Home2023

May 2023 - Page 27 of 44 - ProbitasNews

Femi Falana to speak up for Seun-Kuti

Femi Falana has been hired by Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti to represent him in court after he allegedly assaulted a police officer in Lagos state. The human rights attorney has agreed to represent him in this matter in exchange. Femi Falana reportedly revealed this information on Sunday, May 14. He continued by saying that the singer has sufficient justification. He stated: “He has briefed me, and I am his attorney. He most certainly has proof....

Breaking:  Murphy Afolabi, Yoruba Nollywood actor, is dead

A popular Yoruba actor and producer, Murphy Afolabi, has reportedly passed away, less than 24 hours after the passing of Saint Obi, a well-known Nollywood actor. However, there are currently no details available regarding the circumstances of Afolabi’s passing. A well-known director and producer in the business, Ola Yusuff, revealed the Yoruba actor’s passing on his Facebook page on Sunday afternoon. “REST IN PEACE,” he inscribed.   However, some Yoruba actors were seen making remarks...

Police Detain Ogun Corps Member For Rape

Adebola Sodiq, a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has been detained by Ogun State police officers for raping a 20-year-old woman. According to Police Public Relations Officer Abimbola Oyeyemi, Sodiq was apprehended on Friday at Owode Egba in the state’s Obafemi Owode Local Government Area.   The victim was allegedly lured into the room by the suspect under the pretense of buying her a gift before she was raped. He was detained...

National Assembly: Anointed candidates put pressure on APC govs to ask aggrieved aspirants for forgiveness

The chosen candidates have started taking steps to persuade their colleagues to agree with the ruling party’s position as opposition to the APC’s decision to zone the leadership positions of the two chambers of the National Assembly to specific lawmakers continues to grow. Sen. Godswill Akpabio, who was chosen as the 10th Senate’s president of the Senate by the APC and the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, reportedly promised other candidates for the position who were upset...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State promised to retaliate against anyone who worked against the newly elected president, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, during the general elections for 2023 that just took place. This information was provided by the state’s party chairman, Basil Ejidike, who also noted that the APC would reward supporters who helped the president-elect win. Speaking in Awka on Saturday, Ejidike stressed that the action of the members is one reason the...

10th NASS: G7 candidates choose a consensus candidate to challenge Abass, Kalu of APC

On Friday, the seven candidates running for Speaker of the House of Representatives in the 10th Assembly pledged to put out a consensus candidate to face off against Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, the APC’s chosen candidate. Following the president’s announcement, the election for the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the 10th Assembly is set for June 13, 2023. While expressing their goodwill during the formal declaration of the departing Deputy Speaker of the 9th Assembly, Hon....

“Arrest Peter Obi, others if they oppose Tinubu’s inauguration.” LP faction instructs security personnel

On Friday, a group of the Labour Party, led by the temporarily suspended Lamidi Apapa, called on security forces to detain everyone who supported the formation of an interim administration in the nation, including the party’s presidential candidate. Abayomi Arabambi, the faction’s national publicity secretary, made the announcement while speaking with journalists in Abuja. He was responding to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court’s decision to exercise jurisdiction over the lawsuit brought by certain...

Breaking: Inspector-General of Police issues arrest warrant for Seun Kuti for slapping officer

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, CFR, has asked the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, to arrest Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti, who was shown in a viral video beating a police officer in uniform. According to sources, the IGP has also ordered a thorough and swift inquiry into the event to uncover the underlying reason of the assault in a statement made by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. According...

10th Assembly: Sanwo-Olu, Abbass Deliver a Sermon on Unity In Diversity of Nigeria

The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has emphasized the importance of the electors for the House of Representatives in the upcoming 10th Assembly working to maintain Nigeria’s unity despite its diversity. On Saturday, Governor Sanwo-Olu addressed the crowd at Lagos House Marina as he welcomed Tajudeen Abbass, a member-elect of the Federal House of Representatives and candidate for speakership, as well as 35 other electors from the All Progressives Congress (APC), People’s Democratic Party...

Yari writes senators-elect, implores them to support Tinubu

Abdulaziz Yari, a former governor of Zamfara State and one of the leading contenders for the position of Senate President in the 10th Assembly, has expressed his congratulations to his fellow senators on their electoral success. The senator-elect urged them to work together with Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the incoming president, and their constituents to spread developments and the benefits of democracy to the general public at the same time.   Two days after threatening to...