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Yhemolee Gifts Father Brand New House In Lekki, Lagos State

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Nigerian socialite Yhemolee has gifted his father a stunning new home in Lekki, Lagos State. A video shared on his Instagram story showed his father beaming with happiness as he toured the mansion’s exterior, visibly overwhelmed by the thoughtful gesture. The lavish present follows closely on the heels of another gift, with Yhemolee recently surprising his mother with a Lexus car, highlighting his commitment to celebrating his parents. Known for his extravagant lifestyle and active presence in Nigeria’s entertainment scene, Yhemolee used the moment to honor his family and show gratitude for their support. JUST IN: Yhemolee gifts his father a brand new house in Lekki, Lagos state pic.twitter.com/mZ2cV5zR5N — Gistlover (@GistLovers) March 13, 2026

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Peter Obi Denies Bwala’s Claim Of Attempt To Recruit Him Into 2023 Campaign

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Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has rejected claims by Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, that he tried to enlist him in his campaign during the 2023 presidential election. Obi said the allegation was not worth responding to, maintaining that he has never had any political dealings with Bwala and does not participate in what he described as “transactional politics.” The clarification was contained in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by Obi’s media aide, Ibrahim Umar, amid renewed public debate over events surrounding the 2023 general election. The statement read, “Normally, we would not dignify Bwala’s baseless accusations with a reply, given his well-documented history of dishonesty. However, we feel it is necessary to address this matter for the benefit of the public, who may be misled. “Obi has made it clear that he excludes individuals like Bwala from his political activities and any form of transactional politics that sustain people like him in political circles. The Obi that Nigerians know and appreciate will never engage in such practices. He would rather allocate resources to provide desks for children in Bwala’s village than pay him to concoct falsehoods for public consumption. “Obi’s approach is rooted in the pursuit of good governance and the creation of a better society for all. He does not pay people to promote a cause; instead, he invites them to join him in believing in a shared vision. For the umpteenth time, we call on Bwala and others like him to count Obi out of their greed, repent, and join us in the quest for a new Nigeria.” The response followed remarks made by Bwala, who recently alleged that Obi had attempted to recruit him into the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential campaign. Speaking during an interview with On-Air Personality Daddy Freeze, Bwala claimed the request was delivered through former President Olusegun Obasanjo during a meeting held in London. According to him, the discussion took place at the Hilton Hotel, where Obasanjo was meeting with Obi’s running mate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, and other political stakeholders. Bwala said he declined the offer despite his respect for the former president. He also alleged that Ambassador Amuchi Osuk had been appointed by Obi’s team to coordinate early campaign activities. He further addressed speculation about his political position at the time, noting that some observers believed he would naturally support a Christian candidate rather than the Muslim-Muslim ticket later adopted by the ruling All Progressives Congress.

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Music Stars, Pheelz and Khaid Report Car Break-In In Los Angeles, Valuables Stolen

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Nigerian musicians Pheelz and Khaid have revealed that they lost several valuables after their vehicle was broken into in Los Angeles, United States. The duo shared the incident with fans via their Instagram pages on Thursday, explaining that their Range Rover was targeted during the break-in. According to them, items taken from the car included a laptop, a phone, bank cards and other personal belongings. Khaid uploaded a video showing the damaged vehicle and expressed anger over the loss, particularly the materials related to his music. “Just fcking got robbed in Cali, my passport to travel, my laptop, my fcking harddrive. All my f*cking songs,” he lamented. Pheelz also reacted online, describing the ordeal as one of the most shocking experiences he has had. “[I] got robbed in Cali. WTF. Thank God for life. “One of the craziest night of my life for sure.” The singers did not state whether the incident had been officially reported to the police or other authorities.

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D’Tigress Fall To South Korea 77–60 In FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament

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Nigeria’s women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress, suffered a 77–60 loss to South Korea in their second outing at the qualifying tournament for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Lyon, France. The game was played on Thursday at the Astroballe Arena, ending Nigeria’s unbeaten run that had stretched back to their quarter-final defeat to the United States at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Head coach Rena Wakama stuck with the same starting five that secured victory over Colombia in their opening game. Amy Okonkwo, Elizabeth Balogun, Promise Amukamara, Murjanatu Musa and Ezinne Kalu all started, but Nigeria found it difficult to cope with South Korea’s impressive shooting from long range. South Korea set the tone early, knocking down several three-pointers to claim a 20–16 lead at the end of the first quarter. The second quarter was evenly contested, with both teams scoring 16 points, allowing the Koreans to maintain a 36–32 advantage heading into halftime. Victoria Macaulay led Nigeria’s offence in the first half, contributing 15 of the team’s 32 points before the break. Okonkwo and Kalu added three points each as D’Tigress remained within striking distance. South Korea widened the gap in the third quarter after outscoring Nigeria 22–19, taking a 58–51 lead into the final quarter. Nigeria’s hopes of mounting a comeback faded in the closing period as their attack struggled, producing only nine points while the Koreans continued to capitalise on defensive lapses. Macaulay finished as Nigeria’s top performer with 22 points and six rebounds in 26 minutes, shooting 8-of-13 from the field and converting all three of her attempts from beyond the arc. Murjanatu Musa also chipped in with 10 points and three rebounds. South Korea’s accuracy from distance proved decisive, as they sank 11 three-pointers and recorded 29 assists through effective ball movement. Jihyun Park led their scoring with 22 points, six rebounds and four assists, while Leeseul Kang added 20 points, including five shots from beyond the arc. Although Nigeria won the rebounding battle 39–31, the team committed 18 turnovers and struggled to contain South Korea’s perimeter threat. D’Tigress had already secured their place at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup after winning the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket, meaning the qualifying tournament mainly serves as an opportunity to boost their global ranking. Reacting to the result, promoter of the Mark D’ Ball Basketball Championship, Mark Igoche, urged the team to remain positive. “Don’t let this one setback bring you down. As I always say, ‘Champions aren’t made in the wins, they’re made in the losses.’ You’ve got this! You’ve shown your strength against Colombia, and now it’s time to regroup and refocus.” “Fall down 7 times, stand up 8. Let’s use this as fuel to propel us forward… The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. Let’s rise, D’Tigress!” Nigeria will aim to bounce back when they face the Philippines on March 14 in their next game of the tournament.

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Ondo Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa Dismisses Court Ban, Says He Has Not Declared 2028 Election Bid

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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has dismissed a Federal High Court ruling barring him from contesting the 2028 governorship election, saying the judgment is a distraction and stressing that he has not declared interest in another term. The Akure-based court had on Thursday restrained the governor from participating in the next election. Speaking on Channels Television on Friday, Aiyedatiwa clarified that he has never indicated any plans to run again. “I would like to start with just clarifying a bit of sanity as regards to this matter. Let me establish some truth so that the general public can have a better understanding of what has been and what is now,” he said. “The truth is that I have never at any time declared to anybody that I am going to contest an election. It is not time for any governorship election in this state. There is no timetable. There is no sign of any election, and I have not expressed interest at any time that I am going to run for the office of the governor again because it is not yet time,” Aiyedatiwa added. He noted that the case was not filed by him and insisted it would not affect his work in the state. “I don’t feel any form of distraction. I feel good and I will continue doing my work for the good people of Ondo state,” he said. The governor said his focus remains on delivering the mandate given to him by voters in the November 16, 2024 governorship election. “I completed the tenure of my late principal, and I contested the election, which I won on November 16, 2024. It is still fresh. I have never thought about any other election other than delivering on the fresh mandate that has been given to me,” he said. Acknowledging constitutional provisions on tenure limits, Aiyedatiwa said he has not considered another contest. On the possibility of challenging the ruling, he said he had not yet seen the full judgment and would consult his lawyers. “The judgment delivered by the Federal High Court in Akure is a judgment of the court. I have not seen the details. My lawyers will look at it and advise,” he said, adding that the matter could still be reviewed by the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Nigeria. The judgment was delivered by Toyin Bolaji Adegoke of the Federal High Court in Akure.

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CBN Directs Banks To Restrict Credit For Large-Scale Borrowers With Non-Performing Loans

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered banks to limit access to certain banking services for large borrowers with non-performing loans, as part of efforts to strengthen credit discipline and safeguard the stability of the financial system. In a letter dated March 12, 2026, and signed by Olubukola Akinwunmi, Director of Banking Supervision, the CBN instructed that borrowers whose loans are classified as non-performing in the Credit Risk Management System (CRMS) or any licensed private credit bureau will no longer qualify for new credit facilities. The apex bank said the directive aims to reduce the risks posed by large-ticket borrowers whose defaults could threaten the banking sector. “Effective immediately, all financial institutions shall restrict further credit access: Any large-ticket obligor with a non-performing facility recorded in the CRMS and/or any licensed private credit bureau shall not be granted additional credit facilities. This includes loans and other forms of direct credit. Such obligors shall also be denied banking facilities or contingent liabilities, including bankers’ confirmations, letters of credit, performance bonds, or advance payment guarantees,” the CBN stated. The restrictions apply to borrowers classified as large-ticket obligors under Clause 3.2(d) of the Prudential Guidelines for Deposit Money Banks. Banks are also required to secure additional realisable collateral from affected borrowers to protect existing exposures. According to the CBN, large-ticket obligors are borrowers whose total exposure across banks exceeds the Single Obligor Limit and whose obligations significantly impact a bank’s Capital Adequacy Ratio or pose systemic risks to the financial system. Exposure assessments will be based on data from the CRMS and licensed private credit bureaus.

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Femi Falana Urges Nigeria To Pressure US Over Iran-Israel Conflict

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Senior Advocate of Nigeria and prominent human rights lawyer Femi Falana has called on the Nigerian government to join other nations in exerting diplomatic pressure on the United States amid the escalating Iran-Israel conflict. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Falana accused US President Donald Trump of showing blatant disregard for international law, highlighting the country’s withdrawal from about 66 United Nations resolutions. “President Trump has no regard and shows contempt for international law. Hence, he has withdrawn the United States from about 66 United Nations resolutions. To him, the resolutions of the United Nations mean nothing,” he said. Falana urged Nigeria to revive its tradition of multilateral diplomacy, drawing lessons from the country’s active role during the Non-Aligned Movement era. He emphasized the need for quick collaboration with other countries to check the actions of the Trump administration. “Our duty as a country, as we used to do in the past, is to collaborate with other countries. When you talk of the days of non-alignment, we must now move very speedily to collaborate with other countries to mount pressure on Mr Trump,” he said. He also stressed the importance of engaging China and Russia as intermediaries, citing their influence over Tehran. “We need to persuade China and Russia to intervene because those are the two countries that Iran will listen to,” Falana noted. On domestic issues, Falana urged the Federal Government to strengthen Nigeria’s security agencies rather than depend on foreign powers, pointing to Iran’s self-reliance as a model. “Nigeria must wake up. We must learn from Iran that unless you reorganise your own country, unless you equip your armed forces and your police force, there is no way an imperialist country like America will guarantee law and order in your country,” he said. Falana also criticized the country’s refining sector, highlighting the neglect of Nigeria’s four state-owned refineries despite $2.9 billion spent on their rehabilitation. “If we say we have four refineries, nobody is talking about them any longer. The NNPC now solely relies on the Dangote Refinery. Is that how to run a country?” he questioned.

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Alex Iwobi Says He Sometimes Had To Book His Own Flights With Nigeria U-23 Compared To England Youth System

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Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi has reflected on his early days with the national team, revealing that his first experience with Nigeria’s U-23 squad came with several organizational hurdles. In an interview with High Performance, Iwobi contrasted the setup in Nigeria with his time in England’s youth teams, noting a stark difference in structure and discipline. “With England, it’s a bit more strict. You’re in St George’s Park National Football Centre or you’re in a hotel, no one’s allowed to come in, strict food, strict regime — that’s it,” he said, emphasizing the highly organized environment he was used to. Iwobi explained that Nigeria’s U-23 experience was less structured, with logistical issues occasionally affecting players. “Sometimes your flight’s not booked properly; you have to book your own flight. You get there and sometimes the people at the airport are not ready to pick you up, so you have to make your own way,” he added. He described these challenges as part of the learning curve early in his international career, highlighting the contrast between the two systems.

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