MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Human rights activist, Femi Falana Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has said he is resisting the temptation to file a criminal complaint against a blogger, Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, who recently released audio accusing him of facilitating pardon for cross-dresser Idris Okuneye also known as Bobrisk. Falana also stated […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas A significant reduction in petrol prices is anticipated in Nigeria following the confirmation of a deal between the Federal Government and Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Recall that in early September, the Technical Sub-Committee on Domestic Sales of Crude Oil in Local Currency announced that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) will supply […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Nigeria Experiences Drop In Petrol Imports After Fuel Subsidy Removal The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a decline in petrol importation volumes in Nigeria, following the elimination of fuel subsidies initiated by President Bola Tinubu in May 2023. According to the latest petroleum products distribution statistics released by the NBS […] Read more
By Bola BOLAWOLE MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The face-off between the anti-corruption agency – the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) – and the immediate past civilian governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello, is a sad reminder of how weak and easily manipulated institutions are here. It also showcases the crawling stage of our democratic […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas EFCC: Bobrisky sues VeryDarkMan for N1bn, says voice recording AI-generated Nigerian social media personality and cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has filed a lawsuit against internet activist and influencer, VeryDarkMan, seeking N1 billion in damages. The legal battle stems from VDM sharing a voice recording, which he alleged was that of Bobrisky […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas However, he regained his freedom on August 5. His appearance sparked conversations among Nigerians, with many suspecting he received special treatment while in jail. A report from the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) has disclosed that the controversial crossdresser Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, known as Bobrisky, served just three weeks of his sentence […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Recall that social activist, Very Dark Man, released a purported audio conversation between Bobrisky and a man where the crossdresser claimed that Falz reached out to him. Nigerian activist, Aisha Yesufu believes that if respected lawyer Femi Falana and his son, rapper Folarin Falana, known as Falz, choose to overlook their conflict […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas In August, the Nigerian Immigration Service announced an upward review of the Nigerian Standard Passport fees. On Friday, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, justified the increase in passport fees, stating that the rise was only about 45 percent. According to him, the increase was driven by the exchange rate between the […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The organisers have also written to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to request security during the demonstration, noting that protest is a fundamental right they would not submit to any state agent. The organizers of the #FearlessOctober1 protest have stated that the police, Department of State Services, and military will […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas They shared their opinions at the sidelines of a two-day retreat on the amendments to the 1999 Constitution, organized by the Senate Committee on Constitution Review in collaboration with the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) in Kano. Nigerian Senators from both the Southern and Northern regions have shared contrasting opinions on […] Read more
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