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Nollywood star actor, screen writer and producer, Leo Mezie is dead. He died on Saturday, May 14, at the age of 46, after a long battle with kidney disease. The actor who had been battling a Kidney disease, had a transplant last week. However, he began to develop complications. Sadly, he lost the battle on […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Police Service Commission (PSC) has promoted Ibrahim Magu, former acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before retiring. PSC spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani announced Magu’s elevation to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) on Monday May 16. The former EFCC acting Chairman was promoted to AIG alongside seven Commissioners of Police at […]
Continue ReadingNigerian star actress, screenwriter, producer, and business owner, Victoria Kolawole has slammed a troll who called her a prostitute on Instagram. The actress shared a beautiful photo of herself and a follower left a nasty comment. “Asewo… Alias Idi dowo” the follower wrote. The statement translates to “Prostitute” aka “sex worker”. Reacting, Victoria wrote: “And […]
Continue ReadingThe Swedish government has confirmed it intends to apply for membership of NATO, joining neighboring Finland in a similar decision following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to date. “There is a broad majority in Sweden’s parliament for Sweden to join NATO,” said the prime minister, Magdalena Andersson. “This is the best thing for the security of […]
Continue ReadingGovernor of Anambra state, Charles Soludo has visited the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu in detention. Soludo who shared photos from the visit on his Facebook page on Saturday May 14, said they discussed the sit-at-home protests and killings in the south-east. He wrote: “I visited Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, yesterday, […]
Continue ReadingNigeria spent 86 per cent of its revenue on servicing debt in 2021, but South Africa spent only 20 per cent of its receipts on the same purpose, according to Punch. The International Monetary Fund’s 2021 Article IV estimates show Africa’s most populous nation spent 85.5 per cent of its revenue on servicing the debt […]
Continue ReadingThe remains of Deborah Samuel, the 200-level student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto state, Nigeria, who was gruesomely murdered by her colleagues on Thursday May 12, were laid to rest amidst tears on Saturday May 14. Deborah was hacked to death over allegations that she made a comment in her school’s WhatsApp platform […]
Continue ReadingAmerican rapper, Raqhid Render, popularly known as Lil Keed is dead. He died at the age of 24. Raqhid’s death was confirmed by his brother, Semaja Render, who is also a rapper that goes by the stage name, Lil Gotit. Sharing a picture of himself and his brother on his Instagram page, Lil Gotit expressed disbelief and […]
Continue ReadingCatholic Bishop of the Diocese of Sokoto, in Nigeria, Rev. Matthew Hassan-Kukah, has suspended all Masses in Sokoto metropolis. This was contained in a statement on Saturday signed by the Director, Social Communications of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Rev. Fr. Christopher Omotosho. The Rev. Fr. noted that Kukah’s residence was not attacked, though rampaging […]
Continue ReadingReverend Father Joseph Akete Bako, who was abducted by bandits in Kaduna State, Nigeria has died in kidnappers’ captivity. Gunmen had on March 8, invaded St. John Catholic Church, Kudenda in Chikun Local Government Area of the state and kidnapped the 48-year-old priest from his residence after killing one security guard. The Chancellor, Catholic Archdiocese […]
Continue ReadingA female student of the Shehu Shagari College of Education (SSCOE) Sokoto in Nigeria was beaten and burnt to death on allegations of blasphemy against prophet Muhammad on Thursday, May 12. The Christian student, Deborah Yakubu, was accused of insulting Prophet Muhammad (SAW), after reportedly sending a voice note where she challenged her fellow students […]
Continue ReadingAn Indian couple are taking their son to court demanding that he and his wife produce either a grandchild within a year or pay $650,000. Sanjeev and Sadhana Prasad say that they exhausted their savings raising and educating their pilot son and paying for a lavish wedding. Now they want payback. “My son has been […]
Continue ReadingAn aircraft carrying 11 people has crashed into a forest during a storm. It is said to be unlikely that any of the 11 survived after the plane went down near Nanga Eboko Centre Province in Cameroon. Authorities have said the tragic incident occurred at around 2pm on Wednesday, May 11. A major storm hit the country’s capital Yaoundé […]
Continue ReadingA seasoned Nigerian actor, Gbenga Richards is dead. He died on Thursday morning, May 12, after battling acute diabetes and high blood pressure. Richards, who was a force to reckon with in the early days of Nollywood, reportedly suffered from the ailments which kept him in and out of hospital until it claimed his life. […]
Continue ReadingA yet-to-be-identified Nigerian policewoman has been celebrated online for helping to control traffic during a heavy downpour in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, Nigeria, on Tuesday, May 10. The policewoman defied the heavy rain as she helped to control a traffic jam that was caused by the heavy downpour. Watch the video below: https://youtu.be/KM8fzN5H6mM?t=11 Video: Barn […]
Continue ReadingFormer Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has once again called for the emergence of a Nigerian from the Southeast as President of Nigeria come 2023. Obasanjo, who addressed members of the Political Action Committee (PAC), of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, who visited him at his Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta on Tuesday, May 10, said that the Southeast […]
Continue ReadingNigerian police on Tuesday May 10, arraigned four teachers of Chrisland School at the Yaba Magistrate Court, Lagos State over sexual misconduct by five pupils of the school during an international trip. Those brought to the court were the staff who accompanied the pupils to Dubai, UAE, for World School Games, a four-day annual competition […]
Continue ReadingCanada-based Nigerian female singer, Stephanie Otobo, who had some years ago, alleged that she had an amorous relationship with Apostle Johnson Suleman, the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, has released n*de photos of the clergyman in a Twitter thread. Stephanie Otobo, who took to her Twitter handle on Monday, shared screenshots of her video […]
Continue ReadingElon Musk on Tuesday said he would lift Twitter’s ban on former US president Donald Trump if Musk’s deal to buy the global messaging platform is successful. “I would reverse the permanent ban,” the billionaire said at a Financial Times conference, noting that he doesn’t own Twitter yet, so “this is not like a thing […]
Continue ReadingProsecution witness, Nneka Maryjane Odezulu, in the ongoing rape and murder trial of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver, Andrew Ominnikoron, has narrated to the court how she was raped from behind by the defendant. Odezulu the first prosecution witness, who was testifying before Justice Sherifat Sonaike, of Lagos High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa […]
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