Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, has spoken out regarding her recent dismissal, asserting that “lies were told” against her. This statement marks her first public response since her removal by President Bola Tinubu, as Edu maintains her innocence amid allegations of fraud within her former ministry. On her official X … Read more
Activist and politician Aisha Yesufu stated on Saturday that she is not a card-carrying member of the Labour Party (LP) or any other political party. Yesufu, who was part of the 2023 LP presidential campaign council, made this declaration during an appearance on Seun Okinbaloye’s podcast, Mic On. She also emphasised that she has never … Read more
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has retracted its previous statement threatening to sanction Elon Musk’s Starlink for raising its subscription fees without regulatory approval. Dr. Reuben Muoka, the Commission’s Director of Public Affairs, initially communicated this position but later clarified that his response was an “error.” In a follow-up message, he stated, “Please ignore my … Read more
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has dismissed reports claiming that his first daughter, Mrs. Helen Obareki, has been appointed as the First Lady of the state. He clarified that she has been designated as the Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady, a point he emphasized during Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s condolence visit. … Read more
Sonia Adesuwa, the estranged wife of former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo, took to her Instagram story on September 17 to share a heartfelt message with the footballer. In her post, Sonia, who has been separated from Ighalo since 2022, reflected on the impact of her previous social media statements and acknowledged the emotional distress … Read more
Pop star Justin Timberlake was sentenced to community service on Friday after pleading guilty to a charge related to drink-driving, according to reports from US media. The 43-year-old singer was arrested on June 18 in Sag Harbor, around 100 miles east of New York City, after police observed his BMW running a stop sign and … Read more
Actress, model, and social media influencer Alexandra Asogwa, widely known as Alex Unusual, has clarified that she had left social media weeks before rumors surfaced about her being pregnant by comedian Ayodeji Makun, also known as AY. In an interview with Saturday Beats, Alex explained, “I had already taken a break from social media weeks … Read more