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Nollywood  actress, Sharon Okpamen, has reportedly passed on after childbirth. The Nollywood community has been thrown into mourning since the news of her demise broke out on the internet. Announcing the unfortunate incident via his verified Instagram page on Sunday, popular movie producer, Stanley Ontop said Sharon tragically passed on after spending days in a coma following childbirth. He wrote: “Nollywood Actor and Producer, Sharon Okpamen has unfortunately passed on. It’s a sad day for Nollywood & the Edo entertainment industry. “Sharon,  who was a filmmaker, actress, entrepreneur & humanitarian, has left a significant void in the industry. “May her soul rest in perfect peace, Amen @sharonokpamen It can only get better Shalom!!!” Shortly  after the social media announcement, reactions started trailing the posts; splash_beautie_world said, “Those of us that have been to labour room twice n came back don’t even know what God has done for us” aku_big_fish stated,...

  Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command, on Friday, arrested a woman, Hauwa Sani, for allegedly concealing 124 rounds of anti-craft ammunition in a gallon of palm oil. The Command's Public Relations Officer, Ramhan Nansel revealed this in a statement post on X.com on Saturday. According to him, the state police operatives also arrested the suspect with a cash sum of N78,500 and a mobile phone while trying to smuggle the ammunition to Katsina state. The  Commissioner of Police, Shehu Nadada has ordered the transfer of the suspect and exhibit to the Force Intelligence Department, Force Headquarters in Abuja for further investigation. The statement reads, “On 23/8/2024 at about 1710hrs, based on credible information, Police operatives attached to Keffi Division intercepted and got one Hauwa Sani ‘F’ alongside a 2-year-old child of Doro village, Katsina state arrested. “Consequently, one hundred and twenty-four (124) rounds of Anti Aircraft ammunition concealed in a gall...

Pavel  Durov, the billionaire founder and CEO of Telegram, was reportedly detained at Bourget Airport near Paris on Saturday evening, according to French news outlets TF1 and BFM TV. Pavel Durov, who was travelling on his private jet from Azerbaijan, was arrested under a French warrant related to a preliminary police investigation into Telegram’s alleged role in facilitating criminal activities. Telegram did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. The French Interior Ministry and police had no comment. TF1 said Durov had been travelling from Azerbaijan and was arrested at around 20:00 (18:00 GMT). In separate news, Bitcoinnews.com said Durov, the 39-year-old Franco-Russian, was accompanied by a bodyguard and a woman at the time of his arrest by the Air Transport Gendarmerie. Durov’s  arrest followed his arrival from Azerbaijan and was executed under a French search warrant issued by the OFMIN of the French judicial police, due to his inclusion in the wanted p...

  The Owerri club confirmed the death of the coach, while several players have been hospitalised. “With sadness in our heart and total submission to the will of God, Heartland FC announce the death of Christian Power Obi, who died on Friday 23 rd  August, 2024, from a road accident enroute Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, to participate in the TICO/SELECT Ifeanyi Ekwueme Pre-season Tournament,” announced a statement by Heartland. Coach Obi won promotion for Heartland when he led the club to win the NNL playoffs in Asaba, Delta State, in the 2022-2023 season. Unfortunately, he was also in charge when the team were relegated from the NPFL this past season. Speculations are rife they will play in the NPFL in the new season, which kicks off August 31, by buying the slot of Beyond Limits Academy.

  Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola popularly known as DJ Cuppy, a disc jockey and daughter of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola, has given her life to Christ. DJ Cuppy  dedicated her life to God at Holy Trinity Brompton in London. Speaking about her salvation, she said it was the best decision of her life. She  shared the trending pictures of her baptism in a post on her social media pages on Friday, August 23 2024. Captioning the post, she wrote “This summer, I made THE best decision of my life to fully dedicate my life to God. “Baptism isn’t just a ceremony; it’s a transformation. I am a new creation, reborn in His grace. The way to live is actually to die.” See Photos Below:  

A  Coroner’s Court in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State has ordered substituted service on key witnesses in the ongoing inquest into the death of singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba popularly known as Mohbad These include Azeez Fashola popularly known as Naira Marley; Samson Eletu aka Sam Larry; Mohbad’s sister-in-law, Karimot Ogunbayo; Boluwatife Adeyemo aka Darosha and Mohbad’s lawyer, Oluwasanmi Falade. The nurse who was said to have treated the deceased during the period, Feyisayo Ogedengbe, and the driver who drove him to the hospital, Fidelis Esanbor, were also on the list. Magistrate T. A. Sotobi granted the application by Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, to serve a witness summons on additional witnesses through a reputable national newspaper and social media. The Alobas family legal team in a statement signed by Monisola Odumosu on Thursday said that the order was granted during the court sitting on August 16th. The legal  team said it also sought an order of the coroner’s ...

  During a quarterly policymakers' meeting in Sokoto on Wednesday, UNICEF's Chief of Field Office for Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara states, Michael Juma, denounced the theft of nutrition supplements in some Sokoto communities. Juma  revealed that cartons of nutrition supplements were found to be tampered with, filled with stones and other objects to conceal the theft. He further alleged that these diverted supplements were then sold in local markets, depriving intended beneficiaries of critical nutrition aid. Juma emphasized the need for heightened vigilance among community members and healthcare stakeholders to prevent the diversion of these critical supplies, ensuring they reach intended beneficiaries. UNICEF, in partnership with the Sokoto government, convened the meeting to review activities, achievements, and challenges in addressing malnutrition. UNICEF's Michael Juma highlighted that nutrition supplements, donated to enhance the lives of malnourished children, were bein...

  The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) in Nigeria have vowed to shut down the National Grid, should the Nigeria Labour Congress President, Joe Ajaero get arrested by the Nigerian police. This  position was communicated by General Secretary of the National Union of Electricity Employees, Dominic Igwebike. In  a related development, the National Union of Postal and Telecommunications Employees, also vowed to shut down telecommunications services if the NLC President is arrested by the Nigerian Police.  Mary Nwosu, General Secretary of the Union stated this in a separate communique issued to it members. According to a notice to members, the NUEE, consisting of workers in Transmission Company of Nigeria said: “That upon any arrest of the NLC President or any other Labour Leader, all workers are to down tools from 12 midnightf 21 August 2024”. Similarly, NUPTE, workers in the postal and telecoms sector in Nigeria followed the direction of NUEE. The NLC on it...

The  Chief Magistrate of the Iyaganku Family Court in Ibadan Oyo State, Mrs Olabisi Ogunkanmi, on Wednesday, ordered the remand of a tenant, Kareem Mojeed, for allegedly defiling his landlord’s seven-year-old daughter. The court ordered that the defendant be remanded at the Agodi Correctional Centre, pending legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions. Mojeed whose address was not given was brought before the court on a count of defilement preferred against him by the police. Ogunkanmi, who did not take Mojeed’s plea, ordered that the case file be duplicated and sent to the DPP for advice. She  however, adjourned the case till October 14, 2024, for the DPP’s legal advice. Earlier,  the Prosecutor, Inspector Gbemisola Adedeji, told the court that Mojeed committed the offence on July 21 at 5.00 p.m. Adedeji said the incident took place in the Ebedi area of Ibadan, in Oyo state. The prosecutor also told the court that Mojeed lured the girl into his room and defiled...

  The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, has explained why he would not honour the police invitation on Tuesday, 20th of August, 2024. This was  disclosed in a letter from by lawyers representing the NLC and its President, Ajaero dated August 20, 2024. The letter from Falana & Falana’s Chambers was addressed to the Inspector General of Police and signed by Samuel Ogala Esq. for the Principal Partner. It stated that Comrade Ajaero would not be able to attend the scheduled interview on Tuesday due to prior commitments. Instead, he proposed an alternative date of Wednesday, August 29, 2024. Furthermore, the NLC requested the police to provide the details and nature of the allegations levelled against Comrade Ajaero, citing Section 36 of the Nigerian Constitution, which guarantees the right to a fair hearing. The letter reads: “We are Solicitors to the Nigeria Labour Congress and its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, on whose behalf we write this letter ...

  Nigerian singer and record producer, Augustine Miles Kelechi Okechukwu popularly known as Tekno, has denied reports that he collapsed while performing on stage. News making rounds on the internet  on Tuesday claimed that Tekno, who is currently on his music tour, collapsed during a live performance in South Africa. In a viral video on the internet, some able-bodied men were seen carrying a singer who collapsed. Reacting  on his Instagram page, Tekno said he is hale and hearty. He added that he’s not in South Africa. “Hey guys, I’m hale and hearty and not currently in South Africa. I hope whoever that was in the video is doing well and ok. Thank you, guys. Love you,” he wrote.

  Popular Nollywood actress, Destiny Etiko, has debunked claims that she had an affair with Matthew Ekeinde, husband of ace movie star, Omotola Jalade. A TikTok blogger had alleged that the Enugu-born actress had an affair with the husband of her colleague. The blogger also claimed that Omotola’s husband purchased a car for Etiko. But in a recent Instagram live session, Etiko denied the allegation, stating it was “false”. According to the film producer, this is part of a continuous efforts by some individuals to tarnish her image. “If you want to withhold the blessings of God in somebody else’s life and you want to grow, it is impossible. Before, you guys had always spoken ill about me. Do men give money? If they do, I do not know,” she said. “Even if they do, I do not know. The last time I checked, I worked for 99.9% of all I have. I did it all myself with my full chest. I do not know why some people are bitter; perhaps they are scared. “On most of my birthdays, I always buy a car...

  Controversial  singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable has cried out after he was attacked by area boys at an event in Iju-Ishaga, Lagos State, on Sunday. Speaking after the incident, the singer, in a viral video on the internet, shared how he was badly injured. In his public statement on his Instagram page, he narrated that he was at the event to celebrate with a friend who is a car vendor but ended up leaving the party hastily with injuries after some persons took offense at his antics. Portable, who narrowly escaped from the scene, lamented the attack on his crew members. While calling on the celebrant to order the area boys to return his stolen items, the singer stated that some of his crew members are still missing. He revealed that his attackers stole several of his pricey jewelry, his ATM card, two iPhones belonging to one of his managers, and several other items. The attack comes days after he went all out on social media to celebrate the birth of Babylu...

  The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, has been summoned by the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Intelligence Response Team (IRT), over allegations of “criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime.” The  invitation, detailed in an official letter, requires Ajaero to appear for an interview on Tuesday, 20th August 2024, at the IRT Complex in Guzape District, Abuja. According to the letter, the investigation has identified Ajaero as a person of interest in the case.  “You are therefore invited to interview the undersigned on Tuesday 20th Aug, 2024 by 10:00hrs prompt,” the letter stated. The letter further warned that failure to comply could lead to a warrant for Ajaero's arrest. “Be informed that in the event of failing to honour this letter, this office will have no alternative than to activate a warrant of arrest against you,” it added. SP Moshood Lawal, who attempted to deliver the letter said th...

The  founder of Power City International Ministry, Pastor Abel Damina, has faulted the popular saying that ‘What God cannot do does not exist.’ He said the statement popularised by Pastor Jerry Eze of Streams of Joy International Ministry is not the truth. The pastor made the statements in a recent teaser released for a programme, the Honest Bunch Podcast with Nedu. Damina, known for his criticism of Nigerian pastors, clarified that his opposition to Eze’s teachings was not driven by jealousy but rather a desire to uphold the truth. He also  questioned the authenticity of miracles performed by some pastors, suggesting that many were staged. Damina expressed his belief in genuine miracles and healings but emphasized the need to discern between true and fabricated ones. He said, ‘What God cannot do does not exist’ is not the truth. “People think I’m jealous of Jerry Eze, but that is not the truth…… “It is not about sentiment. It is about knowing what the truth is. “I believe in ...

  Cynthia and Bright Chinule, with three children, a Nigerian family based in Leigh, the United Kingdom, UK, fears they will be kicked out of the country if they don’t raise enough money to pay for new visas. Their visas expire in 11 days. The couple, who run Taste Africana, a popular restaurant in the town, say they have just over two weeks to raise just under £26,000 or they could be forced to return to Nigeria after six years of building a life in England. Their financial troubles began last year after the roof of the first building their restaurant was based in suddenly caved in just two months after opening. Luckily, they were able to find a new home just minutes away on Market Street, where they have been operating since November 11. However, according to Bright, the financial effects mean they have been unable to keep on top of the rising cost of living, visa fees, and immigration health surcharge payments, which is a fee paid by migrants who live in the UK for more than six...

  When they reunited in 2021, after five years of going their separate ways, fans of music duo, Paul and Peter Okoye of P-Square musical group, felt on top of the world. Their  reunion was greeted with the popping of champagne and wild jubilation from fans and friends within and outside the shores of the country. The duo even crowned the celebration with a 100-city reunion world tour across North America, Europe, the UK, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. They followed it up with the release of their reunion single titled, “Jaiye”, which saw the Okoye brothers reclaiming their spot in the Nigerian music scene, as they blended their characteristic pop and dance sensibilities, with glorious amapiano soundscape to great effect. However, while many people are certain that the revamped P-Square is getting back its groove, news has been flying around that the most loved musical group in Africa is locked in another battle of wit that may ruin the group. Weeks back, one of the half bro...