The Good

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Tinubu to increase minimum wage, review salaries

Are we finally getting the dividends of a Jagaban-led presidency? According to spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, “The president will want nothing less than a doubling. I mean doubling the current minimum wage.”

Lucky fan reportedly gets Wizkid’s ₦115 million ring, jacket

Big Wiz mistakenly tossed his jacket and ring to the crowd at his Tottenham Stadium show, and instead of making a fuss, he allegedly ordered a new one right there and then. Okay Wiz, we see you.

Dbanj blesses market trader with 2 million

The Kokomaster was impressed after watching a video where the woman shared her plans if she was given a dollar. The singer gave her ₦2 million, with an additional ₦1 million for the content creator who interviewed her.

The bad

Zikoko’s Weekly Roundup: Dbanj Gifts Trader, Son, ₦2m

Nigerian medical doctor loses life in elevator crash

Vwaere Diaso, a Nigerian medical doctor, lost her life on August 1, while in an elevator that reportedly crashed from the 10th floor of Lagos Island General Hospital, Odan. Diaso’s death sparked outrage from Nigerians, with her colleagues taking to the streets to protest her demise.

Helicopter crashes into building in Ikeja

Four people narrowly escaped death after a helicopter crashed around the Oba Akran area of Ikeja on Tuesday, August 1. The occupants sustained severe injuries.

Yul Edochie’s first wife, May, files for divorce

The Nollywood actor’s wife has finally moved to end their union after months of drama surrounding him taking a second wife and the demise of their son, Kambili.

TikToker bags jail term for defaming Eniola Badmus

Nigerian TikToker, Nwakaego Blessing Okoye, pleaded guilty to cyberstalking and bagged a three-year jail sentence from a Federal High Court in Lagos. However, the judge gave her the option to pay a fine of ₦150,000 instead of serving time.

What’s going on

Zikoko’s Weekly Roundup: Dbanj Gifts Trader, Son, ₦2m

BBNaija AllStars: Neo says Ike smells

Neo might be breaking the bro code here but could he actually be corroborating similar claims by Ike’s ex, Mercy Eke?

Don Jazzy twerks up a storm on Instagram

The Mavin boss shaking his ass on Obasanjo’s internet is weird.

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