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‎Nollywood Actor, Joseph Momodu Joins The U.S. Army

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Nollywood actor, Joseph Momodu, has announced his enlistment into the United States Army, describing the milestone as a tribute to his late father and the result of months of rigorous physical and mental training. The actor shared the announcement in a post on his official Instagram page on Friday, revealing that he successfully completed 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, before graduating as a Specialist in the U.S. Army. Reflecting on the journey, Momodu said the achievement was earned through perseverance, sacrifice and determination. “From inception, I have always believed in achievements earned through merit, which is why I constantly push myself beyond limits,” he wrote. He described the training as one of the most demanding experiences of his life, saying it involved “tears, fear of failure, resilience, endless days, short nights, fatigue, rain, and the scorching sun.” According to him, there were moments when he questioned his decision but remain...
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Explosion Kills 2 People In Nekede, Owerri, Imo State

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An  explosion which occurred inside a large drainage channel located at No.1 Old Nekede Road opposite Lakeside Hotel in Owerri West Local Government Area has killed two persons suspected to be scavengers. The  Imo State Police Command, in a statement released by the apokesperson, Henry Okoye, said it has launched an investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the explosion. Okoye hinted that operatives of the Command, acting on a report from residents within the area, immediately mobilized to the scene, cordoned off the area, and deployed operatives of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit to secure and thoroughly sweep the scene. He  disclosed that preliminary investigation revealed that the two victims who were inside the large drainage channel at the time of the explosion, are said to be scrap metal scavengers who were identified as  Hyginus Akalonu, 32, a native of Umulumu, Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, and 22 year old Victo...
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Court Sentences A 32-Year-Old Man To 20 Years Imprisonment For Raping 85-Year-Old Woman In Kano State

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A  Kano State High Court has sentenced a 32-year-old man, Muhammad Zulfalalu, popularly known as “Mai Siket”, to 20 years imprisonment for raping an 85-year-old woman in Kiru Local Government Area of the state. Justice  Aisha Mahmoud delivered the judgment after finding the defendant guilty of a nine-count charge bordering on rape and housebreaking, holding that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. The court sentenced Zulfalalu to 20 years imprisonment for rape and an additional six years for housebreaking. Both sentences are to run concurrently. The court also awarded ₦500,000 compensation to the victim. According  to the prosecution counsel, Aisha Adamu, the offences were committed between August 2019 and June 2020 at Gidan Kwano, Kwanar Dangora, in Kiru LGA. Adamu told the court that the convict unlawfully entered the victim’s residence at night and sexually assaulted her. She further alleged that Zulfalalu, widely known in the area as “Mai Sike...
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The Family Of Late Nollywood Actor, Mr Ibu Opens Up On Financial Struggles After His Death

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The  family of late Nollywood actor and comedian, John Ikechukwu Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu has opened up about the difficult situation they have faced after his death. Speaking during a recent visit by content creator, King Mitchy, the family revealed that Mr Ibu’s only daughter and two sons have dropped out of school due to their financial situation. According to the family, they have also been living without electricity and running water for weeks because they cannot afford the bills. The  children’s mother disclosed that life has been difficult for them. “We fetched water from the well because I have not paid the house rent, they even cut my light since two months now, no light since we have been like that every night we go to look for where to charge our phones and it’s not easy, she said. Mr  Ibu’s daughter, while appealing to Nigerians for assistance, praised her mother for her efforts in caring for the family. “I want to thank God for my mom,, and she tried...
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[PHOTOS] Nollywood Actress, Omeche Oko Hospitalized After Movie Set Motorcycle Accident

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Nollywood actress, Omeche Oko, has been hospitalized following a motorcycle accident that occurred while filming a movie scene. The actress shared details of the incident in a video posted on her Instagram page on Wednesday, capturing moments from the film shoot, the crash, and her subsequent treatment at a hospital. According to the footage, Oko was riding as a passenger on a motorcycle operated by fellow actor Victory Michael during the filming of a scene when the accident happened. The situation took a dangerous turn after the motorcycle collided with a metal pole attached to a vehicle barrier at the filming location. The impact injured Michael and caused him to lose control of the motorcycle, throwing Oko to the ground. Video clips from the aftermath showed crew members and fellow actors rushing to her aid as she cried out in pain before being transported to a hospital for urgent medical attention. Additional scenes in the video showed the actress receiving treatment, including inj...
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British Influencer Faces Death Penalty By Firing Squad After Fatally Stabbing A Man In Dubai

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  A  23-year-old British social media influencer has been charged with murder in Dubai and faces the death penalty by firing squad, according to human rights group Detained in Dubai. Brooke George, a former shop assistant from Gravesend, is accused of fatally stabbing a 26-year-old fellow Briton understood to be William Treeby, also originally from Kent with a kitchen knife in his luxury apartment. The two are said to have met through social media during an earlier trip to Dubai. Detained in Dubai's chief executive, Radha Stirling, who is leading George's legal campaign, maintains that she acted in self-defence after being punched and attacked. Stirling has called on Dubai authorities to treat George as a domestic violence survivor while investigations are ongoing and to grant her bail. She is currently being held at Bur Dubai Police Station. According to campaigners, the man had initially appeared friendly during George's first visit, arranging a photoshoot and presenting ...
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Second Batch Of 66 Nigerians Evacuated From South Africa Arrives In Lagos

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The Federal Government has repatriated another 66 Nigerians from South Africa as part of ongoing efforts to assist citizens affected by recent xenophobic attacks in the country. The returnees, who formed the second batch of evacuees, arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at about 8:50 p.m. on Wednesday. Their return is part of the evacuation exercise approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following renewed attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa. The latest evacuation comes after the first batch of 258 Nigerians arrived in the country on June 11 aboard a chartered Air Peace flight. Confirming the latest development to the newsmen on Thursday, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr Kimiebi Ebienfa, said 66 persons were repatriated in the second phase of the exercise. Meanwhile, the head of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, Lagos Office, Mr Dipo Onabowale, said the evacuation flight was facilitated by the chairman and ch...
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