In Edo State, a shocking video shows the assault of the veteran Nollywood filmmaker Don Pedro Obaseki getting attacked and paraded through Benin City over allegations that he insulted the Oba of Benin.
The Oba of Benin was said to have not ordered the action, with one of the palace chiefs stating that the Oba was at a thanksgiving service to mark the end of the annual Igue festival.
It comes as Obaseki later released a video where he narrated how he was abducted, beaten by thugs and stripped.
In another development, the city of Lagos came alive as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu joined thousands of residents for the grand finale of the Eyo Festival at the Tafawa Balewa Square.
On the other hand, the festival was marred by violence that erupted after hoodlums masquerading as Eyo participants were seen in videos assaulting residents.
The incident has sparked outrage online, with some social media users reviving discussions about the controversial 2023 film “Gangs of Lagos” which depicted Eyo masquerades as gang members.
In another story, mixed reactions trailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s departure to Europe for his end-of-year break before proceeding to Abu Dhabi with some users criticising the timing of the trip.
Finally, under entertainment, Grammy award-winning artist Burna Boy electrified the crowd at the 2025 edition of the “Warri Again” show which took place at the Eko Convention Center.
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