A Magistrate Court in Ogun State has sentenced Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, to three months imprisonment with the option of a ₦30,000 fine. The judgment follows his conviction for assaulting a police officer and obstructing arrest during an incident that occurred in 2022. The court found Portable guilty of the charges and noted that his actions undermined the authority of law enforcement. However, the singer was given a lenient sentence due to his status as a first-time offender. If the fine is paid, he will avoid serving the jail ter m.

 Okenyehike Kelvin Obianke, a 38-year-old Nigerian national, has been formally charged in Malaysia with multiple offenses. The most serious allegation involves biting off part of a police officer’s ear. In addition, he faces charges related to drug consumption and possessing invalid travel documents.

 A Cleric has been arrested for allegedly impregnating a 13-year-old disabled chorister in Odigbo LGA, Ondo State.

 The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has asserted that Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi does not need to form a coalition with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) or rely on figures like Atiku Abubakar or Nasir El-Rufai to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. According to the NLC, Obi has already earned widespread national acceptance and remains one of the most capable candidates for the presidency. The union believes that if the 2027 elections are conducted freely and fairly, Obi stands a strong chance of emerging victorious on his own merit. The statement is seen as a response to ongoing political speculations about possible alliances ahead of the next general elections.

 Concerns are growing over the mysterious disappearance of Ejiro, CEO of the popular Instagram-based fashion brand @stylebyejiro. According to online reports, she went missing shortly after joining a prayer group that several social media users claim operates as a cult. The alarm was first raised by @nhn_couture, who shared that Ejiro became involved with a group known as Naiboth, reportedly led by individuals identified as Joy Solomon and Aba. Other prominent names linked to the group include Elizabeth Owen-Eloho and Bishop Taiye Adekammi. Allegations against the group include manipulation, coercive control, and exploitative practices. Sources claim that Ejiro was allegedly brainwashed by the group, persuaded to sell off her business assets, and instructed to hand over the proceeds as a “seed offering.” Reports also suggest she was isolated from her family and friends, with group members convincing her that her own mother intended to harm her. Ejiro was last seen two weeks prior t...

 Reports reaching us indicate that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested popular Nigerian businessman and music executive, Emeka Okonkwo, popularly known as E-Money. According to sources within the commission, E-Money was apprehended on the night of Monday, April 28, over alleged abuse of the Nigerian naira and defacement of foreign currency. The billionaire businessman is said to be under investigation for spraying both naira and U.S. dollars at a social event—an act that violates Nigeria’s currency regulations and the Foreign Exchange Act. He has reportedly been flown to Abuja for further interrogation as investigations conti nue.

This development highlights the tension between political figures and online activists in Nigeria. The South-South APC's statement seems aimed at defending Senate President Godswill Akpabio's reputation, especially given the public scrutiny over his trip to the Pope’s funeral. Their demand for an apology from VeryDarkMan also suggests they view his comments as potentially damaging or defamatory.

 BREAKING . Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, has sentenced Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of late gospel singer Osinachi, to death by hanging.

 An X user shared an Experience of her uncle  who abandoned his sons for years  only to resurface when they were successful.  So, according to her, her uncle had completely abandoned his sons when they were just kids. Walked out of their lives like they didn’t matter. Her family tried everything — calls, visits, family interventions — just to get him to play a role in his boys’ lives. But he wasn’t interested. He made it clear that he had washed his hands off them. Fast forward to many years later, the story takes a turn. Word somehow reached him that the same boys he ignored had made it big. I’m talking money, success — the whole package. Suddenly, this same uncle who once acted like they didn’t exist decided it was time to “reunite.” He showed up at their house unannounced, probably expecting a warm welcome or even a soft landing. Instead, what he got was a rude awakening — literally. The boys, still nursing deep wounds from the past, gave him a proper beating. No ...