In 2024, several personalities were frequently in the news due to various issues surrounding them. These individuals include politicians, entertainers, influencers, activists, and footballers.

With only two days left in the year 2024, MyNigeria takes a look at some personalities who consistently made headlines.

President Bola Tinubu topped the list, being called out daily for the hardships facing citizens in the country.

Peter Obi also made news as he spoke about the events under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. He was seen as a fierce opposition party leader following his defeat in the 2023 presidential election.

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), also garnered attention due to his feud with his successor, Sim Fubara, the Governor of Rivers, over the affairs of the state. Wike gained popularity in 2024 for the decisions he made in managing the FCT.

Crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobriksy, made the news due to his arrest for mutulating the naria, and he was sentenced to six months in prison after he pleaded guilty.

Activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, BoBobrisky, and Femi Falana, made headlines following an expose by VDM.

VeryDarkMan revealed an audio recording where Bobrisky claimed to have paid the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) N15 million to drop money laundering charges against him during his arrest.

Bobrisky was also allegedly heard claiming to have paid Human Rights Lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Femi Falana N10 million to help him remove his name from records through the assistance of his rapper son, Falz.

Femi Falana, FaFalz, and Bobrisky denied these claims and demanded an apology from VeryDarkMan, which he refused to give.

In 2024, Aliko Dangote, billionaire, bubusinessman,nd owner of Dangote Oil Refinery, made news due to his dispute with the government over his refinery, with Dangote lamenting the significant oil mafia in the industry.

During the conflict, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) described Dangote’s oil quality as substandard.

Dangote also alleged that officials of the NNPCL had established blending plants for petroleum products in off-shore locations like Malta to sustain their unrestricted importation of petroleum products into Nigeria, a claim the NNPCL chief denied.

Entertainers such as Davido, Veekee James and Sharon Oja made headlines with their wedding ceremonies that captivated the country.

Singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, tied the knot with his wife Chioma after the birth of their twins, with family, friends and colleagues attending the event.

Fashion designer Veekee James tied the knot with her husband Femi Atere in a luxurious wedding that left fans stunned.

Actress Sharon Oja also had a star-studded wedding ceremony with her partner, receiving an outpouring of well wishes and prayers.

Below is a list of personalities who made headlines in 2024.

-Bola Tinubu

-Peter Obi

-Olusegun Obasanjo

-Nyesom Wike

-Sharon Oja

-Aliko Dangote

-Femi Falana

-Simon Ekpa

-Fubara

-Muhammadu Buhari

-Sim Fubara

-Davido

-Wizkid

-VeryDarkMan

-Veekee James

-Bobrisky

-Rema

-Asake

-Toyin Abraham

-Speed Darlington

-Ademola Lookman

-Victor Osimhen

-Enoch Adeboye

-Reno Omokri

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