Author: Feyisayo Helen

IBADAN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The presidential candidate of the Labour party, Peter Obi, on Tuesday defined the ‘deal’ he has with some aggrieved Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He was speaking in Makurdi during a visit to Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom. Mr. Obi said he and the PDP Governors have a common interest in finding a better Nigeria amid increasing security threat and a humanitarian crisis. “The only deal I have with them is that they are passionate about Nigeria,” Obi said. He criticized the All Progressive Congress (APC) for displaying a lack of leadership…

IBADAN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Ismaila Atumeyi, a candidate of Kogi State House of Assembly, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, with N326 million and $140,500 cash. Atumeyi, who is a candidate of New Nigeria Peoples Party, is seeking to represent Ankpa 11 Constituency in the Kogi State House of Assembly. He was arrested on Sunday, 30 October, 2022, alongside one Joshua Dominic, an alleged serial fraudster, in a sting operation at Macedonia Street, Queens Estate, Karsana, Gwarinpa, Abuja. Also arrested in connection with the fraud is Abdumalik Femi, a former bank employee, who allegedly…

IBADAN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The traditional ruler of Orangun Oke-Ila in Osun, HRH Oba Adedokun Omoniyi Abolarin, has paid a tribute to Davido’s mum, Mrs Veronica Adeleke. This comes after Davido’s son, Ifeanyi, 3, drowned in a swimming pool in their Banana Island mansion, Lekki, Lagos. On Facebook, the traditional ruler lamented that while Veronica, Davido’s mother rescued his son from drowning 25 years ago, nobody was available to do the same for Ifeanyi who drowned on Monday. However, he did not explain the circumstances that led to the late Veronica’s intervention that prevented his son from drowning…

IBADAN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Nigerian politicians on Tuesday sent condolence messages to superstar Davido and his lover, Chioma Rowland, over the death of their son, Ifeanyi. The three-year-old reportedly drowned at Davido’s Banana Island house in Lagos, while his parents were away. Sympathizing with the family, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi tweeted: “I send my sincere condolences to Davido and Chioma, over the death of their son Ifeanyi. I cannot begin to imagine the pains they are going through at the moment. May God grant them healing, strength and comfort in this trying time. My…

IBADAN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – A housewife identified as Mrs. Adeola Adewale has been killed by a cooking gas explosion which occurred on Monday morning in Kwara. The sad incident occurred in Omu-Aran, headquarters of the Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The incident, according to the state Fire Service, occurred at Tabernacle 2c Area, Egbe Garage in Omu-Aran, when the woman was preparing food for her family. However, her husband, who was also trapped by the explosion in the kitchen, was saved by the quick response of the firemen who arrived at the scene on time. Head…

IBADAN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Prophet Samuel King, who in January, 2022, prophesied the death of Ifeanyi Adeleke, the son of popular Nigerian singer, Davido, has spoken out. voiceofnaija.ng had reported earlier on Tuesday that the first son of the artiste drowned on Monday at his father’s residence in the Banana Island area of Lagos State. He was rushed to Evercare Hospital in Lekki where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Police Public Relations Officer in the state Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed that Ifeanyi drowned on Monday. Also, a close associate of the artiste confirmed the tragic death of Ifeanyi…

IBADAN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- No fewer than six persons have been feared killed in a fire outbreak that occurred at Adeola Odeku area of Victoria Island, Lagos. The fire gutted a building suspected to be occupied by a bank, and cars were also seen getting burned as a result of the inferno. According to the information provided by eyewitnesses, the fire occurred on Adeola Odeku Street, Victoria Island, Lagos in the early hours of Tuesday, 1 November, 2022. Firefighters, said to be from nearby Eko Hotel and Suites, were chased away by bystanders who pelted them with stones. As…

Takeoff, one of the three members of the popular rap group Migos, has been killed. According to reports, the American rapper was shot and killed over a dice game in Houston. He was 28. “A person was fatally shot on 1200 Polk Street in Downtown Houston, Texas in the United States. “Multiple Houston promoters are claiming they allegedly saw Takeoff get shot and killed at an event,” a post by SayCheese on Twitter read. “RIP Takeoff,” they continued. “A close source confirmed to us it was over a dice game in Houston.” Another person on social media responded by posting…

LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Members of the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) on Tuesday morning, shut down the Murtala Muhammed Airport Lagos Terminal Two as they protest the sacking of their colleagues. Thirty-four aviation workers were reportedly fired by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, hence the demonstration today, 1 November. Passengers were stranded on Tuesday morning as flight operations were put on hold due to the protest. The situation forced airlines like Ibom Air and Air Peace operating within the airport terminal to stop flight operations. Ibom Air, in a notice to passengers, said the…

IBADAN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, has confirmed the arrest of eight domestic staff in David’s residence. The eight staff have been brought in for questioning following the drowning of the music star’s son, Ifeanyi. Ifeanyi who turned three on 20 October, drowned in the swimming pool situated in the singer’s Banana Island home on Monday. The young boy died eleven days after his third birthday party and few days after a video of Davido giving him a swimming lesson in the same pool went viral. Hundeyin said eight of…