Controversial crossdresser Idris ‘Bobrisky’ Okuneye has filed a lawsuit against the EFCC and the National Assembly, alleging that they violated his fundamental rights. PREMIUM TIMES reported that Bobrisky has been embroiled in controversy since social media influencer Martins ‘VDM’ Otse leaked an audio recording alleging that he paid the EFCC N15 million to drop money laundering charges … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised objections to the results from Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State in the ongoing governorship elections, alleging the use of violence against its party agents during voting and the snatching of ballot boxes. Laniyi Ogundiji, the party’s state collation agent for the 2024 governorship election, made this … Read more
The Oluwo of Iwo land, Adewale Akanbi (Telu 1), has notified Nigerians of his preference for being addressed as ‘His Imperial Majesty.’ Imperial Majesty is a title used to denote a person of high rank or authority, particularly an emperor or empress. It signifies their supreme power and authority over an empire. The Oluwo of … Read more
Nigerian singer and former Mo’Hits star Dr Sid has confirmed his relocation to the United States. The singer now joins fellow artiste Banky W, who also relocated to the United States in September. This move seems to reflect a growing trend among Nigerian entertainers moving abroad for new opportunities. In the recent episode of Garrett Van Tiem’s … Read more
Daniel Dubois has successfully defended his IBF heavyweight world title by knocking out Anthony Joshua in the fifth round in a thrilling encounter at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Dubois was dominant from start to finish as Joshua struggled to withstand the devastating punches from the reigning champion. The champion started strongly, landing his left jab … Read more
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) says the federal government has fined Fidelity Bank Plc. N555.8 million for data breaches. The National Commissioner of NDPC, Vincent Olatunji, said this at the Nigeria Data Protection (NDP) Act General Application and Implementation Directive (GAID) validation workshop in Abuja. Mr Olatunji recalled that President Bola Tinubu signed the … Read more
A deputy director at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olubukola Akinwumi, explained on Friday how Nigerians trading on Binance Holdings Limited’s platform use false names in the transactions. Mr Akinwumi, who is the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) ‘s second prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of the cryptocurrency firm and its executive, … Read more
Iran’s UN Mission says the Islamic Republic has “concluded” its retaliatory attack on Israel after it launched dozens of drones and missiles on Sunday. PREMIUM TIMES reported that Iran launched the drones and missiles from Iranian territory towards Israel in what Tehran said was in retaliation for the Israeli attack on an Iranian consulate in Syria on … Read more
Fuji music maestro Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, aka Kwam 1, has finally addressed the allegations levelled against him by his ex-drummer Kunle Ayanlowo of 32 years, who accused him of mistreating and enslaving him. In an infamous interview published on Agbaletu TV on YouTube, Mr Ayanlowo, who played the talking drum for Kwam 1 between 1990-2022, accused … Read more
From Nnamdi Kanu’s startling comment on insecurity to the killing of two police operatives in Imo State, top stories from Nigeria’s South-east within the past week focused more on insecurity in the region. I haven’t received salary as governor, my wife has no official car – Nigerian governor The week began with a shocking remark … Read more
