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Falz Threatens Legal Action Over Defamatory Allegations Lagos, Nigeria - Renowned Nigerian rapper, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has taken legal action against social media personality, Martins Vincent Otse, aka VeryDarkMan, over defamatory allegations. Falz's legal team, led by human rights lawyer Femi Falana, issued a formal letter demanding a retraction of the allegations and a public apology within 24 hours. The controversy surrounds claims made by VeryDarkMan that Falz was involved in a scheme to secure a presidential pardon for embattled socialite, Bobrisky, who faces Naira abuse charges. VeryDarkMan alleged that Falz extorted N15 million from Bobrisky. However, Falz's lawyers deny these allegations, stating that their client never initiated a conversation with Bobrisky and did not agree to assist him financially. According to documents, Bobrisky requested N3 million from Falz to pay correctional centre officials for VIP treatment, but Falz advised him that suc...

  The Lagos State Government has announced a significant increase in boarding fees for students in its model colleges, effective from the 2024/2025 academic session starting September 15, 2024. According to a statement by the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, the new boarding fee will be N100,000, replacing the previous fee of N35,000, which has remained unchanged since 2021. Ganiu Lawal, Deputy Director of Public Affairs for the Ministry, explained that the increase is necessary to ensure better welfare for students, considering the rising cost of living. "The N35,000 boarding fee is unrealistic in 2024. The new fee will cater to quality food, education infrastructure, free tuition, technology support, adequate security, and payment of terminal examination fees," Lawal said. The Lagos State Government provides free education in 1,021 primary schools, 369 junior secondary schools, and 329 senior secondary schools, including 32 model colleges. However, parents have ex...

  Ajiran Palace   A gruesome murder has shaken the Ajiran community in Agungi, Lekki, Lagos State, after gunmen shot and butchered Demola, the first son of Tijani Akinloye, the Ojomu of Ajiran land.  The incident occurred today along Chevron Drive, near Ebano Supermarket. The community is now deserted due to the tension sparked by the killing.  Prince Demola Akinloye A notice from a local estate management warned residents to avoid the Chevron, Agungi, and Ajiran areas for their safety. The Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, was unaware of the incident but promised to provide information once available. The brutal assassination has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving residents in fear.  Further details are yet to be released....