Late Actress Nkechi Nweje laid to rest in Anambra, Nollywood veterans and Peter Obi in attendance

Veteran Nollywood actress Nkechi Nweje has been laid to rest today in her hometown in Anambra State, as family, friends, and colleagues gathered to bid her a final farewell.

The actress, who passed away on March 21, 2025, was remembered for her remarkable contributions to the Nigerian movie industry. While the cause of her death remains undisclosed, her sudden passing left many in shock and mourning.

Today’s burial ceremony witnessed a significant turnout from the Nollywood community, with several veteran actors and filmmakers in attendance to pay their last respects. Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, was also present at the funeral, further highlighting the impact the late actress had on her community and the film industry.

Nkechi Nweje was known for her strong presence in traditional and contemporary Nollywood roles, often portraying maternal or authoritative characters with depth and authenticity. Her consistency and humility earned her respect both on and off screen.

May her soul rest in peace.

Man uses fake bank alert to buy ₦5m cloth at boutique in Benin, gets caught

 Man uses fake bank alert to buy ₦5m cloth at boutique in Benin, gets caught

A Nigerian man has been caught using a face bank alert to purchase clothing worth ₦5 million at a boutique in Benin, Edo State.

This was revealed in a post shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).

In the video posted by @ChuksEricE, the suspect is seen being beaten and dragged on the floor by onlookers, with some slapping him.

A woman’s voice in the background narrates the incident, stating that the man used a fake alert to pay for the luxury clothing. She accused him of being a criminal and claimed he used juju (charm).

Her words: “The guy is a criminal. He’s using juju. He came to buy clothes of ₦5m and used a fake alert.”

As the video circulated online, concerned Nigerians took to the comment section to express their reactions.

See some reactions below: 

@ACTIVE_SQUARE: “Una see say not going to the gym get advantage, if not him for tear better race.”

@0mobola0duntan: “Best way now is to hold him and call the police, if he collapses for there now people won’t say he stole rather they will assume they used him for money…fair people.”

@jkcontroversial: “5M clothes with fake transfer. Some ppl no get conscience.”

@Kooolemmy: “Which accent is the lady on commentary duty using???”

@HelenNDestiny1: “Police will leave the main issue to treat assault. They should take him to police than beating him.”

@Gozie_mu: “This is the third video of thieves getting caught, I have seen today. It seems that finally, monkey don go market e no come back again.”

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Actress Ngozi Ezeonu stuns in new videos to mark 60th birthday

Ngozi Ezeonu has shared new clips of herself to mark her 60th birthday. 

The actress will turn 60 tomorrow, May 23. 

She released videos from a birthday photoshoot she did and acknowledged God's favour in her life. 
 

Politicians and soldiers among Boko Haram informants, collaborators - Governor Zulum says

The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has alleged that some Nigerian politicians and soldiers are acting as informants and collaborators for Boko Haram terrorists. 

Zulum, who made the revelation on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 during an interview on News Central’s Breakfast Central, vowed to deal ruthlessly with saboteurs frustrating his administration's efforts in tackling insurgency. 

“We have informants and collaborators within the Nigerian armed forces, within the politicians, and within the communities. What we shall do is to strengthen our intelligence and to deal with them ruthlessly,” he said. 

“Let’s remove contractocracy. In six months, we can put an end to this madness. We need not politicise insecurity." 

Addressing the issue of surrendered insurgents, Zulum stated that while not all who surrendered have reformed fully, the overwhelming majority are contributing positively.

"I cannot completely say that 100% of those people who have surrendered are doing the right thing, but I want to assure you that over 99% are doing well and are not participating in the ongoing terrorism,” Zulum said. 

The governor reaffirmed the need for Nigeria to embrace both kinetic and non-kinetic strategies in tackling insurgency, noting that over 99% of repentant insurgents are no longer involved in terrorism. 

He stressed that military force alone would never bring about a total end to insurgency.

"Insurgency will never be ended by kinetic measures alone. We must ensure that the non-kinetic measures are also properly put in place.

“What I mean by non-kinetic measures is social, political, and economic dimensions of the crisis. Our ongoing non-kinetic measures have yielded positive results with the support of the Nigerian military," he added. 

Singer, Banky W bags Master’s degree from Georgetown university

Singer and actor Bankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, has just earned a Master’s degree from Georgetown University.

The news surfaced through an Instagram story shared by his friend, Tunde Demuren — husband to on-air personality Toolz — who congratulated him on the achievement. While Banky W hasn’t made a personal announcement yet, the moment was quietly celebrated online.

No word yet on what he studied, but it’s another impressive milestone for the multi-talented star.

See the post below…

Report Tenancy Agreement Fees Higher Than 10 Percent, Lagos Govt Tells Residents

The Lagos State Government has once more cautioned against the collection of tenancy agreement fees beyond the stipulated 10 per cent and has asked residents to report such abnormality to the authorities. 

At the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa, Ikeja, the Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Housing, Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, warned against violation of the state’s tenancy law, which caps tenancy agreement fees at 10 per cent.

“We have been overwhelmed by reports of the activities of these unscrupulous elements making life hard for Lagosians with agreements and commissions that are like asking for an arm and a leg,” Odunuga-Bakare said in a statement issued by the Lagos State Government.

“We are calling on members of the public not to keep silent but to report such agents and landlords to us, for the government cannot be everywhere, every time.”

She reiterated the restated the Lagos State Government’s stance against the imposition of excessive tenancy agreement fees, reminding all stakeholders within the state that the stipulated maximum remains 10% of the annual rent.

While the growing population in Lagos is a factor in the housing challenge, the special adviser said stakeholders and the government have met to address the situation.

“We have met with associations of real estate agents, and they have assured us that the people who are engaging in such practices are not registered agents that identify with their associations,” Odunuga-Bakare said, suggesting that these illegal activities are often perpetrated by unregistered individuals operating outside the purview of established professional bodies.”

Earlier, the Lagos Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, said the state is mulling monthly and quarterly rent options for residents of the state.

Akinderu-Fatai said many Lagos State residents are battling to pay annual rents. He believes monthly and quarterly rent payments would provide relief to them.

VeryDarkMan Re-Arraigned Over Alleged Cyberbullying Of Iyabo Ojo, Others

The Inspector-General of Police has re-arraigned social media influencer, Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), before Justice Musa Liman of the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations of cyberbullying actresses Iyabo Ojo, Tonto Dikeh, and music producer Samuel ‘Samklef’ Oguachuba.

Otse was re-arraigned on a five-count charge bordering on cyberstalking and the alleged dissemination of offensive content through his social media platforms. He, however, pleaded not guilty to all charges.

His counsel, Deji Adeyanju, prayed the court to allow the defendant to continue on the earlier bail granted by Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon of a sister court.

The prosecution counsel representing the Inspector-General of Police, Victor Okoye, did not oppose the application.

Justice Liman subsequently admitted the defendant to the previous bail terms and adjourned the matter until 24 July 2025 for the commencement of the trial.

VDM was initially arraigned on 22 May 2024 before Justice Olajuwon on the same offences, which are contrary to and punishable under Section 24 of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Act, 2015.

Following his remand, he was granted bail on 10 June 2024 to the sum of ₦10 million, with two sureties — either employees of reputable organisations or federal civil servants of not less than Level 17, with evidence of three years’ tax clearance.

However, the case was reassigned to Justice Liman following the transfer of Justice Olajuwon to another division of the Federal High Court.

Count-by-Count Allegations

According to the charge sheet, in Count One, Otse was alleged to have, on or about 13 October 2023, posted a video on his Instagram account (@verydarkblackman) containing threatening and bullying statements directed at Samklef.

In Count Two, he was accused of intentionally posting, on or about 29 October 2023, videos containing offensive, pornographic, indecent, obscene, or menacing content targeting actress Iyabo Ojo.

In the said video, he allegedly claimed that “one Iyabo Ojo is having an indecent sexual relationship with her daughter.”

Count Three alleges that, on or about 19 January 2024, VDM falsely published via Instagram that actress Tonto Dikeh had diverted proceeds from a crowdfunding campaign for the “Justice for Mohbad” movement and that she was the person behind the anonymous blog ‘Gistlover.’

In Count Four, Otse was alleged to have, on or about 19 March 2024, intentionally posted content considered annoying and insulting towards Deputy Inspectors-General of Police and members of the National Assembly.

The trial is expected to begin in July.

Abductors of Ondo APC chairman seize ransom bearers, demand additional N30m

 

In a dramatic turn of events, kidnappers have seized two individuals who reportedly took N5m ransom and food items to them for the release of Nelson Adepoyigi, the All Progressives Congress (APC) ward chairman in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State.

 

It was reported that Adepoyigi was kidnapped on Monday night around 10 p.m. while attempting to park his car at his residence in Ifon. 

 

He was reportedly beaten and before being dragged away by his abductors.

 

The kidnappers, who had earlier demanded N100m  ransom and later reduced it to N5 million alongside food supplies, have now made a fresh demand of N30 million to secure the release of Adepoyigi and the two ransom bearers identified as Bayode Loco and Isimeri. 

 

The latest incident has thrown the family and political associates of the abducted party chieftain into fresh panic.

 

Chairman of Ose Local Government Area, Hon. Kolapo Oja, confirmed the earlier negotiation in an earlier interview, saying the ransom had been reduced to N5 million and food items. 

 

However, he expressed concern over the turn of events and appealed for calm while security efforts are intensified

1 herder, over 100 cattle k!lled in fresh Plateau attacks

One herder and over 100 cattle have reportedly been k!lled in a series of attacks on herders in two villages in Jos South and Jos North local government areas of Plateau State.

The attacks were allegedly carried out by gunmen who opened fire on herders while they were grazing. 

Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, the State Secretary of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), confirmed the incidents and accused members of the Berom ethnic group from the affected communities of being behind the attacks, DailyTrust reports.

However, the leadership of the Berom Youth Movement has denied the allegations, dismissing them as propaganda. 

The first attack occurred on Tuesday evening  May 13, in the Gero community of Jos South LGA, while the second took place on Wednesday morning, May 14, in the Darwat community of Riyom LGA. 

According to Babayo, three herders sustained injuries in the Gero attack. One of the victims is currently receiving treatment at a Hospital in Jos, while two others are being treated at the Military Hospital in Rukuba Barracks, Jos. 

“On May 13, 2025, Berom youths from Gero, Ngel District in Jos South, mobilised and attacked cattle rearers, killing about 70 cows. 

“They butchered some of the cattle and stole the meat. Troops from the Operation Safe Haven headquarters intervened and arrested three individuals found in possession of meat from the slaughtered cows,” Babayo said. 

He further said, “On May 14, 2025, Berom youths in Darwat came in large numbers and began shooting at cattle belonging to our members. 

“They k!lled over 40 cows, butchered some, and made away with the meat. There was no provocation-just like that, they began firing at the animals. It was a coordinated attack. We no longer feel safe. I have informed the GOC 3 Division and the State Director of Security about the situation.” 

Babayo also revealed that these attacks are part of a disturbing pattern. 

“In the past two weeks, there have been similar incidents where herders and their cattle were targeted. These attacks resulted in both human casualties and livestock theft. On Monday alone, a herder was declared missing and 41 cattle were rustled in Bisichi,” he added. 

“We are being k!lled daily, seemingly to provoke us. We urge the government and the international community to take note of what is happening to us in Plateau State. As law-abiding citizens, we are calling on our members to remain calm. We also appeal to security agencies to end these senseless killings and protect Fulani herders from further attacks,” Babayo said.

''This is Nigeria" Assistant surgeon writes as she performs surgery with torch light

A Nigerian doctor took to X to celebrate after she got the chance to practice as an assistant surgeon. 

However, what most Nigerians noticed was that she was stitching the patient in near darkness, with an assistant holding a phone with torchlight for her. 

As Nigerians questioned why she was operating in darkness, she replied: "This is Nigeria! I don't know why most of you are surprised!"