"Alexx Ekubo came, he saw, and he left an indelible impression. I met him three times. On the first occasion, he arrived at my hotel with a big cow and a group of Ogene drummers to invite me to an event. I was told he had big plans for my 80th birthday celebration next year, but unfortunately, he is gone. IK Ogbonna proved himself a true friend, both in life and in deåth."
— Legendary Nollywood actor Pete Edochie pays tribute to Alexx Ekubo.
🇳🇬❤️⚡ OBA FEMI actually made Tuesday my best day of this year by doing this.
He may not know this but he's a beacon of hope to so many young Nigerians.
No matter what happens next I'll never forget this 🫡
#wwe
Alleged Cybercrime: Court Reserves Ruling on Sowore’s Bid to Vacate Arrest Warrant, Remains in Kuje Custody
Activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, will remain in custody at the Kuje Correctional Centre until June 30, when a Federal High Court in Abuja is expected to rule on his application seeking to set aside a bench warrant issued for his arrest and the revocation of his bail.
At Wednesday’s proceedings, Raphael Adakole, appearing for Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Adeyinka Fusika, urged the court to vacate the June 16 order that revoked Sowore’s bail after he failed to appear for trial on that date.
The defence also asked the court to withdraw the bench warrant issued against the defendant and restore the original bail conditions previously granted to him.
However, lead prosecutor, Akinlolu Kehinde SAN, opposed the application, arguing that the defendant had not presented sufficient and truthful facts to justify the court’s exercise of discretion in his favour.
Adakole further appealed for Sowore’s release into the custody of his legal team pending the court’s decision, assuring the court that the defendant would continue to attend all future proceedings. He cited Sowore’s health condition as a basis for the request.
Responding to the application, the prosecution said it would leave the matter to the court’s discretion but urged the judge to consider what it described as “the optics of the matter.”
Justice Muhammad Umar stated that he had not yet reviewed all the affidavits and counter-affidavits filed by both parties and would require additional time to study the documents before making a decision.
The judge noted that granting the request for Sowore’s temporary release could amount to determining the substantive application before delivering a ruling. He subsequently declined the defence’s request and adjourned the matter until June 30 for ruling.
The Federal Government is prosecuting Sowore over allegations that he made defamatory and false claims against President Bola Tinubu by describing him as “a criminal” in posts published on his X and Facebook accounts.
The case was initially filed by the Department of State Services (DSS) before being taken over by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation.
Outside the courtroom, dozens of Sowore’s supporters gathered at the Federal High Court premises, displaying placards and chanting slogans in protest against the authorities.
Security was significantly heightened around the court complex throughout Wednesday’s proceedings.
“If you’re looking for a man that will love you for who you are, then talk to your father”
—A relationship therapist sparked debate after arguing that relationships should be built on mutual value, claiming that both partners must bring something meaningful to the table rather than expecting unconditional love without contributing to the relationship.
“tinubu is the worst president in the history of the world.
If you limit it to just Nigeria, you’re UNDERVALUING TINUBU’s HOLLOWNESS AND EMPTINESS.
A man who woke up someday and granted pardon to 70 drug barons….”
🚨 Manchester United is the most special club in the world!
Just look at the emotion from Casemiro’s wife Anna when talking about Manchester United. 🥺❤️
[@UtdKev08]
A man decided to buy fuel for a kind bike rider after he carried students who couldn’t afford their fare home for free, only to later discover that they both had the same name “Johnathan” 🙂❤️
In Case You Missed It: Tinubu’s Old Associate and Peter Obi’s Schoolmate Prof Francis was live last night on #TheEmirSirdamShow and the conversation was an unforgettable experience. 💥
Here are some snippets from it.
Nigeria was really once a great country, it is a shame to see how the very beneficiaries of the goodness of the country are currently the ones destroying our nation. 🤦🏾♂️
He will be live one more time tonight on the @Vawulence_Space 8pm WAT to share more of his immeasurable knowledge.
Please join us and share, as we educate the younger generation to know what they are missing!
“ Yul Edochie, The worst mistake you can ever make as a man is to carry the responsibility of another man’s child when the man is still alive, it will never end well for you”
Gehgeh advises Yul Edochie over his current situation with his wife’s ex husband that came out to cr y on a podcast that Yul collected his ex wife
"Tinubu said: '...why should I make laws that favour free and fair election, if you don't want to vote don't vote. Who say you must vote. You can sleep in your house that day. If only three people that vote for me, I win."
If you take a letter to INEC, they would call Villa. If they say don't collect they won't collect and if they ask them to collect they would collect because INEC is controlled from Aso Rock" - Prince Adeboyo