Nigerian music artist manager, Ubi Franklin got a tattoo of Davido's late son's nickname, IGBERETV reports.

Before Ifeanyi Adeleke passed on, Ubi's nickname for him was Popsicle.

On January 13, Ubi took to Instagram to share a photo of his first tattoo. It spells "Popsicle" and includes a drawing of a dove with an olive branch in its beak.

As he shared the photo on Instagram, Ubi wrote the date "31:10:22", which is the date Ifeanyi passed.

A 50-year-old man identified as Ojo Ogundeji, has died after setting himself ablaze, razing down his father’s house in Oloruntedo area, Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo State, IGBERETV reports.

According to reports, the deceased locked himself inside a room and lit the fire. The Nation reported he told his rescuers before he died, that he committed the act because he was being mocked about his living condition.

He killed himself after returning from Lagos State to celebrate Christmas and New Year holidays with his family.

A witness, Mrs Sabaina Ogundeji, said:

“In the morning, Ojo set fire under the staircase of the house and said nobody should put it off. But with the help of people on the street, it was put off.

“In the evening, everybody was outside playing. So, Ojo went in and brought out his clothes and set them on fire. He later went inside and locked himself up in the room and set it on fire. It was his voice we heard when he was shouting. People ran there to force the door open and brought him out. But he later died in the hospital.”

Another witness said;

“When we rescued Ojo, he was not yet dead. He told us that he set the house on fire because some people were making jest of him because of his problem.

“His remains have been deposited at the morgue in the state hospital, Ondo.”

A 19-year-old lady, Cynthia Ikade, was arraigned before a Yaba Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State, for conspiring with a gang to rob her former employer, Esther Okanlawon, of N2.8 million, and other valuables, IGBERETV reports.

On Thursday, January 12, 2023, Ikade was arraigned along with her accomplises, Pius Sunday, 28, and Loveth Uloko, 20.

Ikade, who worked as a maid for Okanlawon at her house in Mushin area of the state, was said to have suddenly stated that she was no longer interested in the job. Her employer called the agent through whom she was employed, to come take her, but the agent could not be reached on the phone.

The teenager then requested that she wanted Sunday, who she claimed was her brother, to pick her from the house. Sunday, while leaving the house with Ikade, then urged the woman to call him anytime she needed another maid to replace Ikade, saying he was also an agent.

It was gathered that Okanlawon called him after three months to bring in another maid, and he sent Uloko.

Sunday and Ikade, alongside one Henry, still at large, allegedly invaded the woman’s house on October 10, 2022, and robbed the family, with the help of Uloko, who allegedly opened the gate and kitchen back door for them.

The defendants were arraigned on three counts of conspiracy, armed robbery, and unlawful conversion.

The charges read in part, “That you, Pius Sunday, Ikade Cynthia, Loveth Uloko, and one other at large, on or before October 10, 2022, at on Isiaka Nade Street, Mushin, Lagos, in the Lagos Magisterial District, while in the service of the victim, as an agent to housemaids, did intentionally arm yourselves with a locally-made gun and a knife and robbed Mrs Esther Okanlawon and her two visitors of the sum of 2,150,000, a wedding ring valued at N300,000, 500 pounds, 170 US dollars, 100 Canadian dollars, a handbag valued at 15 pounds and other valuables, all property of Esther Okanlawon and her family, thereby committing an offence punishable under Section 297 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State of Nigeria, 2015."

The plea of the defendants was not taken.

The prosecutor, Godwin Oriabure, pleaded that the three defendants be remanded in a custodial centre for 30 days pending legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions. The presiding Chief Magistrate, A. O. Salawu, adjourned the case till February 9, 2023, for legal advice.

''Happy Anniversary My Distinguished, Handsome, Gentleman of a Husband @tosinyussuf
8 Years of love, friendship, support and happiness...
I will always run to you in slow motion in a field of flowers! Indian film has got nothing on us!'', she wrote.

The traditional wedding of veteran Nollywood actress, Nkiru Sylvanus and her man took place on Thursday, January 12, 2022, IGBERETV reports.

The traditional marriage was attended by her friends, family members and well wishers.

A 20-year-old student of Madonna university, Rejoice Sarima Dike, has been declared missing, IGBERETV reports.

She lives at Atali farm estate, Eneka, Port Harcourt Rivers State. On Thursday the 5th of January 2023, was sent out by her parents to buy kerosene at about 8pm, and she has not been seen since then.

The matter has been reported to the police.....kindly share until she is found

For any Info please contact her mum on
07034268865 or her sister 07083316134 09010251931

Hello everyone,
Sarima, who’s like a cousin to me, has been missing since Thursday and no call from whomever took her, till now.
Please retweet. God bless you. �

A lady identified as Ogochukwu Anene aka Ada Akwa has died after being assaulted by her husband in Awka, Anambra State, IGBERETV reports.

According to reports, the deceased was married to Ndubisi Wilson Uwadiegwu and their marriage had been one ladened with domestic violence.

It is reported that the couple are blessed with five children, 4 boys and a girl. Narrating the latest incident that led to her death, the first son, 14, said that Ndubuisi used a mirror as an instrument to beat his wife.

He noted that his mother had asked the suspect for money to buy a loaf of bread for them to eat but was met with rejection as he claimed he didn’t have a dime on him. She used her money to buy the bread and her husband went to the kitchen to finish the whole loaf of bread.

This got Ogochukwu infuriated and she proceeded to ask him why he ate the loaf of bread without remaining for the kids. He got rankled by her inquiry and unleashed horror on her. He beat her black and blue which led to her demise.

It is reported that the audacious suspect is planning to bury his wife without informing his in-laws hence sparking social media outrage.

''Pregnancy did a number on my friend''

“ A GOAT and his kid”

"Happy fabulous birthday to a KING
His Excellency @yuledochie
Eze Dike 1 of Nteje!!!
Man after God’s own heart!!!
King of Capricorns!!!
The best of them all!!!
May this year be your best year so far Amen.
Praying for God’s love and protection on you always Amen.
Na only you get today my darling!!!"

President Muhammadu Buhari has joined Catholics worldwide in mournung the death of the former Pope Benedict XVI at age 95, IGBERETV reports.

Below is a statement released on Saturday from the Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Femi Adesina.

“On behalf of the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari commiserates with Pope Francis, the Catholic Church in Nigeria and around the world, as well as all Christian faithful who mourn the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI”.

President Buhari has said that while in secondary school, his teachers flogged him many times for always avoiding the school farm, IGBERETV reports.

The President said this in a documentary titled ‘Essential Muhammadu Buhari’, which aired on Sunday, January 1.

While recounting his early days in high school, the president said the teachers of his generation were dedicated to the profession.

“Teachers of our generation are absolutely committed and dedicated. They treated us like their own children. If you do well, you will be praised before the classroom, and if you perform poorly, you will be flogged on the buttocks with your face on the wall.

There is no way I can forget Mallam Abdul. He was a very strict person and he didn’t spare the rod — we called it ‘bulala’.

Then, we didn’t like the rainy season because we had to go to the school farm. And if you were late to school, from 6am to 2pm, you will be flogged on your buttocks. We did remove our shorts so that you will get the message properly.

Among the teachers, I will not forget our Arabic teacher. No matter how hot it was, he did come into the class with a turban. Every week, we were given, to recite verses from the Qur’an.

I was beaten a lot because I always avoid going to the school farm. And if you miss the school farm, you won’t be allowed to go for a break. But what I used to do was to go all over the school rest room and sometimes, I will eat apples when others are in the classroom. And no one can forget all these.”he said

A private hospital in Warri, Delta State has allegedly seized a newborn twin for non-payment of a N383,500 hospital bill.

According to Punch, the mother of the twins, Mrs Akpesiri Ojiko delivered the two babies on November 17, 2022, at the general hospital Warri.

One of the babies was taken to the private hospital, Unique Health Medical Center, on referral by the general hospital as a result of a lack of bed space.

Narrating her ordeal, Mrs Ojiko appealed to the Delta State government and well-meaning individuals to assist in upsetting the medical bill to enable her to have access to her baby.

"I give birth to the babies on November 17 last year, a male and a female at the general hospital Warri but the hospital management told us that they did not have bed space to accommodate the babies and they cannot keep the two babies in one bed," she narrated.

"They started calling some clinics to refer the baby but we refused because we know some of these clinics they mention, and we told them that they are expensive and that can’t pay their bills. Finally, they referred us to Unique Health Medical Center here in Warri, we don’t have any options than to go,"

"The baby was to be discharged on November 27, 2022, but since we couldn’t pay the bill, the hospital seized the baby until we pay the balance the baby will not be released.

"The bill is N433,500 before my sister brought N50,000. We have paid N50,000 for my sister brought, then we will pay the balance of N383,500 for my baby to be released.

"My baby is about a month and some weeks while I have not set my eyes on the female baby for a month now, don’t even allow me to see her. Please I’m begging governor Ifeanyi Okowa and others to help me."

It was also gathered that the father of the babies, Mr Destiny Ojiko, a Keke operator who ran away earlier on hearing the N433,500 hospital bill out of frustration had resurfaced crying for help.

When Punch contacted the hospital, the Doctor in charge said the female twin can’t be released to her mother except for the balance of N382,500 is paid.

The spokesperson of the Lagos state police command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, has released the photo of Inspector Imeh Johnson, the officer who allegedly shot dead a civilian, Gafaru Buraimoh, in the Ajah area of Lagos state on December 6, 2022, IGBERETV reports.

Gafaru was out to buy fuel when the bullet fired by the trigger-happy police officer killed him.

Hundeyin shared Inspector Imeh's photo and stated that the orderly room proceedings (with recommendation) have been forwarded to the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Zone 2, Lagos for review and final decision.

A 27-year-old disc jockey (DJ) based in Kilifi county, Kenya, has reportedly died after being allegedly assaulted while at work at a local hotel, IGBERETV reports.

Salim Moriasi alias DJ Goodie's family alleged that he was killed on Christmas Day at about 1:00 am after a scuffle at the County Lux Comfort Hotel in Marikanani.

The late entertainer's family spokesperson George Abuga said he died from injuries he sustained after he failed to play a song requested by some of the revelers.

The DJ was rushed to Mariakani Sub-county Hospital where he succumbed while receiving treatment.

Abuga said an autopsy conducted at the Coast General Hospital mortuary revealed that the deceased died of cardiorespiratory arrest and severe head injury.

He said;

“I attended the postmortem. The damage on the body indicated that it was by a combat person."

Asides from alleging that DJ Goodie's employer attempted to interfere with investigations into the incident, the family also accused the club's management of booking the deceased as an unknown patient at the Mariakani Sub-county Hospital even though he's worked for them for six years.

The hospital, in its report, said persons who booked DJ Goodie at the hospital reported that he fell down flight stairs.

Abuga added;

“The murder was grievous, and the same club claims its long-time worker was an unknown Kenyan male. Our son was brutally murdered in cold blood by known people, and clips are circulating all over, and so far, nobody is in custody.

“Those who took him to the hospital told the doctor that he was a drunkard found lying on the floor. However, the doctor looked at him and recommended a CT scan. We call upon the police to move swiftly and arrest the killers.”

Kaloleni Sub County Police Commander Alexander Makau who confirmed the incident, said an investigation into the alleged murder is ongoing.

Makau also said the police has retrieved CCTV footage from the entertainment joint for analysis.

He added;

“The postmortem report has confirmed the murder of the deceased. We are up to the task to ensure we bring all the culprits on board for legal action.

"We were waiting for the family to bury their kin then we swing into action."

The Federal Government says it will soon make a pronouncement on salary increase for civil servants to meet up with the economic realities in the country occasioned by inflation, IGBERETV reports.

Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, made this known while fielding questions from State House correspondents in Abuja.

The minister said a Presidential Committee on Salaries is currently reviewing salaries with a plan to announce its decision in early 2023.

The minister had recently hinted that the government would adjust workers salaries to cushion the effect of rising costs of living in the country.

Answering questions on the issue, Ngige said:

[b]"Yes, I am saying that the Presidential Committee on Salaries is working hand-in-hand with the National Salaries Incomes and Wages Commission.
[/b]
"The commission is mandated by the Act establishing them to fix salaries, wages, and emoluments in not only the public service.

"If you want their assistance and you are in the private sector, they will also assist you. They have what is called the template for remuneration, for compensation.

"So, if you work, you get compensated, if you don’t work, you will not be compensated.

"So they have the matrix to do the evaluation. They are working with the Presidential Committee on Salaries chaired by the finance ministry and I am the co-chair to look at the demands of the workers.

"Outside this, I said discussions on that evaluation are ongoing."

When asked if a time line has been fixed for implementation of new salary increase, Ngige said: "As we enter the new year government will make some pronouncements in that direction."

Lagos lawyer, Mrs. Omobolanle Raheem, who was killed on Christmas Day by an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), was expecting twins, her husband, Gbenga said.

Bolanle was shot in the chest by the trigger-happy cop at Ajiwe, Ajah area of the state while returning home from church service with her family.

It was learnt that Bolanle, who left a five-year-old daughter, conceived again after years of trying.

Her husband disclosed this during the visit of the Ikeja Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to their Ajah residence on Tuesday December 27.

Secretary of the Ikeja NBA, Issa Adedokun, who reported on their visit, said Mr. Raheem confirmed his wife was four months pregnant with twins.

Adedokun said the NBA Ikeja delegation was led by Vice Chairman, Mrs. Amadigwe-Dike, who heads the Human Rights Committee.

During the visit, Mr. Gbenga Raheem, husband of the deceased narrated how his darling wife was shot by a police officer from Ajiwe police station, Ajah on their way back from a family Christmas outing.

"The most unpleasant part of the story is that our late colleague was four months pregnant with a set of twins," Adedokun said.

The committee also paid a visit to the Ajiwe police station on a fact-finding mission and confirmed that the police officer in question has since been arrested and detained for further investigation.

"Our able Chairman also led the delegation of some members of NBA to the Commissioner of Police on the directive of the President of the Bar.

"While with the Commissioner of Police, he assured that the matter will be thoroughly investigated and any officer(s) found culpable in this dastard act will be brought to justice.

"We plead with our members to remain calm over this matter, be rest assured that the case will not be swept under the carpet, as our branch is already collaborating with other branches in Lagos State to ensure that our late colleague gets justice in this case.

"Be further assured that we will keep you updated as prompt as possible on further development over the matter." Adedokon added.

Joseph Marley, also known as Jo Mersa, has reportedly died at the age of 31.

The musician was found unresponsive in a vehicle in the United States on Tuesday, Dec. 27, according to the streaming service TIDAL.

Joseph, the grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley, suffered from asthma his entire life, and he died of an asthma attack, South Florida radio station WZPP reported.

Joseph, who is a Jamaican-American reggae artist, debuted in 2014 releasing an EP called "Comfortable" through iTunes and Spotify.

He also appeared on the Grammy-winning album Strictly Roots by Morgan Heritage.

Tidal just posted to Twitter honoring the late artist.

The post read: "Forever in our hearts. RIP Jo Mersa Marley."

The official autopsy results for Joseph's death have not yet been revealed.

"One death too many!!!

This sweet soul was kidnapped in the heart of State capital on Friday, and just yesterday evening, his lifeless body was seen at the road side.

I hereby join the good people of Anambra State to call for Gov Charles Chukwuma Soludo's impeachment.
It'll interest you to know that under this actor's watch as a governor, Anambra State has lost many vibrant citizens to insecurity.
If such a barbaric outing can take place in the capital city of the State, without any intelligence as regard to hunting the perpetrators of this humongous crime down, then I can confidently tell you that no person is safe down there. Not even his aides or all these House of assembly members that dubiously playing in gallery. And I've also foreseen this heading to where we will start celebrating their deaths, for refusing to do what they're elected to do.
Impeach Soludo, he's notoriously incompetent!!!
In the midst of all the deaths that's trolling our people, he's busy comparing himself to Nnamdi Azikiwe of the blessed memory... Gush!

Anyi, rest on bro... Your last pains and tears on their hands will hunt them down....

#CallForSoludoImpeachment
#ImpeachSoludo
#DeGame"

“Ifeanyi my junior brother continue resting in peace till we meet to part no more Amen… Awgbu Ebenese lost one of his honest son, very painful.”

No fewer than four students have been abducted by suspected gunmen, along the Akunnu-Ajowa road, in Akoko area of Ondo state, IGBERETV reports.

According to reports, the victims who are students of the Kogi State Polytechnic, were said to have been ambushed at the Ago Jinadu Axis, in Akoko, on Friday, December 23.The incident has left the residents of the area living in fear.

Contacted, the Police Area Commander, in lkare, ACP Muri Agboola, said his men have been combing forests along the Akunnu-Ajowa Akoko road to rescue the abducted students. The state police command is yet to comment on this incident as at the time of this report.

Two criminals were reportedly caught yesterday by vigilante at Okpachala, Idah LG area of Kogi state for stealing of aluminium cable meant for community electricity.

During an interview with one of the criminals, he said it was because of a lady he promised to buy Christmas clothes that pushed him to the act, while his second blamed devil.

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba has said that those carrying out attacks on Independent National Electoral Commission’s offices use bombs and dynamites, IGBERETV reports.

Speaking on Friday, December 23, in Abakaliki while addressing personnel of the force as part of activities marking his visit to the state, Baba asked security operatives to do all within their powers to protect INEC facilities and other public facilities in the state.

He said;

“The mode of attack by these hoodlums is complex because they throw bombs and dynamites, among others, from distances.

“We believe that in addition to providing physical security at the INEC offices, you should liaise with its officials to provide offices for our personnel.”

Baba advised INEC to consider relocating its offices or important materials to safer places.

He added;

“Existing INEC offices across the state should be relocated to safer places if possible but if not, important materials should be relocated to safer places.

“I appreciate all your efforts to protect lives and property in Ebonyi and the various forms of assistance by the state government to the force.”

Baba asked the state Government to allow the police supervise and regulate activities of the state security outfit, Ebubeagu.

He said;

“There is a law establishing the outfit and I am sure that its responsibilities fall under the supervision of the police.

“There is no problem with the outfit wearing uniforms because even community police officers wear uniforms.

“They must, however, have a proper means of identification and it should be reiterated that the task of policing is everyone’s business.”

"24
Merci à tous pour vos messages." which translates to "24 Thank you all for your messages."

"I was shocked when I heard that you were kidnapped and despite all efforts made to pay the ransom, they still went ahead to take your life

Owolabi, as u were fondly called, your demise has created an indelible mark on my mind, but it is my earnest prayer that God should give me the fortitude to bear it.

Monday was an easygoing personality, very humble and humane. As your death touched every youths and the entire people of Woleche-Ebo and beyond, I believe it has already touched God and he will handle your matter.

And to the Kidnappers, you will never see peace in your lives, and the wrath of God is awaiting you on the last day.

Rest in peace! Monday Owo."

"Buen día !" which translates to "Good day"

''I want a loyal Friend, confidant, crazily in love, companion, a partner, we can have kids, live together, have our lives together, build our lives together, make money even have joint accs, but not married…''

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Mobile) Court sitting at Bolade, Oshodi on Monday, December, 19, 2022 sentenced a fake LASTMA officer, David Oluchukwu) to a 4-month jail term for impersonating and extorting money from motorists particularly commercial bus drivers in Lagos, IGBERETV reports.

Oluchukwu,27, was arrested on Wednesday, December 14, around the Lekki area of Lagos while in the act.

The convicted fake Lastma Officer was arraigned by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on a 2-Count charges of "Conduct likely to cause breach of peace" and "Impersonation" before the court.

In a press statement released on Tuesday, by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of (LASTMA) Mr. Adebayo Taofiq quoted that Magistrate Adesanya Ademola sentenced David Oluchkwu to a 4-month jail term without any option of fine after he pleaded 'Guilty' to the 2- count charges levied against him.

Magistrate Adesanya emphasized that the convict should serve the 4 months jail term without any option fine due to the gravity of the offences committed.

The Court Prosecutor Barrister Agbaje Oladotun stated that both offences levied against the convict (Breach of Peace and Impersonation) contravened Section 168 (D) and Section 78 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State (2015) respectively.

In his reaction to the judgement, the General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Mr Bolaji Oreagba said the judgement was a welcome development as it would serve as deterrent to others who are still extorting money from innocent members of public under false pretense.

According to Mr. Oreagba "Our Surveillance and Intelligence Unit which has now been fully restructured would continue to hunt for other bad elements disturbing the peace of the society"

The General Manager however urged motorists particularly commercial bus operators to adhere strictly to the dictates of the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law 2018.

“When you con drop dead, pictures go con dey fly around. See, if you no post my picture now, when I dey alive, dey hustle, struggle, you see me pass, you show me hate, and you never bother to help me. If you show me hate now, you no dey help me in anyway, no post my picture...I go wake up pursue you."