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The palace of the Ooni of Ife has denied claims by actor, James Olarenwaju, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, that he was conferred with a chieftaincy title by the monarch. In an interview with Saturday Beats, the Ooni’s spokeperson, Moses Olafare, said he was aware that the actor received a car from the monarch but knew nothing about any chieftaincy title. “I am not aware of the chieftaincy title, but I am aware of the car,” Olafare said. His reaction came after Baba Ijesha announced on Facebook that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, honoured him following the birth…
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and his wife, Jen, were seen in public together for the first time since the scandal involving NFL reporter Dianna Russini. Mike, 50, and Jen, 52, were spotted on video by Page Six leaving a New York City hotel on their way to the wedding of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift on Friday, July 3. The couple got into a black SUV, which whisked them away to Madison Square Garden for the highly-anticipated nuptials. Mike wore a classic black suit and tie, while Jen wore a light blue gown. Mike and Jen had…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the prosecution of a police officer over the killing of Kabiru Babai, a truck driver and imam who was allegedly shot dead during a police operation in Osun State. A police sergeant, Moses Samuel, allegedly killed Mr Babai on 3 December 2021 at Ota-Efun in Osogbo, Osun State. On Thursday, more than four years after the incident, Judge Peter Lifu awarded N200 million in damages against the Inspector-General of Police, the Commissioner of Police, the Osun State Command and Mr Samuel after finding that the killing violated Mr Babai’s constitutional right to…
Turkish Super Lig club, Trabzonspor, have filed a complaint with FIFA against Saudi Pro League side, Al-Ahli, over their handling of the transfer pursuit of Super Eagles striker, Paul Onuachu, accusing the Saudi club of making contact with the player without their consent, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Onuachu was Trabzonspor’s standout performer last season, contributing 26 goals and two assists in 26 appearances across all competitions, form that helped the Black Sea Storm finish in the top three of the Turkish league and win the Turkish Cup. He also won the league’s top-scorer title. His performances have since attracted interest…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s guest list for their wedding may be under wraps — but we now know one celebrity who definitely didn’t attend the festivities. Amy Schumer poked fun at the interest surrounding Swift, 36, and Kelce’s special day, writing via Instagram on Thursday, July 2, “Rehearsal dinner was sick. Who knows was [sic] she has planned for us tonight.” Us Weekly confirmed earlier this week that Swift and Kelce, 36, informed their guests that Madison Square Garden is the meeting place ahead of their planned nuptials. After a rehearsal dinner on Thursday the couple will reportedly tie…
The House of Representatives Special Committee on Crude Oil Theft has proposed establishing a special court to prosecute crude oil thieves and other saboteurs, noting that existing laws and the conventional judicial process have failed to deter offenders. The proposal emerged on Thursday during a stakeholders’ meeting organised by the committee as part of efforts to develop stronger measures to tackle crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism and other crimes affecting Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. Chair of the committee, Alhassan Doguwa, said the country’s legal framework governing oil-related offences is outdated, with several applicable laws dating back to the military…
Manchester United are considering a move for Super Eagles captain, Wilfred Ndidi, as a potential replacement for Casemiro, though the Red Devils face competition from Hull City for the Besiktas midfielder’s signature. The Brazilian left Old Trafford following the expiration of his contract at the end of last season, leaving United searching for a successor after missing out on several preferred midfield targets this summer, with Elliott Anderson joining Manchester City, while Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali both completed moves to Tottenham Hotspur. That situation has forced United back into the market, with the club reviving an interest in Ndidi…
Former Philadelphia Eagles star Beau Allen got suited and booted before his pal Travis Kelce is set to marry Taylor Swift. Allen, 34, recently traveled to New York City, sharing social media snaps visiting Hudson Yards and other local haunts on Thursday, July 2. The next day, he got all dressed up in a black-and-light-tan suit jacket with a pair of black slacks and a coordinating bowtie as he posed in what appeared to be a hotel room. Allen slicked his signature long locks back into a sleek bun for the occasion. “Not a lot going on at the moment,”…
Thirty-one months after Governor Umo Eno pledged to mitigate the impact of fuel subsidy removal through a state-owned mass transit system, the Akwa Ibom State Government has received 20 out of the 50 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses. However, the fleet’s arrival has been overshadowed by the government’s nondisclosure of the critical financial details. Despite a cumulative budgetary allocation of N42.04 billion for the project, officials have yet to release contract sums, procurement records, or bidding documentation, raising significant concerns about transparency and compliance with the state’s public procurement laws. Barely three months after Mr Eno assumed office in 2023,…
Two brothers, Cypril Nwalaezi, and Smart Nwalaezi, have been arraigned by the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission before Justice S. D. Pam of the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt for property fraud. According to a statement posted on the EFCC’s X handle on Friday, the duo was arraigned on Thursday on an amended five-count charge, bordering on conspiracy and obtaining money under false pretense to the tune of N3,200,000. Count two read, “That you, Cypril Nwalaezi on or about the 17th October, 2022 at Port Harcourt, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with…
