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Controversial Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okunneye, better known as Bobrisky, has been released from prison. State reporters recalls that Bobrisky served a six-month prison sentence for abusing naira notes, as handed down by Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos on April 12, 2024. A video shared by Cable news captured Bobrisky alongside Nollywood actress, Eniola Ajao. Another unidentified lady, also seen beside Eniola and Bobrisky, was heard congratulating the crossdresser. Bobrisky Not Staying In One Bedroom Flat It would be recalled that the Lagos State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) issued a clarification regarding the…

The Nigerian government has issued a travel alert to its citizens planning to visit the United Kingdom, UK, following the recent riots in the western country. State reporters revealed that the latest development was contained in a statement signed by the spokesperson to the Minister of Interior, Eche Abu-Obe. He advised Nigerians travelling to the UK to “be extra vigilant and take measures,” including avoiding political processions, protests, rallies and marches. Nigerians have also been warned to avoid crowded areas and large gatherings. The statement added, “There is an increased risk of violence and disorder occasioned by the recent riots…

The Interior Ministry has declared Monday, August 5, 2024, a public holiday to commemorate Founders’ Day, which falls on Sunday, August 4, 2024. According to a statement issued by Interior Minister Henry Quartey on Wednesday, July 31, Sunday, August 4, is a statutory public holiday, but since it falls on a Sunday, President Akufo-Addo has declared the following day, Monday, August 5, as an additional public holiday. This declaration follows Section 2 of the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days Act, (Act 601). The public is hereby informed that Monday, August 5, should be observed as a public holiday throughout the…

The nationwide protest against bad governance and hunger continued today across the country. State reporters informed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had on Sunday morning addressed Nigerians, urging them to suspend their strike, while reeling out the achievements of his administration. This, however, did not stop protesters from storming the streets in Plateau, Lagos, and other states across the country.

A prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain in Anambra State, Chris Uba, has been caught on camera physically assaulting an artisan at his London residence. State reporters learnt that the artisan had completed the job, but Uba refused to pay him for the service rendered. In the video, which was obtained by SaharaReporters, the male foreign national was seen requesting payment for the work done. In response, Uba is seen ordering the workers out, saying, “Leave my house, I am not owing you. I said leave my house.” Uba also fumed at the man recording the incident and appeared to…

Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has secured a spot in the final of the women’s 200m event at the ongoing Paris Olympic Games. She finished second with a season’s best time of 22.05s behind Julien Alfred, who won the first semi final race with a time of 21.98s on Monday, August 5. The Commonwealth Games silver medalist had failed to compete in the 100m event following the failure of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and the Nigerian Olympic Committee to submit her name for the event. But the 21-year-old has made history as she becomes the first Nigerian since Mary…

Hundreds of protesters in Jos, Plateau State capital, on Sunday, flooded the popular Bauchi Road, issuing a stern warning to all business owners to join them on Monday or shut down. The protesters said the move is to prevent damage to their properties. According to the protesters, President Bola Tinubu’s Sunday broadcast failed to address the pressing challenges facing the nation. They vowed to mobilise more people to come out to express their grievances and dissatisfaction with the broadcast, adding that the protest is the only way to voice their concern to government. The protesters, comprising adults and young people,…

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has declared a 24-hour curfew in Jos and Bukuru metropolis, effective from midnight on Sunday, August 4, 2024. According to a statement signed by the governor’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, the curfew was imposed after reviewing the actions of unscrupulous individuals who exploited the nationwide protest to unleash terror on innocent citizens. The governor noted that these criminal elements, armed with dangerous weapons, broke into shops and restaurants along Bauchi Road and Zololo Junction, looting foodstuffs and other valuable items. Governor Mutfwang emphasized that the curfew is in the best interest…

Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s recent national broadcast for not addressing the violent crackdown by security forces on #EndBadGovernance protesters. In a statement issued on Sunday after Tinubu’s address, Soyinka expressed concern over the president’s omission of this critical issue. State reporters informed that the #EndBadGovernance protests continued for the fourth day, with citizens expressing dissatisfaction with worsening economic conditions and ineffective governance. Soyinka stated, “I set my alarm clock for this morning to ensure that I did not miss President Bola Tinubu’s impatiently awaited address to the nation on the current unrest across the…