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A one-minute video making rounds on the internet has sparked outrage, as it captures Otunba Taofeek Sokoya, popularly known as Danku, the Chairman of the Articulate Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN) in Ogun State, engaging in inappropriate conduct with a stripper during a party allegedly held on a yacht in Lagos waters.In the viral video, Danku is seen partying with friends when a female stripper, clad only in pink transparent trousers and without a top, approached him while dancing provocatively. Danku was visibly seen playing with her breasts and slapping them before she moved to a nearby…

The Premier League title race intensifies this midweek as league leaders Liverpool face third-place Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Tuesday night. Liverpool will have an eye on revenge having suffered their only league defeat of the season to Forest —a narrow 1-0 loss at Anfield back in September.  The match will be broadcast live on GOtv channel 65 at 9 pm.  Forest, managed by Nuno Espirito Santo, are punching above their weight this season. After finishing 17th last season with just 32 points, they’ve already amassed an impressive 40 points from 20 matches this season.In his press conference…

By Adeyemi Obadimu His Royal Majesty,  the Oloworo of Oworoshoki, Oba Babatunde Saliu, Elebo II, has extend his heartfelt congratulations to Mojisola lasbat Meranda, on her appointment as the first female Speaker of Lagos State. Oba Saliu wishes her a successful tenure and looks forward to working closely with her for the betterment of Oworoshoki and the entire state.Meranda’s appointment comes following the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa, bringing to fore her historic achievement as the first female Speaker.This is a significant milestone for gender equality and empowerment in Lagos State. Oba Saliu commends her dedication to public service and her…

Governor Seyi Makinde has presented the Staff of Office to the new Alaafin of Oyo, Abimbola Owoade.The governor made the presentation at his office in Ibadan, the state capital, Agodi, Ibadan, on Monday.It was earlier reported that Owoade is scheduled to receive his appointment letter and staff of the office today.“He (Prince Owoade) is in town. He will get a letter of appointment from the state government tomorrow (Monday) so that he can resume work as Alaafin,” a top government revealed.Makinde approved Owoade’s appointment in an announcement made in a Friday statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun…

A trial opening on Monday in which plaintiffs want more than one billion pounds is set to answer that question.The complaint, filed in May 2021, accuses Apple of breaching European and UK competition laws by “its exclusion of any other app stores from iOS devices” like iPhones and iPads.It claims that some 20 million Apple users may have been overcharged by the company “due to its ban on rival app store platforms.”The complainants say a “30 per cent surcharge” that the company “imposes” on apps purchased through Apple’s App Store comes at the “expense of ordinary consumers.”The case, which Apple…

By Omotayo Ayanda As the new year unfolds, a haunting question lingers in the hearts of families, colleagues, and advocates: When will Olurotimi Olawale, Precious Eze Chukwunonso, Rowland Olonishuwa, and Seun Odunlami be free once again?Since their detention in September last year, these journalists have endured separation from their loved ones, forced to spend the festive season in the cold isolation of incarceration.Their absence during what should have been a time of joy has left their families drowning in pain, uncertainty, and heartbreak. While others celebrated new beginnings, these families counted the days with a mixture of hope and despair.These…

The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called on Nigerians to join hands with governments at all levels to build a country where unity and peace would continue to prevail over division and silence the echoes of conflict.Governor Abiodun made the call during the Special Church Service held to mark the year 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration at the Cathedral Church of St. Peter, Ake, Abeokuta.The Governor also called on the people to ensure that the legacies of the fallen heroes remain alive, saying that they fought for the territorial integrity of the country.”Today, let us pledge to…

Prince Taofeek Adeyemi Adeleke Emiolu III of Iresa Adu Kingdom extends his heartfelt congratulations to the Alafin of Oyo Elect, Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade, on his recent appointment.In a statement released today, Prince Taofeek expressed his joy and excitement at the news of Prince Abimbola’s selection as the Alafin of Oyo Elect. He commended the selection committee for choosing such a worthy and capable leader to take on this esteemed role.Prince Taofeek praised Prince Abimbola’s long history of service and dedication to the people of Oyo, noting his commitment to improving the lives of his fellow citizens. He expressed his…

The Residents of Aleke community have cried out following the incessant attacks they have been experiencing since 2nd of January 2025 till this moment.The attacks, according to them, have made several residents flee their homes and ignore their farms due to the fear of being killed for their properties.In a save our soul petition written to the Inspector General of Police dated 9th of January 2025, prominent families in the community mentioned that a popular landgrabber, Abubakar Sulaiman Miyaki is responsible for the attacks since the beginning of the new year. It was mentioned that the landgrabber led his team…

By Fashina Shakiru A US-based multinational company, Digital Learning Network, and the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) Lagos, on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the implementation of the transformation of the artificial intelligence smart schools initiative for the average student in Nigeria.The MoU will facilitate the provision of educational infrastructure, the launch of one laptop per learner, and the integration of technology in learning, enhancing the capacity of teachers and educational administrators and improving overall learning outcomes.At the signing ceremony on Thursday in Lagos, the president of the National Association of Proprietors of Private…