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  Gram my award-winning Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid has reacted after his newly released single, ''Kese'' (Dance) which disappeared from Apple Music’s Top 100 chart, on Monday, November 18, 2024, resurfaced nearly seven hours later. The sudden disappearance sparked speculation about the reason behind the removal. Industry insiders suggest that Apple Music’s strict policies against streaming manipulation may have triggered the temporary takedown. This would mean that the song’s streams were deducted before its return to the chart. However, some attribute the brief absence to a technical glitch on Apple Music’s end. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the incident, one thing is clear: “Dance” retained enough organic streams to reclaim its top spot upon its return. This dramatic turn of events has intensified anticipation for Wizkid’s upcoming album, “Morayo,” slated for release on November 22, 2024. After  it resurfaced, charting at

  At least  five persons have been killed in Anambra Central Senatorial Zone by gunmen enforcing the outlawed sit-at-home order. The sad incident happened on Monday morning in Anambra State.   Recall that the attacks which happened between 8am and 10am in Abatete, Abagana and Ukpo left no fewer than five persons dead.   A source told the newsmen that the casualties were mainly men of the Anambra Vigilante services.   The first attack was said to have happened in Abatete town, targeting vigilant personnel attached to the town’s President-General (PG).   Three security men were shot and killed in the hail of bullets.   The PG was also said to have been critically injured and rushed to a nearby hospital.   In separate incidents, the gunmen attacked Abagana and Ukpo communities.   At the Ukpo roundabout, in Dunukofia Local Government Area of the state, one Vigilante Group member and a motorcycle rider were said to have been killed.   Terrified members of communities around Anambra Central

  Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun’s associate and former aide, Abidemi Rufai, has been released from prison in the United States. The  47-year-old Rufai was released from the U.S. Bureau of Prisons’ custody in Fort Dix, New Jersey, on November 15, 2024, The Gazette understands via correctional documents. The convicted felon would now ready himself for deportation from the U.S. as stipulated in his guilty plea. His Nigerian passport was returned to him on October 21, 2024, after he filed a motion to reduce his sentencing. When he pleaded guilty to allegations of tax fraud and aggravated identity theft in 2022, Mr Rufai waived his rights to challenge deportation after serving out his jail sentence. He was sentenced to 60 months in prison on two counts of fraud in 2022 after prosecutors presented a strong case of multimillion-dollar fraud backed with 100,000 pages of evidence before a federal judge in Tacoma, Washington. The terms were scheduled to run concurrently.  Mr Rufai, widely kn

  Boxing legend, Mike Tyson's highly debated return to boxing ended in a lopsided defeat on Friday, as YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul secured a unanimous decision victory over the heavyweight legend in Texas. Tyson, 58, barely landed a punch during the eight-round bout at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, with Paul winning by big margins on all three cards — 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73. Paul, 27, used his superior speed and movement to dominate the ageing Tyson with ease, and had the former undisputed heavyweight champion in trouble after landing a flurry of punches in the third round. Yet the younger fighter was unable to land the knockout blow he had promised to deliver during Thursday’s ill-tempered weigh-in, where Tyson slapped him across the face. Tyson, however, looked every bit of his 58 years, managing to land only a handful of meaningful punches during the fight. Final statistics showed Tyson connected with just 18 of 97 punches thrown while Paul threw some 278 punches and la

  Chidimma Adetshina of Nigeria has finished as the first runner-up at the 73rd Miss Universe Competition held in Mexico. The grand finale, which unfolded early Sunday morning at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, offered a nail-biting showdown between Nigeria and Denmark as the two finalists awaited the announcement of the coveted title. The competition, widely regarded as one of the most captivating in recent years, celebrated the talent, intelligence, and elegance of women worldwide. In a post shared on Instagram, the event’s organizers noted the intensity of the moment, saying:  “The final two! Nigeria and Denmark, two incredible women, one unforgettable moment.” Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, ultimately emerged as Miss Universe 2024, succeeding Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua, who held the title in 2023. Despite falling short of the crown, Adetshina’s remarkable performance earned her accolades from both judges and audiences, who were captivated by her poise and charisma throug

  A  Miss Universe contestant representing Panama has been sent home. Italy Mora was disqualified some few hours to the competition’s grand finale.   Recall that the finale of the global contest will take place in Mexico on Saturday, 16 November 2024.   While the official reason for her dismissal hasn’t been disclosed, the New York Post reports that she was expelled following an unauthorized visit to her boyfriend, Juan Abadia’s hotel room in Mexico.   Denying the rumours, Italy Mora stated that she was expelled after she had heated exchange with the director of Miss Universe Panama, Cesar Anel Rodriguez, over the event’s poor organisation.   She claimed that her boyfriend was present during the argument.   According to her, the exchange escalated when her boyfriend revealed that he had covered her expenses, including a $7,000 Carolina Herrera dress, due to the organisation’s neglect.   Mora was expelled after a pageant staff found her with her boyfriend, leading to allegations of an u

  The  Chairman of Silverbird Group, Ben Murray-Bruce, has recounted how he was defrauded of $3.5 million by his South African business partner during the purchase of a cinema complex in Kenya. Though he did not mention his partner’s name, he recalled that by making a bank transfer of the said sum, the South African registered the business under his own name, leaving Murray-Bruce with no claim to the investment. The former Senator representing Bayelsa East Senatorial District stated this during the fourth edition of the Peace Anyiam-Osigwe Nigeria Digital Content Regulation Conference, held in Victoria Island, Lagos State, on Thursday. He said, “ I was called to buy a cinema complex in Kenya for $3.5 million. I transferred the money and my South African partner registered it in his name. That was how I lost that huge investment. “I have a studio in Los Angeles and I am battling with litigation with one of the most prominent actors in Hollywood.” The media business mogul expressed his i

  A 22-year-old woman Margaret Spada, has reportedly died on the operating table after undergoing a nose job procedure from a doctor she found on social media in Italy.   Margaret  from Lentini in Sicily, travelled to the unnamed clinic in Rome for a "touch-up" on November 4 after spotting an advert for the facility on TikTok. But she became unwell shortly after being administered local anaesthetic and slipped into unconsciousness before the rhinoplasty began. Multiple attempts to resuscitate Margaret were made but her situation rapidly worsened and she was rushed to hospital where she fell into a coma.   Three days later, Margaret died in her bed at the Sant'Eugenio hospital in Rome, according to La Repubblica. "The absurd thing is that it was a routine operation,"  said her family's lawyer Alessandro Vinci. "That a 22-year-old girl returns home in a coffin is unacceptable for the family." In  a heartbreaking twist, Margaret's boyfriend, who w

  Song Jae-Rim, a popular South Korean actor has died.   He was found dead at his apartment on Tuesday, November 12th, 2024.   He died at the age of 39.   Song Jae-Rim was known for his role in K-drama ‘The Moon Embracing The Sun’.   According to Korean media outlet Soompi, a two-page letter was discovered at the scene.   As of the time of filing this report, the cause of his death has not been disclosed, although it is rumoured on social media that the actor may have committed suicide.

  The  CEO of Telegram, Pavel Durov is offering free In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatments to women willing to use his sperm. His offer is an effort to help women struggling with infertility. Apart from offering sperm, Durov would also be paying for all IVF procedures through his partnership with the Altravita fertility clinic. “We are happy to offer you a unique opportunity! Only in our clinic can you undergo IVF for free, using Pavel Durov's sperm-one of the most famous and successful entrepreneurs of our time, ” a message on Altravita's website reads. The clinic has pledged to offer top-tier care, working with some of the leading specialists in reproductive health and using state-of-the-art technology to ensure the best possible outcomes. The process for women wishing to participate is simple but selective. Interested individuals can reach out to Altravita to schedule an initial consultation. Earlier, in a post on Telegram, the CEO disclosed he fathered “over 100 biologica

Peter  Okoye better known as Mr P has taken to Instagram to slam his brother, Paul Okoye for making plans to take down his latest song, 'Winning.' He made the revelation on his Instagram page.   According to him, Paul teamed up with their older brother, Jude and are writing through their lawyers to take down his song.   Peter stated that he will never give up because he's the owner of the song.   Recall that the song has earned over 1m views in just three days.   He wrote:   “Call us names, call us childish; it is fine.I understand, but anyone that says anything false about me and I have evidence, then I have a right to defend myself”. “Let’s stay WINNING.You claimed you wrote the song and you didn’t know any @calypso60music. Then how come @calypso60music and I are now telling you what to sing?”. “JUST FOR THE RECORD GUYS! JUDE And PAUL written through a Lawyer and are doing everything possibly to take the song down from all Music Platform. But i will fight will the end. 🙅

  Embattled and disgraced  American hip-hop mogul, Sean Combs popularly known as Diddy is renting out his luxurious $60 million private jet in a bid to raise cash as he faces a looming sex trafficking trial. The 55-year-old who is currently behind bars awaiting trial on explosive charges, has put his lavish Gulfstream 550 aircraft up for charter on exclusive aviation platforms used by Hollywood's elite. Combs' distinctive black private plane, which can accommodate up to 14 passengers, is being listed on jet rental sites like Victor - dubbed the 'Uber of Private Jets,’ the US Sun exclusively revealed. A single return flight from Los Angeles to New York cost a jaw-dropping $116,681, excluding taxes and fees. Chartering Diddy's Gulfstream from Van Nuys Airport to London's Biggin Hill will cost a staggering $432,708. The opulent 2015-model aircraft, registered to Combs' company Loveair LLC, is also advertised on other broker sites like Jettly, where it's describ

  The United States of America has placed a $25,000 bounty on a 48-year-old Nigerian man identified as Olalekan Abimbola Olawusi. The reward is for anyone who can provide information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect who is facing trial for the alleged murder of his infant son. According to a report on the U.S. Marshals Service’s official website, Olalekan Abimbola Olawusi was charged with first-degree murder and two counts of causing serious bodily injury to a child after emergency personnel in Providence found his 3-month-old son with severe injuries at a residence on 3 April 2017. The child was rushed to hospital in cardiac arrest and required resuscitation to regain a pulse. A medical examination at the hospital revealed 18 injuries in varying stages of healing, consistent with prolonged abuse. The child's injuries included a skull fracture, subdural haematoma, severe brain injury, and fractures to the ribs, clavicle, legs, and arms.  The child tragically died six mo

  An American  man has taken his own life after killing his wife, ex partner and two sons in a devastating murder suicide. The incident happened in the Minnesota area of the United States.   The man reportedly carried out the murder-suicide after Donald Trump's victory in last week's Presidential election. It was gathered that Anthony Nephew, 46, was found dead with a self inflicted gunshot wound inside his home on West 6th Street in Duluth, Minnesota on Thursday afternoon.   His wife, 45-year-old Kathryn Ramsland, and seven-year-old son Oliver were found dead with gunshot wounds inside the home they shared with Nephew.   Earlier, police had made a grim discovery inside the home of Nephew's ex, Erin Abramson, less than one mile away.   Three years before his death, he spoke candidly about the mental health crisis in the United States, warning  'breakdowns lead to suicide - or homicide before suicide.'  He also appeared increasingly concerned about the prospect of a

  The  arrest of a suspected car thief, Steven Abang in Plateau State, has been confirmed by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Police. A statement issued on Sunday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh said the arrest followed a complaint by one Mr. Philemon Olaoluwa, who reported to the Central Police Divisional Headquarters after his vehicle, a Honda Accord 2006 model, ash in colour with registration number RBC 40 NW was stolen. She explained that Mr Olaoluwa’s car developed a mechanical fault and a  “friend recommended he engage a mechanic from Apo Mechanic Village, FCT, named Abdulhamid Saidu, (currently at large). “Mr Olaoluwa, unaware of the motives of the mechanic, released his vehicle with its documents inside the car. “But instead of repairing it, Saidu disappeared with the car. “Thanks to Digital Tracking technology installed in the vehicle, FCT Police Command operatives tracked the car to Rayfield, Jos in Plateau State, where it was discovered with

  Musliu Akinsanya, popularly known as ‘MC Oluomo,’ has been elected National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) following a consensus vote by union stakeholders and delegates. He emerged on Saturday evening at the Quadrennial Delegate Conference at its Zonal Secretariat in Osogbo, Osun State on Saturday.  Four South West States, including Ogun, Lagos, Ekiti and Ondo participated in the election after the position was zoned to the region by the national body. The conference, which produced Akinsanya was supervised by the acting National President of the union, Aliyu Issa-Ore, who noted that the union’s constitution provided that the zone which turn it is to produce the president-elect and present such person to the National Secretariat.  Issa-Ore, who was represented by the Head of Finance, National Headquarters, Abuja, Mrs Adedamola Salam, applauded the southwest zone for complying with the constitution and electing Akinsanya as the president.  The deleg

  President-elect Donald Trump had a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, where he issued a stern warning not to escalate the war in Ukraine. This call, made from Trump's resort in Florida, marked their first conversation since Trump won the presidency. Trump reminded Putin of Washington's significant military presence in Europe, according to sources familiar with the matter who wished to remain anonymous due to the sensitivity of the topic. Trump's relationship with Putin has been under scrutiny, particularly given the ongoing investigation into potential ties between Russia and Trump's 2016 campaign. Trump has previously praised Putin, calling him "pretty smart" for invading Ukraine, and has also commended Russia's military record in historical conflicts. Trump and Vladimir Putin recently discussed achieving peace in Europe, with Trump expressing interest in follow-up conversations to resolve the Ukraine conflict soon. This aligns with Trump