Portable, a popular figure in the Nigerian music scene, recently found himself amidst social media buzz following a sharp exchange with VeryDarkMan. In his response, Portable claimed the titles of "babalawo" — a term suggesting a traditional healer or spiritual guide in Yoruba culture — and "Babangida boy,” likely referencing his connection or affinity with influential figures or forces. His message, “I go bend you,” implies a warning or challenge to VeryDarkMan. This exchange may reflect the ongoing tensions and rivalries that often surface online, especially among public figures in the entertainment industry.  Portable's use of cultural and political references might be strategic, leveraging his persona to assert dominance or deter opposition. These interactions highlight the complex dynamics of fame, influence, and cultural identity in contemporary African pop culture.  Fans and observers will likely continue watching how this unfolds, reflecting broad...

Tragedy struck earlier today as the Ore Bridge section of the Ijebu Ode - Benin Expressway collapsed due to severe flooding.  The catastrophic event has left a trail of destruction, with a vehicle stranded on the damaged bridge. *Details:* - Location: Ore Bridge, Ijebu Ode - Benin Expressway - Cause: Flooding - Damage: Bridge collapse, vehicle stranded Emergency services and authorities are rushing to the scene to assess the situation and provide assistance.  Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes. Travelers and residents are cautioned to exercise extreme caution due to the hazardous conditions. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.

Former Aviation Minister,  Femi Fani-Kayode , has announced the passing of his special assistant, Ndifreke Saviour Mark. Fani-Kayode stated that the deceased, who was his staff for 34 years, slumped and died when he was with an undisclosed individual in a hotel. The incident occurred on Sunday 13th October, 2024 in the Garki area of Abuja. Speaking via social media, the politician disclosed that his aide was lodged at the hotel with the individual after which he apparently slumped and died in the person’s presence. He explained that the individual who was with him at the time and the hotel receptionist on duty were arrested by the Nigerian police. He wrote, “ It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my devoted Special Assistant, Mr. Ndifreke Saviour Mark, who was with me for no less than 34 years. “ He left home at 5.40am on the morning of Sunday 13th October for morning Mass as he was a devoted Catholic and member of the Catholic Church of Assumption, As...

The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor  William Kumuyi , has urged Nigerian pastors to stop brainwashing their members with seed sowing for financial prosperity. According to Naija News,  the pastor appealed while preaching at a Christian meeting on Friday, October 18. Kumuyi said the ideal thing is for poor church members, especially widows, to receive help from their pastors by providing solutions to their needs and not being exploited with seed sowing. He also expressed concern about how church founders are getting richer at the expense of their members. He said,  “Elijah added value to the people that are low and those widows that cannot pay back that is what the anointing does in our lives. You add value to people; to those who are down raise them up, those who are poor. There are preachers, they take the little that the widows have. In our nation here, they say if you sow this seed the Lord will multiply it a hundredfold...

Nigerian national assembly has proposed a five percent excise duty on telecommunications services, gaming, betting, and lottery activities. On July 6, 2023, President Bola Tinubu  signed  four executive orders, including the suspension of the 5 percent excise tax on telecommunication services to ameliorate the negative impact of tax adjustments on businesses and households. According to an executive bill, titled ‘Nigeria Tax Bill 2024,’ the national assembly is seeking reintroduction of the excise duty. The bill proposed that the amount of an excisable transaction is the amount chargeable for the service by the service provider, “both in money or money’s worth”. Services, including telecommunications, gaming, gambling, betting, and lotteries however described, provided in Nigeria shall be charged with duties of excise at the rates specified under the Tenth Schedule to this Act in a manner as may be prescribed by the Service,” the document reads. Also, where an exch...

Officers of the Lagos State Police Command have fired teargas to disperse protesters rallying to mark the fourth anniversary of the #EndSARS protest. Videos seen on Sunday morning showed protesters fleeing as the police fired shots. The protesters had converged around 8:30 am at the toll gate with several banners and placards, calling for the full implementation of the reports submitted by various judicial panels of inquiry set up after the 2020 protests. In October 2020, thousands of youths gathered in major cities across the country to protest against the constant harassment, killings, and extortion by officers of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad, a unit of the Nigerian police. The protest culminated at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos, where several youths were reportedly killed and many others severely injured following the intervention of the Nigerian military. In the aftermath of the protests, judicial panels were established across various states to assess and revi...

Francis Ngannou took less than four minutes to knock out Renan Ferreira, marking an emotional return to mixed martial arts (MMA). The former UFC heavyweight champion stepped back into the cage for the first time in over two years, having last defended his title against Ciryl Gane. In the interim, Francis Ngannou had pursued a brief boxing career, narrowly losing to Tyson Fury on points before suffering a brutal second-round knockout against Anthony Joshua. Ngannou had originally faced Ferreira prior to his loss to Joshua. True to his word, he returned to the Professional Fighters League (PFL) to take on the formidable Brazilian champion, despite the heart-wrenching loss of his one-year-old son earlier this year. Ferreira, who claimed the PFL heavyweight title last year, had defeated Ryan Bader earlier in 2024 to set up the highly anticipated clash with Ngannou. After a cautious opening minute, Ngannou unexpectedly took the fight to the ground, execut...

According to Guardian,About 44 Nigerians and Ghanaians were deported to their home countries in a single flight on Friday, according to the UK Home Office. The Home Office said that the Nigeria and Ghana deportations were part of a “major surge” in immigration enforcement and returns, according to the Guardian UK. Since Labour came to power in July 3,600 people have been returned to various countries, including about 200 to Brazil and 46 on a flight to Vietnam and Timor Leste. There are also regular deportation flights to Albania, Lithuania and Romania. Deportation flights to Nigeria and Ghana are relatively rare, with just four recorded since 2020, according to data released under freedom of information rules. The previous flights had far fewer people onboard, with six, seven, 16 and 21 respectively. Friday’s flight had more than double that number removed on a single flight. The deportation came as news emerged that any asylum seekers who arrive in Diego Garcia before a t...

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) yesterday blamed the collapse of the national grid on a transformer that exploded at 330kV Jebba Transmission substation. NERC has also announced plans to conduct an investigative public hearing to identify both the immediate and underlying causes of recurring grid disturbances and widespread outages. This is just as a former Minister of Power, Professor Bart Nnaji, has called on the federal government to resume the signing of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with private investors to ramp up electricity generation in Nigeria. Nigeria’s single electricity grid suffered another breakdown yesterday morning, the third of such collapses last week, plunging the whole nation into total darkness. In a statement issued after the incident by its Public Affairs, General Manager, Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, TCN said that the activation system was activated, prompting the busbars to curtail the exp...