A popular Lagos-based musician, Mukaila Senwele, famed for his iconic phrase “Koni Da Fun Ebo To Se Costay,” has passed away. According to a family source, the artist, who hailed from Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State, passed away on Friday night. His remarkable performances and unique style of entertainment earned him widespread admiration, particularly among socialites. A family member told ROYAL NEWS that Senwele exhibited no signs of illness before his sudden demise. “There was no indication of sickness. He spent the day with his fans and…
Read MoreDay: January 25, 2025
EFCC Battles Internal Scandals As Operatives Loot Recovered Assets
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has come under heavy scrutiny following theft of exhibits by some of its operatives. The media gathered that some officials of the agency had been dismissed, while others were being investigated for fraud and theft of recovered assets, including cash and gold bars. No fewer than 27 officers of the commission were reportedly dismissed for misconduct and fraudulent activities in 2024. The agency spokesman, Dele Oyewale, in a statement on January 6, 2025, also indicated that the EFCC was investigating “a trending $400,000 claim…
Read MoreOdogwu Re-elected As Anambra Chairman Nigeria Union Of Journalists
Comrade Odogwu Emeka Odogwu of Authority newspaper has been re-elected as the chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Anambra State Council to pilot the affairs of the union for the next three years. Blueprint reporter and a member of Correspondent Chapel, Dr Okechukwu Onuegbu, emerged as Secretary, while Comrade Beatrice Onuchukwu of the Pointer newspaper became Vice Chairman. Announcing the results in the keenly contested election, Comrade Stanley Onunkwo, the chairman of the electoral committee announced that Comrade Chinyere Ogbuagu of State Information Chapel – was elected Assistant…
Read MoreMan Beheads, Buries Father’s Head In Abia State
A man, identified as Ogeoma Ogbonna, has reportedly beheaded his father, Azubuike Ogbonna, in Umuomei community, in Obingwa council area of Abia State. Reports said that after beheading his father, Ogeoma later dug a hole where he buried the severed head before neighbours were attracted to the incident. The father’s body lay in a pool of blood as sympathizers thronged the compound and expressed shock over what could have led Ogeoma to kill his father. Community sources said that Ogeoma who is a palm cutter, has been showing signs of…
Read MoreMy Father-In-Law Offered N50,000 To Bed Me, Divorce Seeking Housewife Tells Court
A 32-year-old trader, Oluwatoyin Ibikunle, has urged an Akure Customary Court to dissolve her 15-year-old marriage, alleging constant physical abuse and threats from her husband, Ayodeji, a 40-year-old vulcanizer. Oluwatoyin, a mother of three from Ibadan, told the court that her husband had turned her into a punching bag. “He’s irresponsible and keeps threatening my life. I can’t take it anymore,” she said, revealing that Ayodeji had also embarrassed and harassed her multiple times. According to her, Ayodeji once asked her to leave their home under the guise of renovating…
Read More