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Nobody can ban my movie Oko Iyabo – Yomi Fabiyi declares
Controversial Nigerian actor and producer Yomi Fabiyi has declared that nobody can ban his movie, Oko Iyabo as he has the right to use the name of actress Iyabo Ojo in his controversial film. According to the filmmaker, “the movie is about Iyabo Ojo and I, fighting a child abuse case from a different angle”. He said he wasn’t cashing in and making light of the matter but writing his own side of the story.…
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PDP slams Buhari over alleged plan to promote Magu
The Peoples Democratic Party has faulted the alleged plan to promote Ibrahim Magu, the ousted acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, “despite his open indictment for corruption and abuse of office.” They described it as a “direct slap on the sensibilities of Nigerians”. The PDP stated that the alleged plan confirms that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration “is a sanctuary of corruption.” This was disclosed in a statement titled, ‘Reported Proposed Promotion…
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My future wife will propose on her knees before I get married – Wizkid
Nigerian singer, Wizkid has disclosed that his future wife will propose to him before he gets married. The Grammy-award singer gave a shout out to whoever he is going to spend the rest of his life with, although he confirmed he doesn’t know the lady yet. He said she has to buy him a ring and propose to him on both knees. His post read: ”Big shoutout to the one I’ll spend the rest of…
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Igboho: No law allows arrest at dead of Night – Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has reacted to the Department of State Services’ (DSS) raid on Sunday Igboho’s Ibadan home. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the Senior Advocate of Nigeria described the action of the security agents as a “nocturnal coup,” and stressed that no law allows arrest at the dead of the night. He lamented that the raid, which was carried out around 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, last week is…
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Blackout: Electricity workers set to resume strike over sale of TCN
Electricity workers under the aegis of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) have threatened to embark on a Nationwide strike to halt the proposed sale of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and as a result, lead to a Nationwide blackout. The union has vowed to embark on the suspended nationwide protest if the government continues with the plan of selling the TCN. Their protest comes with pleading to the National Assembly and Nigerians…
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Oko Iyabo: “Many thanks for your invitation” – Yomi Fabiyi replies TAMPAN
Nollywood actor and producer, Yomi Fabiyi, has spoken about his invitation from the Theatre Art and Motion Picture Practitioners Association Of Nigeria (TAMPAN) over his new movie ‘Oko Iyabo’. TAMPAN, in a statement, condemned the movie because of the controversy the movie has generated against their ethics and virtue. Writing on Instagram, Fabiyi confirmed he would honour the invitation, despite his hectic schedule. He wrote: “Many thanks for your invitation @tampanglobal. “I shall lose no…
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Corruption is Nigeria’s major problem, it discourages Foreign Investment – Akpabio
Minister of Niger Delta affairs, Godswill Akpabio has expressed that the major problem of the country is corruption. He said this at a town hall meeting on the protection of oil and gas infrastructure in the country, held in Abuja. Akpabio stated that international oil companies (IOCs) may be discouraged from remitting what is due to host communities because of corruption, since such funds appear unaccounted for. “The IOCs must have been discouraged by the…
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Act swiftly to rescue all Kidnapped Schoolchildren – Buhari tells Security agents
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed security agencies in the country to ensure the safe and quick rescue of all kidnapped victims. Buhari gave the directive on Monday in a statement by Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu. The president described kidnapping as “cowardly and despicable, as well as an assault on affected families and the nation.” He pointed out that there is ongoing deployment of additional operatives to all troubled areas. The president urged security outfits to…
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Fire guts Synagogue Church on night of late founder’s candlelight procession
There was a fire incident at the headquarters of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) on Monday, July 5, 2021, just an hour after the candlelight procession for the late founder of the church, Prophet T.B Joshua. The procession, which kicked off the week-long funeral rites for the late TB Joshua, was led by TB Joshua’s widow, Evelyn Joshua with Thousands of followers in attendance. The ceremony started with “three meditative laps of The…
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“Kenya betrayed our leader because of Money and Oil offer from Nigeria” – IPOB alleges
The Indigenous People of Biafra, has disclosed reasons why Kenyan President, Uhuru Kenyetta betrayed it’s leader, Nnamdi Kanu. According to IPOB spokesman, Emma Powerful Kenyatta betrayed Kanu over financial and oil inducement from the Nigerian government. It is widely believed that the Nigerian government had arrested Kanu in Kenya and repatriated him to Nigeria which the Kenyan government had denied. Dismissing Kenya’s denial, IPOB had claimed it had evidence of the dirty deal reached with…
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TAMPAN blows hot over Yomi Fabiyi’s new movie, Oko Iyabo
The Theatre Art and Motion Picture Practitioners Association Of Nigeria (TAMPAN), has summoned Nollywood actor and producer, Yomi Fabiyi, over his new movie “Oko Iyabo”. The new film is generating controversy over its storyline. In the movie, Fabiyi retold the story of the rape scandal involving another Princess, Baba Ijesha and an underage girl. Fabiyi made it look like the 14-year-old was having an affair with Baba Ijesha. He also used the real names of…
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Passed PIB is satanic and unjust – Edwin Clark
Elder statesman, Edwin Clark has described the newly passed Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) as “satanic, unjust and embarrassing.” The national assembly had on Thursday passed the PIB, raising the frontier basins exploration fund to 30 percent. Reacting to this, Clark in an open letter addressed to the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan and Femi Gbajabiamila, speaker house of representatives, condemned the provision and allocation of 30% of profits for further frontier oil exploration in the north.…
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