Ghanaian singer, Shatta Wale, has been taken into custody by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in Ghana as part of a tax investigation connected to his purchase of a luxury car. Naija News reports that the detention follows the seizure of his yellow Lamborghini, which US authorities claimed is connected to a criminal network run by another Ghanaian, Nana Kwabena Amuah. Amuah is serving a seven-year prison sentence in the United States for defrauding multiple organisations using vendor impersonation scams. Shatta Wale, whose real name is Charles Nii Armah, reportedly surrendered voluntarily to EOCO on Wednesday. His management…
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Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has approved the nomination of five individuals as Commissioners. Naija News reports that this was communicated in a Special Government Announcement on Thursday signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Musa Ikhilor. He stated that the nominations of the individuals will be forwarded to the Edo State House of Assembly for consideration and confirmation. Those appointed are: 1. Hon. (Barr.) Vincent Osas Uwadiae 2. Hon. Etin-osa Ogbeiwi 3. Hon. Saturday Uwuilekhue Idehen (JP) 4. Hon. Charity Amayaenvbo 5. Professor Roland Itoyah Otaru, SAN Hon. (Barr.) Vincent Osas Uwadiae Hon. (Barr.) Vincent Osas…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday, presented certificates of return to winners of the August 16 bye-elections across the country. INEC explained that the certificates were presented in compliance with constitutional requirements, which mandated that winners must be issued the certificates of return within 14 days of being declared victorious by a returning officer. In line with this provision, the National Commissioner overseeing each relevant geopolitical zone today presented Certificates of Return to seven (7) candidates who emerged victorious in the elections. “Following the conclusion of the bye-elections held on August 16, 2025, and in accordance with Section…
Reactions have trailed viral photos of Peter Obi’s son, Oseloka Obi after a London-based British-Nigerian actor, Kent Okwesa, shared images of the two together. The pictures, which many described as romantic, showed the pair in close poses, with one appearing as though they were about to kiss. Naija News reports that Okwesa, who was celebrating his birthday this week, later deleted the photos and locked his account following backlash from social media users. The resurfacing of these images has reignited speculation about Peter Obi’s son’s sexuality, with many alleging that he may be gay. See reactions below: @cassyfragrance wrote: “Someone…
Nigerian influencer, Priscilla Ojo-Mkambala, has revealed that she is expecting a baby boy. Naija News reports that she shared the exciting news on her Instagram page, while posting a video from her gender reveal party. The celebration was filled with close friends and family, all joining in the excitement as the couple announced the gender of their first child. Priscilla captioned the post, stating that it is “God’s design” that she will be welcoming a baby boy. Fans and well-wishers have since flooded her page with congratulatory messages. This announcement comes a few months after Priscilla and Juma Jux got…
The Edo State Government has sealed multiple properties linked to suspected cult leaders following the discovery of a shrine in Egbaen community and a violent confrontation in Evboyare that claimed a life. The coordinated operation, codenamed “Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers”, was led by the coordinator of the Edo State Government’s Special Security Squad, Idemudia Noah, in collaboration with allied security agencies. Acting on intelligence reports, operatives stormed a residence in Egbaen, Egor Local Government Area, in the early hours of Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Though the building was unoccupied, a search uncovered a secluded shrine at the rear…
A Federal High Court in Lagos has barred the police from arresting or questioning popular radio host Chinedu Ani, known as Nedu Wazobia, over an alleged breach of contract. Naija News reports that Justice Dehinde Dipeolu issued the order following an application filed by Nedu and five others seeking protection of their fundamental rights. The court barred the Inspector-General of Police, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police at Alagbon, and other officers from summoning or detaining the applicants in connection with a contract disagreement involving Metropolitan School of Business. However, the judge did not grant a request to keep the status…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has interrogated the crew members involved in the recent controversial Ibom Air incident. Naija News reports that the viral incident saw a female passenger, Comfort Emmanson, brutalised, publicly stripped at the Lagos airport after a heated altercation with the airline’s air hostess. This was disclosed in a brief statement on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday afternoon by the Director of Public Affairs & Consumer Protection at NCAA, Michael Achimugu. “Yesterday in Abuja, the NCAA team met with Julie Edwards and other members of the crew involved in the Comfort Emanson incident as part of…
Arsenal are in a race against the clock to finalise the signing of Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, with the deadline set for 12pm on Friday if he is to feature in their Premier League fixture against Leeds United this weekend. The Gunners have swooped in to secure the 27-year-old midfielder, edging out fierce rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the process. Eberechi Eze is expected to undergo his medical in London immediately after Palace’s Europa Conference League playoff against Fredrikstad on Thursday night. Mikel Arteta will be keen to have the England international available as Arsenal look to build on their…
Talented Nollywood producer cum director, Victor Tobechukwu Okoli, better known as Vic Matt, is dead. Niaja News reports that Vic Matt, who is the manager of Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Bright Morgan, was reportedly abducted on Friday near Ntachi Osa in Enugu State and was subsequently killed by his abductors. Nollywood filmmaker, Ben Cassie, announced Vic Matt’s demise in a post via Instagram on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Cassie said the deceased will be remembered as a man of high principle and a respected figure who made a significant impact on the movie industry. She described him as cool,…
