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“Naira Marley is the biggest Nigerian artiste” – YCEE declares

“Naira Marley is the biggest Nigerian artiste” – YCEE declares

Nigerian Rapper, Oludemilade Martin Alejo, known professionally as Ycee has crowned popular rapper and king of marlians, Naira Marley, the biggest artiste in Nigeria.

Ycee took to micro-blogging site, Twitter to make the declaration, adding that most people would just want to cover up the truth so they don’t look bad, for the industry sake.

“Hope say una know say Naira Marley na the biggest…

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Man arrested after his daughter reported him to her teacher for defiling her

Man arrested after his daughter reported him to her teacher for defiling her

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man identified as Solomon Ogundetu for defiling his 12-year-old daughter since 2018. 

The police swiftly arrested Ogundetu after his daughter reported him to her teacher who in turn confided in a community leader, Alhaji Obamuyiwa Semiu who made a complaint. 

Parading the suspect before newsmen, the state’s police…

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Adamawa Doctor Banned From Practicing Again For Cutting Off Patient’s Kidneys

Adamawa Doctor Banned From Practicing Again For Cutting Off Patient’s Kidneys

A medical doctor based in Adamawa State, Yakubu Koji, has had his name struck out of the register of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria for cutting the kidneys of a patient named Isa Hamma, who is now late, according to a report by PUNCH. 

A tribunal set up by the council in Abuja on Friday found the doctor guilty of the 12 charges preferred against him.

Chairman of the tribunal,…

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Court grants Omoyele Sowore bail

Court grants Omoyele Sowore bail

Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High court Abuja has asked the Department of State Service to release Omoyele Sowore on bail.

The judge made the ruling after listening to the argument of Sowore’s lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) and the prosecuting counsel.

The judge, as part of bail conditions, asked Sowore to drop his passport with the court within 48 hours.

At the hearing today, Sowore’s…

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Kingsley Moghalu congratulates Davido and Chioma on their engagement

Kingsley Moghalu congratulates Davido and Chioma on their engagement

Kingsley Moghalu, a former Presidential candidate, has joined other Nigerians to congratulate singer, Davido on his engagement to Chioma his lover.

Moghalu in his congratulatory message, reminded Nigerians of how he promised them the kind of asurance Davido had given to Chioma but they failed to accept it. 

”I warmly congratulate  @iam_Davido on his engagement with Chioma his fiancée & wish…

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National Youth Games: Ondo Contingent Threaten 'Sit-Back' Protest In Ilorin Over Unpaid Allowances

National Youth Games: Ondo Contingent Threaten ‘Sit-Back’ Protest In Ilorin Over Unpaid Allowances

The Ondo State contingent participating in the 5th National Youth Games (NYC) at Ilorin in Kwara State, are poised for a showdown with the state government over their camp allowances.

SaharaReporters gathered that the state’s contingent (mainly officials) lodged at Lasvegas hostels at the University of Ilorin are currently lamenting their yet-to-be-paid allowances.

The Ondo contingent are…

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Shehu Sani Attacks Buhari Over Crackdown On Northern Musicians

Shehu Sani Attacks Buhari Over Crackdown On Northern Musicians

Senator Shehu Sani has criticised President Muhammadu Buhari’s government for clamping down on musicians from the Northern part of Nigeria critical of his administration.

In June 2019, a musician, Mohammed Yusuf, was jailed for singing songs ridiculing Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje.

Condemning the situation in a post on Twitter, Sani said, “There is a growing trend of persecution…

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BudgIT Co-founder, Seun Onigbinde, Resigns Appointment As Technical Adviser In Buhari’s Government

BudgIT Co-founder, Seun Onigbinde, Resigns Appointment As Technical Adviser In Buhari’s Government

Co-founder of BudgIT, Seun Onigbinde, has announced his resignation as Technical Adviser to the Minister of State for Budget and National Planning.

The popular critic made the announcement on Monday and shared the link of the post on his official Twitter handle @seunonigbinde.

This is coming days after his appointment by Buhari’s administration was condemned by many Nigerians, who felt he…

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