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Month: November 2025

JUST IN: Bandits Kidnap Ojibara Of Bayagan Oba Kamilu Salami In Kwara State

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The Ojibara of Bayagan, Oba Kamilu Salami, a traditional ruler in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, has been kidnapped by bandits. The abduction, which occurred on Saturday morning while the monarch was on his farm, has intensified concerns over the rising insecurity in communities across the state. Residents described the attack as sudden, leaving the community shaken and fearful. As of now, the Kwara State Police Command has not officially confirmed the incident.

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BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints 32 New Ambassadors

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a new batch of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, just days after sending an initial three nominees. The development was announced on Saturday by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga. According to Onanuga, Tinubu wrote two separate letters to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, requesting expedited confirmation of 15 career diplomats and 17 non-career nominees. Four women feature among the career nominees, while six women are included in the non-career list. The non-career nominees include Barrister Ogbonnaya Kalu from Abia, former presidential aide Reno Omokri of Delta, former INEC chairman Mahmud Yakubu, former Ekiti First Lady Erelu Angela Adebayo, and former Enugu governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi. Other names include former Katsina House of Assembly Speaker Tasiu Musa Maigari, ex-Plateau commissioner and former UBEC deputy executive secretary Yakubu N. Gambo, Professor Nora Ladi Daduut, Otunba Femi Pedro, former aviation minister Femi Fani-Kayode, and Barrister Nkechi Linda Ufochukwu. The list also features former Oyo First Lady Fatima Florence Ajimobi, former Lagos commissioner Lola Akande, ex-Adamawa senator Grace Bent, former Abia governor Victor Okezie Ikpeazu, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim of Ondo, and former Nigerian ambassador to the Holy See, Paul Oga Adikwu from Benue. Career ambassador and high commissioner nominees include Enebechi Monica Okwuchukwu (Abia), Yakubu Nyaku Danladi (Taraba), Miamuna Ibrahim Besto (Adamawa), Musa Musa Abubakar (Kebbi), Syndoph Paebi Endoni (Bayelsa), Chima Geoffrey Lioma David (Ebonyi), Mopelola Adeola-Ibrahim (Ogun), Abimbola Samuel Reuben (Ondo), Yvonne Ehinosen Odumah (Edo), Hamza Mohammed Salau (Niger), Ambassador Shehu Barde (Katsina), Ambassador Ahmed Mohammed Monguno (Borno), Ambassador Muhammad Saidu Dahiru (Kaduna), Ambassador Olatunji Ahmed Sulu Gambari (Kwara), and Ambassador Wahab Adekola Akande (Osun). Onanuga stated that once confirmed, the nominees will be posted to countries where Nigeria maintains strategic relations, including China, India, South Korea, Canada, Mexico, UAE, Qatar, South Africa, and Kenya, as well as to multilateral missions like the UN, UNESCO, and the African Union. Last week, Tinubu had sent three ambassadorial nominees—Ambassador Ayodele Oke (Oyo), Ambassador Amin Mohammed Dalhatu (Jigawa), and Retired Colonel Lateef Kayode Are (Ogun)—for screening, who are expected to be posted to the UK, USA, or France. Tinubu confirmed that more ambassadorial appointments will be announced in the near future.

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Trump Declares Venezuelan Airspace Completely Off-Limits Amid Escalating Tensions

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US President Donald Trump has intensified Washington’s confrontation with Venezuela by announcing that the airspace around the country should now be treated as fully restricted. In a message he directed at “all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers,” he warned on Saturday that the airspace above and near Venezuela is “closed in its entirety.” Venezuelan officials have not yet issued a reaction. The declaration follows months of expanded US operations targeting what Washington describes as Venezuela-linked drug networks. American forces have carried out several deadly strikes on vessels accused of transporting narcotics, leaving many people dead. UN experts have condemned the attacks as extrajudicial killings. The fallout even led the United Kingdom to freeze intelligence cooperation with the US, with British officials saying they did not want to be involved in actions they believe fall outside the limits of their intelligence-sharing agreement. Trump also signaled on Thursday that the US might soon begin pursuing suspected Venezuelan drug traffickers on land. President Nicolas Maduro dismissed the warnings, insisting the country would not be bullied. Analysts say the pattern of US actions suggests more than a drug-control mission, arguing it could be part of a broader attempt to weaken or remove Maduro’s government. Trump has maintained a long-running campaign against the Venezuelan leader. In August, his administration increased the bounty for information leading to Maduro’s arrest, describing him as “one of the largest narco-traffickers in the world.” The reward, previously $25 million, has been raised to $50 million.

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Malami Says EFCC Meeting Was Successful, Scheduled For Further Engagement

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Former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has described his meeting with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as “successful.” Malami shared the update on his X account on Saturday, noting that he was released after the session and has been scheduled for a follow-up engagement. “In line with my commitment to keep Nigerians informed about my EFCC invitation, I give glory to Allah for His divine intervention. The engagement was successful, and I have been released, with a further appointment set, as the truth regarding the fabricated allegations against me continues to emerge,” he wrote. The EFCC had invited Malami over claims connected to his tenure in office, though the commission has not revealed specifics of the investigation. Malami had earlier confirmed he would honour the invitation, emphasizing his dedication to accountability and transparency.

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Sabinus Reveals Father Initially Rejected His Comedy Career, Called It “Stupid Business”

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Comedian Emmanuel Ejekwu, popularly known as Sabinus, has opened up about his father’s initial disapproval of his comedy career. In a candid interview with VJ Adams, he revealed that his father wanted him to become a lawyer and refused to support his pursuit of comedy. Sabinus explained that after failing to gain admission into Law, he settled for a degree in Linguistics and Communication Studies at the University of Port Harcourt. It was during his time at Uniport that he discovered his talent for skit-making and began creating content, though it initially brought in little to no money. He said his father only learned about his comedy career a year after graduation when he saw Sabinus featured on show posters, confirmed by his sisters. His father reportedly reacted angrily, calling it a “stupid business” and expressing regret over funding his education. Sabinus recalled, “At first, my dad never wanted me to be what I am today; he wanted me to be a lawyer. I tried my best but couldn’t secure a law admission. So, I had to settle for Linguistics and Communication Studies at Uniport. It was on campus that I saw skit making and decided to try it out. Money wasn’t coming. “After I graduated, my dad never knew I was a comedian because I was hiding it. It was one more year after school that he started seeing me on comedy show posters. My sisters confirmed to him that I was into comedy. He was very furious. He fumed, ‘Which comedy? Stupid business. Look at the boy I sent to become a lawyer.’” The comedian added that his father eventually gave his blessing after he started sharing his earnings from comedy with him.

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Nollywood Actor Taiye Arimoro Suspended By AGN, DGN, AMP Over On-Set Violence

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Nollywood actor Taiye Arimoro has been suspended by the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN), and Association of Movie Producers (AMP) following a violent incident on a movie set. Arimoro was identified as the main aggressor in the incident, during which he physically assaulted the production manager and driver. He also circulated a misleading video that wrongly implicated producer Peggy Ovire. The guilds have barred him from participating in any Nollywood productions until he fulfills specific conditions set by the industry bodies. The suspension underscores the guilds’ commitment to enforcing accountability and maintaining professionalism in Nollywood. While Arimoro faces disciplinary action, Ovire has been advised to enhance her management practices and issue an apology for her part in escalating the conflict.

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Actor, Lere Paimo Isn’t Dead: Viral Reports Spark Panic Among Fans

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Reports claiming the death of veteran Nollywood actor Lere Paimo have been making the rounds online, causing alarm among fans and the Nigerian film community. The actor, popularly known as Eda Onileola, was reportedly said to have passed away at 86. Celebrity journalist and Best of Nollywood Awards chairman Seun Oleketuyi shared the news on Instagram on Saturday, describing Paimo as a “strong man” who had survived two strokes. “Chief Lere Paimo (MON) is dead. Baba died at age 86. A strong man. Baba survived stroke twice. May Baba’s soul rest in peace,” Oleketuyi wrote. The announcement quickly went viral, with fans expressing shock and paying tribute to the iconic actor. Lere Paimo is celebrated for his immense contributions to Yoruba theatre and Nigerian cinema, with a career spanning more than six decades. Born in September 1939 in Oyo State, he began acting in 1958 with the Oyin Adejobi Theatre Group before joining the Duro Ladipo Theatre. He gained national fame with his role as Soun Ogunola in Ogbori Elemosho and appeared in productions such as Obamoro. Over his storied career, Paimo produced, directed, and starred in numerous acclaimed Yoruba films, including Agogo Eewo (2002), The Narrow Path (2006), Moremi Ajasoro (2009), Saworoide (1999), O Le Ku (1997), The Campus Queen (2004), and Arugba (2008). In recognition of his contributions to Nigerian arts, he was awarded the national honor of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) by former President Olusegun Obasanjo in 2005. Would you like me to make a version that emphasizes the “viral false reports” angle even more?

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Mohbad’s Father Drops Bombshell, Says Wunmi Was Never Married To His Son And Demands Urgent DNA Test

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Fresh tension has emerged in the rift between the late Mohbad’s family and his widow, Omowunmi, after the singer’s father released a new message challenging the authenticity of their relationship. In the recording, he insisted he never witnessed or approved any traditional marriage rites, saying the only event he attended was an introduction ceremony. He questioned who received her bride price and stressed that nothing resembling a formal wedding took place. He said: “When my son was alive and Cynthia claimed to be pregnant, I felt it was necessary to meet her family properly. When we got there, I saw many of her relatives seated. We completed the introduction, and I met my son’s father-in-law for the first time. But I was shocked to hear claims that a traditional wedding happened without any knowledge or even the presence of the family head. Who collected the bride price?” He added that Mohbad had once cancelled plans to officially marry Omowunmi after accusing her of cheating. “He said he caught her with another man, informed his friend Myson and his elder sibling and mother, and then decided to tell me. That was why he called off the marriage plans.” He said these issues are part of why he continues to demand a DNA test for Mohbad’s son: “And that is one of the reasons why I’m asking for DNA.”

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