A popular actress, Ibironke Ojo-Anthony, popularly known as Ronke Oshodi-Oke, took to social media some days ago to reveal that her daughter was allegedly poisoned while in school. In an interview with Saturday Beats, she stated that though the girl had returned to school, her (Ronke) mind had not been at rest. She said, “I cannot be at peace letting her go back to the same school. I have called her more than five times today (Thursday). Whenever I call and she does not answer the phone, I would be worried. However, I know the people in the school would have seen…
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President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in London expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the 2023 general elections in Nigeria considering the turnout of voters and the generally peaceful atmosphere under which it took place. He added that the country learnt lessons which would make subsequent polls even better. The President stated this while addressing his colleagues at the Commonwealth Leaders Summit as part of the major events leading to the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III as King of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Commonwealth. The theme of the event focused on the future of the Commonwealth as…
The victim in the centre of former Deputy Senate President of Nigeria, Ike Ekweremadu’s organ harvesting saga has said he is “not for sale”. A United Kingdom court on Friday sentenced Ekweremadu to a total of nine years and eight months imprisonment, and his wife, Beatrice, was sentenced to four years and six months imprisonment for plotting to harvest a man’s kidney. The third accomplice, a medical doctor, Dr Obinna Obeta, was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment. Ekweremadu, his wife and Obeta were found guilty at the Old Bailey of conspiring to arrange the travel of the victim, a young…
This is cheering news for the teeming fans and well wishers of Cardinal James Omolaja Odunmbaku popularly known as Baba Eto. Odumbaku alongside some top Nigerians who have distinguished themselves in security and humanitarian sectors are to be honoured at this year’s African Humanitarian lcon of Peace Award. The three – day ceremony holds in Minnesota, United States of America, amid glitz and glory. The event, which holds from May 14th to 16th, would be chaired by Mr. Tim Walz, Governor of Minnesota, A press statement jointly issued by Mr. Kotila Idowu, President of the African Education and Health Initiatives and Mr. Kolade Oluwagbemi,…
Veteran pop musician, Chris Mbah of the famous “Baby Don’t Cry” fame is dead. He died at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. The Abia State born artiste made waves in the 1980s and was fondly known for his signature hairdo, jerry curl. He was a great musician, whose contribution to the repositioning of the Highlife sound is unquestionable. The death of the singer was announced on Thursday by the General Manager of Premier Music, Michael Odiong, which Mba was signed to. Sharing the news in a post on via his Instagram account, Odiong wrote, “Premier Records…
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Nollywood actor, Femi Brainard and Wife, Uche celebrates 10years wedding anniversary. Femi shared photos of himself and his wife on his Facebook page with the caption: I looked at you and words fail me. I can only thank God for us and our families. I can’t love you less. To my Buddy, my Gossip partner and my better half. ❤ HAPPY 10TH YR ANNIVERSARY💕💕. Love Always 💕💕
The Abia State Police Command confirmed the decapitation of an Assistant Superintendent of Police in Aba last Tuesday. According to the State Public Relations Officer, Geoffrey Ogbonna, the act was dastardly and highly condemnable. He called for credible information on the perpetrators or on anyone found with a firearm suspected to be unlawfully obtained. “The dastardly act is highly condemned and the public is enjoined to help with credible information on the perpetrators or anyone found with a firearm suspected to have been unlawfully obtained,” Ogbonna said. He said the “protection of identity” of the informant(s) is assured. Hoodlums, early…
The Abuja Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 arraigned one Enonche Ugbabe and his company, Lifeline Engineering Nigeria Limited, before Justice Z.B Abubakar of the Federal High Court, Maitama Abuja on a one count charge bordering criminal misappropriation and money laundering. The defendant is alleged to have diverted a N1.2billion credit facility obtained from NEXIM Bank, meant for the establishment of a cluster of factories in the Agricultural sector, for personal use. He absconded after securing the facility and was believed to be hibernating in Guinea Bissau, which forced the Commission to…
Cristiano Ronaldo (38) became the world’s highest-paid athlete after his move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr nearly doubled his annual playing salary while Paris St Germain duo Lionel Messi (35) and Kylian Mbappe (24) round off the top three, according to Forbes. Ronaldo, who joined the Saudi club on a deal until 2025 after leaving Manchester United last year, earned $136m with Forbes saying his annual playing salary went up to an estimated $75m. Ronaldo’s contract has been estimated by media to be worth more than 200 million euros ($219.98m). PSG forward Messi was next on the list after bringing home…