Comedian Seyi Law has questioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over the fresh arrest of the embattled crossdresser, Bobrisky. DAILY POST reports that Bobrisky was re-arrested on Thursday night at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, while boarding a flight to London. This comes a few days after the crossdresser was arrested at the Seme border while attempting to escape Nigeria. However, reacting to the news of his re-arrest in a post on his X handle on Friday, Seyi Law questioned EFCC. He asked: “I don’t understand this Bobrisky’s case abeg. Did any court ask him not to…
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Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho hopes to score on a regular basis for Spanish club, Sevilla. Iheanacho opened his goal account for Sevilla, netting a brace in the club’s Copa Del Rey win over Las Rozas on Wednesday night. The 28-year-old has struggled to hit the ground running since his arrival at the club. The Nigerian is however determined to score more goals for the club. “Hopefully, there are more goals to come, and hopefully, Sevilla will be in the top six of La Liga by the end of the season,” Iheanacho told the club’s official website. Sevilla will host…
May Edochie, the estranged wife of actor Yul Edochie, has responded to the criticism received from men following her divorce. DAILY POST reports that May filed for divorce on grounds of adultery in 2023 after Yul’s marriage with his colleague, Judy Austin. Following the development, May Edochie received backlash from several men who claimed she was advocating for divorce. However, addressing the claim during an interview on Glasshouse podcast with comedian AY Makun, She said: “Some men see me as someone that is misleading their wives. “I love family and marriage, but there is a misconception about marriage that is…
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old woman for allegedly orchestrating the killing of her father-in-law, whom she accused of practicing witchcraft, blaming him for her son’s death last year. Operatives of the command discovered the body of the victim in a bush between Wuro Dangogo and Sarma village of Misau Local Government Area. While briefing newsmen on Friday at the Police Headquarters on Yandoka Road, the Commissioner of Police, Auwal Musa Muhammad, stated that the victim, identified as Damina Lamba, was found lifeless with signs of a violent head injury. According to him, operatives of the Misau…
Suliat Olajumoke has linked up with Turkish side, ABB Fomget S.K, DAILY POST reports. Olajumoke joined ABB Fomget from Nigeria Women Football League champions, Edo Queens. The details of her move to the new club was not disclosed. She featured prominently for Edo Queens last season. Olajumoke helped the Benin City based club secure a place in the CAF Women’s Champions League. She also won the 2023-24 NWFL title with Edo Queens. Turkish side ABB Fomget S.K sign Edo Queen star
Inter Miami manager Tata Martino has played down the chances of Neymar signing for the club. The speculations began after Neymar purchased a lucrative property in Miami. It led to rumours that the 32-year-old is considering joining Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at the MLS club. Neymar has bought a 13,000-foot waterfront loft in the luxurious Bal Harbor for $26million. Martino, who coached Neymar at Barcelona during the 2013-14 season, said: “Now everyone who buys a house in Miami is coming? “With Leo and the boys here, anything is possible. But what I can’t imagine is if the league doesn’t…
Manchester United legend Gary Neville has hit out at Vinicius over his ‘classless and outrageous’ reaction after losing the 2024 Ballon d’Or award to Rodri. Neville believes the Brazil international disrespected his rival Rodri by not showing up at the Ballon d’Or ceremony. Rodri won this year’s Ballon d’Or ahead of Vinicius in Paris on Monday. Vinicius had been considered the strong favourite to scoop the prestigious individual award after playing a key role in Real Madrid winning the Champions League, La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup last season. However, both Vinicius and Real Madrid boycotted the award ceremony…
The speaker of the pro-Fubara lawmakers in the Rivers State House of Assembly, Victor Oko-Jumbo, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to carry out the necessary bye-election to fill the seats of the 27 pro-Wike lawmakers led by Martin Amaewhule. During a press conference on Friday, Oko-Jumbo emphasized that Amaewhule and the other 26 lawmakers legally vacated their positions when they announced their defection on the floor of the house in December 2023. He noted that the renewed call for the bye-election is crucial now that the legal obstacles preventing INEC from conducting it have been resolved. Oko-Jumbo…
Former England striker Alan Shearer has given his predictions on some of the Premier League fixtures that will be played this weekend. Manchester United’s first league game without Erik ten Hag will be against Chelsea at Old Trafford. Arsenal will be looking for revenge at Newcastle United, while Southampton take on Everton in what is a six-pointer. Shearer, speaking with Betfair, said: “Newcastle vs Arsenal – Arsenal have one or two injuries themselves so it’s a tough one to call because they won’t like coming to St James’ Park with the great atmosphere and the defeat there last season. Having…
The 2024 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) took place from October 21 to October 26 in Washington, D.C., the United States capital. As usual, it was a forum for senior government officials, experts, delegates, observers, civil society groups, and guests from around the world to interact and share perspectives on climate, finance, poverty reduction, economic development, and other crucial global concerns. Ahead of the gathering, debt reduction for certain countries made headlines as advocates and organizations pushed for relief. For Nigeria, the 6th most populous country, the arguments with regard to…