NCAA Reduces K1 De Ultimate’s Flight Ban, Names Him Aviation Protocol Ambassador The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has announced the withdrawal of criminal charges against Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, and Ms. Comfort Emmanson, following separate incidents of unruly conduct at Nigerian airports. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Keyamo said the decision came after two days of consultations with key aviation stakeholders. He noted that while the incidents were regrettable, they had underscored the importance of public awareness on proper behaviour and compliance with airport security procedures. READ…
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K1 De Ultimate: 4 Major Controversies That Rocked His CareerWhile renowned Fuji icon K1 De Ultimate remains a musical legend, his journey has not been without turbulence. Over the years, the maestro has been entangled in a series of controversies that stirred public debate and divided fans. Below are four of the most notable incidents: 1. Comments on Islamic Clerics Spark OutrageIn early January 2025, K1 found himself in hot water after remarks he made during his late mother’s Fidau ceremony. He was reported to have insinuated that some Islamic clerics (Alfas) often attend such events purely for monetary benefits.…
Naira Strengthens Slightly Against Dollar in Official and Parallel Markets The Nigerian naira on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, recorded modest gains against the US dollar in both the official and parallel markets. According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the official exchange rate appreciated to ₦1,537.20 per dollar, up from ₦1,533.50 on Monday, reflecting a slight improvement of ₦3.70. READ ALSO:K1 De Ultimate Denies FAAN’s Claims, Says It Was Only Drinking Water at Abuja Airport Similarly, the naira strengthened in the parallel market, trading at around ₦1,550 to a dollar, compared to ₦1,565 the previous day. READ…
K1 De Ultimate Denies FAAN’s Claims, Says It Was Only Drinking Water at Abuja Airport Fuji music legend, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has dismissed claims that he splashed alcohol on airline officials at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, insisting that the content in question was plain drinking water. K1’s reaction comes after the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) released a statement alleging the artist caused a disturbance during security screening for a ValueJet flight on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. According to FAAN, the veteran singer was asked to present the contents of a…
SCOAN Gears Up for 2025 Living Water Service Preparations are in top gear for the 2025 edition of the highly anticipated Living Water Service hosted by The Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN). The event is scheduled to be held this Friday, August 8, 2025, at the church’s international headquarters in Ikotun-Egbe, Lagos. This spiritually charged programme, which has become a landmark event in SCOAN’s annual calendar, is renowned for drawing large numbers of worshippers from across Nigeria and various countries around the globe. The Living Water Service was introduced by the church’s late founder, Prophet T.B. Joshua, as a…
Torrential Rains Loom: FG Issues Flood Alert in 19 States as National Death Toll Rises to 191 The Federal Government has raised an alarm over the impending torrential rainfall expected to affect 19 states between August 5 and 9, potentially triggering severe flooding in over 70 locations. The alert, issued by the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre under the Ministry of Environment, calls for urgent action from residents in vulnerable areas. READ ALSO:WAEC Withholds Results of 2025 WASSCE Candidates Over Alleged Malpractice — Full List of Affected Schools Released According to the Centre’s update on Tuesday, the anticipated downpour…
WAEC Withholds Results of 2025 WASSCE Candidates Over Alleged Malpractice — Full List of Affected Schools Released In what appears to be a significant clampdown on examination malpractice, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the withholding of results for candidates in several schools across Nigeria who sat for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The Council, in a statement issued on Monday, August 4, revealed that the results of over 192,000 candidates are currently being withheld pending the outcome of ongoing investigations into alleged infractions during the May/June examination cycle. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Nigeria’s First Female…
BREAKING: Nigeria’s First Female Daily Editor, Dr. Doyin Abiola, Passes On Dr. Doyin Abiola, veteran journalist and widow of late Chief MKO Abiola, has died. Wellnaija Tribune gathered that the trailblazing media icon passed away on Tuesday night, marking the end of an era for one of Nigeria’s most respected women in journalism. READ ALSO: LASG Orders Residents of Flood-Prone Areas in Lekki, Ikorodu, Isheri, Ajegunle to ‘Move Now’ Dr. Abiola made history as the first Nigerian woman to serve as editor of a national daily newspaper. She was also the former Managing Director and Publisher of National Concord, a platform…
LASG Orders Residents of Flood-Prone Areas in Lekki, Ikorodu, Isheri, Ajegunle to ‘Move Now’ Epe, Mushin, Ikeja declared generally safe — Wahab The Lagos State Government has issued an urgent evacuation order to residents living in low-lying and flood-prone areas across Lekki, Ikorodu, Isheri, and Ajegunle, following heavy rainfall and widespread flooding across parts of the state. Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, gave the directive on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, warning that more torrential rains are expected in the coming weeks. READ ALSO: Ibadan-Based Journalist Celebrates 40th Birthday with Charity Outreach “Those around…
…Donates food, clothing, and school supplies to Orphanage In a heartfelt move to mark her 40th birthday, Ibadan-based journalist Temitope Oladipo chose to celebrate not with parties or fanfare, but by giving back to society through a charity outreach to an orphanage home in the city. READ ALSO: Reviving Nigeria’s Ailing Health Sector: A Call to Action On her special day, Oladipo visited Living Word Mission Orphanage, located at Sharp Corner, Oke Ado, Ibadan, where she donated essential food items, clothing, and stationery supplies to the children. Among the donated items were a bag of rice, vegetable oil, spaghetti, packs of…