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Twenty-four years ago, in 2001, a newspaper front page featured a young 30-year-old Gani Adams with the headline: "How Gani Adams Was Captured." From OPC leader to Generalissimo of Yorubaland, Chief Gani Adams' journey is a significant part of modern Yoruba history. In 2000, under ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, Adams was declared wanted by the police authorities for the alleged murder of Afolabi Amao, a divisional police officer at the Bariga police station in Lagos. Gani Adams began his educational career at Army children's school in Otukpo, Benue state. But because of the nature of his father's job, they moved to lagos where he completed his primary education at Municipal Primary school in Surulere area of Lagos State in 1980. After his primary education, he proceeded to Ansar-Ud-deen Secondary School at Randle Avenue, Surulere. After his secondary education, he later went to train in furniture-making and interior decoration, which he completed in 1987. Oodua P...

  5 youngest billionaires in the world The world of billionaires showcases a fascinating dichotomy with many of the youngest billionaires inheriting their fortunes from family wealth. Some, however, are  self-made individuals  who have managed to carve out their own financial success through innovation, entrepreneurship, and strategic investments. Regardless of how they attained their wealth, these young billionaires are not just amassing fortunes—they are shaping industries, influencing economies, and redefining the future of business. Here is a closer look at the five youngest billionaires in the world, according to the Forbes Real-Time Billionaires List as of January 2025: 1. Clemente Del Vecchio (Age: 20 | Net Worth: $5.8 Billion | Country: Italy) Clemente Del Vecchio, the youngest billionaire in the world, inherited his wealth as the son of the late Leonardo Del Vecchio, the founder of EssilorLuxottica, the world’s largest eyewear company. With a controlling stake in...

  I’m now looking for money, no more trouble – Portable Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has pledged to turn a new leaf following his release on bail. The Zazu crooner was granted a N2 million bail by an Ogun State Magistrate Court in Isabo, Abeokuta, on Thursday after pleading not guilty to a five-count charge, including conspiracy, assault, possession of weapons, and disorderly conduct. Portable had been  arraigned  by the Ogun State police command for allegedly assaulting three officials of the Ogun Planning and Development Permit Authority (OGPDPA). In a video shared on social media after his bail, the singer expressed gratitude and declared his intention to focus on financial success rather than trouble. “My fans, thank God for everything. If you have God, you have everything,” he said. “I need money. I am not looking for trouble anymore. I’m now focused on making money. I have N2 million bail debt. I need more money. I am ...

  VIDEO: NMDPRA Bans Petrol Tankers With 60,000-Litre Capacity The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has banned 60000-litre petrol tankers from operating on roads in the country. Nigeria has in recent months experienced a series of fuel tanker accidents. But as part of efforts to address the incident, the NMDPRA Executive Director of Distribution Systems, Storage, and Retailing Infrastructure Ogbugo Ukoha said the ban on 60000-litre petrol tankers will begin on March 1, 2025. READ ALSO:   [Niger Tanker Fire] Governors Call For Stricter Enforcement Of Safety Measures “Beginning from March 1, 2025, trucks with a capacity in excess of 60,000 litres will not be allowed to load in any loading depot of petroleum products,” Ukoha said in a briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. “By Q4 of 2025, we will also preclude the loading or transportation of petroleum products of any truck in excess of 45,000 litres. That is the breaking news for today.”

  Breaking: Abiola won June 12 election – IBB reveals Former military head of state, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), has officially acknowledged that the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola won the historic June 12, 1993, presidential election . Babangida’s revelation was contained in his autobiography, A Journey in Service, launched in Abuja on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Through the book reviewer, former Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Babangida admitted that Abiola, who contested under the Social Democratic Party (SDP), secured both the majority of votes and the required geographical spread to be declared president. “There was no doubt in my mind; MKO Abiola won the election. He satisfied all the requirements,” Babangida stated in the book. He described the annulment of the election as the most challenging decision of his life but expressed relief that former President Muhammadu Buhari posthumously recognized Abiola’s victory and honored him with the...

  Breaking News: Austin Emmanuel Opens Up on Rift with Itele: 'He Probably Thinks I Am Dead' Popular Nollywood actor Austin Emmanuel has finally broken his silence on his strained relationship with his former close friend and fellow actor, Ibrahim Yekini, popularly known as Itele. In a candid interview on Debbie Show, Emmanuel revealed that the two are no longer on speaking terms and suggested that Itele may have completely disregarded his existence. Emmanuel, who spoke emotionally yet sarcastically, stated that he never wronged Itele nor did he take his wife, yet their friendship seems to have completely collapsed. He insinuated that his former friend had cut ties with him without any clear reason, failing to check up on him or acknowledge his efforts to reconnect. “I never snatched Itele's wife, I didn't kill his child, but I believe he thought I was dead. It's been long since he saw me, and he did not bother to look for me. His actions towards me show that he wan...

  94-Year-Old Man Registers for 2025 UTME, Fulfills Lifelong Dream of Tertiary Education A 94-year-old man, Adedapo Idowu, has registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), proving that age is no barrier to education. Idowu was featured in the latest bulletin of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), where he expressed joy at finally overcoming his fears of pursuing higher education. Registering at the JAMB Professional Test Center in Ibadan, Oyo State, the nonagenarian described the process as smooth and seamless, adding that he is excited about this new academic journey.

Police declares singer Portable wanted for allegedly ass@ulting Ogun govt officials The Ogun State Police Command has declared Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, popularly known as “Portable”, wanted for his alleged involvement in a violent attack on government officials carrying out their lawful duties. A statement released by the spokesperson of the command, SP Omolola Odutola, says on February 5, 2025, at about 1000hrs, officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Ota Zonal Office named  TPL Onabanjo Abidemi,  TPL Raymond Lateef and  TPL Ridwan Oyero Akinlesi were conducting an enforcement exercise at Oke-Osa, Tigbo Ilu Ota, when they encountered an elderly man, later identified as Portable’s father, at Odogwu Bar in the area. Upon identifying themselves and requesting the approved building plan, the father informed them that his son was unavailable. ‘’However, moments later, Portable, armed with a firearm and other dangerous weapons, led a ...

  PETER FATOMILOLA Biography, age, career, movies & NetWorth  Peter Fatomilola is a Nigerian dramatist, film actor, poet, Ifa priest, and prolific playwright. He was born on January 16, 1946, in Ifisin-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. CAREER  Fatomilola's father was an Ifa Chief Priest, which influenced his roles as an herbalist and Ifa priest in Nigerian films. He joined the Olokun Theatre group in 1967 under the guidance of Professor Ola Rotimi at the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University). He is also a member of the academic staff at Obafemi Awolowo University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts in 1978. MOVIES He has starred in many Nigerian films. Some of his notable works include:  * Sango (1997): An epic African film where he played a prominent role.  * Saworoide (1999): A film by Tunde Kelani.  * Koseegbe (1995)  * Gold Statue (2019)  * Apaadi (2009)  * Kakanfo (2020)  * Strangers (2022) ...

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  SALAFI ALFA IN ILORIN😱😱😱😱😱😱: THE MURD£R£R IN THE NAME OF ALLAH GUIDED WITH QURANIC VERSES!  Police Arrest Islamic Cleric For K!ļļ!ng Kwara College Female Student Lured From Facebook On February 10, 2025, Lawal Hafsoh Yetunde, a final-year student at Kwara State College of Education, vanished while attending a naming ceremony in Ilorin. After receiving a call from a friend she met on Facebook, she abruptly left the event.🥺🥺 Her worried family and friends launched a search, but to no avail. Her parents reported her disappearance to the Oja Oba Police Station, prompting an investigation. The police tracked her last call to a suspect in the Ofa Garage area. Initially, the suspect denied involvement but later confessed that Hafsoh di£d from an asthma attack at his residence.  However, a gruesome discovery revealed her dismember£d body hidden in a bowl, along with dismemberm£nt tools. The suspect, said to be the son of a prominent cleric, is in custody at the Kwara St...

  Jay-Z, Diddy accuser drops sexual assault lawsuit A woman who accused hip-hop stars Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jay-Z of sexually assaulting her when she was 13 dropped her civil lawsuit on Friday, court records showed. Jay-Z — real name Shawn Carter — was accused in December of raping the girl with Combs at a party following the MTV Video Music Awards in September of 2000. The document filed with the US District Court for the Southern District of New York claims the accuser “hereby gives notice that the above-captioned action is voluntarily dismissed, with prejudice” — meaning the suit cannot be refiled. It was not immediately clear if the stars had reached a settlement with the woman who has not been identified. But 55-year-old billionaire Jay-Z welcomed the closure of the case which he slammed as “frivolous, fictitious and appalling.” “This civil suit was without merit and never going anywhere. The fictional tale they created was laughable, if not for the seriousness of the claims,...

Police Arrest 580 Suspects, Rescue 30 Kidnap Victims In Kaduna The Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Rabiu, said the suspects were apprehended during various operations across the state. The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested 580 suspects for various offences ranging from kidnapping, banditry, armed robbery and other related crimes in different parts of the state. The state Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Rabiu, who paraded the suspects at the Command’s headquarters, said they were apprehended during various operations across Kaduna State. He disclosed that 30 kidnapped victims were rescued from kidnappers during the operations carried out from December 31, 2024, to February 2025, while stolen vehicles, motorcycles and other items were recovered from the suspects. The state Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Rabiu, addressing the press during the parade of the suspects The police boss also said that 20 suspected, 32 armed robbery suspects, 320 suspected phone snatchers and five sus...

Asagba Of Asaba Bans Female Native Doctors, Moves To Curb Crime FILE: The Asagba of Asaba, HRM Obi Prof. Epiphany Azinge SAN   The Asagba of Asaba, HRM Obi Prof. Epiphany Azinge SAN, has banned the activities of Eze-Nwanyi (female native doctors) and other unregulated traditional practitioners, citing their alleged involvement in kidnappings, ritual killings, and cyber-related fraud. Announcing the decision at a press conference on Thursday, the monarch expressed deep concern over rising crime in Asaba, particularly after reports linked native doctors and shrines in the area to the murder of Anambra lawmaker Justice Azuka, whose body was discovered on the Niger Bridge. The Asagba emphasized that many of these practitioners are outsiders with criminal motives. “From today, the activities of Eze-Nwanyi and other unregulated native doctors are banned,” he declared. Moving forward, all traditional practitioners in Asaba must register under the Otu-Ihaza, the town’s legislative authorit...

  Customs Hands Over Huge Cache Of Smuggled Arms To NSA In Lagos [Full Video] The authorities of the Nigeria Customs Service have handed over a total of 1,599 assorted arms and 2, 298 live cartridges to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW). 11 suspects connected to the arms trafficking network were also handed over for further investigation and possible prosecution.

Alleged Sexual Harassment: Nothing Found On UNICAL Professor’s Phone – Forensic Analyst Professor Cyril Ndifon   A Forensic Analyst, Babagana Musa Mingali on Thursday, told Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, that the mobile phone belonging to Suspended Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Calabar, Prof. Cyril Ndifon, was empty when he analyzed it. Babagana, a C hief Superintendent of Police who works in the office of the National Security Adviser, is the second Defence Witness (DW2) brought to court through a subpoena to give evidence in the case between Prof. Ndifon and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Ndifon, alongside his lawyer, Samuel Anyanwu, is standing trial on four counts of alleged sexual harassment, cybercrime, and attempt to pervert the course of justice. ICPC alleged that Prof. Ndifon, while serving as the Dean of the Faculty of Law at UNICAL, asked the female diploma student identified as TKJ to ...

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 Story: 14yr old JSS3 girl says she sleeps with 12 to 20 men daily for ₦1k.  Story: 14yr old JSS3 girl says she sleeps with 12 to 20 men daily for ₦1k. Yesterday, Amotekun busted a sex trafficking syndicate in Ogun state. Where they lure kids and use them as $£x slaves charging customers as low as ₦1k per session. 14yr old victim said they brought her from Akwa Ibom on the promise’s that she’ll work as a sales girl.  On getting there, they gave her some drugs, the boss lady cut her hair and told her that, if she runs away, she’ll use the hair to kll her. Ever since, she has been working as a prostitute for her madam, Mrs. Edem Joy. Who claimed she also had a boss, Mrs Okutoro Yemisi, 60. They lure girls from Akwa Ibom, Calabar and Delta State .. but mostly from Akwa Ibom — make them swear with their blood, hairs and or Bible.. that they’d never confess or runaway. After which, tie them down with drugs and charms and dispatch them different hotels.. with the promise of let...

  Elon Musk’s Wealth Journey – From Millions to Billions From a startup entrepreneur to the world's richest person, Musk’s journey is nothing short of incredible. 📌 Age 30 (2001): $22 Million 📌 Age 40 (2011): $680 Million 📌 Age 50 (2021): $204 Billion 📌 Now (2025): Over $400 Billion Key Takeaways from Musk’s Success: ✔ Bold risks lead to big rewards ✔ Innovation drives growth ✔ Relentless determination matters Would you take the risk to build something great? #ElonMusk

Nigeria Famous Singer Davido Adeleke gifted the King of his town a Brand New Car 🚗   His Royal Majesty Oba Dr. Munirudeen Adesola Lawal Ist Laminisa Timi of Edeland a GAC GS8 SUV For his 70th Birthday🎉🎂🎈🎁💕💖💕 Show the 30BGENG KING Some Love 😘 💖💖

  Man jailed two months for stealing chewing gum An Abuja Magistrates’ Court on Thursday sentenced a man, Oriade Tosin, of Zone B, National Assembly Quarters to two months imprisonment for stealing chewing gum and cereal valued at N4,270. The Senior Magistrate, Ann Akobi however gave the convict an option of N1,000 fine, the. Police prosecutor David Udeh told the court that on February 19, Danaladi Ode of Amigo Supermarket, Wuse 2, Abuja, reported the accused to the police. Mr Udeh said the complainant told the police that the accused entered the supermarket and stole two Orbit (Wrigley) chewing gum and one Sultana Bran cereal. He said that during police investigation, the accused admitted to have stolen the items. The accused, who pleaded guilty, begged the court to have mercy on him. In delivering her judgment, Akobi said his sentence would serve as a lesson and deterrent to others.

  Amotekun Parades Suspected Serial Rapist, 27 Others In Ondo Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, have arrested 28 crime suspects in various parts of the state. Among them is a 55-year-old alleged serial rapist, Ayodele Ijidakinro, who had recently completed a three-year jail term for the same crime. Parading the suspects on Monday at the headquarters of Amotekun Corps in Akure, the Ondo Amotekun Commander, Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed that 24 of the suspects were apprehended for various breaches of law and order; one for herders/farmers clashes and three for kidnapping. He added that three suspected kidnappers; Akpan, Alimi, and Emmanuel; were arrested in Akure, Emure, and Upeme-Owo, respectively. For those who breached the law, one Adu Ojo, who specialised in ATM fraud was paraded. He is said to have defrauded unsuspecting victims by manipulating ATM to trap victims’ cards, retrieving them with a secret code, and draining their accou...

  Immigration Rescues 21 Trafficked Children In Yobe The children, all from Magama Local Government Area of Niger State, were rescued by authorities, according to State Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba. The Niger state government has taken custody of 21 trafficked children, with an average age of 9, who were intercepted by the Nigeria Immigration Service in Gaidam, Yobe state, while being transported to Niger Republic. The children, all from Magama Local Government Area of Niger State, were rescued by authorities, according to State Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba. Garba received the trafficked victims on behalf of the state government, but did not disclose the identity of the person leading the trafficked children. He said that investigation into trafficking incident is ongoing. In a surprising twist, one of the parents of the victims, Usman Jamilu, denied that his children, Umar Jamilu, 6, and Maruf Jamilu, 5, were trafficked, claiming that he had handed them over to Abubakar with his c...

  We Killed Over 100 ‘Notorious Criminals’ In Anambra – Police In this file photo, the crest of the Nigeria Police Force is seen on a police officer’s uniform. PHOTO: Sodiq Adelakun/Channels TV. Police authorities in Anambra State say they have killed over 100 “notorious” criminals in the state.  This is according to the Commissioner of Police in Anambra Enaghe Obono Itam who spoke during a briefing to highlight some of the command’s notable achievements in January 2025. Itam said police operatives also destroyed many criminal camps in the period under review. “We have also neutralised more than one hundred (100) notorious criminals and successfully destroyed many criminal camps in Ufuma, Eziowelle, Achalla, Ogbaru, and many other places in the state,” the commissioner said. His briefing came in the wake of the discovery of the  decomposing body  of a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly Justice Azuka. The lawmaker was abducted late last year. Following his ...