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Brigadier Benjamin Adesanya Maja Adekunle (1936–2014), famously known as “The Black Scorpion,”

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Brigadier Benjamin Adesanya Maja Adekunle (1936–2014), famously known as “The Black Scorpion,” is seen here with Nigerian Federal Troops in command of Port Harcourt after successfully routing Biafran forces during the Nigerian Civil War.

Date: May 19, 1968
Photo Credit: Terry Fincher/Express/Getty Images

Born in Kaduna, Benjamin Adekunle’s father hailed from Ogbomosho, while his mother was of the Bachama tribe from Adamawa State. He attended secondary school in Okene before proceeding to the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, in the United Kingdom.

Adekunle served with distinction as part of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force during the Congo Crisis in 1960. He was also aide-de-camp to Dr. Akanu Ibiam, the Governor of Nigeria’s Eastern Region, and later held key positions such as Adjutant-General of the Nigerian Army and Commander of the Lagos Garrison.

During the Civil War, Adekunle earned national fame as the fearless Commander of the 3rd Marine Commando Division—one of the most formidable and effective units in the Federal campaign. After the war, he was appointed to head the task of resolving Nigeria’s port congestion crisis.

He was compulsorily retired from the Nigerian Army in 1974 following the Iyabo Olorunkoya scandal. Brigadier Benjamin Adekunle passed away in 2014 at the age of 78.

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‘I Regret Announcing My Relationship With MC Oluomo’ – Nollywood Actress, Sikiratu Sindodo

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Yoruba Nollywood actress, Tayo Odueke, better known as Sikiratu Sindodo, has expressed regret about publicising her romantic relationship with National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) boss, Musiliu Akinsanya, better known as MC Oluomo.

It was reports that Sindodo, during an interview with Oyinmomo TV on YouTube, said sometimes it is better to keep things private.

When asked about what led to their breakup, Sindodo said it is a long story, and she would rather not speak about it.

She said, “It’s a long story, and I’d rather not go into it”.

According to the movie star, announcing the relationship online was not worth it.

Defending her decision, Sindodo said MC Oluomo was kind-hearted and treated her nicely, which is why she publicised his name.

She added, “Normal, if you’re married to someone, people will eventually know. Back then, I didn’t care and I didn’t see any reason to hide it.

“Sometimes, it’s better to keep things private. I envy my colleagues who kept their affairs out of the public eye. I regret announcing my relationship with Alhaji MC Oluomo. It wasn’t worth it. He was very good to me and treated me well, which is why I published his name. But I shouldn’t have.”

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Cubana Chief Priest Slams Solomon Buchi Over Peller Police Report

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Nigerian socialite and businessman Cubana Chief Priest has criticised relationship content creator Solomon Buchi after Buchi said he reported TikToker Peller to the Metropolitan Police over an alleged false accusation.

Buchi said a comment made by Peller during a livestream, which he interpreted as an allegation that he had an affair with another man’s wife, was false and had seriously affected his mental health. He said he subsequently reported the matter to the Metropolitan Police, noting that Peller was in the UK.

Reacting to the development, Cubana Chief Priest accused Buchi of seeking engagement through the controversy and questioned his decision to involve the police.

“You no go fit do anything this one na content you still dey do, you dey find engagement,” he wrote.

He also referenced comments he alleged Buchi had previously made about Peller and others before warning that he would send lawyers.

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Nollywood legend Pete Edochie reveals his favourite Nigerian politician

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Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has revealed that former Premier of the defunct Western Region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, is his favourite Nigerian politician of all time.

Speaking on a recent episode of Curiosity Made Me Ask, hosted by content creator BaeU, Edochie explained that Awolowo pioneered several developmental initiatives in Nigeria, including establishing the first television station and introducing free primary education.

He said, regrettably, Awolowo never won a presidential election despite his impressive achievements.

“I am not into politics but if you ask me who is or was my favourite politician, I will tell you it is Obafemi Awolowo. Awolowo will tell you, ‘I’m going to build this thing, it will cost so-and-so amount and this is where I’m going to get the money from.’ There is no politician who has achieved that kind of transparency.

“Awolowo brought television to Nigeria in 1959. It was the first in Africa. And we in the East started using television in 1960. He also introduced free primary education. Regrettably, he never became president,” he said.

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