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JUST IN: Bobrisky arrested by Immigration while trying to flee Nigeria – Very Dark Man

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Famous Nigerian activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) has claimed in a new video posted on Instagram that Bobrisky, the well-known Nigerian crossdresser, has been arrested by officers of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS).

According to VDM, Bobrisky was apprehended at the Seme Border Post while attempting to flee Nigeria for the Benin Republic.

This arrest comes after Bobrisky’s name became entangled in a controversy involving allegations he made in a viral audio clip.

In the audio, Bobrisky allegedly bragged about avoiding prison time during a sentencing and discussed how a N15 million money laundering case against him was dropped.

These claims led to Bobrisky being summoned by the Nigerian House of Representatives, but he failed to attend the hearing, citing illness.

VDM, who had previously appeared before the House of Representatives alongside lawyer Deji Adeyanju, revealed in the video that Bobrisky tried to hide in a car while someone else signed his international passport at the border.

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JUST IN: Be Prepared for Libya Rematch – Peter Obi Tells Super Eagles

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on the Super Eagles to gear up for a rematch against Libya, following the team’s harrowing experience at a Libyan airport last Sunday.

The Nigerian players and officials were stranded for hours, denied food and internet access, ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier match against Libya’s Mediterranean Knights.

In a statement on his X handle, Obi expressed sympathy for the team’s ordeal and commended their patriotism and patience in the face of unfair treatment.

He encouraged the players not to let the experience dampen their spirits, but rather recharge their determination to win the match and qualify for the Morocco 2025 AFCON.

The statement reads: Like every other patriotic Nigerian, I sincerely sympathize with our dear Super Eagles over their ordeal in Libya on their way to play the Morocco 2025 AFCON Qualifier return leg match, which was later delisted by CAF following the players’ decision not to play the match.

The neglect and abandonment they and their officials suffered at a remote Libyan airport is highly regrettable and justifies their alternative decision of returning home.

While we await the outcome of an investigation ordered by CAF, I wish to use this opportunity to commend the players for their patriotism, patience, and forbearance in the face of the unfair treatment by our Libyan brothers.

I appeal to them not to allow this sad experience dampen their zeal or break their spirit.

On the other hand, it should recharge their determination to fight to win the match whenever it takes place, to qualify for the Morocco 2025 AFCON, and, to win the championship.

In times like this, when Nigerians are left dejected by the sorry state of affairs in the country, every victory by the Super Eagles would not only serve to unite the country but also give Nigerians something to celebrate.

The sad experience of our national team in Libya should encourage all of us to work hard to bring more respect and dignity to our nation.

With the right leadership in place, Nigeria surely will rise again. Indeed, a new Nigeria is POssible.

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Davido speaks on “beef” with Wizkid

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Famous Afrobeat musician Davido has stated that there was no conflict between him and Wizkid.

Davido made this known while explaining why he hung out with Wizkid before launching his Timeless album in 2023.

Speaking in a now trending interview on BBC radio, the singer noted that the hangout aimed to show fans that there was no conflict between them and to ensure that his album was drama-free.

In a video of the interview posted on Instagram by bwetv.ng, Davido narrated how he reached out to one of his key fans, expressing his desire to avoid any fights involving Wizkid’s supporters known as FC.

“I reached out to one of my fans, Tomiwa. The guy that kind of gets to everybody. I called him and I said, look my album is coming out on Thursday. Please leave all these Wizkid fans. Please don’t fight anybody.

“I was with Wizkid a couple of days ago and we were not fighting. Don’t fight anybody because I want my album to come out clean, but Tomiwa started fighting and my album leaked two days before the launch. But these fans are amazing as well, they also have positive sides.”

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Alleged N15m bribe: Bobrisky sues VeryDarkMan, demands N1bn

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Nigerian cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, has filed a lawsuit against internet activist and critic, VeryDarkMan, VDM, over an audio posted by the latter on his social media handle.

The post captured an alleged voice record of the crossdresser telling a third party how he allegedly bribed officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, with N15 million to drop the money laundering charge levelled against him earlier this year.

The voice record also indicted some officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service, NCS, who allegedly permitted Bobrisky to spend his six-month jail term outside the prison.

Bobrisky has, however, disowned the audio, stating that the voice recording purportedly implicating him in any wrongdoing were Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated.

In a letter he shared on his Facebook page on Sunday, Bobrisky’s legal team demanded that VeryDarkMan delete the audio clip immediately, issue a public apology in two national newspapers, and record a video apology to be shared across all social media platforms.

The suit also demands that VeryDarkMan cease publishing defamatory content about Bobrisky and pay N1 billion in damages within 24 hours.

Part of the letter reads, “We demand, on behalf of our client, a written apology published in two national daily newspapers, a video recording of your apology to our client shared on all your social media platforms, a commitment to refrain from reporting or publishing defamatory content against our client, and the payment of N1,000,000,000 in damages within 24 hours of this letter via social media or any other means.”

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Bobrisky deletes all Instagram posts

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Nigerian cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, has deleted all pictures and videos on his Instagram page.

Checks by The Nation on the embattled cross-dresser’s Instagram page reveal that all posts on his page have been deleted.

This comes just 48 hours after popular activist and social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, released an audio recording allegedly revealing Bobrisky offering ₦15 million to Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) operatives to drop money laundering charges against him, supposedly helping him evade imprisonment at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos.

In response, Bobrisky denied the allegations on social media on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

He claimed that he had served his jail term and did not bribe EFCC officers and dismissed the recording, purportedly linked to the bribery allegations, calling it fake.

Meanwhile, Bobrisky had in a Facebook post on Thursday, September 26, said he is considering suicide due to attempts to belittle him.

He wrote: “I have never in my life thought about suicide in my life but now is coming to my head seeing what human beings are doing to their fellow human just in the name you want to bring them down by force or because you don’t like them.

“I don’t need sympathy from anyone. People I might have needed sympathy from are my late parent. But who will fight for you? Friends? Haters you won.”

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Cristiano Ronaldo diagnosed with viral infection

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Al Nassr struggled in Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence on Monday, when the Saudi club kicked off the revamped Asian Champions League with a 1-1 draw against Al Shorta in Iraq.

Al Nassr captain Ronaldo did not travel with the squad for the match in Baghdad, with the club issuing a statement a day before stating that the Portuguese superstar had been diagnosed with a viral infection.

The statement read: “Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo wasn’t feeling well today and was diagnosed with a viral infection.

“The team’s doctor confirmed he needs to rest and stay at his place.

“As a result, he will not be travelling with the team to Iraq today. We wish a speedy recovery to our captain.”

Al Nassr, who were knocked out of last season’s Asian Champions League in the quarter-finals by eventual champions Al Ain, were given a dream start in the Iraqi capital, when full-back Sultan Al Ghannam met Otavio’s astute, first-time pass on 14 minutes to finish low past Al Shorta goalkeeper Ahmed Basil.

Ronaldo is yet to win a major trophy with Al-Nassr since joining the Saudi club.

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Cristiano Ronaldo To Make Manchester United Return – Wes Brown

by Nelson Ugwuagbo
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

Former Manchester United star, Wes Brown has said that Cristiano Ronaldo’s legacy at Manchester United will undoubtedly be etched in the club’s history.

He said this despite the Portuguese’s second stint, which did not end as many would have expected.

Brown has suggested that Ronaldo could make a sensational return to Old Trafford if the opportunity arises.

The 39-year-old five-time Ballon d’Or winner moved to Man United in 2003.

During a period of six seasons at the club, the Portuguese won the first of his five Ballon d’Ors and grew into one of the world’s best players.

A high-profile move to Real Madrid solidified his status as one of the greatest ever to play the game while his transfer to Juventus in 2018 saw him record impressive numbers as well.

The 39-year-old made a fairytale return to Manchester United in 2021.

The former Real Madrid man had a dispute with the Red Devils manager, Erik ten Hag which led to an unceremonious departure, as he joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr in 2023.

Brown, who spent 15 years at Manchester United and won five Premier League titles, believes Ronaldo could potentially return to the club, whether as a player or in another capacity at the club.

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Controversial Musician, Portable, Slaps Pastor Preaching in His Bar

by Nelson Ugwuagbo
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

Controversial Nigerian musician, Portable, has been entangled in a fresh scandal after he was caught on camera slapping a pastor for preaching at his bar. 

The shocking incident was captured on Instagram Live, allowing viewers to witness the altercation unfold in real-time.

According to reports, the pastor had visited Portable’s bar to spread the word of God, but the musician took exception to the preacher’s presence, deeming it a disruption to his business. In a now-trending video on social media, Portable can be seen angrily warning the pastor to leave his establishment.

The confrontation quickly escalated, with Portable becoming increasingly agitated by the pastor’s refusal to vacate the premises. Despite attempts to calm him down, Portable’s anger boiled over, culminating in him slapping the pastor.

The altercation didn’t end there, as the confrontation spilled outside the bar, with Portable and the pastor continuing to exchange heated words.

Portable’s behavior has sparked a heated debate on social media, with some defending his right to protect his business, while others have condemned his violent outburst against a man of the cloth. 

The incident has added to Portable’s notorious reputation, cementing his status as one of Nigeria’s most controversial musicians.

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Mark Onyekachi Captures Nigeria’s First Gold at Paris2024 Paralympics

by Nelson Ugwuagbo
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

Nigeria’s Onyinyechi Mark delivered a stunning performance, setting multiple World Records to win the GOLD medal in the women’s Up to 61kg Para-Powerlifting event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

Mark’s impressive journey began with a lift of 140kg, which would have been enough to secure a medal and positioned her strongly for the GOLD. Her closest competitor, China’s Jianjin Cui, attempted 130kg on her first try, but Mark’s dominance was evident from the start.

For her second attempt, Mark chose a lift of 145kg, surpassing the existing Paralympic Record by 3kg. She executed the lift with ease, setting a new Paralympic Record and solidifying her top position.

Mark continued to push boundaries, returning to the stage for another lift and raising the bar to an extraordinary 147kg. This lift not only secured her the GOLD medal but also broke her own World Record.

In an astonishing display of strength, Mark surpassed her previous records just 10 minutes later with a phenomenal 150kg lift, setting yet another World Record. This achievement means Mark has now set the last three World Records in the women’s Up to 61kg Para-Powerlifting category: 146kg, 147kg, and 150kg.

Mark’s incredible performance earned her the GOLD medal, while Jianjin Cui claimed Silver with a lift of 140kg, and Mexico’s Amalia Perez Vazquez secured Bronze with 135kg.”

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JUST IN: Ugandan Olympian set on fire by boyfriend is dead

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei has died in Kenya four days after being set on fire by her boyfriend, Ugandan athletics officials said Thursday.

“We have learnt of the sad passing on of our Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei… following a vicious attack by her boyfriend,” the president of the Uganda Olympic Committee Donald Rukare said in a post on X.

“This was a cowardly and senseless act that has led to the loss of a great athlete. Her legacy will continue to endure,” he added.

According to police, a man identified as Cheptegei’s partner, Dickson Ndiema Marangach, allegedly doused her with petrol and set her alight on Sunday at her home in Endebess in the western county of Trans-Nzoia.

The incident took place just weeks after Cheptegei, 33, had taken part in the marathon at the Paris Olympics, where she placed 44th.

Cheptegei suffered burns to 80 per cent of her body and had been fighting for her life at a Kenyan hospital since the acting head of the facility told reporters on Tuesday.

“All her organs failed last night,” a medic at the facility, the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), told AFP on Thursday.

Kenyan media had reported that one of Cheptegei’s daughters witnessed the assault at her mother’s home.

“He kicked me while I tried to run to the rescue of my mother,” Kenya’s The Standard reported her as saying.

“I immediately cried out for help, attracting a neighbour who tried to extinguish the flames with water, but it was not possible,” said the girl, who has not been named.

Marangach was also wounded in the incident, sustaining 30 per cent burns on his body.

– ‘We call for justice’ –

The Uganda Athletics Federation also reported Cheptegei’s death in a statement on X.

“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei early this morning who tragically fell victim to domestic violence,” it said.

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