A fire has broken out at the High Commission of Canada to Nigeria in Abuja’s Central Business District, The PUNCH reports. Amiola Adebayo, Confirming the incident, the Head of Operations of the FCT Fire Service, told our correspondent in a phone interview that two people were fatally injured in the incident, while about three or four other victims had been rushed to the hospitals. “Yes, yes, it’s true. We have two fatally injured and the others in the hospital, either three or four,” he said. Adebayo, however, did not state the cause of the fire incident or whether the affected…
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Multi-award-winning music star Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has announced plans to take time off the music scene. On Sunday, In a series of Instagram posts the ‘Essence’ crooner stated that he would be taking four or five years off the music scene, adding that he is considering taking up football or golf. Writing in broken English, he wrote, “Back in 4 years, make una papa chop him money small or maybe five or I fit still go dey play ball now. “Or make I start dey play golf. fifa or wrestling b*tch!”All of una dey craze! Everybody dey mad.…
On Monday, The Minister of Works under President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, Arch Mike Onolememen, and a former governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party, who stepped down for Governor Godwin Obaseki in 2020 when he defected from the APC to the PDP, Gideon Ikhine were both received by the APC. Receiving the two heavyweights and their supporters in Uromi, headquarters of Esan North East Local Government Area, the APC leader in the zone, General Cecil Esekhaigbe (rtd) said their presence in the party was a precursor to victory for the APC in the 2024 governorship election, adding that the senatorial…
President Bola Tinubu sympathizes with the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, over the passing of his father. The President says Pa Simeon Soludo, who was a dignified and charitable family man, lived a fruitful life that is exemplified in the achievements, personal quality, and sterling records of his son, Governor Chukwuma Soludo. “I pray the Almighty God grant your beloved father eternal rest. He lives through you still; in your sincerity, good works and deeds,” the President says. President Tinubu encourages Governor Soludo and the good people of Anambra State to take solace in the excellent legacy…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) yesterday accused Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinmma of sending thugs to attack the home of its President, Joe Ajaero, on Saturday. But the state government denied the allegation, describing it as “cheap, baseless, and vicious propaganda”. The NLC said the alleged attack on Azalla Owalla in Emekuku, the hometown of the NLC President, was “carried out under the misguided belief that Comrade Ajaero was still present”. Ajaero last Wednesday led workers to Owerri, the Imo State capital, to protest the alleged failure of the governor to pay salaries. The protest turned violent as Ajaero was assaulted in…
Sensational and sexy star actress Iniobong Edo is back to mainstream acting again. She bounced back to the admiration of her teeming fans, after the one-year ex-communication order slammed on her by the leadership of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), was lifted. In fact, the controversial ‘ban’ which lasted for four months before it was quashed, has continued to raise dust within and outside Tinsel Town. Many have also questioned the rationale behind it, while the national leadership of AGN, ably led by charismatic Ejike Asiegbu, has constantly argued it was not done with punitive or personal intentions, rather,…
Barely two weeks after comic actor John Okafor, popularly called Mr. Ibu publicly solicited prayers and financial assistance from Nigerians as he battles an ailment that has raised concerns about possible amputation of one of his legs, another veteran actor Amaechi Muonagor is suffering the same fate. In a viral video yesterday, the veteran actor pleaded with Nigerians for help, revealing that he is grappling with paralysis, which has affected half of his left leg. The 61-year-old actor could be seen in the video lying on a bed, appealing to his fans and colleagues for financial support. He said the…
The National President of the Association of Clinical and Academic Physiotherapists of Nigeria, Dr Udoka Okafor, has identified age factors, and contaminated water as major causes of Parkinson’s disease in Nigeria. Okafor, who described the neurological condition as a condition that affects the brain and things around the neurological system of human beings, said people should engage in regular exercise to prevent the disease. He stated this at the 7th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting, held at the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo town, Ondo State, on Tuesday. The conference was themed, ‘Recent advancement in movement disorder: movement disorders…
Remarks at a Press Conference by Mr. Peter Gregory Obi, CONPresidential Candidate of the Labour Party on The Supreme Court Judgment of 26th October, 2023 On the 2023 Nigeria Presidential ElectionHeld in Abuja, FCT, on [Monday 6th November, 2023Protocols, From Courtrooms to National Conscience: Our Democracy is the Victim 1.Fellow countrymen and women. Gentlemen of the Media, Good day and welcome to this press conference.Kindly permit me to make some brief remarks on the recent ruling of the Supreme Court, the highest court in Nigeria. 2. About a fortnight ago, I was traveling abroad on a prior scheduled…
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