The Good

Zikoko’s Weekly Roundup: Ajibola Odusanya Pays Ex-lover £17,100 Debt

BBNaija’s Frodd and wife chioma expecting first child

Well, what better way to step into the BBNaija week than news of a soon-to-arrive grandbaby for Big Brother? Congrats to the parents-to-be.

Benjamin Mendy cleared of rape, attempted rape charges

Family, friends, and Manchester United fans are relieved on Mendy’s behalf as a jury found him not guilty of both charges. It’s unclear what his next move will be.

NDLEA announces nationwide crackdown on recreational use, sale of nitrous oxide

NDLEA thinks balloon users need to chill and we’re with them on this one because the youths have to be alive and well to save Nigeria.

Ajibola Odusanya clears £17,100 debt owed to ex-lover

Twitter NG (Naija and UK branches) stayed on Ajibola Odusanya’s neck until he paid every last penny owed to his ex-lover, Olamide. The UK-based lady confirmed receipt of £17,100 and that’s that on that the Ajibola Odusanya episode.

DSS Charges Emefiele to court

This is music to the ears of Nigerians who especially faced tough times during Emefiele’s harsh financial policies. Weirdly, he’s being charged with the illegal possession of firearm.

The bad

Zikoko’s Weekly Roundup: Ajibola Odusanya Pays Ex-lover £17,100 Debt

Seychelles says ban on Nigerian tourists is linked to drug trafficking, fraud

The Seychelles government finally answers Nigerian passport holders wondering why they’ve been banned from visiting: an increase in drug trafficking and fraudulent activities. 

Tinubu proposes N8k palliative to cushion effect of subsidy removal

Jagaban needs to be for real because what is ₦8k going to do for an average family in today’s Nigeria? Coming from the man that wants the poor to breathe, LOL.

The what’s going on

Zikoko’s Weekly Roundup: Ajibola Odusanya Pays Ex-lover £17,100 Debt

Bella Smurda, OdumoduBlvck attacked during appearance in LASU

Isn’t it every university’s dream to have blown alumni come back and perform? LASU students clearly can’t relate because they turned Poco Lee’s concert upside down. Bella Shmurda and OdumoduBlvck couldn’t perform due to alleged disruption from cultists. The school management, however, dismissed the claims and said that excited students caused the uproar.

FG releases official portrait of Remi Tinubu

We have questions. Where do we hang this? In our living room, offices, banking hall, restaurants or bedroom?

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