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  Music icon, Onyeka Onwenu, dies at 72 Legendary Nigerian singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu has reportedly died at the age of 72. She was said to have died on Tuesday night at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after slumping at the birthday party of Mrs Stella Okoli. An eyewitness who was at the party confirmed the news. “It is very sad. Onyeka Onwenu just performed at the birthday of Mrs. Stella Okoli today (Tuesday, July 30, 2024), and after performing, she slumped. “She was taken to Reddington Hospital and she couldn’t make it,” the eyewitness said. However, the deceased’s family has yet to announce her death as of press time. Onwenu will be remembered for her music albums such as In The Morning Light and Dancing In The Sun. She also featured in the Half of a Yellow Sun and Lions Heart, among others.

 How Onyeka Onwenu Died Onyeka Onwenu put up a great performance at the 80th birthday party of pharmaceutical industry mogul, Mrs. Stella Okoli. She was said to have slumped after performing at the party. Effort to resuscitate her at the venue of the party did not yield any result. She was rushed to the Reddington Hospital where doctors confirmed her dead. She was 72

 NCABAC APPOINTS MEDIA PERSONALITY SEAN POLOTEE AS SPECIAL ADVISER ON MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS  Just recently the National Coalition of Apostles, Bishops, Archbishop and Cardinals (NCABAC) has appointed famous broadcast journalist Sean Polotee otherwise known as president Maagbon Republic her special adviser on media and communications. Real names are Tee Abiola Alabi Oduola-Adeleke widely known as Sean Polotee is no small fry the media sphere for almost two decades of practice in prints, electronic and the online media as he keeps breaking bounds, an investigative journalist, highly dedicated to sensitizing his audience about the state of the nation in a convivial manner which led an advocacy movement he called "MAAGBON" which means "DON'T SHAKE" Over the years, he has won himself several awards both locally and internationally. Current activities include hosting cooperate and social events as well as his radio shows such as Maagbon lori Miliki 101.3 FM, Melody...

 A suspected drug mule has been arrested by members of the South African Police Service(SAPS) at the OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday, 30 July 2024.  Police were following up on intelligence that a man aboard an identified aircraft from Sao Paulo - Guarulhos International Airport in Brazil was carrying drugs.  As soon as the identified aircraft landed just before 7am, police identified the mule and took him for questioning while a team searched the aircraft and found a parcel of cocaine worth R1 million.  The cocaine was discovered - wrapped in plastic - leading police to believe that the consignment was strapped to his body.  The man who is a Brazilian national has been detained and charged with drug trafficking.  William L. Calley Jr., a junior Army officer who became the only person convicted in connection with the My Lai Massacre of 1968, when U.S. soldiers slaughtered hundreds of unarmed South Vietnamese men, women and children in one of the d...

William Calley Jr, convicted for My Lai massacre in Vietnam, dies aged 80 US army lieutenant was only person convicted for role in 1968 massacre of hundreds of Vietnamese civilians. William Calley Jr, the only United States soldier convicted for his role in the Vietnam War’s My Lai massacre of hundreds of Vietnamese civilians, has died, according to US media reports. He was 80.. Calley died on April 28 at a hospice centre in Gainesville, Florida, The Washington Post first reported, citing his death certificate. More details of his death were not immediately available.. ACCORDING TO ANOTHER SOURCE: William L. Calley Jr., a junior Army officer who became the only person convicted in connection with the My Lai Massacre of 1968, when U.S. soldiers slaughtered hundreds of unarmed South Vietnamese men, women and children in one of the darkest chapters in American military history, died April 28 at a hospice center in Gainesville, Fla. He was 80. The Washington Post obtained a copy of his dea...

 I’m Willing To Work With Wike If He Apologises Over Offensive Comment – Kingibe The Senator representing the FCT, Ireti Kingibe, has demanded an apology from Nyesom Wike, the FCT Minister over his comments on threatening to unseat her as an FCT senator in 2027 Kingibe and Wike have not had a good working relationship since they assumed their respective offices. Both politicians have lashed out at each other on various occasions. The minister queried Kingibe about her accomplishments for her constituents since being elected. But the senator took offence, saying she is way older than Wike. She expressed her willingness to work with Wike if he apologises to her. According to her, courtesy demands that Wike shouldn’t talk to her in that manner. “He doesn’t obviously understand the concept of the FCT. If he did, it is nothing personal. He says ‘I don’t want to be her friend.’ How does governance translate into friendship?” she queried. “I’m actually willing to do doing everything to wo...

 August 1: Order soldiers to remain in barracks – Adeyanju writes Chief of Army Staff Activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju on Tuesday, urged the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, to order soldiers to remain in their barracks during the August 1 nationwide protest. Adeyanju said the measure would prevent a repeat of the EndSARS saga that saw the killing of protesters. He made the call in a letter addressed to Lagbaja and dated July 30, 2024. The letter is titled: “Request to Restrict Men of the Nigerian Army to Barracks during the Scheduled 2024 National protest.” According to Adeyanju: “We have just written to the Chief of Army Staff to ensure soldiers remain in the barracks during the protest to prevent a repeat of the killing of protesters like during EndSARS. “We write as a pro-human right law firm to draw your attention to the disturbing development of men of the Nigerian Army across the Federal Capital Territory and across other cities in an attempt to suppress the Augu...

 Actress Motilola Akinlami apologises for criticising “House of Ga’a” movie Actress and filmmaker Motilola Akinlami has issued a public apology for her criticism of the historical movie “House of Ga’a,” directed by Bolanle Austen Peters. In a now-deleted post, Motilola shared her review of the movie, which sparked backlash from fans who felt she was discrediting the filmmaker’s work. On her Instagram page, Motilola clarified that her intention was not to undermine anyone’s hard work but to share her observations. She acknowledged the skill and effort involved in creating the movie and apologised for any misunderstandings her comments may have caused. Motilola praised “House of Ga’a” as a great movie with its unique flavours and perspectives, adding that she only saw her own side of the story. Evening Roundup: Stories making waves in The Nation - The Nation0:01 / 1:00 She emphasised that different people have different opinions and apologised again for any offence caused. The actres...

 Gombe Students, Youth Groups Meet Governor Inuwa, Reject Protests ...Governor Addresses Demands, Orders Opening of Portal for Scholarship Registration, Okays Appointment of Aides on Students' Matters  Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has met with youth and student groups across Gombe state as part continued engagement with critical stakeholders to mitigate the potential negative impact of the planned August protest.  The meeting which held on Tuesday following a sensitization programme earlier convened by the groups focused on how government could resolve the concerns of Nigerians through dialogue as against protest as being promoted by some citizens.  The groups, including representatives from the Gombe State Students Association (GOSSA) and the Coalition of Youth Groups, voiced their opposition to the protest, emphasizing their commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the state while exploring other means of channeling their concerns to t...

 PRESS RELEASE IGP HOLDS VIRTUAL MEETING WITH FALANA, EBUN, MEMBERS OF TAKE IT BACK MOVEMENT Advises Group to Avoid Street Procession, Liaise with Respective State Police Commissioners The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, on 30th July, 2024, held a constructive virtual meeting with Femi Falana (SAN), Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN) and other key members of the Take It Back Movement in light of the planned nationwide protest as part of the Nigeria Police Force's efforts aimed at ensuring the safety and security of all citizens while upholding the constitutional right to peaceful assembly. During the meeting, the IGP emphasized the importance of maintaining public order and safety during the planned protests. He acknowledged the group's right to express their concerns through peaceful protests and reiterated the Police Force's duty to facilitate such rights within the bounds of the law. To this end, the IGP has advised the Take It Back Movement,...

 Court restricts Lagos protesters to confined locations A Lagos High Court has ordered that organizers of the proposed hunger protest in Lagos remain in confined locations all through the duration of their demonstration in the state. It further mandated that the organizers and other residents of Lagos aiming to participate in the demonstration should converge and remain inside the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park in Ojota and Peace Park, Ketu area of the state. The court ruling came barely two days to kick off of the protest on Thursday August 1st, 2024, a demonstration being organized by Nigerians against policies and programs of the President Bola Tinubu administration. The court presided over by Justice Emmanuel Ogundare gave the restriction on Tuesday following a preemptive exparte application filed the state Attorney -General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, seeking to maintain and secure public safety and prevent irreparable loss of lives and property in the state during...

 UK police say two children killed in 'ferocious' knife attack, suspect arrested Two children were killed and 11 people injured in a stabbing incident at a dance class in northwest England on Monday, UK police said.. A 17-year-old from Banks in Lancashire has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.  An attacker with a knife killed two children and wounded 11 other people, including six youths in critical condition, at a dance class in northern England on Monday, police said.. A 17-year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder in Southport, near Liverpool in northwest England, in an attack that also left two adults with critical injuries, Merseyside Police said.. Police chief Serena Kennedy said that the attack was not being treated as terror-related, and that the attacker's motivation was unclear..

 US hands $500m military aid boost to Philippines amid China tensions US taking ‘bold steps’ to strengthen alliance says defence chief as Washington bids for increased regional influence.  The United States has announced that it will provide $500m in military funding to the Philippines, as the pair eyes ongoing tensions with China.. The announcement came on Tuesday, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited Manila. The two officials launched an Asia Pacific tour over the weekend, aimed at boosting Washington’s influence in the region in a bid to challenge the “strategic challenge” Beijing poses..  “We’re now allocating an additional $500m in foreign military financing to the Philippines to boost security collaboration with our oldest treaty ally in this region,” Blinken told a news conference alongside Manila’s Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and Defence Secretary Gilbert Teodoro.. Blinken described the aid as a “once in a...

 TORNEY G M THE TEXAN KEN PAXTON ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TEXAS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2024 www.texasattorneygeneral.gov PRESS OFFICE: (512) 463-2050 Communications@oag.texas.gov Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures $1.4 Billion Settlement with Meta Over Its Unauthorized Capture of Personal Biometric Data In Largest Settlement Ever Obtained From An Action Brought By A Single State AUSTIN-Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a 51.4 billion settlement with Meta (formerly known as Facebook) to stop the company's practice of capturing and using the personal biometric data of millions of Texans without the authorization required by law. This settlement is the largest ever obtained from an action brought by a single State. Further, this is the largest privacy settlement an Attorney General has ever obtained, dwarfing the 5390 million settlement a group of 40 states obtained in late 2022 from Google. This is the first lawsuit brought and first settlement obtained under Texas...

 LASG TRAINS NURSES, TEACHERS The Ministry of Establishments and Training has commenced training programmes for Teachers and Nurses in the State. The training programmes for Teachers and Nurses, which run concurrently, began today at different centres and will end tomorrow.  Declaring the training programme open for the Nurses at Ikeja, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Establishments and Training, Mrs. Olubusola Abidakin emphasised the importance of continuous learning and professional development in the healthcare sector. She encouraged participants to take advantage of the training to improve their skills and knowledge. She reiterated the State Government's commitment to capacity building of officers irrespective of cadres, stating that by investing in Nurses, the Government is demonstrating its commitment to providing quality healthcare services to citizens while recognising that human capital development was key to sustainable growth and development.  The tr...