Month: September 2025

Hilda Baci steps out with her man At her 30th birthday celebration

September 21, 2025 (updated September 21, 2025) Published by

Nigerian celebrity chef and Guinness World Record holder Hilda Baci (@hildabaci) marked her 30th birthday in grand style, dazzling fans on Instagram with stunning photos from the celebration.

Making her entrance in a sparkling beaded gown, Hilda held hands with her man as they walked in together. The loved-up moment instantly stood out, with fans praising the couple’s elegant appearance.

Hilda’s party featured a red-themed decoration with balloons, roses, and a bold welcome sign that read, “Hilda’s Fabulous Thirty.” The glamorous setting reflected her vibrant personality, while her photos showed her striking elegant poses with radiant smiles.

She captioned the photos: “The Birthday Girl”. The short but powerful message reflected her excitement, confidence, and gratitude as she embraced the joy of stepping into a new decade of her life.

The post attracted warm wishes and comments from fans and colleagues, including Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe, who joined others in celebrating the milestone.

Liverpool Maintain 100%, United Edge Chelsea As Spurs, Fulham Shine In Saturday EPL Drama

September 21, 2025 (updated September 21, 2025) Published by

The English Premier League table underwent a swift shuffling on Saturday as Liverpool maintained their unbeaten run with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Everton in Saturday’s Merseyside derby at Anfield.

Ryan Gravenberch opened the scoring early in the 10th minute after linking up with Mohamed Salah, before Hugo Ekitike doubled the lead 19 minutes later.

Everton refused to roll over, pulling one back through Idrissa Gueye in the second half, but Liverpool held on to claim all three points.

The result means Jurgen Klopp’s side have now won all five of their opening games, while Everton dropped to seventh after suffering their second defeat of the campaign.

Spurs Show Spirit in 2-2 Draw at Brighton

Tottenham staged a spirited comeback to share the spoils in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Brighton at the Amex Stadium.

The hosts looked comfortable after goals from Yankuba Minteh and Yasin Ayari put them 2-0 up, but Spurs rallied back. Richarlison halved the deficit before Brighton’s Jan Paul van Hecke put the ball into his own net late on after pressure from Mohammed Kudus.

The result leaves both sides reflecting on missed chances: Brighton for failing to close out the game, Spurs for leaving it late to rescue a point

Manchester United Secured All Three Points

ObasEmpire reports that the Red Devils secured a much-needed win, but had to survive a dramatic 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Old Trafford.

Chelsea’s goalkeeper Robert Sánchez was sent off inside five minutes, tilting the contest. United capitalised, with Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro giving the hosts control.

But Casemiro later saw red himself, and Chelsea pulled one back through Trevoh Chalobah, sparking a frantic finale. United held firm, easing some of the pressure on Erik ten Hag, while Chelsea left Manchester feeling hard done by.

Fulham Overcome Brentford in West London Derby

Meanwhile, Fulham showed grit and quality to beat their neighbours, Brentford, 3-1 at Craven Cottage.

Mikkel Damsgaard had given Brentford an early lead, punishing a defensive mix-up. But Alex Iwobi equalised just before half-time, swinging momentum.

Harry Wilson then curled in a superb strike to put Fulham ahead, before Ethan Pinnock’s own goal sealed victory.

The win lifted Fulham up the table, while Brentford’s defensive frailties were once again exposed

Tinubu Celebrate wife,Oluremi On 65th birthday

September 21, 2025 (updated September 21, 2025) Published by

Says her quiet strength, enduring grace have been his steadying anchor

Describes the first lady as his confidant, counsellor, ready flame dotting his path

Sanwo-Olu celebrates first lady, says she’s ‘our amazon’

Deji Elumoye in Abuja

President Bola Tinubu has rejoiced with his wife and First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on the occasion of her 65th birthday on Sunday, September 21, 2025.Also, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has celebrated the First Lady, describing her as a “compassionate and strong-willed” leader whose influence continues to resonate across the country.The governor described the first lady as “our amazon” and prayed for her continued strength and good health.In a birthday tribute issued late last night, the President Tinubu who addressed his better half as Oluremi Mi, said her strength and enduring grace have been his steadying anchor.President Bola Tinubu has rejoiced with his wife and First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on the occasion of her 65th birthday on Sunday, September 21, 2025.Also, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has celebrated the First Lady, describing her as a “compassionate and strong-willed” leader whose influence continues to resonate across the country.The governor described the first lady as “our amazon” and prayed for her continued strength and good health.In a birthday tribute issued late last night, the President Tinubu who addressed his better half as Oluremi Mi, said her strength and enduring grace have been his steadying anchor.

President Tinubu also described the First Lady as his confidant, counsellor and ready flame illuminating his path.The president in the seven-paragraph birthday tribute to his wife stated, inter alia: “Oluremi Mi, as you celebrate your 65th birthday today, I honour not only the love of my life, but also a woman whose quiet strength and enduring grace have been my steadying anchor. Through every season, from the long years of struggle and political exile, to leadership responsibilities, you have stood firmly by my side with dignity, patience, and devotion that words can scarcely express.“You are more than my wife. You are my confidant, counsellor, and the steady flame illuminating my path. In you, our children and grandchildren see the example of compassion and faith, and in you, our nation sees the true strength of womanhood; resolute yet tender, humble yet unshakably firm.

Nigeria owes you more than many will ever know. In every sacrifice you made quietly, in every burden you carried without complaint, you have served this country as surely as I have, not from the podium, but from the heart of our home.“Today, as your husband, I thank God for your life, health, and unwavering love. As your President, I salute you as the First Lady whose warmth and empathy continue to touch millions of lives across our land. And as your lifelong companion, I say that I love you more than ever, and am blessed every day by your presence. Your love is a treasure I hold dear.

Happy 65th birthday, Oluremi. May the years ahead be filled with joy, peace, and the fulfillment you so richly deserve.On his part, Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a congratulatory message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, praised Mrs. Tinubu for her contributions to public service both in Lagos and nationally, noting her record as Lagos First Lady for eight years and as a three-term senator.“On behalf of my adorable wife, Ibijoke, the government and the entire people of Lagos State, I heartily congratulate Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady and the wife of our leader and President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on the occasion of her 65th birthday,” the governor said.

He lauded her work through the Renewed Hope Initiative, a pet project of the First Lady, which he said has touched millions of lives since President Bola Tinubu assumed office in May 2023.According to Sanwo-Olu, Senator Tinubu has demonstrated a strong commitment to improving the lives of women and children, spearheading empowerment programmes and philanthropic projects across the country.“Senator Oluremi Tinubu is a great ambassador of our dear State. She has served the State passionately as First Lady for eight years and as a member of the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly for three consecutive terms without any blemish,” Sanwo-Olu said.

We are proud of her achievements in both private and public offices. Her contributions to the development of both Lagos and Nigeria are commendable.“We celebrate Senator Oluremi Tinubu today and always for her kindness, advocacy for social justice, and philanthropic endeavours,” the release further read. “As our Amazon, Senator Oluremi Tinubu turns 65, I pray for God’s continued guidance and good health for her.“God will give her more strength and grace to render more service to humanity and our dear country, Nigeria,” he prayed.

Hilda Baci Marks 30th Birthday in Style After Guinness Jollof World Record

September 21, 2025 (updated September 21, 2025) Published by

Nigerian chef and media personality, Hilda Baci, has turned 30 in grand style.

The record-breaking cook shared breathtaking photos on her social media to mark the special day.

Her birthday comes only days after she made history once again by setting a new Guinness World Record. This time she made it for cooking the largest pot of Jollof rice at Eko Hotel, Lagos. The feat, backed by Gino, has placed her name in the spotlight as many continue to praise her.

In her birthday post, Hilda reflected on her journey so far. She wrote: “This is 30, and it feels like stepping into a brand-new book, not just another chapter. I carry every lesson, every tear, every win with me, but I walk forward lighter, stronger, and overflowing with gratitude to God. The woman I’ve prayed to be is the woman I’m becoming.”

Recall Hilda Baci won the Guinness World Record for the largest pot of Jollof rice last week. This is another milestone for the talented cook who continues to soar both in her career and personal life.

Celebrities and fans trooped to her page with goodwill messages. Popular influencer Enioluwa said: “Happy birthday my darling, I love you so much… You deserve every good thing that comes your way… We party tonight.”

Lagos police Arrest a man caught on Camera Stealing gold Necklace from a man’s neck broad daylight

September 21, 2025 (updated September 21, 2025) Published by

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command on Friday, September 19, successfully tracked, trailed and arrested a notorious armed robber, hired ass@ssin, and m#rderer, later identified as John Samuel ‘m’, 28 years old, from Akwa Ibom State, in his hideout at Epe.

A statement from the command’s deputy spokesperson, DSP Babaseyi Oluseyi, says the suspect, who was recently released from Prison, had on August 18 fired and wounded a businessman Gbenga Obama and robbed him of an expensive gold necklace and other valuables in broad daylight at Gbajobi Street, Allen Avenue, Ikeja.

John Samuel, an ex-convict, is vicious and notorious for armed robbery, ass@ssination, and m#rder of some of his victims. He was released recently after serving a six-year jail term for capital offence of armed robbery. After his release from prison, he returned to crime and criminality with even more viciousness. He is notorious for shooting at victims before dispossessing them of their valuables.

CCTV footage of the 18/08/2025 incident obtained, clearly captured the suspect when he fired at the victim with English pistol,before dispossessing him of his gold necklace jewelry while his accomplice waited on a motorcycle for their escape. The victim, who sustained serious gunshot wounds during the attack,has since been treated and discharged.”

Oluseyi mentioned that Samuel John confessed to selling the stolen jewelry for N4 million, far below its actual value.

He added that the command is currently intensifying efforts to arrest other members of his gang and bring them to justice.

They will all be prosecuted on completion of investigation” the statement read

Oluseyi added that the state Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohudare Jimoh, praised the gallantry and commitment of the operatives that led to the successful arrest of this vicious and notorious suspect. He assured Lagosians that discreet investigation is ongoing into the case .

Singer Spyro is engaged.

September 19, 2025 (updated September 19, 2025) Published by

He shared the good news on his Instagram page this morning, September 19, and revealed that he met his fiancee, Janet Atom, in a Lagos club in March 2024.

On the 30th of march 2024 my world paused as i found love in an unexpected plc at exactly 2:48amI met the answer to my prayers @_callme_njure in a Lagos Club while at work and from then till now I have lived every single day a very happy manThank you for saying YES my sweet J spend the rest of my life with youI can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you”he wrote

Congrats to them!

Obi Has Massive Support Nationwide, We’ll Be Glad If He Returns to PDP – Ulasi

September 19, 2025 (updated September 19, 2025) Published by

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dan Ulasi, has said the party would gladly welcome Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi back to its fold ahead of the 2027 general election.

Speaking in an interview on Friday, Ulasi maintained that Obi’s credibility and popularity would significantly boost the PDP’s chances.

I’ll be happy if he joins PDP because he will bring his credibility to bear on the party as we are reorganising.

Any party that has him today will know they already have more than 30 to 40 percent of the election because he has tremendous support across this country,” he said.

Ulasi, however, observed that Obi’s political future remained unclear.

To the best of my knowledge, Peter Obi has no platform. He ran last time with Labour Party, he has attended the launching of ADC. I don’t know what his platform will be,” he added.

Obi, a former governor of Anambra State (2006–2014), previously ran as the PDP’s vice-presidential candidate in 2019.

He defected from the party in May 2022 after withdrawing from its presidential primary and subsequently emerged as the Labour Party’s flag bearer.

His 2023 campaign, powered by the “Obidient Movement,” attracted massive youth support and disrupted the traditional two-party race, with Obi finishing third behind Bola Tinubu of the APC and Atiku Abubakar of the PDP.

If I Wanted Third Term, I Would Have Got It’ – Says Obasanjo

September 19, 2025 (updated September 19, 2025) Published by

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has dismissed long-standing allegations that he once sought to extend his stay in office beyond the constitutional two terms.

ObasEmpire recalls that Obasanjo led Nigeria between 1999 and 2007.

Speaking on Wednesday at the Democracy Dialogue of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation in Accra, Ghana, Obasanjo said no living or dead Nigerian can produce evidence that he ever pushed for a third term

He declared, “I think I’m not a fool. If I wanted it, some thought I wanted it, I know how to go about it. And there is no Nigerian, dead or alive, that will say I called him and told him I wanted the third term. None.”

The former president argued that if he could secure debt relief for Nigeria, which he described as a far more difficult achievement, then obtaining a third term would have been within his reach had he truly pursued it.

I keep telling them that, look, if I wanted to get debt relief, which is more difficult than getting a third term and I got it, if I wanted a third term, I would have got it too,” he said.

During Obasanjo’s tenure, Nigeria secured an $18 billion debt relief package from the Paris Club in 2005, widely regarded as one of the defining achievements of his administration.

Obasanjo also warned against leaders who see themselves as indispensable, describing such a mindset as a “sin against God.”

Some people believe that unless they are there, nobody else. They will even tell you that they haven’t got anybody else. I believe that that is a sin against God, because if God takes you away, which God can do anytime, then somebody else will come, and that somebody else may do better or may do worse,” Obasanjo said.

The 87-year-old elder statesman stressed that the best of leadership is achieved when leaders are young, vibrant, and dynamic.

I know that the best is done when you are young, ideal, vibrant, and dynamic. When you are ‘kuje kuje’ (weak or frail), you don’t have the best,” he said.

Obasemprire reports that Obasanjo’s comments come amid ongoing debates across Africa about sit-tight leaders and constitutional manipulation to extend presidential terms.

Champions League: Liverpool Beat Atletico, Bayern Humble Chelsea, PSG Humiliate Atalanta

September 18, 2025 (updated September 18, 2025) Published by

The UEFA Champions League returned in thrilling fashion this week as the opening round of the league phase delivered goals, drama and late twists across Europe

At Anfield, Liverpool held off a spirited Atletico Madrid to secure a 3-2 Champions League win. Andrew Robertson set the tone just four minutes in before Mohamed Salah doubled the lead with his trademark composure.

Atletico clawed their way back, with Marcos Llorente scoring on the stroke of half-time and again in the 81st minute. But Virgil van Dijk’s stoppage-time header sealed the points for Jurgen Klopp’s side.

In Munich, Bayern Munich underlined their intent with a commanding 3-1 win over Chelsea. An early own goal from Trevoh Chalobah gave the hosts control before Harry Kane struck twice, including a penalty, to put the contest beyond reach.

Cole Palmer briefly restored hope for the visitors, but Bayern’s dominance ensured the Premier League side left Germany with no point.

Elsewhere, Inter Milan silenced the Amsterdam crowd with a clinical 2-0 victory over Ajax, thanks to a brace from Marcus Thuram just before and after the break.

Paris Saint-Germain also flexed their muscles, brushing aside Atalanta 4-0 at the Parc des Princes. Marquinhos, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Nuno Mendes and Sergio Ramos all found the net in a commanding display.

Slavia Prague and Bodo/Glimt shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw, while Olympiakos were held to a goalless stalemate by Pafos in Piraeus.

Tuesday’s action was no less dramatic. Juventus and Borussia Dortmund played out an eight-goal thriller in Turin, finishing 4-4 after a frantic second half.

Real Madrid edged Marseille 2-1 with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice from the penalty spot, while Arsenal claimed a solid 2-0 away win at Athletic Bilbao through goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard.

Benfica were stunned 3-2 at home by Qarabag, while Tottenham earned a narrow 1-0 victory over Villarreal.

The competition continues on Thursday with Manchester City hosting Napoli, Newcastle taking on Barcelona, and Sporting Lisbon facing Kairat Almaty.

Almaty.Champions League results for matchday one and two:

PSV Eindhoven 1-3 Union Saint-Gilloise

Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Arsenal

Six more death Confirmed in Afriland Towers Fire

September 18, 2025 (updated September 18, 2025) Published by

At least six additional deaths have been confirmed following the fire outbreak at Afriland Towers, a six-storey commercial building on Broad Street, Lagos Island, Lagos State.

The victims were employees of United Capital, a financial and investment services firm occupying the 3rd and 4th floors of the tower.

The confirmation comes just hours after the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) announced that four of its staff members also died in the incident on Wednesday evening.

ObasEmpire reported that the fire, which reportedly started in the inverter room in the basement around 1:30 pm on Tuesday, sent thick smoke into the air and triggered panic among occupants. Some individuals were seen attempting to escape through windows as emergency responders battled the flames.

Officials of the Federal Fire Service, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, and other first responders rescued at least nine persons from the building. Five were revived, while four remained unconscious.

A total of nine victims have been rescued. Five individuals have been resuscitated. Several others escaped unhurt, while efforts are ongoing to revive the remaining four,” the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said in a statement on Tuesday, raising concerns about possible casualties.

In an exclusive statement shared with our correspondent on Thursday morning, United Capital confirmed it lost six members of staff to the tragedy. This takes the confirmed number of deaths from the Afriland Towers fire tragedy to 10.

“It is with profound grief that the Management and Staff of United Capital Plc announce the passing of six of our dear colleagues, following the tragic fire at Afriland Towers on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

Our departed colleagues were an integral part of our company and family. Their painful loss leaves an immeasurable void. We extend our deepest and heartfelt condolences to their families, friends, and loved ones, and we continue to hold them in our thoughts and prayers, as well as provide all the support we can to them during this most difficult time.

We are making preparations for an appropriate memorial service to honour their lives and mark their passing with dignity and solemnity. We thank the emergency services and all those who responded for their valiant assistance at the time of the incident.

In this moment of untold grief, we stand together in solidarity, drawing strength from one another as we navigate this period. May the souls of the departed rest in peace,” the company said.

Emergency responders had earlier confirmed rescuing several occupants after the fire, which was believed to have been triggered by an inverter explosion. While officials have yet to release an official casualty figure, eyewitnesses and internal company sources insist that “not everyone made it out alive.”

Attempts to reach the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the National Emergency Management Agency, and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency for confirmation were unsuccessful at the time of filing this report.

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