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Chidinma Ojukwu, the murder suspect of Super TV Chief Executive Officer, Usifo Ataga, has alleged that she was forced by the police to sign a statement they wrote. Chidinma made the claim while appearing before a Lagos High Court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square on Thursday, November 17. The former 300-level Mass Communication undergraduate of the University of Lagos who is standing trial alongside one Adedapo Quadri and her sister, Chioma Egbuchu, claimed that the two statements she wrote were torn and she was forced to sign the one allegedly written by ASP Olusegun Bamidele. Asides from being forced to sign…

The United States Department of Justice (DoJ) has repatriated more than $20.6 million worth of assets linked to former Head of State, the late Gen Sani Abacha and his associates. The DoJ in a statement on Thursday, November 17, 2022, said that the transfer of funds “is in accordance with an August 23 agreement between the governments to repatriate assets the United States forfeited that were traceable to kleptocracy of the former Nigerian dictator.” “The forfeited assets represent corrupt monies laundered during and after the military regime of General Abacha, who became head of state in Nigeria through a military coup on Nov.…

As Qatar is getting ready to host the world tournament which will kick start tomorrow, FIFA has banned the sale of alcohol at World Cup stadiums in Qatar just 48 hours before the tournament starts after the royal family in the country called for the ban. “Following discussions between host country authorities and FIFA, a decision has been made to focus the sale of alcoholic beverages on the FIFA Fan Festival, other fan destinations, and licensed venues, removing sales points. “There is no impact to the sale of Bud Zero which will remain available at all Qatar’s World Cup stadiums,” added the FIFA statement. “Host country authorities and FIFA will continue to ensure…

Fast-rising Ogun Born star, Adebajo Ademola Emmanuel popularly known as Ademola Thugboi comes through with a brand new single titled KOLOBI The new song is a mind-blowing Afro-pop fusion hit single. This serves as a follow up to his previously released single titled Fading Love, which enjoyed massive streams and downloads across major digital platforms blogs. Social Media Handles: Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok and Facebook @iamthugboi DOWNLOAD Mp3

The Central Bank of Nigeria has reemphasised the need for Nigerians to handle the new naira notes with dignity as strict consequences await those mishandling the currency. Speaking at a sensitisation, enlightenment and bank fair programme held in Osogbo, Osun state on Thursday, ahead of the introduction of the redesign notes, the CBN’s Director of Corporate Communications, Mr, Osita Nwanisobi, said the Naira is a symbol of national pride and must be handle with care. Represented by Akpama Uket, he said there are damning consequences for those who handle the Naira without dignity. According to him, “The Naira remains a symbol of our…

Manchester United are exploring terminating Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract and suing him over breach of contract, per multiple reports, According to Sportsmail reports, we gathered that United have begun the legal process of effectively sacking Ronaldo by tearing up his £500,000-a-week contract without paying the Portugal star a penny of the £16million he would have earned until it expired in June. United’s lawyers are satisfied Ronaldo has breached the terms of his contract with his explosive allegations against the club, the Glazers, manager Erik ten Hag and his teammates. The interview aired in two parts on Wednesday and Thursday following a slew of teaser clips…

A former Senatorial Aspirant on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara South, Hon Kamardeen Olayinka Kadiri has officially dumped the APC for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring support for the PDP governorship candidate, Alhaji Shuaib Yaman Abdullahi ahead of the 2023 general elections. Hon Kamardeen Olayinka Kadiri made his stance known on Thursday during a Media Parley with members of the Association of Kwara Online Media Practitioners (ASKOMP) at D’Oscar Hotel, Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The Oro-born politician said Yaman possesses leadership qualities, experience, knowledge and capacity to put Kwara State on the path of…

There is a solid reason why Wizkid did not get a Grammy Award nomination ahead of the awards in 2023 and the explanation is in this article. The Recording Academy confirmed its full list of nominees on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, ahead of the historic 65th edition of the prestigious Grammy Awards; many could not help but notice the absence of one of Africa’s biggest exports, Wizkid. Numerous questions surfaced on social media as many tried to understand why Big Wiz had been excluded; the answer is, however, not far-fetched as the singer did not release any project within the eligibility period for…

First lady Aisha Buhari has acquired a new henna design tattoo to show her support for the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu. A video of Mrs. Buhari showing off the tattoo earlier today, has since gone viral on social media. Aisha Buhari, in the video, flashed her palms to reveal Tinubu’s broken shackles insignia. As expected, the video of Mrs. Buhari flashing her palms has stirred debates on social media. Reacting to it, the spokesman of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Festus Keyamo, hailed the first lady for leading from the front. “Mother of the Nation, Aisha Buhari, leading…

Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi and the Executive Governor of Rivers State, Mr Nyesom Ezenwo Wike were in a playful mood yesterday in the official commissioning of some of Governor Wike projects in the state. Governor Wike specially invited Mr Peter Obi to Rivers State to commission some of his projects in the state and Promised to support Mr Peter Obi in his presidential ambition. See photos below: