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Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has said that he is confident he will be granted bail this April after being in detention for four years. Kanu stated this to the President-General of the Igbo Community Association (ICA), in Abuja, the FCT, Engr. Ikenna Ellis-Ezenekwe, when he visited him at the Department of State Services (DSS) facility in Abuja, where he is being held. In a statement issued by Ezenekwe after his visit to the detained IPOB leader, he affirmed that Kanu expressed disappointment over the lack of strong Igbo leadership and calls for his release, while also urging renewed advocacy for the region’s interests. Ezenekwe, in the press statement made available to Daily Post, said he was surprised that Kanu was upbeat, jovial, and had even gained weight despite his travails. The statement reads:  “Today at the DSS headquarters in Abuja, I had the honor of visiting Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)....

  Amazon has made a last-minute bid to buy TikTok, which faces a US ban if not sold by its Chinese owner, the New York Times reported on Wednesday. The offer arrived in a letter to officials involved in talks regarding the sale of TikTok to appease US national security concerns. Amazon declined to comment on the report. President Donald Trump has downplayed risks that TikTok is in danger of being banned in the United States, saying he remains confident of finding a buyer for the app’s US business by a Saturday deadline. US media reported that Trump plans to meet with top White House officials on Wednesday to discuss possible solutions. The Times added that its sources said the parties involved in the talks did not appear to be taking Amazon’s bid seriously. According to reports, the most likely solution would see existing US investors in ByteDance roll over their stakes into a new independent global TikTok company. Additional US investors, including Oracle and Blackstone, the priva...

Popular Nigerian televangelist, Timothy Omotoso, has been discharged and acquitted by the High Court in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa of all charges of rape and human trafficking levelled against him. Recall that Omotoso was arrested on April 20, 2017. Omotoso and his co-accused, two co-accused, Lusanda Sulani, 41, and Zikiswa Sitho, 33, who have been on trial for eight years, were found not guilty of the charges preferred against them. The 66-year-old and his two co-accused faced 32 counts of charges which included racketeering, trafficking in persons, rape and sexual assault. Judge Irma Schoeman delivered judgment on Wednesday morning, April 2, 2025, after taking hours detailing evidence from the State, the complainants and the defence. "I am of the view that although there are aspects of the complainants that are unsatisfactory, I cannot find that their evidence is incredible. However, I cannot find that the evidence of the accused falls to be rejected as false either ,...

Dismas Mutai, a Kenyan man from Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, has been left heartbroken after losing KSh 2.8 million (approximately ₦33 million) intended for his studies abroad to sports betting. Dismas Mutai reportedly lost the substantial sum while betting on Aviator, an online gambling platform, and has since taken to social media to seek assistance from well-wishers, including politicians. He expressed his distress and admitted that the loss had affected his mental well-being. “I’m not okay; I will no longer pretend to be okay. I have fallen into a disastrous trap. A trap that I never anticipated in my life. Depression is slowly taking me to the grave. "You must have even noticed an unusual change in my behaviour. Aviator flew away with over KSh 2.8 million of people’s money,”  he stated as quoted by Tuko News, a popular Kenyan news website. Mutai used the platform to plead for support from Kenyans of goodwill, acknowledging his mistake and the toll it has taken on his life. He...

  Controversial Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky has revealed that news of him getting arrested by Immigration is an 'April Fools’ Day prank.   Recall that Bobrisky had sparked concern after claiming in a social media post that he had been arrested and was unaware of the reason.   He wrote:  “Guys, have just been arrested by immigration in Nigeria. I don’t know what I did o”.   Although the prank has been revealed, it’s worth noting that Bobrisky has a history of legal troubles, including a previous arrest at the Seme border.   The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) had also confirmed an arrest, stating Bobrisky was a “person of interest” in an ongoing investigation, but the exact reason remains unclear.

Three mortuary attendants were almost lynched by angry youths on Monday, March 31, in Obingwa council area in Abia state over the missing testicle of a man deposited in the facility where they worked. It was gathered that a family who had deposited their son’s remains at the facility had gone to retrieve him for burial when one of their daughters insisted that the corpse be undressed for observation before they left the mortuary. Following the request, the corpse, which was already dressed inside the coffin, was undressed, and the testicle was found missing. The situation allegedly angered youths of the surrounding communities who had accompanied the family to the mortuary. Eyewitnesses say the attendants attempted to flee the scene but were apprehended by the irate youths. ”We don’t know that this mortuary is involved in such evil business; people have been suspecting him. It is an abomination in Igbo land to sever the body part of a dead person. Now, we have seen what he has done and...

  The  Take-It-Back (TIB) Movement has announced plan to stage a nationwide protest against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's state of emergency in Rivers State.   The group is known for organizing the 2024 #EndBadGovernance protests.   The group said it will also be protesting against the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime Act to suppress activists, journalists, and social media influencers.    The protest, set for April 7, 2025, has been described as a “Nationwide Protest Against Bad Governance and Free Speech Suppression.”   Supporters are expected to gather at the National Assembly in Abuja, while other locations will be announced soon.    Juwon Sanyaolu, the National Coordinator of TIB, stated in an interview with the newsmen that the primary demand is the repeal of the Cybercrime Act, which he claims is being weaponized to silence free speech.  “The issue revolves around how the Cybercrime Act is used to target journalists, activists, an...

  Veteran Nollywood movie star, Jim Iyke has announced his movie “Light in the Dark” was removed from YouTube due to a scene deemed inappropriate. Iyke said the movie had over 600,000 views in a few days but it was taken down. The screen god, on Instagram, expressed disappointment but remained optimistic, thanking his team for their hard work and dedication. He encouraged fans to support the revised version of the movie, now available on his channel.   Iyke emphasised the importance of his fans’ support, stating that every view, share, and comment makes a significant difference. Captioning the video, he wrote:  “Hey everyone, The original version of our movie ” LIGHT IN THE DARK” on JIMIYKE TV was taken down. They deemed one of the scenes inappropriate from feedback received. It has been challenging, to say the least. Over 600k views accumulated in a few days. The time, effort, and passion my team put into these projects is inestimable. But I’m not deterred. My energy has...

  Controversial Nigerian crossdresser and socialite, Bobrisky has cried out on social media after he was arrested again.   The socialite claimed in a post on Tuesday that he was arrested by the Nigerian immigration authorities upon his return to Nigeria.   Alarming the public about the development, Bobrisky posted on his Instagram story, saying he had just been arrested without being informed of his offense.   “Guys, I have just been arrested by immigration in Nigeria. I don’t know what I did o.”   Recall that Bobrisky’s latest arrest comes months after he publicly disclosed that he had left the country to focus on his well-being.

  It has been revealed that viral meme boy, Albert Ofosu Nketia is down with a serious infection.   His family has reportedly received 50 million Naira donation.   The young boy, whose video and photos have been widely shared online, was diagnosed with an infection although details about his condition remain unknown.   A popular blog, Cute9JaMedia in a Facebook post claimed the boy's family received donations.    The post reads,  “Power of social media” – In less than A week, Albert has received over ₦50Million from content creators around the world.   According to report, Albert was crying because his mother gave him plantain instead of yam, but when his grandmother started singing for him, he couldn’t hold it but laughed out loud.   Destiny can only be delayed but can never change, Kudos to people that has supported him! Lesson: May our blessings locate us this year!   See Post Below:  

  MultiChoice, owners of Dstv and Gotv has seen its revenue crash.   This is as Africa’s leading entertainment provider and operator DStv warned shareholders to brace for tougher times as the company struggles in a challenging economic climate.   The pay-TV giant also saw its subscriber base, dropping from over 23 million to 19.3 million in less than two years.   According to reports, sources said that a significant portion of the losses occurred outside South Africa, with over 84% of the affected users being DStv customers.   In an earlier statement, MultiChoice attributed the steep decline to economic pressures in key markets, particularly Nigeria.  “The loss in the rest of Africa has been primarily due to the significant consumer pressure in Nigeria, where inflation has remained above 30% for the majority of the last 12 months and, more recently, due to extreme power disruptions in Zambia,”  the company said.   The company’s latest voluntary op...

  Natasha Osawaru, lover of the Nigerian music legend, Innocent Ujah Idibia popularly known as 2Baba, has flaunted her new ring.   Natasha Osawaru who is a member of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) representing Egor Constituency of the 8th Edo State House Of Assembly has fl aunted wedding ring hours after changing her name to Idibia on her Instagram handle.   Many believe she might have secretly married the singer who left his wife and children.   Natasha showed off the brilliant diamond rings during a recent outing.   See Some Reactions Below:   ikkiee_jay “Over used preeeeq na em this mutula Dey desperately wan pepper person wey don chop the preeeeeeeeq since her teenage life.”   decencynenye “Why do women drive joy in peppering their follow women? May God give us discernment spirit to say no to wrongs and causing others pain..”   comfortmallambb “Juju ekwensu Obasi muoghalu Yuliana chike don get twin sister 😂😂😂😂 desperadooos.”   officia...

  Edison  Ehie has opened up that he was offered ₦5 billion to coordinate the impeachment of suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Ehie who is currently the Chief of Staff made the claim while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics.   Ehie claimed he has evidence of the bribe offer stored on his phone.   “I can also open my phone to show you, in the beginning of October 2023, when they approached me with a bribe of ₦5 billion. It is here in my phone, “It was for impeachment. It’s here. I have it and I have printed it and distributed it, in case, in their evil imagination, they decide to attack me. I already have a son and a brother,”  he said.   Ehie said the offer was made while he was serving as the majority leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly.   The Chief of Staff also denied claims that he orchestrated the October 30, 2023, bombing of the Rivers Assembly complex on Fubara’s orders.   The allegation was made by...

A  beautiful Nigerian woman, who has facial hair, has proudly embraced and celebrated her uniqueness. Taking to Facebook on Sunday March 30, 2025, Uche HairyAngel, shared new photos of herself spotting a beard.   “She is one of a kind. Grace in her heart. Fire in her soul. And a uniqueness that sets her apart,”  she captioned the post.

Onome  Nichole, the daughter of Nollywood veteran actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), has welcomed a set of twins. The entrepreneur announced the birth of her children, a boy and a girl, on Mother's Day, Sunday, March 30, 2025. In celebration of her first Mother's Day, Nichole gushed about how much she loves being a mom and having fun with her kids. "Happy first Mother's Day (UK and Naija edition). Z and M, you are truly the best. I love being your mom so much and have so much fun with you. My daughter loves jeezy and my son loves Eminem lol. Today, i introduce them to kdot, " she wrote. 

  Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has directed the immediate suspension of all illegal Vigilante Groups operating in the State and the suspension of the State’s Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, CP Friday Ibadin (Rtd.). The suspensions followed a review of the preliminary report of the unfortunate incident of Thursday 27th March, 2025 at Uromi in Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State involving the gruesome killing of some northern travelers. In a statement on Sunday, the Secretary to the Edo State Government, Musa Ikhilor, reiterated that the local vigilante group involved in the gruesome killing was operating illegally as it was never profiled or registered with Edo State Security Corps. He said its actions do not reflect the core values, character and principles of the Okpebholo administration, or the objectives of the corps as enshrined in the Edo State Security Corps Governance Law. According to him, a manhunt has been launched to apprehend those invo...

A Nigerian woman reportedly shut down her multimillion-naira supermarket following an order by her church pastor. This revelation came through a video shared on TikTok, where the woman detailed her experience. She disclosed that she had been running the supermarket since 2021 but decided to close and sell it based on her pastor’s directive. In her words:  “I closed down my supermarket worth millions because my pastor told me so.” Although she provided some explanations in the video, she did not reveal the reason behind her pastor’s advice.

Afrobeats Nigerian star, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido has achieved a major milestone in his career as he becomes the first male living artiste to grace the cover of Rolling Stone Africa’s March/April 2025 issue. This achievement underscores Davido’s profound influence on Afrobeats and African music globally. As a trailblazing Afropop sensation, Davido has played a pivotal role in shaping Afrobeats and elevating African music on the world stage. With a string of hits like “If,” “Fall,” “Blow My Mind,” and “Unavailable,” Davido has built an empire that extends beyond music, encompassing his roles as a record label owner, mentor, and cultural ambassador. Rolling Stone Africa’s cover story delves into Davido’s remarkable journey, from his debut at 19 with “Dami Duro” to his upcoming fifth studio album, “5ive.” The feature highlights his resilience, innovation, and lasting impact on African music. Davido’s achievement has been met with praise from industry leaders, including Obi ...

The manager of Century Home Hotel in Owhelogbo community, Isoko North Local Government, alongside three others, has been arrested by the Delta State Police Command in connection with the gruesome murder of a guest identified as Bishop Sunday Ogofotha.   The spokesperson of the command, SP Bright Edafe, who confirmed the arrest in a statement on Friday, March 28, 2025, said the manager of the hotel conspired with two boys who promised him N5,000,000 to allow them into Sunday's room.   The PPRO, who paraded the arrested manager and the others, stated that Sunday's corpse was discovered in the hotel on Friday, March 21, 2025.   Edafe noted that when the deceased, an indigene of the community, arrived from Lagos for a relative's burial and checked into the hotel, he called his wife and informed her of his location.   The funeral was scheduled for Saturday but the deceased was not seen.   Relatives called his wife who informed them of his location.   Based on th...

  Sixteen travellers from the Northern region of the country were burnt to death by an angry mob in the Udune Efandion community of Uromi, Edo State, after being accused of kidnapping. The incident occured on Thursday March 27, 2025. The men were said to be traveling from Port Harcourt to Kano for Sallah when they were intercepted around 1:30 p.m. by local vigilantes. They were said to have been found with machetes and local dane guns, causing the local vigilantes to accuse them of kidnapping. This accusation elicited a mob attack. Youths in the community reportedly set the truck they were travelling in ablaze, leaving some bodies trapped inside the vehicle. Other travellers were taken out in a wheelbarrow and thrown into a fire in the middle of the road. One of the victims is heard crying out in pain after he was thrown into the fire. "O, he's crying , " a female voice is heard saying in sympathy. "So e dey pain you?"  a man says. "Ehn, na so, make them di...