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Court Adjourns The Trial Of Anambra-Based Native Doctor, Mmuo Mmili Afulu Anya To June 3 Over Health Condition

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  The Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka has adjourned the trial of a Nnewi-based native doctor, Ikechukwu Ezenagu, popularly known as Mmuo Mmili Afulu Anya, following concerns over his health condition. Ezenagu’s arraignment, which was scheduled to take place on Friday, could not proceed after the defendant appeared visibly frail and was assisted into the courtroom by security operatives, raising questions about his fitness to stand trial. Presiding judge, Justice Jude Obiora, ruled that the defendant was unfit to take his plea due to ill-health and subsequently adjourned the matter to June 3 to allow him seek medical attention. “The matter is hereby adjourned to June 3 for continuation,” the judge stated after hearing from both the prosecution and defence. Proceedings were briefly stalled by a disagreement between the prosecution team, led by the Anambra State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Tobechukwu Nweke, and defence counsel, Kingsley Awuka, over the defe...

Former Nigeria Striker, Michael Eneramo Dies From Cardiac Arrest During Friendly Match In Kaduna

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Former Nigeria strike, Michael Eneramo has died after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly match, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced. The 40-year-old collapsed on the pitch five minutes into the second half in Kaduna on Friday, April 24, 2026. Eneramo won 10 caps for the Super Eagles and had spells in Tunisia, Algeria, Saudi Arabia and Turkey during a club career which saw him earn respect and admiration for his strength, work rate and goal scoring ability. NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi described his death as “devastating”. Eneramo enjoyed a hugely successful stint in Tunisia with Esperance, where he was nicknamed Al Dababa (The Tank) by fans because of his physical presence and attacking prowess. “He was a symbol of strength, determination and resolve, and created unforgettable moments,” the four-time African champions said in a post on X. Eneramo reportedly turned down overtures from Tunisia to represent the Carthage Eagles international...

Zinoleesky Parts Ways With Naira Marley, Launches Independent Label

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Zinoleesky (left) and Naira Marley Nigerian singer, Oniyide Azeez Adigun, popularly known as Zinoleesky, has officially left Marlian Music to start his own record label, Zinodict Music. The singer confirmed the move on his social media pages, where he also announced a new single titled Nostalgia. This decision marks the end of his long-standing partnership with music executive, Azeez Adeshina Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley. The move comes after Zinoleesky shared cryptic messages on Instagram, expressing feelings of being “taken advantage of” in the music industry. He stated that he was standing up for transparency and fairness for all artistes. “I am standing up not just for myself but for every artiste who has ever felt powerless. We deserve better,” he wrote. His departure has drawn significant attention, especially after years of controversy surrounding the label. In 2023, his former labelmate Mohbad died shortly after leaving the group and complaining of ill treatment. At...

Tesla Begins Production Of Driverless Cybercab ‘Robotaxi’

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Tesla has commenced production of its highly anticipated autonomous robotaxi, the Cybercab, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk announced on Friday. Musk disclosed this in a post on X, where he shared a promotional video with the caption, “Cybercab has started production.” The 38-second-long clip, filmed largely from inside the driverless vehicle, captures the Cybercab rolling off the production line and seamlessly transitioning onto public roads, offering a glimpse into Tesla’s vision for fully autonomous urban mobility. In a separate post, Musk shared another short video showing a fleet of gold-coloured Cybercabs moving in coordinated formation along a roadway, further highlighting the vehicle’s rollout. The announcement comes a day after Tesla reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings, posting profits of $477 million. Earlier in the week, the company said it remained on course to begin mass production of both the Cybercab and the Tesla Semi later this year. The Cybercab, ...

Mayowa Lambe Issues Cease-And-Desist Notice To Roby Ekpo, Demands ₦100 Million In Damages

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Mayowa Lambe, has issued a cease-and-desist notice to her ex-husband and popular media personality, Roby Ekpo, over comments about their marriage. This came a few days after Roby Ekpo publicly cried during an interview with the Honest Bunch podcast after Mayowa got married to another man abroad without an official divorce with him. Narrating how he supported Mayowa to travel abroad, Ekpo accused her of secretly using contraceptives throughout their 11 years of marriage, while he kept visiting hospital over fertility concerns. He  further shared evidence of how he had been sending money to her without knowing she was living with a man. While describing the experience as painful, the media personality said “I woke up to videos and pictures of my wife on Instagram getting married to another man.” His  emotional breakdown heightened public interest, with many users criticising Mayowa for using Ekpo while some demand her own side of the story. Reacting to the controversy, Mayowa, i...

President Tinubu Seeks Senate’s Approval Of $516 Million Fresh Loan For Sokoto–Badagry Highway

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  Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally written to the Senate, seeking approval for a $516.3 million foreign syndicated loan to support the construction of the Sokoto–Badagry highway. In a communication read by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday, President Tinubu requested a resolution in line with Sections 16 and 21 of the Debt Management Office (Establishment) Act, 2011, to enable the Federal Government to secure the financing for Sections 1, Phase 1A, and 1B of the project. The loan facility is to be arranged through Deutsche Bank AG. President Tinubu explained that the superhighway project is a flagship initiative under his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, designed to enhance national connectivity, reduce travel time, and improve the movement of goods across key economic corridors. The proposed 1,000-kilometre road will link Sokoto, Kebbi, Niger, Kwara, Oyo, Ogun, and Lagos states, connecting Illela to Badagry. He noted that the financ...

COVID-19: “We Only Identified 1 Case Not 10” – Cross River State Commissioner For Health

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  Health  authorities in Cross River State have debunked claims of 10 new cases of COVID-19, affirming that only one person has been diagnosed with the disease in the state. The  Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Henry Ayuk, made the clarification on Thursday during an interview with the newsmen. “I  want to use this opportunity to tell Nigerians that the information that has gone around that 10 more cases have been identified in Cross River is not correct; we have only one case,” Ayuk said. Ayuk said the misinformation likely arose from reports that 10 contacts had been identified, which may have been interpreted as confirmed cases by the media. His comment came after a fresh case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Cross River after years of the pandemic that has led to the death of millions worldwide. The virus was confirmed in a Chinese man who arrived in Nigeria from China on March 17 and flew to Calabar for his work before he tested positive for the viru...