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 Truck falls on car, claims three lives in Ondo Three travellers lost their lives while one person sustained injuries yesterday after a truck fell onto a car along the busy Ondo-Ore highway. The truck fully loaded with beer, which belongs to the Nigerian Brewery, was said to have lost control at the Liyetu axis of Ondo town in the Ondo West Local Council Area of the state. The vehicle on which the truck fell, a Golf 111 car with the number plate BUR 852 TS, was conveying passengers along the route when the accident happened. Confirming the accident, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, stated that the remains of the deceased persons had been deposited at the mortuary while the injured passenger was moved to the hospital for treatment. She said: “The Command today received a distress call that a Nigerian brewery truck fully loaded with beer fell on a Golf 111 car with Plate No. BUR 852 TS conveying passengers towards Ondo in the Liyetu area ...

 Alleged N4.8bn Fraud: Court Adjourns Cletus Ibeto's Case till Apr 15   Justice Oyindamola Ogala of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, March 11, 2024 adjourned the alleged N4.8 billion fraud brought against a businessman, Chief Cletus Ibeto, till April 15, 2024. The case, which was initially before Justice I.O. Ijelu, of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, suffered several adjournments due to the absence of the defendant to take his plea with respect to the 10-count charges filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. He was charged alongside his companies, Ibeto Energy Development Company and Odoh Holdings Ltd.   Justice Ijelu had on November 3, 2023 declared Ibeto wanted, based on an application moved by counsel to the EFCC, Rotimi Jacobs, SAN. He also issued a bench warrant for his arrest.  However, when the case came up on January 29, 2024, the court informed all parties involved that the case file had been r...

 Alleged N201m Fraud: Court Opens Trial of Four Abuja Company Executives, Company May 6   Justice K.N. Ogbonnaya of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court Zuba has fixed commencement of  hearing of a N201,000,000( Two Hundred and One Million) alleged fraud involving four Abuja company executives and their company for May 6,  2024. The defendants, Harry Ositadinma Samuel, Ayodele Raymond, Gowon Usman Egbunu,   Alhaji Nuhu Amanabo and Beligetto Holding Company Limited were arraigned on February 29, 2024 on two-count charges bordering on obtaining by false pretense.    Count one reads, "that you Harry Ositadinma Samuel Group Chairman of Beligetto Holding Company Limited, Ayodele Raymond, Managing Director  of Beligetto Holding Company Limited, Gowon Usman Egbunu, Alhaji Nuhu Amanabo, Beligetto Holding Company Limited and others (At Large) sometime in the year 2020 at Abuja within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court conspire among y...

 PRESS STATEMENT INTERNAL SECURITY: IGP VISITS KADUNA STATE, DEPLOYS MOBILE UNIT TO KARIGA Assures Kinetic, Non-Kinetic Approaches Being Pursued for Safe Rescue of Abductees Following the distressing abduction of school students in Kaduna, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, along with the DIG in charge of the Force Intelligence Department, Habu Sani, psc, DIG Department of Operations Ede Ayuba Ekpeji, psc(+), AIG Police Mobile Force Yekini Adio Ayoku, mni, and other senior officers undertook a visit to the state to assess the situation firsthand. During his visit, the IGP met with the Governor and extended heartfelt sympathies to the people of Kaduna State, particularly the Kuriga community affected by this tragic incident. The IGP reiterated the dedication of the Nigeria Police Force to ensuring the safe rescue of all the abducted students assuring that both kinetic and non-kinetic approaches are being vigorously pursued to secure the release...

A 30- year – old graduate of the Federal Polytechnics Nekede in Imo state, Nerus Elemamba, has committed suicide.  His body was found dangling in his room on Monday evening in his village in Umuohii, Oboama community in the Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State.  This is after he had participated in the day’s village manual labour earlier carried out by his peers.  A source who spoke to our correspondent in confidence this Tuesday morning said that the deceased who studied Architecture in school didn’t show any sign of depression.  The source said “the young man, Nerus, is from Umuohii Village in Oboama Ezinihitte Mbaise Imo State. He took his own life yesterday’s ( Monday) evening. ” Reason for his action is unknown to anybody.  “He is a graduate of Architecture from the Federal polytechnic in Nekede. Until yesterday ( Monday) Morning, he was very healthy and participated in the village youth Manual labour. ” Later that same yesterday  (Mond...

 Some so called Senior Senators here got 500M Naira each from the 2024 Budget''- Senator Jarigbe makes starling revelation The Senate plenary was further thrown into confusion today March 12, after Senator Ayom Jarigbe made a startling revelation.    The lawmakers were deliberating on the recent allegation made by Senator Ningi made about the 2024 budget being padded when Jarigbe alleged that each Senator, especially the ‘’Senior Senators' received N500 million each from the 2024 budget.    “We are going front and back on this issues concerning what came to our constituencies. If we want to go into those issues, all of us are culpable. Some so called Senior Senators here got 500M Naira each from the 2024 Budget, I am a ranking Senator, I didn’t get anything. Did I go to the press? Most of you got. No Senator has a right to accuse Senator Ningi.” - Senator Jarigbe said before his microphone was muted    His other colleagues raised their voices in protes...

 Argentine president fires labor minister for increasing his salary and that of his ministers and senior cabinet officials.  Argentine President, Javier Milei has fired his labour secretary for overseeing a 48 percent presidential pay increase last month amid the country's economic strain.   At the weekend, members of the left-leaning Peronist opposition shared details of a decree mandating the increase that bears the president’s signature.   During a live broadcast on LN+ channel on Monday, President Milei announced, “I’ve fired the labor secretary. Let’s say at this moment they’re notifying him.”   The president had been facing heavy criticism from the opposition, accusing him of hypocrisy for accepting a 48% pay increase while publicly denouncing lawmakers for their 30% salary hike. Milei’s gross monthly salary rose from just over 4mn pesos, ($4,700 at Argentina’s official exchange rate) in January to just over 6mn pesos in February.   President Milei ex...

Suspended Senator Ningi Resigns  Senator Abdul Ningi has resigned his position as the chairman of the Northern Senators Forum (NSF). This comes barely an hour after Ningi was suspended for three months for alleging that the 2024 budget had been padded with illegal projects worth over N3 trillion. Earlier, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim moved the motion for Ningi’s suspension for 12 months over allegations of criminal misinformation and breach of peace in the National Assembly and the country by extension. But Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong moved for the amendment of the motion by Ibrahim. Ekpenyong, who is from Cross River South Senatorial District; and Senator Abdulfatai Buhari from Oyo North prayed for the reduction of the suspension to six and three months respectively. Akpabio, who described Ningi’s offences as “grievous”, conducted a voice vote during which most of the lawmakers voted in support of Ningi’s suspension for three months. In an interview, Ningi had claimed that the Federal Gover...

 Police re-arrest Mohbad's friend, Primeboy The Lagos State Police Command has re-arrested afro singer, Ibrahim Owodunni, aka Primeboy. Primeboy was arrested Tuesday morning during his visit to the State Criminal Investigation Department at Panti, Yaba, alongside Ayobami Fisayo aka Spending. A source privy to the development told our correspondent that Primeboy and Spending had been asked to visit the SCID every week since the commencement of the investigation into the circumstances leading to the death of singer, llerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Primeboy was, however, detained during Tuesday's visit while Spending was released. "Both of them had gone to register their presence at SCID this morning as they have been asked to report every week. But when they got there, Primeboy was immediately handcuffed and detained. They allowed only Spending to go after he had signed. Primeboy has been locked up as I speak," the source disclosed. When contacted, the stat...

 UK Pro Licenced Nigerian Coach Eyes Super Eagles Job After the exit of Jose Peseiro as the Head coach of the Super Eagles and the Nigeria Football Federation ( NFF) declaring the position vacant, a United Kingdom professional licenced coach, Donald Malomo-Paris has declared interest for the job.  In an exclusive chat with Our correspondent Malomo-Paris said that it is time for a Nigerian coach to tinker the affairs of the Super Eagles and it will be honour to serve the most populous black nation in the world in that capacity. He noted that Alhaji Ibrahim Gusua -led board of the NFF have made giant strides with the Super Eagles as witnessed at the last AFCON tournament in Ivory Coast and he hopes that the best candidate will be appointed to lead senior national team. "There is no doubt that the NFF led by Ibrahim Gusau is doing well. At least there is sincerity of purpose. The Super Eagles is a national asset, a big football brand in the world, not just in Africa and i think a...

 Minnesota Mom drowns her baby to "prove her devotion" to her boyfriend. 20-year-old Esperanza Harding has been charged with second degree murder. Harding is accused of drowning her baby in the bathtub before taking a photo of the child's body. According to official reports, in a confusing and shocking move, Harding showed up at Children's hospital in Minnesota claiming her child had died there 5 days earlier. The hospital had no records of the death and an investigation was launched. While being interviewed she confessed to police her boyfriend was pressuring her to give the child up for adoption so that he would be her first priority.  It was under this pressure that she became upset with her baby for crying during a bath. Recovered texts from her phone showed she texted the boyfriend that she was, "about to do something bad." She added, "he won't be here much longer." Harding then drowned her baby in the bathtub and photographed him on her p...

 Utah mom and stepfather assaulted their 15-year-old daughter, they claim they, "didn't want her having sex with strangers."  A Utah couple were arrested last Thursday and charged with forcible sodomy, object r*pe and forcible sexual abuse. These charges come after police in Provo, Utah received a 911 call from a 15 year old victim who claimed her step father had been sexually assaulting her for a year. When police took the couple into custody they readily admitted to the accusations. They went on to contend that they had caught the then 14-year-old interacting with strangers online and planning to meet up for sex. The parents added she had sent suggestive photos of herself to strangers on snapchat. They claimed that they decided teaching the 14-year-old about sex by engaging in sexual acts with her was the safest course of action. The couple said they bought adult toys and began showering with the child. The wife however claimed she had confronted the stepfather about go...

 Entire staff at a Wisconsin Dollar General quit on the same day when store cracks down on donation policies. Those trying to shop at the Dollar general store in Mineral Point, Wisconsin were met with a hand written sign stating- "We quit". Six employees, including the manager and assistant manager, walked out leaving the store with no employees. The workers say under appreciation, long hours, low pay and understaffing were all factors. However they say when corporate told them they could no longer mark down goods close to expiration dates or discontinued and then donate them to local food banks, they had had enough. In a statement from the company they confirmed that the Mineral Point Dollar General had donated 7,500 lbs of food to local food banks but said food safety was their top priority and they are required to follow Feeding America donation policies. However, they did not clarify what those policies are.

ALL BY MYSELF ARTIST, ERIC CARMEN DIES AT AGED  74   Eric Carmen an American singer and songwriter known for hit song All By Myself, has died at the age of  74, his wife has announced. The star rose to fame with the power pop group the Raspberries before establishing himself as a solo ARTIST. He co-founded the Raspberries in the early 1970s alongside Jim Bonfanti and Wally Bryson, who were later joined by Dave Smalley after the departure of John Aleksic. After four albums together, the band broke up in 1975 with Carmen then embarking on a solo career. Among the solo tracks he is most well-known for is All By Myself, which later became one of Canadian singer Celine Dion's most iconic hits when she covered it. "Our sweet, loving and talented Eric passed away in his sleep, over the weekend," Carmen's wife Amy said in a statement on his official website. "It brought him great joy to know, that for decades, his music touched so many and will be his lasting legacy....

 Anthony Joshua to face winner of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk World Boxing Council President, Mauricio Sulaiman, has said the organisation would “accept” Anthony Joshua going on to face the winner of the fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight championship. Fury and Usyk go head-to-head on May 18 in Saudi Arabia for all the belts. The two boxers are expected to fight again in a rematch expected to take place later in the year. Joshua will be waiting for the winner, after recording a devastating second-round knockout victory over former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, last weekend. “The WBC was presented a sanction request which was to fight for the undisputed. The WBC accepted that sanctioning and we accepted the rematch they have requested,” Sulaiman told Sky Sports. “But, if it is not anything to do with contractual or promotion, we would absolutely accept the winner to fight Joshua. “The WBC position right now is very open to suppor...

  ABANDONED BABY FOUND AT EKITI GOVERNMENT HOUSE GATE A baby was abandoned at the entrance of the Government House in the Fajuyi area of Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital. The baby was discovered by an official of the Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN), Ekiti State Command. The baby, whose age cannot be ascertained, was wrapped in a cloth at the time it was found around 8 pm on Sunday, March 10. An eyewitness said: “The loud cry of the baby caught our attention, along with that of other passersby who moved alongside me to uncover the source of the noise. Initially unsure where it was coming from, we continued searching, though we were hesitant to approach the baby." Confirming the incident to journalists, the Commandant of the Peace Corps, Ekiti Command, Patriot Mathew Okotie, said one of his officers found the abandoned baby along Bank Road in the Fajuyi area of Ado-Ekiti.  Okotie further disclosed that immediately after the baby was rescued by the PCN official, it was taken to th...

 Driver  Crashes into Multiple Vehicles in Ado Ekiti, injure one person A young man name withheld on Tuesday rammed into three other vehicles in the city of Ado Ekiti damaging the vehicles. The incident happened at the Oke Oriomi area of Ado Ekiti in front of the office of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners According to reports, the amateur driver was coming from the Okesa axis but on sighting a patrol team of police, out of anxiety he switched his lexus Toyota car to reverse mode but lost control of the vehicle. In the process, the driver rammed into three other vehicles and injured a woman on a motorcycle. Witnesses worried over the high rate of accidents involving young men  called for urgent action. At the moment, the driver has been handed over to the traffic department of the Ekiti State Police Command.

 Reps to restrain banks from holding customers’ reversed funds The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, mandated the Central Bank of Nigeria to restrain commercial banks from holding reversed funds of customers beyond the timeline stipulated by the apex bank. The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion titled, “Need to restrain commercial banks from holding funds reversal beyond the date prescribed by the Central Bank of Nigeria,” moved by a member representing Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency, Akwa Ibom State, Mr Emmanuel Ukpong-Udo. The lawmaker recalled that on June 8, 2020, the CBN, in a statement announced timelines for reversals and resolution of refund complaints including Failed “On-Us” automated teller machines transactions (when customers use their cards on their bank’s ATMs) “Shall be instantly reversed from the current timeline of three days.” He also noted that “Where instant reversal fails due to any technical issue or system glitch, the timeline for ...

 Makinde okays beaded crowns for Onifiditi, Elempe Oyo State Governor ‘Seyi Makinde has approved the presentation of staff of office and beaded crowns to Onifiditi of Fiditi, Oba Sikiru Akanni Oyelese and Elempe of Tapa, Oba Titilola Oyekanmi Sunday. A statement by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Olusegun Olayiwola, said the governor on March 7 approved that the Onifiditi and the Elempe be presented with the instrument of office and beaded crowns. The statement added that the governor also approved the appointment of Chief Akindele Sunday Olukayode as the new Baale of Awaye Town in Egbeda Local Government.

 Adeleke appoints another Owa of Igbajo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the appointment of Dr. Ademola Makinde as another Owa of Igbajo. The Nation recalls that Oba Adegboyega Famodun was appointed by the previous administration after he was nominated by the kingmakers of the town. However, Governor Adeleke faulted his selection and used warrant chiefs to select the new king last Friday. Oba Famodun said he remains the Owa of Igbajo and will continue to reign till the court says otherwise. Governor Adeleke yesterday morning in a statement through his Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, said the appointment of the new Owa was reached at an executive meeting held at the Exco chambers, in line with due process, chieftaincy law and tradition. He said Governor Adeleke at the meeting congratulated the new Owa of Igbajo and urged him to heal the wounds of the selection process by ensuring inclusive traditional governance. “I advise the new...

 Nigerian Breweries announces fresh increase in prices of beer Nigerian Breweries Plc, on Monday, announced a fresh increment in the price of its products after the previous increase in February. The company had earlier issued a new price review notification to all its customers in the West Zone. A letter dated Monday, February 12, 2024, stated that the price review, effective from Monday, February 19, 2024, had become imperative to offset the impact of increased production expenses. Meanwhile, on Monday, another press statement dated March 8, 2024, was sent to customers around the West zone and signed by its Zonal Business manyager, Lekan Awosanya, announcing a new price increase. The company, in the statement, said the new price review will take effect from Friday, March 15, 2024. According to the notice, the latest price review is premised on the need to mitigate the impact of rising input costs. The statement read, “As earlier informed we will review the prices of some of our S...

 NIGERIAN ARMY TROOPS BURST IPOB/ESN MAJOR FIREARMS/DRONES FACTORY IN DELTA STATE, ARREST 6 SUSPECTS Troops of the Nigerian Army have made a significant inroad in the ongoing fight against terrorism and insurgency, as they uncovered and neutralized a major firearms and drone manufacturing factory operated by Armed fighters of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its militia arm, the Eastern Security Network (ESN) at Onicha Ulona in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State. The intelligence led operation,  revealed that the dissidents were using the factory to carryout criminal activities to terrorize neighbouring communities and innocent citizens. Upon swooping on the illegal factory, the troops were met with stiff resistance, but overpowered the Armed fighters in the fierce firefight that followed. The gallant troops  neutralized two of the fighters and recovered substantial cache of arms and ammunition. Items captured by the troops include, a wide range ...

Kate, Princess of Wales, apologized Monday for “confusion” caused by her altering of a family photo released by the palace — an image of Kate and her children that was intended to calm concern and speculation about the British royal’s health, but had the opposite effect. Several news agencies that initially published the photo, including The Associated Press, withdrew the image over concerns about digital manipulation. Issued by the couple’s Kensington Palace office on Sunday to mark Mother’s Day in Britain, it was the first official photo of 42-year-old Kate since she had abdominal surgery nearly two months ago. The retractions sent the online rumor mill, already rampant with speculation over Kate’s operation and recuperation, into overdrive. The PR disaster is more evidence that the royal family’s long-held mantra — “never complain, never explain” — is impossible in a social media-saturated era. In a post on social media, Kate said that “like many amateur photographers, I do occasion...

 Haiti's Prime Minister Henry to resign amid gang violence Prime Minister Ariel Henry has been unable to enter Haiti because the violence closed its main international airports. Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced early on Tuesday that he would resign once a transitional presidential council is created, capitulating to international pressure that seeks to save the country overwhelmed by violent gangs that some experts say have unleashed a low-scale civil war. Henry made the announcement hours after officials including Caribbean leaders and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met in Jamaica to urgently discuss a solution to halt Haiti’s spiraling crisis. Henry has been unable to enter Haiti because the violence closed its main international airports. He had arrived in Puerto Rico a week ago, after being barred from landing in the Dominican Republic, where officials said he lacked a required flight plan. Dominican officials also closed the airspace to flights to and from Ha...

 Oyo bans use of styrofoam, others The Oyo State Government on Monday banned the use of styrofoam for food services, storage, and other related purposes. The state House of Assembly had, on Thursday, February 8, 2024, urged the state government to ban the use of styrofoam for food purposes in the state. It, therefore, inaugurated the Food Safety Compliance Enforcement Task Force to oversee the enforcement of food safety rules and regulations in the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, who made this announcement during the Food Safety Stakeholders Forum, and the inauguration of the task force, held at the conference room of the ministry, Secretariat, Agodi in Ibadan, the state capital, said the decision was part of government efforts to uphold food safety standards in the state. Represented by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Akintunde Ayinde, Ajetunmobi said, “Prevention is better and cheaper than cure; hence the need for people to adhere strict...

 Ogun shuts Steel Company over gas explosion The Ogun State Government has shut Phoenix Steel Mills Industries Limited in Ogijo,  Sagamu Local Government with immediate effect following gas explosion in the factory. Commissioner for the Environment, Ola Oresanya announced the immediate closure of the Iron Rod manufacturing Industry after an on the spot assessment of the explosion area which affected almost the entire production line of the company. Oresanya said under the rule of engagement with all the industries in the state, the state government would after this seal up do a thorough investigation on the remote and immediate causes of the explosion with a view of knowing how to prevent future occurrence. He added that the investigation would spell out in clear terms the condition under which the company could operate so that its workers could be adequately protected as well as property of its immediate communities which were affected by the gas explosion. Seven workers of t...

 Impeachment: Leave your deputy alone, Catholic Priest writes Obaseki A Catholic priest in Benin, Edo State, Very Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Andrew Obinyan, has appealed to Governor Godwin Obaseki to leave his deputy, Philip Shaibu, alone to deal with his issues. Obinyan who stated this in an open letter to Obaseki on Sunday in Benin, noted that impeaching Shaibu under the Governor’s watch will be perceived as a sting of “betrayal”. The cleric who noted that Shaibu was one of Obaseki’s rock bottom foundation and support during his lowest ebb, urged the Governor to prevail of the state legislators to discontinue the impeachment process. Read below the full detail of Obiyan’s open letter to Obaseki titled: Between Empathy and Impeachment for your Deputy. “I make a humble and passionate appeal to Your Excellency, Governor Godwin Obaseki. I entreat you because I regard you as a civilized and enlightened man. “May it not be in the annals of Edo political history that there was once a Deputy Governo...

 Transfer: He was available – Gallas reveals player Chelsea made mistake not signing Former Chelsea defender, William Gallas, has revealed that the Blues missed a great opportunity by not signing Cristiano Ronaldo during his free agency period after his release from Manchester United. Although Ronaldo eventually joined the Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr, Gallas believes that Chelsea would have been the ideal club for the former Real Madrid star. With current summer signings Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson failing to establish themselves as reliable strikers, Gallas maintains that Ronaldo’s winning mentality and experience would have benefited the squad greatly. Gallas considers it a mistake for Chelsea not to have signed the 39-year-old forward. “Chelsea made a mistake by not signing Cristiano Ronaldo,” Gallas Genting Casino. “He was available to sign and Chelsea would have been a good club for him. “Everyone knows how important Ronaldo can be in the dressing room, he brings...

 I can’t wait to be a mother – Toke Makinwa Media personality, Toke Makinwa, has declared her intention to become a mother soon. The media personality, while celebrating Mother’s Day with her goddaughter, said that she can’t wait to become a mother herself. She declared that it was in the cards for her and that it would happen soon. According to her, her niece has stolen her heart as her smile lights up her entire world and makes her a better person. She claimed that she never knew it was possible to love another human the way she loves her goddaughter. Expressing love for her niece, she added that till she becomes a mother, she will continue to celebrate Mother’s Day as her godmother. She said: “To the girl who stole my heart, her smile lights up my entire world, you’ve made me a better person, I didn’t know it was possible to love another human the way I love you. I think of you so much and pray for you every single day. I may not have brought you into this world but you’ve made ...

 MC Oluomo loses out as court affirms Baruwa NURTW president, declares Agbede caretaker committee illegal A National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja on Monday affirmed Tajudeen Baruwa as the re-elected president of the National Union of Road Transport Workers. This was just as the court sacked the Tajudeen Agbede-led Caretaker Committee of the NURTW. While delivering her judgment on the leadership crisis rocking the union, Justice O. O. Oyewumi held that the delegates’ conference across the six zonal councils held on May 24, 2023, where Baruwa emerged as President for a second term in office was valid. The presiding judge also restrained the former President of the Union, Najeem Yasin, who was the Board of Trustees chairman, from interfering in the day-to-day running of union affairs. She held that Najeem could only act as chairman of the board. The court also validated the Quadrennial National Delegates Conference held on August 23, 2023, at Ta’al Hotels in Lafia, Nasarawa State...

 The Lifespan Of A Job Is Longer Than That Of The Worker – Yemi Solade Warns Colleagues Popular Nollywood actor, Yemi Solade has said that he does not joke with his health. He advised his colleagues in the Nollywood industry to take their health seriously, adding that the lifespan of a job is longer than that of the worker. Yomi Solade stated this during a tribute event for the recently deceased actor, Quadri Oyebamiji, aka Sisi Quadri. He appealed with his audience to take good care of themselves while they are alive.

 Family of the late Afro-pop star Mr. Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, who died on September 12, 2023, in an unusual circumstance had fixed a date for mention of the DNA test application requested. In a release, the head of Aloba’s legal team, Monisola Odumosu, noted that all necessary legal apparatus is in place to ensure the success of the matter.  She said, “The application is at the Family Court of the Ikorodu Magistrate Court (MKD/31/FAM/2024), Joseph Aloba v. Cynthia Omowunmi Aloba. The family represented by the deceased father is seeking an order of the court directing that a deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) test be conducted concerning the paternity of Master Liam Aloba, an alleged son of Mr. Ilerioluwa Promise Oladimeji Aloba (deceased), in a recognised and accredited government or private medical facility within Lagos State, Nigeria, at the expense of the applicant.”  According to the statement, “The family also sought an order directing Mrs. Omowunmi Cyn...

   We Are Just Skitmakers - Nollywood Actor - Yul Edochie Denies Marrying Judy Austin  Popular Nollywood Actor, Yul Edochie has claimed not to be married to Judith Austin, despite the two children they have had together. Yul said the relationship between them is all about skitmaking, and maintains there is no legally recognised union between them. His estranged wife May’s legal team, headed by Emeka Ugwuonye of Due Process Advocates, on Sunday, in a statement and video address, revealed that Yul, 42, made this claim in his court filing. May filed for a divorce against her husband in August 2023, with details of the court proceedings having been kept hush. Mr Ugwuonye said the ongoing case at the FCT High Court, Abuja, slated for a hearing on 5 March, faced an unexpected setback as the court session did not proceed, a circumstance Yul and Judy claimed credit for. In light of this, Mr Ugwuonye, who had initially kept the case details under wraps, now finds himself obligated...