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  The  government in Equatorial Guinea has commenced a probe into hundreds of leaked pornographic videos allegedly involving high-ranking civil servant, Baltasar Engonga, having sex with various women, including wives of prominent officials in his office. The government has further ordered the installation of surveillance cameras in courts and ministries to combat “indecent and illicit acts.” It also announced that it was suspending officials involved in the scandal, according to a statement issued by the Equatorial Guinea Press and Information Office, published on the government’s website on Tuesday. Vice-President Teodoro Mangue on Tuesday said any official found engaging in sex acts at work would be sanctioned as this was a “flagrant violation of the code of conduct.” The  government said the recent decisions had been taken in the wake of the widely circulated videos which had “denigrated the image of the country.” “Among the decisions taken are the suspension of employment of the o

  Nigerian beauty queen, Chidimma Adetshina has placed 2nd in the world’s Miss Universe pre-arrival hot picks.   This was made public in a viral pre-arrival poll on Tuesday.   The 23-year-old was ranked ahead of the 73rd edition of the global Miss Universe pageant on November 16, 2024.   Recall that Chidimma arrived in Mexico in October 2024, to compete for the crown.   The news of Adetshina’s position has thrilled Nigerians, who believe she has a strong chance to win.

  A  murder suspect's house has been demolished by villagers in Ohokobe Ndume Umuahia, Abia state. The demolished house is the family house of a murder suspect, Mr Stephen Irobunda.   The house was pulled down on Tuesday by youths of the community, in revenge for the death of their maternal son, Bright Odizuru who was shot dead by Mr Irobunda.   The suspect, who is about 70 years old, shot dead Mr Bright Odizuru whom he accused of playing football in front of his house on Saturday and is presently detained by the Police at State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID).   When journalists arrived at the scene of the demolition at 10: am, the building had been brought down even as other destroyed property of the suspect were thrown out along the Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene road.   Some of the youths were seen sounding the community gong in solidarity while others were seen lamenting the death of the victim.   The killing of the youth, whose maternal home is Ohokobe, created tension in the n

  Tragedy struck on Tuesday at the International Market in Orlu, Imo State, when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonated, resulting in two fatalities. The incident, confirmed by the Police Command in Imo, left several others injured as they fled for safety. According to a statement by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Henry Okoye, the explosion occurred while the two deceased individuals, identified as hoodlums, were attempting to set up the explosive device. The explosion instantly killed them, while nearby individuals sustained varying degrees of injuries during the ensuing chaos. In response to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, has directed Anti-Bomb operatives to secure and investigate the scene. “The Imo Police Command has launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident,” Okoye stated. The PPRO reassured the public, urging residents and traders not to panic and to resume their activities with c

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday bowed to pressures from critics and has directed the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi to facilitate the immediate release of all the minors arrested for their roles in the #EndBadGovernance protest. The  President said they should be released unconditionally and without prejudice to the law. Tinubu also directed the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction to ensure the minors are well taken care of by facilitating the reunion with their parents or guardians, wherever they are in the country. It was gathered that  76 people were arrested in Kano and Kaduna states and detained for hoisting the Russian flag during the #EndBadGovernance protests and were charged to court for attempting to overthrow the President. However a mild drama ensued last week when about 29 of the minors among those arrested appeared in court for arraignment and some fainted due to alleged malnutrition. The incident attracted widespread c

  Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, was released on bail by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Saturday after being detained while attempting to leave the country amid allegations of bribing EFCC officials. The controversial cross-dresser was stopped from boarding an Amsterdam-bound KLM flight at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos late Thursday night, while intending to travel to London. Bobrisky quickly took to social media to inform his followers of his arrest, stating that he sustained injuries in the process. He wrote,  “Nigerians, help me, EFCC just arrested me. I’m badly injured.” He was flown to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, where he faced interrogation concerning allegations of bribery within the commission. A voice note shared by social critic Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, alleged that Bobrisky had paid EFCC officials N15 million to have money laundering charges against h

  A  Nigerian human rights defender, Chidiebube Okeoma has taken home a set of twin boys seized by a medical doctor for the inability of their mother to offset the medical bill after she was delivered of the babies on May 4, 2024. Okeoma, in a statement in Owerri, the Imo State capital on Saturday, said that the Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, should be commended for his professional and fatherly intervention which ensured that the twin boys went home despite the doctor’s insistence to keep holding them against their fundamental human rights. He said that he was not the first person who had gone to the maternity ward to request for the discharge of the babies and their 19-year old mother, but the doctor made it very impossible. Okeoma disclosed that the CP’s intervention after the doctor acknowledged before him in his office on Thursday that he jokingly requested that the babies be exchanged in lieu of the delivery bill, was commendable. The activist disclosed that apart from ta

  After  the ban on Nivea Black and White Invisible roll-on deodorant, Beiersdorf, the German multinational that manufactures the product, stated that this specific item—recently flagged by Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)—has been discontinued since 2022 and is neither sold nor advertised in Nigeria. NAFDAC had earlier warned against using Nivea Black and White Invisible Body Deodorant, stating that European authorities had recalled it because it allegedly contained harmful chemicals prohibited for use in cosmetics products. The company said this in reaction to the NAFDAC position against the sale or distribution of the product. The dangerous chemical is called 2-(4-tert-Butylbenzyl propionaldehyde (BMHCA) according to NAFDAC. "The recalled Nivea product is said to contain 2-(4-tert-Butylbenzyl propionaldehyde (BMHCA), a chemical prohibited in cosmetics products due to its ability to cause harm to the reproductive system, impair the

  A 44-year-old  British-born Nigerian woman, Kemi Badenoch has been elected as the new leader of the Conservative Party in the UK, succeeding former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak following the party’s poor performance in the July general election. Badenoch emerged victorious in the leadership race held in central London, securing 53,806 votes against Robert Jenrick’s 41,388. Expressing her gratitude, Badenoch described the leadership role as an "enormous honour," while acknowledging the challenges ahead:  "The task that stands before us is tough."  She stated,  "We have to be honest about the fact we made mistakes"  and "let standards slip," and urged,  "It is time to get down to business, it is time to renew." The July election marked the Conservative Party’s worst defeat since 1832, ending their 14-year rule and reducing their parliamentary seats to 121 out of 650.  Badenoch, previously serving as business secretary, now becomes the fir

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to review the treasonable felony charges brought against some underage and malnourished children before the Federal High Court in Abuja, which has attracted national and global outrage. It was gathered that President  Tinubu on Friday ordered the AGF to review the cases and make recommendations accordingly after the Nigerian presidency came under scrutiny for maltreating underage children accused of bogus charges for participating in the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests in August. It was also gathered that the  court presided over by Justice Obiora Egwuatu, granted stringent bail to over 70 persons including minors for their alleged roles in the protests.  Five minors out of the 76 defendants meant to be arraigned on Friday, however, slumped inside the courtroom and were rushed to the hospital.  The minors have been taken back to Kuje Prison following dif

  The Chief Magistrate Court in Abuja has granted detained social media critic, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan N2 million bail after he appeared in court on Thursday for adorning himself in police uniforms. The FCT Police Command had in a release on X on Friday, said it was spearheading the prosecution. The charges were from a recent viral video in which VeryDarkMan was seen in Nigeria Police Force uniforms “without authorisation.” According to the police, his arraignment emphasised the force’s stance on maintaining the integrity of its uniforms and preventing unauthorised usage. The NPF’s statement read, “Martins Otse, is set to appear in court following allegations of impersonation related to the unauthorised use of Nigeria Police Force uniforms in a viral social media video.” “The FCT Police Command is actively handling the case, underscoring the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to upholding the integrity of its symbols and preventing their misuse. “Interested persons

  Ruben Amorim is expected to be confirmed as Manchester United’s new manager on Thursday after the club reached an agreement with Sporting Lisbon, reports said. The Athletic said the 39-year-old would stay with the Portuguese league leaders for their next three games, including next week’s Champions League match against Manchester City. He is expected to take charge at Old Trafford during the November international break, with his first game set to be United’s away trip to Ipswich on November 24. Sky Sports said it was understood the Premier League club had paid Sporting an extra one million euros over and above his 10 million euro ($11 million) exit clause for an early release. Sporting issued a statement to the Lisbon stock exchange on Tuesday confirming United were willing to meet the release clause. Manchester  United pulled the plug on Erik ten Hag’s two-year reign as manager on Monday after a 2-1 defeat by West Ham left them 14th in the Premier League. Amorim quickly emerged as

A  South African group, Progressive Forces, has launched a petition against Chidimma Adetshina from competing in the Miss Universe 2024. This comes after the arrival of Adetshina in Mexico on Wednesday. It was gathered that the newly crowned Miss Universe Nigeria arrived in Mexico to represent the country at the 2024 edition of the global competition scheduled to be held in November. Chidimma Adetshina had faced criticism in South Africa during the announcement of her Miss South Africa contest. In response to the controversy, the South Africa Department of Home Affairs (DHA), said preliminary evidence suggests Chidimma’s mother committed fraud and identity theft. Following the allegations, she withdrew from the pageant and accepted an invitation to join the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant. In  the wake of the development, Progressive Forces of South Africa petitioned the organisers of the Miss Universe on Wednesday to prevent Chidimma from participating in the competition, arguing that h

  Controversial Nigerian street-hop sensation, Habeeb Okikiola Badmus popularly known as Portable has received an award from the Mayor of Canada. This is coming after the singer travelled to Canada after receiving a 10-year work permit. Though he announced the permit approval months ago, the street-hop sensation only made the trip. Portable shared updates on his Instagram page, posting photos and videos from his visit to the mayor’s office in Brampton, Canada, where he was accompanied by his team. During this visit, Portable was presented with an award from the city, marking a major milestone in his international career. Alongside the visuals, Portable expressed his gratitude, writing,  “Finally Portable Omolalomi ZAZUU in Canada. I just want to say thank you to the Canadian government and the city of Brampton for the corporation of the city of Brampton award.” His arrival and recognition have generated excitement among fans, who are eager to see what this new journey will bring.