November 2023 - Wakenews Nigeria

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Money laundering allegations: “We airlifted N1.219 billion to Fayose for the 2014 election,” claimed Obanikoro

November 30, 2023 Joshua Samuel

On Wednesday, Musiliu Obanikoro, the former state minister for defense, said that during the 2014 election, N1.219 billion in cash was airlifted to Ayodele Fayose, the former governor of Ekiti state. According to Wakenews, Fayose and his business, Spotless Investment Limited, are being tried by the Economic and Financial Crimes […]

In the wake of sexual assault lawsuits, Diddy resigns as chairman of Revolt

November 30, 2023 Joshua Samuel

Besieged Sean Combs, well known by his stage name Diddy, is an American rapper and music executive who has resigned from his position as chairman of Revolt TV. The company stated that the change was required to allow Revolt to concentrate on its goal in a statement posted on its […]

“The Voices of Africa” launches on YouTube to honour the diversity of Africa

November 29, 2023 Samson Ayodeji

YouTube has launched “The Voices of Africa,” a social campaign to showcase the continent’s distinctive and traditional expressions, ahead of the Christmas period, during which many Africans travel to their hometowns outside of the cities in which they are based. The campaign aims to highlight the richness of the continent’s […]

Entertainers should try invest during their days of glory- Rudeboy

November 29, 2023 Joshua Samuel

Paul Okoye, better known as Rudeboy of Psquare, has advised his fellow entertainers to invest the money they make while they are still in the spotlight. The seasoned Nigerian singers who have come out to seek public aid owing to health issues or financial trouble are the context in which […]

“Calm Down” by Rema is the most shazammed song in the world as of 2023

November 29, 2023 Joshua Samuel

The popular song “Calm Down,” by Divine Ikubor, also known as Rema, a Nigerian musician, has been recognized as the most shazammed song of 2023 worldwide. Being the first African song to reach the top of the Global Shazam Year-End list, the song created history. To accomplish this feat, “Calm […]

Today, Ondo legislators are scheduled to appoint Aiyedatiwa, Akeredolu’s deputy, as acting governor

November 28, 2023 Wale Ponnle

There are significant hints that today’s acting governor would be declared by the members of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the deputy of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. This is in line with an Assembly source who verified that on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, legislators would reach a decision […]

Falz elated as mum becomes SAN

November 28, 2023 Joshua Samuel

Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz The Bhad Guy, is a well-known rapper and attorney. He has taken great pride in his mother’s promotion to Senior Advocate of Nigeria, or SAN. On Monday, 58 attorneys were recognized as Senior Advocates of Nigeria, including his mother, Funmi Falana. Femi Falana, Falz’s […]

I learnt to speak Yoruba from YouTube- Teniola reveals

November 28, 2023 Joshua Samuel

Teniola Apata, also known as Teni, is a well-known musician who has disclosed that she learned the Yoruba language via YouTube. The singer, 31, claimed that even though her parents are Yoruba, she picked up the language while living in America by watching YouTube Yoruba films. In a recent episode […]

I did laundry work and other menial jobs before stardom- Brain Jotter

November 27, 2023 Joshua Samuel

Before becoming famous, popular skit creator Chukwuebuka Emmanuel Amuzie, often known as Brain Jotter, talked about his difficult time as an undergraduate at the University of Lagos. He claimed that in order to pay for his school and other expenses, he worked multiple menial jobs, such as selling pesticides and […]

Amidst a government crackdown in China, Jack Ma develops a $1.4 million food processing enterprise

November 27, 2023 Samson Ayodeji

Jack Ma, a co-founder of Alibaba, has reappeared with a new business called “Hangzhou Ma’s Kitchen Food.” The rich businessman, who withdrew from the spotlight in 2020 after an industry crackdown spearheaded by the government, has contributed $1.4 million to this project. Hangzhou China’s National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System […]