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Police Intercept Explosive Devices, Arrest Driver In Oyo State

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The Oyo State Police Command on Sunday announced that it intercepted items suspected to be explosive devices in Saki, located in the Oke Ogun area of the state. The Command made the disclosure in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade. According to the Command, the driver of the truck used in transporting the devices has been arrested. Ayanlade in the statement said the materials were intercepted during a stop and search operation in Saki. The explosive devices and the truck are currently in police custody, he added. The Oyo Police spokesman said,  “Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Command intercepted a truck conveying materials suspected to be explosive devices during a stop-and-search operation in Saki, Oyo State. “The truck and the suspected materials were promptly secured and are currently in police custody. “Upon receiving a briefing on the development, the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Femi Haruna, immediately o...

“Sit-At-Home Is Legal, Civil Protest And You Must Respect People’s Will” – IPOB Warns Soludo

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  The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has reacted to threats by Anambra State governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, to sanction civil servants in the state who fail to come to work as a result of the Monday sit-at-home in the South-East. It was earlier gathered that Governor Soludo had  warned that civil servants who fail to report to work on Mondays will lose salaries. However, in a statement on Sunday by its spokesman, Emma Powerful, IPOB dismissed the Anambra governor’s threat, insisting that the sit-at-home is a legal, peaceful civil protest embarked on by the people to show solidarity with Nnamdi Kanu. Parts of the statement titled ‘Soludo must respect people’s will: Monday sit-at-home is a legal, peaceful civil protest, not a crime’, read, “The attention of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and all lovers of justice has been drawn to the reported threat by Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo to penalise and intimidate citizens who choose to remain indoors on Mond...

Victor Osimhen Makes History As Fastest Player To Reach 50 Goals For Galatasaray

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  Victor Osimhen has set a new record as the fastest player to reach 50 goals for Galatasaray, netting a crucial strike in the Yellow and Reds’ 3-1 victory over Fatih Karagümrük on Saturday night. Osimhen scored Galatasaray’s third goal of the game. The Nigeria international achieved the feat on his 59th appearance for the Turkish Super Lig champions. Former Argentina international, Mauro Icardi previously held the record. Icardi got a half century of goals on his 68th game for Galatasaray. Osimhen will hope they increase his goal tally when Galatasaray take on Manchester City in a UEFA Champions League clash on Wednesday.

“I Was Surprised” – Olakunle Churchill Hails Tonto Dikeh As Their Son Reaches Out To Him For The First Time, Calls Him ‘Daddy’

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Olakunle Churchill, the Nigerian businessman, has finally spoken out following his ex-wife Tonto Dikeh’s revelation on Saturday that she has made peace with him and is committed to bringing their son, King Andre, closer to him. In a post shared on his Instagram page this morning, Churchill said he was pleasantly surprised when King Andre, rang him and called him ‘’Daddy'' He mentioned that the moment was deeply touching and reminded him that there is nothing God cannot do. Describing Tonto as an amazing mother of his son, Churchill said the conflict between them is now over and that they are now both looking forward to co-parenting in love, care and a shared commitment. He wrote:  ’I was pleasantly surprised when I received a call from my son, King Andre, for the first time. Hearing him call me “Daddy” was deeply touching and a reminder that what God cannot do does not exist. Faith has a way of bringing clarity, humility and peace. I acknowledge the growth and grace evident in ...

“My Parents Arranged My Marriage When I Was 19” – Veteran Nollywood Actress, Patience Ozokwor

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Veteran Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor has opened up about a personal experience from her marriage. According to her, she was married at the age of 19 through an arrangement made by her parents. The actress revelation was shared via a verified X account named Igbo History and Fact. “Marriage found me at just 19. It wasn’t my choice, my parents arranged it. At first, I was scared. I didn’t know how to love a man I didn’t choose.” Ozokwor explained that with time, love grew between them, and they spent 23 years together as husband and wife. She revealed that her husband was ill for 15 years before he passed away in 2000. She said they had three children together and that she later adopted five more, though one of the adopted children died. She added that she now has seven children. “But as time passed, love grew. We spent 23 years together. He was sick for 15 of those years, and in 2000, he passed away. “We had three beautiful children, and I adopted five more. One of them died, so ...

Tonto Dikeh Reconciles With Ex-Husband, Olakunle Churchill 10 Years After Separation

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  Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has shared an emotional testimony of reconciliation with her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill, the father of her child, following a decade of public disputes, broken communication, and personal pain. She  shared the story on her official Instagram page on Saturday, attributing the restored relationship to divine intervention. In her post, the actress described how what once seemed “ugly, impossible, and beyond repair” has been transformed into peace and respect. “ What human effort could not fix, God healed by salvation, humility, and the sincere prayers of a child,” she wrote. Dikeh emphasised that the reconciliation was achieved “not by might, not by wisdom, not by strength but by the Spirit of the Lord,” adding that God “softens hearts, silences the enemy, and rewrites stories that looked finished.” She  expressed gratitude to Churchill for embracing peace and yielding to God’s word, noting that obedience to God often leads to restoration...

“I Will Not Rest Until I See You Behind Bars” — Nollywood Actress, Bimbo Ademoye Vows Over Alleged Copyright Theft

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Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Bimbo Ademoye has intensified her claims of copyright infringement, declaring her intention to take legal action over what she described as the theft of her intellectual property. In a detailed post shared on her Instagram page, Ademoye explained that she took down earlier posts on the matter following advice from her management. She clarified that the controversy began after she woke up to discover that monetisation had been removed from her movie,  Where Love Lives. According to the actress, a song used in the film — which she said she fully owns and used with complete approval from the artiste — was allegedly lifted and falsely claimed by an individual identified as Emmanuel Davies. She alleged that the individual filed copyright claims on the song, resulting in the removal of monetisation and effectively redirecting revenue from the movie to himself. Ademoye stressed that she operates professionally, noting that she conducts due diligence before...