Nollywood actor Junior Pope has been reported dead. According to reports, Junior Pope and three other actors fell into Anam River in Anambra State, on their way to a movie location and their bodies have been recovered. The actor had earlier shared a video of himself and others on a boat, on their way to…
Suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Betta Edu, has threatened to sue the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) for alleged defamation. In a letter signed by her counsel, Chikaosolu Ojukwu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Edu demanded $50 million compensation from the media organization. The letter, addressed to BBC’s Abuja and London offices,…
Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has revealed that winning a Grammy is his ultimate goal in the music industry. The ‘Zazu’ crooner said he would feel accomplished if he wins a golden gramophone. In a recent interview with content creator, Timi Agbaje, Portable said, “My ultimate goal in the music industry is…
English Premier League side Manchester United might qualify for the Champions League next season even if they finish sixth. According to talkSPORT, this is thanks to a UEFA rule change. If West Ham wins the Europa League and finishes fifth, United would qualify for the Champions League if they come sixth. The Red Devils are…
A commercial vehicle known as Danfo in Lagos, carrying several passengers crashed on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Wednesday. Confirming the incident, Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, Lagos Territorial Coordinator, National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, said the impact of the accident threw two passengers, both adults, off an 18-seater bus into the Lagos lagoon. Farinloye…
Six men have been arrested in connection with the killing of South African footballer Luke Fleurs. The 24-year-old Kaizer Chiefs star was shot dead in a car-jacking at a petrol station in Johannesburg last week. In a statement, police said that the six suspects were arrested in Soweto on Wednesday morning. The police say they…
There was a pandemonium in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital on Wednesday, as personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) allegedly shot and killed a woman while attempting to pursue hoodlums. The tragic incident, which occurred while Muslims faithful gathered to observe Eid prayer, has sparked outrage and unrest among residents, leading…
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has encouraged members of Sisters Fellowship International, SFI to continue in God’s work. Governor Soludo stated this at the 2024 Sisters Fellowship International Conference held at the Sister’s Fellowship Center Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area. According to the Governor, the mission of SFI is related to the essence…
Manchester City midfielder Rodri says he will take a break during the season run-in as the club chase a second successive Treble. The 27-year-old made his 41st appearance of the campaign in Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final first-leg draw against Real Madrid. That was the third of eight games across three competitions the club will play…
Abia State Government is set to revitalise the Osisioma Industrial Layout, Aba, as well as establish other industrial layouts across the state. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week’s State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti in Umuahia…
