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How A Prank By Fellow Student Cost UNIZIK Graduate Her Life

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  For five years, Miss Ifunanya Miracle from Abia State burnt the midnight oil to better her life and that of her family by rigorously pursuing her academic programme in Quantity Surveying at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, only to lose her life after completing the course. While studying, Ifunanya also engaged in a small business of point of sale, POS, so she could meet some of her financial demands. But on this fateful day last week, Ifunanya’s life pathetically ended abruptly. Her colleagues in the university, who described her as the quiet type, said she was the light her family was expecting to shine in their lives as they looked forward to when she would be making the required impact on them. Although the circumstances surrounding her death were initially hazy, the Chief Safety Officer, CSO, of UNIZIK, Chief Ken Chukwurah, while speaking with the newsmen, threw more light on what happened. According to the CSO, the deceased Ifunanya and the other lady with her at the time of the incid
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“Why I'm Not Yet Married” – Don Jazzy

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Nigerian singer and music producer, Michael Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has disclosed the reason why he is still single. While responding to a user on X.com on Wednesday who had asked him, “Why aren’t you married?” Don Jazzy stated that he is working on self-improvement. “I dey work on myself, so that when my head correct, my babe go enjoy me,” the head of Mavin Records replied. In 2021, Don Jazzy revealed that he got married to an American model and author, Michelle Jackson, at the age of 20; however, the marriage crashed two years later. He  stated that the marriage failed because he devoted his time to music and neglected his family. “I spoilt it because I was giving all my time to my music. Music became my priority instead of my family. “We got divorced when I was 22, and it hurt. I am still very much in love with my music, and I would not want to marry another (person) and mess it up again,” he revealed.
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Nicki Minaj Congratulates Davido And Chioma

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Trinidadian born US rapper, Nicki Minaj, has congratulated Afrobeats superstar, Davido, and his wife, Chioma, on their recent wedding. She expressed her well wishes while performing at her Pink Friday 2 World Tour (also known as Gag City Tour). Before performing their collaborative hit “Holy Ground,” Nicki paused to celebrate the couple, saying, “Hold on, hold on. Did Davido get married? Congratulations to Davido and Chioma.” The  couple tied the knot on Tuesday, 25th of June in a lavish Lagos wedding, drawing A-list guests like governors, traditional rulers, and celebrities. The #Chivido2024 wedding extravaganza took over the internet, with fans and media flooding social media with photos and videos of the celebration.
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Probe Commences As Ex-Konga CEO Allegedly Jumps To Death In Lagos Residence

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  The Lagos State Police Command has commenced an investigation to unravel the true circumstances surrounding the death of the former Chief Executive Officer of Konga, one of Nigeria’s e-commerce giants, Nick Imudia, who reportedly died by suicide at his residence in the Lekki area of Lagos State. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the development to the newsmen on Thursday after it became public knowledge that Imudia, in an apparent attempt to take his life, allegedly jumped from the balcony of his residence. “Yes it is true. He allegedly committed suicide on June 25. An investigation has commenced at the homicide section, SCID, Yaba.” Hundeyin said. It was gathered that the 45-year-old Nick Imudia was at home when he reached for his phone, contacted his United States-based brother, and gave him instructions on how to share his wealth. The  businessman was said to have also contacted his young daughter and informed her that he would always be there
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Court Grants Mohbad’s Family Permission To Conduct Second Autopsy

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  The Ikorodu Magistrate’s Court in Lagos State has granted the family of the late singer Mohbad permission to conduct a second autopsy. It was gathered that  the singer’s family had expressed dissatisfaction with the initial autopsy results, which were deemed inconclusive. The 27-year-old singer died under controversial circumstances on September 12, 2023, and was buried the following day. Following  the calls from Nigerians to ascertain the cause of his death, his body was exhumed on September 21, 2023, for an autopsy by the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH. His family, however, rejected the result of the autopsy over its failure to reveal the cause of death. And she pleaded with the coroner’s inquest’s presiding magistrate to ensure that an independent toxicology report is submitted to the court before the final report is submitted to the authorities. However, during a hearing on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, Ikorodu magistrate court granted Mohad’s family and their lega
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CHIVIDO2024: BBNaija Star, DeeOne Slams Chioma’s Family For Marrying Daughter Off In Lagos

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  Controversial reality star, Aderombi Adedayo Martin better known as DeeOne has lambasted afrobeats singer, Davido’s wife, Chioma Rowland’s family for marrying their daughter off in Lagos instead of their home state of Imo. It was gathered that Davido and Chioma’s traditional wedding was held at the Eko Hotel and Suites on Tuesday 25th of June, 2024. Reac ting in a video message shared via his Instagram account, DeeOne berated Chioma’s family for holding their daughter’s traditional wedding in a hotel. He claimed that it was the first thing he saw an Igbo lady tying the knot traditionally in Lagos. DeeOne said, “I have been waiting to end so I can say my mind. Congratulations to the couple. But Igbo people, you didn’t do well. Because the groom is rich you allow them to step on tradition. If it were to be a poor man, you would insist that he should come to the East for the wedding. It has to happen in the bride’s hometown. That’s the way it is. “But because of money, respected Igbo le
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NAIRA ABUSE: Court Strikes Out Cubana Chief Priest's Charge After Out-Of-Court Settlement With EFCC

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Justice Kehinde Ogundare of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, on Tuesday, June 25, struck out the charge of naira abuse filed against popular bartender, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The  judge also directed Okechukwu to forfeit the sum of N10million to the Nigerian government as part of an out-of-court deal the defendant agreed with the EFCC in lieu of the charge. This was contained in the terms of settlement agreement with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) which was adopted before the trial judge, Justice Kehinde Ogundare on Tuesday. At the proceedings, Counsel for the EFCC, Bilkisu Buhari-Bala, informed the court that parties in the charge entered into the out-of-court settlement and same was duly signed by both parties. The defendant’s counsel, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chikaosolu Ojukwu commended the reasonable action of the anti-graft agency in having the matter resolved
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Nnamdi Kanu Moves To Appeal Court Challenging Justice Nyako’s Jurisdiction Ruling

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  The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu on Tuesday headed to the Abuja Division of the Appeal Court over the decision of the Abuja Federal High Court refusing his application challenging the court’s jurisdiction to entertain his trial. On  June 19, Kanu had filed an application challenging Justice Binta Nyako-led Federal High Court’s decision to entertain his trial. However, Kanu through his lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, filed a notice of appeal before the Abuja Appeal Court over Justice Binta Nyako’s ruling. In  the notice filed before the court, Ejimakor said Justice Nyako erred in law and occasioned grave miscarriage of justice against Kanu when she said: “The main claim in this application deals with the counts of charge the Defendant is facing. These counts of charge that this Court had retained after a considered ruling on the counts of charge dismissing 8 of the original counts. The main issue is that, if the Defendant has a problem with the counts of
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Cleaner Bags Life Imprisonment For Sexually Assaulting A Five-Year-Old Girl In Church

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The Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Monday sentenced a 27-year-old cleaner, Saviour Udoh, to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl on a church premises. Justice Ramon Oshodi held that the prosecution was able to prove the offence of defilement against the convict without reasonable doubt, stating that the defendant’s action was reprehensible and deserving of the maximum punishment under the law. Udoh was arraigned on February 5, 2020, on a count of sexual assault by penetration preferred against him by the state, to which he pleaded not guilty. According to the prosecution counsel, I.D. Solarin, the offence committed by Udoh contravened Section 261 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. The court heard that the incident occurred on December 12, 2018, on the premises of a prominent Pentecostal church in Ikeja, Lagos. Udoh, who also worked as a cleaner at the church, approached the sleeping child in the children’s department and sexually a
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[VIDEO]: Fire Guts Christ Embassy Headquarters In Lagos

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  An inferno has engulfed the headquarters of Christ Embassy Church located in the Oregun area of Ikeja, Lagos State. An eyewitness confirmed this to the newsmen. Multiple videos on X have also shown the massive edifice being destroyed by fire. The fear which broke out in the early hours of Sunday caused significant damage to the church property, sending shock waves throughout the immediate community and beyond. Officials of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service are also said to have arrived at the scene to extinguish the fire. The police have cordoned off the area to prevent a breakdown of law and order. The church is headed by influential pastor, Chris Oyakhilome. Meanwhile, the Lagos State Fire Rescue Service has called for calm, assuring Lagosians that the fire is under control. In a voice note sent to the newsmen, the Director of the Service, Margaret Abimbola Adeseye, said firefighting is ongoing, adding that no life is involved. She also said that they would give an update aft
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Olamide Refuses To Comment On Asake’s Exit From YBNL

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  Amid  rising tension in the Yahoo Boy No Laptop (YBNL) record label following the unexpected exit of popular artist Asake, label founder Olamide has distanced himself from any perceived conflict. The acclaimed rapper and music executive declined to comment on the ongoing drama, maintaining a position of silence. The trouble within the YBNL camp began when Asake, known for his hit song “Mr. Money,” erased all social media posts connecting him to Olamide and YBNL. The sudden move has fuelled speculation and concern among fans and industry watchers about the nature of his departure from the label that launched his career. Efforts by R to elicit a response from Olamide were met with silence at the Funnybone Live concert, held at Eko Hotel in Lagos on Sunday. The rapper, who was present at the event, refused to be drawn into discussions about Asake, choosing instead to quietly walk away from reporters. A member of Olamide’s team later clarified the situation, stating that the rapper’s pre
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EFCC Arrests Two Ex-Bankers For Alleged Theft Of Dead Customer’s Money

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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have nabbed two former bankers for allegedly stealing money belonging to a deceased customer.   EFCC’s spokesman Dele Oyewale said the agency’s operatives in the Markurdi Zonal Command arrested the suspects for allegedly stealing N4,199,500 belonging to a deceased customer. “The  suspects, Idah Ogoh and Agbo Okwute were arrested on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Makurdi, Benue State,” Oyewale said in a Saturday statement. “Their arrest followed a petition against them by the bank on fraudulent debits on a deceased customer, Emmanuel Azer Agenna’s account. Their dealings were uncovered when the family of the deceased approached the bank for the balance on the account of the deceased for probate processing. The family disputed the balance given to them by the bank and subsequently sent a complaint to the bank regarding unauthorised debits on the account. Based on their complaints, the bank carried out an internal investigation
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Retired Army General Shot Dead In Abuja Home

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  Brig Gen Harold Udokwere (rtd) was reportedly attacked and killed in the early hours of yesterday at his home in Abuja. Sources said suspected armed robbers attacked, the General’s house located at No 1, Sanga Street, Sunshine Homes by Kabusa Junction at Lokogoma Abuja around 3 am. The robbers reportedly asked for jewelleries, money and other valuables, adding that he was later shot. The sources said the robbers also injured one of the neighbourhood guards during the attack, noting that Udokwere was taken to the National Hospital Abuja where he was confirmed dead. The FCT Police Commissioner, CP, Benneth Igweh, in his response to the tragic attack, has ordered a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. A statement by SP Josephine Adeh, spokesman for the Police Command, confirmed that the armed robbery attack “resulted in the untimely demise of one Brigadier General Uwem Harold Udokwere (rtd.) on June 22, 2024, at approximately 03:00 a.m “ Adeh added: “E
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UK's Richest Family Jailed For Exploiting Domestic Staff In Switzerland

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A Swiss court handed jail sentences to four members of Britain’s richest family on Friday for exploiting Indian staff at their Geneva mansion. The Hindujas — who were not present in court — were acquitted of human trafficking, but convicted on other charges in a stunning verdict for the family whose fortune is estimated at 37 billion pounds ($47 billion). Prakash Hinduja and his wife Kamal Hinduja each got four years and six months, while their son Ajay and his wife Namrata received four-year terms, the presiding judge in Geneva ruled. The cases stem from the family’s practice of bringing servants from their native India and included accusations of confiscating their passports once they were flown to Switzerland. Prosecutors  argued the Hindujas paid their staff a pittance and gave them little freedom to leave the house. The family denied the allegations, claiming the prosecutors wanted to “do in the Hindujas”. The Hindujas reached a confidential out-of-court settlement with the three
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Late Nollywood Actor, Amaechi Muonagor Buried In Anambra State

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  The  late Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, was on Friday buried in grand style at his hometown, Ugamuma village, Obosi, in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The  legendary actor was buried amid tears from family members, relatives, and the Nollywood family. The actor died  on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the age of 67 years, after suffering from protracted kidney-related issues, diabetes, and stroke. Before his death, the deceased was known for his mastery of interpreting roles in movies and endeared himself to audiences with his versatility in both comical and epic movies. The burial ceremony commenced on Thursday, June 20, 2024, with a service of songs at his residence by 6 p.m., followed by his interment on Friday after his body departed the Crown Hospital Mortuary. A former governor of Anambra State and the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, the Anambra State Commissioner for Culture, Tourism and Entertainment, Don Onyenji; and state and
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Ex-Super Eagles Star, Ogenyi Onazi’s Brother Involved In Car Crash, Wife Dies

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  Oche Thompson, a brother to former Super Eagles midfielder, Onazi Ogenyi, has been involved in a fatal car crash. This  was revealed by the former Lazio and Denizlispor player on his Instagram page on Friday. According to Onazi, his brother’s wife, Ann, died instantly after a truck driver rammed into 10 vehicles. He  wrote: “This is a message to the federal government of Nigeria.. and the federal @frscnigeria. “On Tuesday 18th, at about 4 pm my elder brother @onazithmps was driving with his wife to visit someone. “On the traffic then came this truck loaded with fertilizer without control to crash more than 10 cars killed my brother’s wife instantly. My brother managed to survival with several dislocated joint arranged for surgery, with other people dead. “My  point is this, the driver ran away after some calls the police managed to pick him up. After interrogation I got to know that the driver does not have proper driving license and he was handed this kind of truck to destroy lives.
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Kano State Government Kicks As Court Removes Sanusi As Emir

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  A Federal High Court sitting in Kano yesterday nullified the reappointment of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. But Kano State government in a swift reaction hours after the ruling yesterday, insisted that Mohammad Sanusi remained the 16th emir of Kano. It also asked Ado Bayero to vacate the Gidan Nassarawa mini palace, where he had been living after his removal, for demolition. Alhaji Aminu Babba-Dan’agundi, who holds the title of Sarkin Dawaki Babba, had, through his counsel, Ibrahim Aliyu-Nasarawa, filed a motion dated May 23, in which he asked the court to restrain the Kano State government from implementing the Kano State Emirate (Repeal) Law 2024. The law had repealed the 2019 Emirate Council law that established five emirates from the original Kano Emirate. With all Emirs sacked, the 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, who had been sacked by the Abdullahi Ganduje administration in March 2020, was reinstated as 16th Emir to replace Aminu Ado Bayero, who was consu
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