Talk about a rigged game where the ref works for the other team. Bobi Wine, the Ugandan opposition figure, declared he will not challenge the recent election results through the courts, calling the judiciary compromised. Instead, he urged supporters toward peaceful street protests. The artist, also known as Robert Kyagulanyi, labeled the official tally completely fake from a hidden location.
President Yoweri Museveni secured an overwhelming majority of votes according to the results. Wine accused authorities of ballot stuffing and cutting power to his Kampala home before he escaped. He stated his family remains under effective house arrest without proper supplies. Museveni dismissed the opposition as violent actors seeking to overthrow...
The whole influencer versus brand paycheck drama just got a live therapy session. Phenom Communications pulled major players into one room at the Radisson Blu Anchorage in Victoria Island for a raw talk called The Partnership Blueprint. This private meetup aimed to tackle the messy relationship between companies and content creators.
Obi Asika, leading the National Council for Arts and Culture, kicked things off by discussing the massive clout of Nigeria's creative scene. He pushed for better systems to protect everyone's interests. Uche Pedro, the brains behind BellaNaija, then chimed in on media equality and the duty platforms have.
Ariyiike Owolagba guided a creator panel featuring Ify Mogekwu, Tania Omotayo, Layi Wasabi, and Gbemi...
Forget the panic of a dead device right when you need it most. A reliable power bank is essential, and itel offers several models fitting different needs. Their PowerEasy 20000mAh unit features built-in Lightning and Type-C cables with 22W fast charging, ideal for commutes. It works with phones, tablets, and earbuds.
The massive PowerPulse 1 Turbo 60000mAh delivers 65W charging for multiple gadgets simultaneously, suiting extended trips. The Powerbank Star 200 offers 20000mAh capacity with safety protections and a built-in LED light for low-light situations. For magnetic convenience, the PowerEasy 1 MagSnap 10C attaches easily to phones and includes a viewing stand.
A simpler option is the PowerPulse 20000mAh 12W with multiple ports...
A Lagos biology teacher just made the shortlist for a million-dollar global teaching prize. Adeola Olufunke Akinsulure from Omole Senior Grammar School in Ikeja is a finalist for the GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize, a Varkey Foundation and UNESCO project. She was selected from thousands of nominees across numerous countries worldwide.
Her wildly creative SOAR+T method uses music, games, and cheap tech to teach. This approach skyrocketed biology exam pass rates at her school, landing it among West Africa's best. Beyond class, she runs an environmental club and a hub for girls focusing on robotics, AI, and menstrual health initiatives, reaching hundreds of students.
The prize founder praised her deep community impact, noting her...
That drug agency boss just dropped some wild arrest numbers. NDLEA chairman Buba Marwa announced the agency captured over seventy seven thousand suspects, including more than a hundred major traffickers. Officers seized nearly fifteen million kilograms of illegal substances during that period. The agency also secured thousands of convictions for drug offenses.
Marwa made these statements during an awards ceremony in Abuja. He declared the country closed for criminal drug operations, promising continued aggressive action. The chairman credited intelligence-led missions and clear performance goals for the results.
Beyond arrests, the agency focused on demand reduction through treatment programs. Tens of thousands of users received...
A judge just ordered the cops to go fetch a no-show preacher. The Federal High Court in Osogbo told prosecution lawyer J.O Oyetunji to produce Islamic cleric Jamiu Adegunwa and his son, Isa. The pair skipped their recent hearing over libel allegations. Justice Adefunmilola Demi-Ajayi instructed using all legal methods to secure their arrest and court appearance.
Oyetunji stated the defendants missed their arranged date despite proper notification. They face charges under the Cybercrimes Act for online statements against a man named Yusuf Adepoju. The prosecution warned that the cleric and his son would be declared wanted if they avoid court again.
The case involves one count of publishing material that injured the complainant's...
Another politician gets called out for making stuff up. The Ogun State Government slammed Labour Party figure Arabambi Abayomi for claiming it sells public housing like the Ibara GRA. Governor Dapo Abiodun's media aide, Kayode Akinmade, labeled the accusations reckless defamation and blackmail. He stated that Abayomi became hostile after the administration distanced itself from him.
Akinmade explained that the urban renewal program transforms rundown GRAs into modern smart cities. Projects cover areas in Abeokuta, Ijebu-Ode, Ilaro, and Ota. The initiative involves rebuilding old structures, adding new housing, and installing infrastructure like roads and power. He mentioned specific unit counts planned for Ibara and Idi-Aba.
The aide...
Abia State just decided to track every single hotel guest officially. The government inked a deal with a private company to create a verified register for all hospitality spots. Commissioner Matthew Ekwuribe from the Tourism Ministry said the move aims for better oversight of these businesses. He explained the partnership should lower risks for customers and build traveler trust.
Ekwuribe noted the registry is a first step before passing broader tourism legislation. A key security rule will mandate proper identification from all guests during check-in. People will need to present valid ID cards before getting logged in at any hotel. The commissioner stated these measures are necessary for safety across the industry. The initiative...
Politicians are throwing around bribery claims again at the statehouse. The Oyo State Assembly ordered its ethics committee to probe allegations against the majority leader, Sanjo Adedoyin. Fellow lawmaker Ibrahim Shittu accused Adedoyin of taking financial inducement from a local government chairman.
Adedoyin represents Ogbomoso South for the PDP, while Shittu is an APC member from Saki West. The majority leader denied the claims, stating he was falsely accused of accepting bribes to influence an investigation. Speaker Adebowale Ogundoyin warned assembly members against making baseless accusations.
He instructed the committee to conduct a full investigation and report back promptly. Shittu has previously clashed with the...
