Renowned Afrobeat singer and producer David Adeleke, also known as Davido, recently caused a stir on social media by announcing the acquisition of a private jet. In a tweet that quickly circulated across the internet, Davido unveiled his latest acquisition: a brand-new Bombardier Global 7500 private jet, with an impressive value of $75 million.
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Davido Announces Legal Action After April Fools' Prank
Nigerian singer-songwriter Davido finds himself at the center of controversy following an April 1st article falsely claiming he had been arrested for drug-related offenses. In a strong reaction to this prank, the 31-year-old artist expressed his intention to take legal action against the creators of this misleading publication, which quickly spread, leading to a flood of concerned calls from his fans and acquaintances.
Nigeria: Tinubu administration seeks to nearly triple electricity prices in Band A
The energy landscape of Nigeria is undergoing a major upheaval with the announcement by the government led by President Bola Tinubu of a significant increase in electricity tariffs for consumers in Band A. This decision, taken in the context of persistent challenges in energy supply, has elicited various reactions within the Nigerian population.
A Dangote truck driver arrested for fatally running over a woman in Lagos
A tragic accident shakes the streets of Lagos: a Dangote truck driver arrested for fatally running over a woman in Lagos. The events leading to this loss of life were recounted by Adebayo Taofiq, Director of the Public Affairs and Education Department of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), in a recently released statement.
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu faces another legal setback
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday rejected the fresh bail application filed by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, seeking to be released on bail pending the determination of the charges against him by the Nigerian government. Instead, Justice Binta Nyako ordered an accelerated hearing on the seven charges leveled against him by the government.
Series of kidnappings in Nigeria: The United Nations calls for action
Recent waves of mass kidnappings in Nigeria have raised serious concerns within the United Nations, which called on Friday for thorough investigations to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice. These kidnappings, which have affected hundreds of children and others, have been carried out by criminal gangs primarily operating in the northwest of the country, targeting schools, villages, and highways to quickly abduct large numbers of people for ransom.
Poverty in Nigeria: writers issue a call to Tinubu
Nigerian writers, united under the banner of Writers for Democratic Change (WfDC), have recently issued a passionate appeal to President Bola Tinubu to take concrete steps towards the welfare of citizens affected by poverty and other pressing issues. In a statement released by their coordinator, Wole Adedoyin, the group highlighted the growing difficulties faced by millions of Nigerians and urged the current administration to pay particular attention to these pressing concerns.
Nigeria: a religious figure makes bleak predictions
Father Ejike Mbaka, The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry Nigeria (AMEN), has sounded the alarm about an imminent wave of famine that could devastate the country. Speaking during his Sunday homily, the religious leader warned President Bola Tinubu of the devastating consequences of growing insecurity and difficulties in Nigeria. Mbaka, while acknowledging the obstacles he himself has overcome to ascend to the presidency through an act of providence, criticized Tinubu‘s lack of political will to address the nation’s problems.
Nigeria: pregnant woman and soldiers among victims of Boko Haram's latest attack
A new tragedy has struck the northern region of Nigeria, as military sources report a deadly ambush carried out by militants from the Boko Haram faction, supported by the Islamic State, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), formerly known as Jama’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād in Borno State. The attack occurred along the Fulka to Bama route, causing an as yet unconfirmed number of casualties among Nigerian soldiers.
A Nigerian Man wants to leave his wife who pends all her time at church
In a courtroom in Nyanya, a marital drama unfolds where Mr. Aku Bakari, a civil servant, voices his distress over his wife Mary’s excessive commitment to religious activities. Accusing his wife of neglecting her family, Bakari seeks the dissolution of their marriage before the customary court. The core issue appears to be Mary’s continuous participation in church services, which often extends from Friday night to Sunday, leaving her husband and children unattended.