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Veteran Nollywood actor, Uche Odoputa has revealed that his family will hold a funeral for his late father with an empty casket because they have no remains to lay to rest. Uche Odoputa  announced this in an emotional post, saying the family would honour his father, Mr Kenneth Chukwumezie Odoputa, in a few weeks. He said that although they had no remains to bury, they were determined to celebrate his father’s life and remember the love they shared. “We have no body to lay to rest, but we have his life to remember, his dignity to honour and our love to express,” he wrote. He also  described his father as “Honestman” and assured that the family would continue to honour his memory. The actor further used the announcement to encourage people dealing with grief to speak to someone they trust and seek support. “Dad, we love you. We remember you. We will always honour you,” he added.

The Imo State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man, Ifeanyi Chukwu Joseph, for allegedly pushing his girlfriend’s 17-year-old sister, Chiamaka Chukwuokore, from a two-storey building in Owerri, the state capital. Chiamaka reportedly sustained critical injuries in the incident and is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital. The incident occurred on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at about 1 PM, following an alleged altercation between Joseph and the teenager at their residence on Mbonu Ejike Street, Ikeneagbu, Owerri. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, adding that operatives rescued the suspect from an angry mob that attempted to lynch him. According to Okoye, the victim was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital after sustaining serious injuries and remains in critical condition. “The Imo State Police Command has arrested one Ifeanyi Chukwu Joseph, aged 26, following allegations that he push...

Spanish football club, CD Tenerife have confirmed the death of their striker, Jesús de Miguel, aged 30, following a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper, Jesús Owono during a Spanish second division match. The footballer died on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, a day after the incident occurred during Tenerife’s league encounter with Andorra at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López Stadium. The collision happened towards the closing stages of the match, when De Miguel went for a loose ball and Owono rushed out of his goal to clear it. The goalkeeper, who was outside his penalty area, collided heavily with the striker, leaving him unconscious on the pitch. Medical personnel immediately rushed to attend to De Miguel, who was treated for several minutes before being carried off on a stretcher and taken to the University Hospital of Nuestra Señora de Candelaria. The match, which was tied at 2-2, was eventually abandoned in the 108th minute to allow medical personnel to attend to the injured player. Owon...

Nigerian content creator and streamer, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has apologized to Christians following backlash over a livestream in which he dressed in white and asked viewers to call him Jesus Christ. The incident sparked controversy after one of his guests cautioned him against making statements that could be considered disrespectful to religious beliefs. Reacting to the criticism, Peller said he had no intention of offending Christians or mocking their faith. He explained that he only wore the white outfit without realising that his appearance and remarks would provoke such a reaction. The content creator appealed to Christians for forgiveness, describing himself as a Christian who attends the Christ Apostolic Church. He also made a reference to Islam while addressing the controversy, although further details of his comments were not immediately available. Peller’s apology followed criticism from social media users who expressed concerns about the use of religi...

The family of the late veteran Nollywood actor, Francis Duru has announced plans for his burial, with funeral activities scheduled to take place in Abuja and his hometown in Imo State. The arrangements were disclosed in a statement published on the actor’s official Instagram page on Monday and jointly signed by his sister, Anthonia Chenyi, and his first son, Ebuka Duru. According to the family, a service of songs will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at Family Worship Centre, Idris Gidado Street, Wuye, Abuja, beginning at 5 PM. The statement also announced that a second service of songs would take place on Thursday, December 10, at the late Pa Theophilus Ogide Duru’s family compound in Okai, Eziama, Isiala Mbano, Imo State. The burial and interment will follow on Friday, December 11, 2026, at the same location. “Service of songs in Abuja on Wednesday, 25th November 2026 by 5:00 PM at Family Worship Center, Idris Gidado Street, Wuye. “Service of songs in Imo State on Thursday, 1...

Nigerian gospel singer and pastor, Nathaniel Bassey has surpassed one billion views on YouTube, becoming the first African gospel artiste to achieve the milestone. Nathaniel Bassey’s YouTube channel, Nathaniel Bassey Main, has amassed more than 1.014 billion views and 5.24 million subscribers since its creation in 2011, according to figures displayed on the platform at the time of filing this report. The achievement coincides with the October 2026 edition of the Hallelujah Challenge, the online prayer and worship programme  founded by the gospel minister in 2017. The monthly initiative features midnight sessions of praise, worship and prayers, attracting participants from different parts of the world. Initially launched as an online worship gathering, the Hallelujah Challenge has grown into an international Christian movement, with thousands of people participating in its live sessions and millions more watching recorded editions. Nathaniel Bassey is known for popular gos...