The Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa has expressed sadness over the death of renowned Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu. In a statement through her Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Nneka Anibeze, described the occurrence as “one death too many”. Musawa said this was coming just 24…
Less than 24 hours after the passing of veteran Nollywood actor, John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu, was made public, his adopted daughter, Jasmine, has changed his personal Tiktok account of over 1 million followers to her own name. A check on the late actor’s Tiktok page on Sunday revealed that the account has now been…
There are reports that at At least two confirmed clubs have indicated their interest in signing Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali. According to football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, the clubs as Al-Ettifaq of Saudi Arabia and Queens Park Rangers in England. He tweeted: “Nigeria GK Stanley Nwabali, on the list of different clubs as Al…
The Federal Government has commenced the prosecution of some staff members of the Independent National Electoral Commission and political party members indicted for various electoral offences during the 2023 general elections. Electoral offences remain a major threat to credible, free and fair elections in Nigeria, as they often heighten political tension and trigger violence. Following the…
Former Super Falcons goalkeeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni, is dead. She died after an eight-year battle with cancer. The Nigerian Football Federation announced this in a post via its X account late Saturday night. It read, “We are sad to hear of the passing of former @NGSuper_Falcons goalkeeper, Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni after an eight-year battle with cancer. “Our…
A Professor of Social Ethics at Boston University, Nimi Wariboko, has taken a swipe at President Bola Tinubu for his anti-people policies adding that after eight months in office he has not produced any result so far to show that he came prepared into office. “Eight months into a government system is too long not…
Unconfirmed report has it that Nollywood actor John Okafor popularly known as Mr Ibu, has died. According to reports, Mr Ibu died at a hospital where he was receiving treatment Details surrounding the cause of death and the veracity of these reports are still unclear. There is no official statement from his family to confirm…
An Anambra-based lawyer, Adachukwu Okafor, has been paraded in Abuja by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, for allegedly brutalizing a house girl. The incident, which was captured in a viral video, has sparked outrage and calls for justice. The Inspector General of Police, represented by Bisi Okuobi, Head of Police Campaign against Cultism…
A community in Anambra South Senatorial District, bordering Imo State, has taken a strong stance against cult-related killings and kidnappings by banishing 11 individuals believed to be the masterminds behind these crimes. The Ihiala Community has been grappling with insecurity, prompting many residents to flee to safer neighboring communities. The community leadership attributes the recent…
Hon Ikenna Aniagboso, the Transition Committee Chairman of Nnewi South Local Government Area in Anambra State, has reopened the LGA secretariat for work, nearly two years after it was attacked by unknown gunmen. The headquarters of the LG, Ukpor, had been closed down for almost two years due to the attack, which resulted in significant…
