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In a heartbreaking turn of events, veteran actor John Okarfor, also known as Mr. Ibu, has passed away. The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, is in grief. The 62-year-old comedian’s death at Evercare Hospital shocked and saddened his colleagues and admirers. Emeka Rollas, the president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), confirmed the tragic news…
In a monumental medical achievement, a team of Saudi medical professionals at the King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital in Riyadh has successfully carried out the separation surgery of conjoined twins, Hassana and Husaina, from Nigeria. The groundbreaking procedure, lasting approximately 14 hours and comprising nine meticulously planned stages, addressed shared areas in the lower abdomen,…
In the aftermath of Jose Peseiro’s exit as the head coach of the Super Eagles, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has swiftly moved to appoint Augustine Eguavoen as the interim coach for the national team. This decision comes following Peseiro’s departure after guiding the Super Eagles to the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of…
In a bid to restore confidence in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken a significant step by revoking the licenses of 4,173 Bureaux De Change (BDC) operators. The CBN accuses these operators of failing to comply with regulatory provisions, as revealed in a statement by the Acting Director of…
In a shocking turn of events, Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has been slapped with a four-year ban from football by Italy’s national anti-doping tribunal (Nado). The ban stems from a failed doping test in August 2023, where Pogba tested positive for the banned substance DHEA after a Serie A clash against Udinese. Pogba’s B sample…
In an unexpected turn of events, Urum Kalu Eke, a nominee for membership of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Board of Directors, has declined the offer, citing conflicts with his current role as a consultant with the World Bank and other entities. The revelation came to light during the Senate’s Thursday plenary when the…
In a shocking turn of events, the longstanding feud between Yoruba actresses Iyabo Ojo and Lizzy Anjorin has taken a dramatic twist. In a recently surfaced video, Iyabo Ojo is seen making serious allegations against her colleague, claiming to possess undisclosed information that could potentially shatter the internet and impact many households. Iyabo Ojo, who…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, expressed immense pleasure and pride as he joined Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima and other dignitaries to commission the Geometric Integrated Power Project (GIPP). This significant achievement in the power sector marks the culmination of 20 years of visionary leadership, hard work, and commitment by Prof. Barth Nnaji and the…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has given its approval for the implementation of the Orosanye Report, aimed at reducing the cost of governance in Nigeria. The decision, announced by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, came after the FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu. The adoption of the Orosanye Report…
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has filed a new application seeking bail while awaiting the determination of the treasonable felony charges brought against him by the Federal Government. Kanu’s lawyer, Mr. Alloy Ejimakor, submitted the motion for bail to trial Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in…