- Former Minister of Labour and Employment and ex-Anambra State Governor, Dr. Chris Ngige, has reportedly been arrested in Abuja and is currently said to be in EFCC custody.
- The report surfaced late Wednesday through a statement credited to his former media aide, Fred Chukwulobe.
- The development has generated widespread public interest, with many awaiting clarity on the allegations and the scope of the EFCC’s investigation.
Former Anambra State Governor and immediate past Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, has reportedly been arrested in Abuja and is said to be in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The news of the arrest broke late Wednesday night after a statement surfaced online attributed to his former media aide, Fred Chukwulobe.
The sudden development has sparked widespread reactions across the country, with many political observers awaiting full details regarding the grounds for the arrest and the focus of the ongoing inquiries by the anti-graft agency.
As of now, the EFCC and Ngige’s official representatives have not yet released a formal statement confirming the arrest or detailing the charges.
In other news…. Nigerian musician Daniel Benson, popularly known as BNXN, has shared his difficulties in finding genuine love in Lagos.
The “Finesse” singer expressed his struggles on social media, tweeting, “To find love for Eko too hard for me o.”
BNXN has largely stayed out of the dating spotlight since his controversial relationship with his alleged Swedish ex-girlfriend, Filma Jones, in 2022. During their fallout, Jones accused him of impregnating her and abandoning her, and she leaked private photos to substantiate their relationship.
Following the incident, BNXN admitted that he experienced heartbreak for the first time. He also revealed that he was once blackmailed by a woman claiming a fake pregnancy after a one-night stand.
In other news…. Nollywood actress Anita Joseph has replied a fan who told her to go back to using her father’s name.
GistLover reports that the actress recently shared a video of herself getting glammed up and introduced herself as Anita Joseph Olagunju, using her husband’s surname.
In response, a female fan commented, saying she should revert to her maiden name because her marriage has reportedly ended. The fan wrote, “Answer your papa name, marriage don end.”
Anita Joseph fired back, responding, “Come make me.”
This development comes on the heels of reports alleging that Anita Joseph’s marriage to Real MC Fish may have ended after several years.
She recently addressed the rising rumours about trouble in her marriage to MC Fish, saying she will share her story when she chooses to. Naija News reports that she said she is fine and will speak about her situation at the right time.
She wrote: “And the Lord did not Forsake me. I want to thank everyone who have shown me love one way or the other. Thank you, God will not leave you. Mother Hen is doing well. I will tell my story when I deem fit. Shallom!”
The message came after ongoing talks on social media about the state of her home. Many online users have been claiming that her husband joined the Freemason group and left her for another woman.
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