Category: Insecurity In Nigeria
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Troops rescue 17 kidnapped victims in Sokoto
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Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 17 kidnapped victims from bandits in Kura Mota village, Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.A credible security source from the area…
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FG to embed journalists with troops during military operations
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The Federal Government is considering a new initiative that would allow journalists to accompany military personnel during selected operations.This was said to be in a bid to improve security reporting…
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Kidnappers release victims after Sunday Igboho’s two-hour ultimatum
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Residents of Igboho in Oyo State were thrown into celebration after a kidnapped family, including a pregnant woman, her children and a sibling, were reportedly released following a two-hour ultimatum…
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Between Fela and Whizkid (2)
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By Bola BOLAWOLE turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533, 0803 251 0193 Michael Jackson has now arrived in Jamaica for a meeting with Bob Marley. Read on! “Kingston, Jamaica, October 23rd, 1978.…
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Twist in Anu – Davido Parternity feud as new father emerges
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By Adenle Ahmed Abiola The long-running paternity dispute involving Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has taken another turn as a social media user has claimed to be…
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The last nuggets of wisdom from Bob Marley…To Muhammed Ali, you, and me
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By Bolanle BOLAWOLE turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Neither Bob Nesta Marley nor Muhammed Ali (formerly Cassius Clay) needs any introduction – except, perhaps, to the Gen. Z and Alpha generations…
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Tears as Actress, Peju Ogunmola, Loses Only Son
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Veteran Nollywood actress, Peju Ogunmola Omobolanle, has lost her only son, Shina. He was aged 26. The young man was said to have died on September 1, 2025 when his…
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Court evicts Alibaba, XQZMOI from Lagos property over controversial sale by AMCON
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By Ogunsakin Mustapha Bailiffs of the Federal High Court in Lagos on August 28, 2025 evicted popular comedian, Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome otherwise known as Ali Baba and his company, XQZMOI…
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How not to reward infamy (2)
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THE CASE OF VALUEJET AND WASIU AYINDE MARSHALL (KWAM 1) (d) In the case of KWAM 1, the NCAA is to reduce his flight ban to a one-month period. FAAN…
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How not to reward infamy (1)
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In our two part editorial earlier this week titled ‘Before terrorists take over the aviation sector,’ we had warned against the slap on the wrist Mr. Waisu Ayinde Marshall aka…
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Soname will feel me in his business – KWAM 1 ‘threatens’ ValueJet owner in leaked audio
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A leaked audio that has gone viral has shown the embattled Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1 and K1 De Ultimate, threatening Mr. Kunle Soname, owner…
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Airport security breach: NCAA blacklists Wasiu Ayinde Marshal for six months
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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Thursday, wielded the big stick on Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (K1 De Ultimate), for his behaviour at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja.…
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Nurse who treated Mohbad should face criminal trial – Coroner
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By Dayo Oyewo The Coroner’s Court sitting in Ikorodu, Lagos, has recommended the criminal prosecution of auxiliary nurse Feyisayo Ogedengbe over the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as…
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Court removes PND placed on Lagos businessman, Lukman Adewale Bello’s accounts
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A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the removal of post no debt, PND, placed on the accounts of a Lagos businessman, Lukman Adebowale Bello, and his company, Adebel…
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APC Chieftain and Woman Leader, Mrs. Atinuke Adelakun, Joins Ooni of Ife, Worshippers Worldwide in Celebrating 2025 World Ifa Festival
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The Ancient city of Ile-Ife, popularly known as the Cradle of the Yoruba race, was thrown into spiritual ecstasy and traditional euphoria as the 2025 edition of the World Ifa…
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Toyin Lawani opens up on struggle with paralysis
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Renowned fashion designer, Toyin Lawani, has recounted her two-year struggle with paralysis and how she persevered. Reflecting on a period when mobility seemed unattainable, Lawani on Instagram, described enduring unimaginable…
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“I’m Not Married, I Have No Kids—And That’s Not a Tragedy,” Bimbo Akintola Breaks Her Silence at 55; Spills on Iyabo Ojo’s Shocking Betrayal
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Nollywood icon, Bimbo Akintola, is done staying silent. At 55, the award-winning actress has faced years of whispers, judgmental side-eyes, and cruel gossip from those who wonder why a woman…
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JUST IN: Actress Jumoke George’s daughter returns from Mali
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By Adekunle Sulaimon Adeola, the daughter of popular Nollywood actress Jumoke George, has returned to Nigeria from Mali after four years. This was disclosed by the chairperson, Nigerians in Diaspora…
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Celebrating Seye Kehinde at 60
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By Toyin Falola The wide acceptance of the internet and social media in the twenty-first century has facilitated easy information access. This greater access has also presented fresh difficulties, including…
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Court sentences controversial singer, Portable, to three months in prison
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Chief Magistrate Babajide Ilo has convicted controversial singer Habeeb Olalomi Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, and sentenced him to three months’ imprisonment. The singer was arraigned before the Magistrate Court…