backed federal government for more than 17 years and have previously targeted the Lido Beach area, which is popular with business people and officials. Unverified videos shared online in the immediate aftermath of the attack showed people scattering along a street, with a number of clips purporting to show bloodied bodies lying on the beachfront.…

The Ohanaeze Youth Council(OYC) has heaped praises on Igbo citizens for not participating in the nationwide strike. In a statement, the National President General, Comrade Igboayaka O Igboayaka, said the South-East tribe is beginning to let the lessons of history on national politics form the basis for its actions. He said, “The Nationwide protest tagged ” Days of Rage” has shown the capacity of Ndigbo with deep Unity. Ndigbo is becoming wise with deep sense of history as regards national politics. “From time immemorial all the effort Ndigbo made to make Nigeria work was misinterpreted or seen as an antagonism…

The Zamfara chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the nationwide protests by some groups did not reach the north-western state because of Gov Dauda Lawal’s good governance. Acting Chairman Mukhtar Lugga made this statement during a chat with reporters on Friday in Gusau while reviewing the protests that have turned violent and led to looting in some neighbouring states. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the protests started on Thursday. “Zamfara residents are happy with the state administration; they are happy that much is being achieved. “Government has initiated many programmes and policies that…

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has clarified that it has neither suspended nor halted Arik Air’s flight operations. The airline’s flights continue as scheduled, and its ability to operate its remaining fleet remains unaffected. This clarification was provided in a statement signed by the NCAA Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr Michael Achimugu, on Friday in Abuja. According to Achimugu, the NCAA is duty-bound to comply with the court order attaching Arik Air’s aircraft (5NMJF, 5NMJQ, 5NBKX) following the determination of its case at the Supreme Court, ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards. “The Nigerian Civil Aviation…

The United States will bolster its military presence in the Middle East, deploying additional warships and fighter jets to protect US personnel and defend Israel amid soaring tensions in the region, the Pentagon said Friday. The announcement comes after Iran and its regional allies vowed retaliation for the killings of a Hamas leader in Tehran and a Hezbollah commander in Beirut, fueling fears of a broader Middle East conflict. “The Department of Defense continues to take steps to mitigate the possibility of regional escalation by Iran or Iran’s partners and proxies,” deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said in a…

The family of Pa Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi, the designer of Nigeria’s flag, has announced that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has provided funds for the burial of their patriarch. In a statement released on Friday, the family expressed their gratitude to Governor Makinde for fulfilling his promise. Akinkunmi, originally from Abeokuta in Ogun State but residing in Ibadan, Oyo State, passed away on August 29, 2023. His design was chosen in 1958 as the official national flag for Nigeria during its transition to independence. The Federal Government, represented by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammad Idris, had…