Veteran Nollywood actor, Adewale Adeoye, popularly known as Elesho, has said he gained popularity from childbirth because he was born an albino. Adeoye, who is known for his humorous roles in Yoruba movies, said this in an interview with media personality, Adedoyin Kukoyi, on Sunday. According to him, it was not popular to give birth…
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has declined the request of fugitive ex- Kogi state governor Yahaya Bello to transfer his ₦80.2bn fraud trial from Abuja to Kogi State. In a judgment on Monday, the court directed that the request by Bello, for the transfer of the alleged money laundering…
A German referee once criticised over his match-fixing past by Jude Bellingham will officiate England’s European Championship semi-final against the Netherlands on Wednesday. Felix Zwayer, 43, will lead an all-German refereeing team. In 2021, when Bellingham played for Borussia Dortmund, the England midfielder was fined 40,000 euros (£34,000) for referencing the official’s previous ban for…
Moroccan club Ittihad Tanger are still searching for two footballers who went missing off the country’s northern Mediterranean coast on Saturday. Five staff members from the top-flight side were taking part in an excursion on a yacht rented from the beach resort of M’diq – north of the city of Tetouan. Emergency services rescued three…
Nigeria-born mixed martial fighter Israel Adesanya is bookmakers favourite in the August 18 face-off against middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305 in Perth, Australia. Despite losing his title to Sean Strickland at UFC 293 in September 2023, Adesanya is favoured to win back his belt, with odds set at -125 compared to Du…
The National Chairman Of The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Barr. Sly Ezeokenwa, has extolled Governor Charles Soludo for his prodigious leadership in the sphere of Nigerian banking reforms. Describing Prof. Soludo as “a man who saw tomorrow,” Barr. Ezeokenwa highlights his instrumental role in revolutionizing the Nigerian banking industry through the seminal consolidation exercise…
The Transition Committee Chairman Of Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Hon Amaka Obi, has commiserated with victims of the fire incident which gutted a section of shops in Nnobi market. The early morning inferno which was caused by an electrical fault has affected a number of shops where goods worth millions of…
Anambra State Commissioner For Health, Dr. Afam Obidike says the introduction of free Antenatal delivery, employment of qualified healthcare workers by Gov. Charles Soludo’s administration is key to the success recorded in the healthcare of the state. Dr. Obidike said that the state has recorded no fewer than 15,000 deliveries without any maternal mortality since…
Anambra State Government Through The State Ministry Of Health has activated The State’s Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System 112 and currently carrying out rescue operation at the scene of the collapsed building. “A tragic building collapse occurred on Thursday July 4, 2024 at Eke market in Amawbia, Awka South Local Government Area. “The incident…
The Minister Of Works, Senator David Umahi says that The Renewed Hope Agenda Of President Ahmed Tinubu is committed to sustain the ongoing infrastructural development in the country to ensure that all the geopolitical zones in the country have the enabling environment for accelerated economic development. He commended President Tinubu ‘s innovative approach on roads…
