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MultiChoice Nigeria has commenced auditions for the 10th season of Nigerian Idol, themed “Your Voice, Your Victory.”

The auditions, which began on Friday, January 17, 2025, will close on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Young Nigerians aged 16 to 30 are encouraged to showcase their singing talent.

To participate, aspiring contestants must upload a 30-second video of themselves singing a song of their choice on the Africa Magic website.

Dr. Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and Channels West Africa at MultiChoice, highlighted the show’s impact, stating, “Nigerian Idol is more than a talent show; it’s a platform to inspire, transform lives, and celebrate the power of music.”

Nigerian Idol has consistently discovered talent, built careers, and entertained audiences across Africa over the past decade.

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The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, has stated that refusing police officers entry or exit from a residence is an offence.

Reacting to a viral video on X showing young men denying access to individuals dressed as police officers, Edafe noted that while wearing masks is prohibited in the Nigeria Police Force, blocking officers’ access is unacceptable.

The video showed the men claiming to be content creators, not internet fraudsters, and expressing unease over the masked appearance of the armed men. One officer fired a shot before another scaled the fence to enter the premises.

Addressing the situation, Edafe wrote, “Wearing a mask as a policeman is a red flag and not allowed in policing. However, locking the police either outside or inside is an offence on its own.”

He confirmed investigations were ongoing to verify the location and details of the incident.

Edafe also questioned the men’s assertion about not being fraudsters when no such accusation had been made.

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Former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has described his recent impeachment as politically motivated, dismissing the corruption allegations against him as baseless and unsubstantiated.
Addressing supporters at his Ikeja residence, Obasa criticized the manner of his removal, alleging that due process was not followed.
He accused the State Commissioner of Police of facilitating the process and claimed that security agents invaded his homes in Agege and Ikeja, detaining his family with over 200 officers involved.
Obasa, who was impeached on January 13 by over two-thirds of the 40-member House for alleged misconduct, stated: “If I am no longer Speaker, it’s not the end of the world. If you accuse me of corruption, then prove it.”
He dismissed claims of misappropriation, including allegations of spending N16 billion on gate construction, sarcastically referring to it as “the wall of Jericho.”
The former Speaker emphasized his commitment to the integrity of the legislative institution, warning against discrediting the Assembly.
“The Lagos State House of Assembly is a symbol of excellence, and I will not partake in its destruction,” he said.
Obasa, first elected in 2007 and re-elected six times, acknowledged the support of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, whom he described as a brother.
His deputy, Mojisola Meranda, was sworn in as the new Speaker, becoming the first female to lead the Assembly in the South-West region.