Author: Drum Africa Correspondent
Controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, has reportedly flown out of Nigeria a few days after he was released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Although he did not reveal his destination, Bobrisky, in a series of videos shared on his Instagram story on Monday morning, announced that he was travelling on a first-class ticket. “See you soon, Nigeria. This girl bought a first-class ticket three times; that’s over 30 million. Raise the bar for this girl,” he boasted. He humorously remarked on the disfigurement of his passport photo, saying, “That passport disfigured my picture.” Bobrisky’s departure…
The Abia State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has elected Elder Abraham Amah, as its new state chairman. Amah, the party’s former Vice chairman and acting Publicity Secretary in the state pulled a total of 1,264 votes, defeating his closest rival, Olugu Kalu, who pulled 395. Others who contested for office in a party congress in Umuahia the state capital on Sunday were James Okpara, Godwin Okoro, Kingsley Imaga, Olugu Kalu Ogba and Chief Ukwu Rocks Emma. Speaking shortly after the election Amah, expressed gratitude to the party stakeholders and delegates for finding him worthy to give their votes…
Former Commissioner for Information in Abia State, John Okiyi Kalu has said that the just concluded Abia State local government election did not have any credibility. Okiyi, who was also Commissioner for Trade and Investment during the immediate past administration of former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, said that results announced by Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC) were nothing but a charade. He alleged that in many polling units, there were complaints of missing results sheets but results were still later announced in such areas. He further alleged that the total results announced by ABSIEC in Ohafia, his own local government,…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has discharged and acquitted a former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, from his conviction of false assets declaration by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). The conviction of Onnoghen was thrown out by the appellate court following the resolution of the issues that led to his trial and conviction. Delivering judgment, the Presiding Justice, Justice Abba Mohammed, adopted the terms of settlement between the federal government and Onnoghen. He also ordered that the four bank accounts of the former CJN be forfeited be returned to him. Shortly after the judgment, Counsel…
Music industry titan Quincy Jones, who produced some of Michael Jackson’s best-known albums and collaborated with legends including Frank Sinatra and Count Basie, passed away at age 91, US media reported Monday. His death was confirmed by his publicist, Arnold Robinson, in a statement that did not specify a cause, US media reported. A jazz musician, composer and tastemaker, his studio chops and arranging prowess connected the dots between the 20th century’s constellation of stars. From Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, jazz to hip-hop, Jones tracked the ever-fluctuating pulse of pop over his seven-decade-plus career — most often manipulating the…
Nigerians have been ranked fifth among the world’s top social media users in 2024. Figures from Cable.co.uk and We Are Social in 2024, posted by World of Statistics on X on Sunday placed the country fifth globally for average daily time spent online. According to the data, Nigerians spend an average of 3 hours and 23 minutes per day on social media. Kenya led the list with people spending the most time on social media, at 3 hours and 43 minutes daily. South Africa follows closely with 3 hours and 37 minutes, Brazil at 3 hours and 34 minutes, and…
The Dangote Refinery says the prices for its products are competitive and believes anyone getting petrol for lower rates is importing substandard ones. In a statement on Sunday, the Group Chief of Branding and Communications of Dangote Refinery Anthony Chiejina faulted claims by the Independent Petroluem Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN). “Both organisations claim that they can import PMS at lower prices than what is being sold by the Dangote Refinery. We benchmark our prices against international prices and we believe our prices are competitive relative to the price of…
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has extended his heartfelt sympathies to the owners of three radio stations destroyed by fire in Aba, Abia State, South East Nigeria. He also sympathized with the members of staff and loyal listeners of the stations in Aba and beyond. “I extend my deepest sympathies to the owners, staff, and loyal listeners of stations. While the material damage is significant, let’s take comfort in the safety of all individuals involved.” The Deputy Speaker while recognizing the roles the stations have been playing in promoting local talent, providing vital…
The FCT Police Command had in a release on X on Friday, said it was spearheading the prosecution.The charges were from a recent viral video in which VeryDarkMan was seen in Nigeria Police Force uniforms “without authorisation.” According to the police, his arraignment emphasised the force’s stance on maintaining the integrity of its uniforms and preventing unauthorised usage. The NPF’s statement read, “Martins Otse, is set to appear in court today following allegations of impersonation related to the unauthorised use of Nigeria Police Force uniforms in a viral social media video.” “The FCT Police Command is actively handling the case,…
Justice Deinde Dipeolu ordered the permanent forfeiture of the monies and the two share certificates of Queensdorf Global Fund Limited Trust, after holding that the former CBN governor or any other interested party did not contest same after the initial interim forfeiture. The court also forfeited the seven choice landed properties on the ground that the former CBN Governor, Emefiele,was not able to connect his lawful earnings from Zenith Bank and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to the acquisition of the properties. The court held that the former CBN Governor failed to provide documents or links to show that…