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He has undergone five successful surgeries – John Okafor’s family gives update on actor’s health
Nollywood actor John Okafor, widely known as Mr Ibu, has undergone five successful surgeries. Earlier, the iconic actor, while marking his 63rd birthday in the hospital, made an appeal to Nigerians to assist in covering his medical expenses. While seeking public support, Mr Ibu disclosed his struggle with an illness that could potentially threaten his leg. In a recent update via his Instagram page, his family mentioned that he has successfully undergone five surgeries. Nonetheless,…
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Impeachment: Wike, Fubara meet in Aso Rock, shake hands
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his predecessor, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, are presently at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Both figures were drawn to the Villa for the National Police Council meeting, overseen by President Bola Tinubu. The meeting, which includes several governors, raises speculation about the possibility of reconciling the strained relationship between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Wike. Other governors spotted heading to the closed-door gathering include…
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Court of Appeal confirms Natasha Akpoti as winner of Kogi Central Senatorial Seat
The Court of Appeal has confirmed Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the victor of the Kogi Central Senatorial election that took place in February. In a ruling by a three-member panel of the appeal court, an appeal lodged by Sen. Abubakar Ohere of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was dismissed. The court, concurring with the arguments presented by Akpoti’s counsel, Mr. Joshua Usman (SAN), deemed them substantial and additionally imposed a…
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I’ve been married 13 years and I have never cheated on my wife” – South African community psychologist says
A South African community psychologist and family therapist, Bakhe Dlamini, emphasized that he has never cheated on his wife throughout his 13-year marriage and has no intention to do so in the future. He asserted that men who don’t cheat still exist adding that he has met and interacted with them. He said; “Men who don’t cheat still exist. I’m one of them. Been married 13 years, have never cheated on my wife. I intend…
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DNA on my son is a must, we are not giving up on justice – Mohbad’s wife, Wunmi, finally breaks silence
Wunmi, the widow of the late Nigerian rapper known as Ilerioluwa Olademeji Aloba or Mohbad, has expressed her willingness to undergo a DNA test concerning their son, Liam. The deceased rapper’s father, Mr. James Aloba, emphasized the necessity of a DNA test, insisting that it should be carried out in his presence or that of his representative. In a recent Instagram post, Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo revealed that Mohbad’s wife is also agreeable to a…
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”Tell us what Sim Fubara has done and we would stand by you and chase him out” – Tacha tells Rivers lawmakers
Tacha, the former Big Brother Naija contestant known as Natacha Akide, has responded to the purported scheme by certain members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to impeach Governor Sim Fubara. The alleged move to impeach Fubara by certain assembly members has led to upheaval in the state. In a video shared on her social media platform, Tacha addressed the situation, challenging the Rivers State House of Assembly members to specify the governor’s alleged…
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Rema becomes first Nigerian to perform at a Ballon d’Or event
Divine Ikubor, the Nigerian Afrobeat sensation widely recognized as Rema, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Nigerian artist to perform at the esteemed Ballon d’Or event. At the 2023 Ballon d’Or ceremony held in Paris, France, on Monday night, the 23-year-old artist delivered a captivating performance. Rema mesmerized the audience with his rendition of the popular track ‘Calm Down.’ The award organizers shared a clip of his electrifying performance via their verified…
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Fubara: Wike wants to destroy APC to enable him contest for presidency in 2027 using the platform of the PDP – Timi Frank claims, urges Tinubu to sack him
Timi Frank, a former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged President Bola Tinubu to sack FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. This is in response to allegations that Wike is orchestrating a plan to impeach Rivers State Governor Siminilaye Fubara. Frank, in a statement released on Tuesday, strongly criticized the police’s actions of using tear gas and water on Fubara. Consequently, he urged the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to immediately…
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Road no good, una dey buy new SUV – Mayorkun slams Lawmakers
Singer Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, popularly known as Mayorkun, has urged the members of the National Assembly to prioritize the repair and improvement of Nigerian roads over acquiring new vehicles for themselves. It’s been noted that many Nigerians have criticized the acquisition of 2023 model Toyota Prado vehicles for the 469 Assembly members. Sunday Karimi, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Services, defended the procurement, citing the poor condition of Nigerian roads as a reason.…
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If you are dating someone that is comfortable with being jobless because you have a good job, Run – Actor, Williams Uchemba tells ladies
Actor Williams Uchemba has cautioned women about marrying men who are comfortable being unemployed and having their wives serve as the primary earners in their households. In a video shared online, Williams recounted that during his courtship with his wife, he observed her regularly purchasing items whenever she visited him. He highlighted that he intervened, advising her to always seek money from him for any expenses. He noted that while it’s reasonable for a woman…
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Young man dies in auto crash days after announcing his admission into UNIPORT
A 28-year-old man named Abacha Wezume passed away in a car accident merely four days after receiving admission to the University of Port Harcourt. The fatal motor accident occurred on Friday, October 27, 2023, in Rivers State, claiming Wezume’s life. He hailed from Aluu in Ikwerre Local Government area of Rivers State and had joyously shared news of his admission to UNIPORT on Facebook on Monday, October 23. The deceased had been trying to further…
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Indian police arrest Two Nigerian women with drugs worth N63 million
In Rajasthan, India, two Nigerian women, Adaeze Jaye, aged 43, and Success Chamika, aged 23, were apprehended in possession of drugs valued at over N63 million. On Friday, October 27, 2023, Pushkar police arrested both women, confiscating a total of 65 grams of Mephedrone (MD) and Rs 65,000 in cash. According to a statement released by the police on Saturday, they also seized a digital weighing machine along with the cash amount of Rs 65,000…
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