Day: January 9, 2023

‘I’m Going Through Pains’, Empress Njamah’s Fiancé Denies Releasing Nudes

Ganiyu Amodu

George Wade, the estranged fiance of Nollywood actress, Empress Njamah has denied the alleged accusation of him being behind the nude scandal that went viral a few days ago. Recall that Empress Njamah was making waves on the internet a few days ago, after her nudes were released on social media. According to reports, Wade created a WhatsApp group where he added multiple people and began posting naked videos he took of the actress in her house, including innocent videos of her taking her bath. READ ALSO: Sinikiwe Mpofu, Zimbabwe…

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Sinikiwe Mpofu, Zimbabwe Women’s Assistant Coach, Dies Aged 37

Ganiyu Amodu

Sinikiwe Mpofu, the Zimbabwe women’s assistant coach, has died aged 37. Her death comes less than a month after her husband, Shepherd Makunura, who was the men’s team fielding coach, died on December 15. According to the Zimbabwe Cricket website, Mpofu was pronounced dead on arrival at a medical facility after she collapsed at her home in Masvingo on Saturday, and a post-mortem to determine the cause of her death was due to be carried out. Mpofu, an allrounder, was part of Zimbabwe women’s first-ever international match in December 2006.…

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Robber Kills 200-Level UNIZIK Student For Dragging Phone

Ganiyu Amodu

A 200-level student of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, identified simply as Daniel, has been shot dead while trying to recover his phone from armed robbers in his lodge. It was gathered that the deceased was from the Department of Philosophy of the institution. According to sources, the incident happened late Sunday while Daniel was dragging his phone with the armed robbers that came to raid his lodge. READ ALSO: Cristiano Ronaldo In Line To Make Saudi Arabian Debut Against Lionel Messi Query: Monarchs Must Respect Constituted Authority,…

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Cristiano Ronaldo In Line To Make Saudi Arabian Debut Against Lionel Messi

Ganiyu Amodu

Cristiano Ronaldo’s first game in Saudi Arabian football is expected to come against Lionel Messi and Paris Saint-Germain. The 37-year-old completed a move to Al Nassr at the end of December following the mutual termination of his Manchester United contract a month earlier. He is yet to make his debut for the club after carrying over a two-match ban from the Football Association for smashing an Everton fan’s phone last year. READ ALSO: Query: Monarchs Must Respect Constituted Authority, Not Play God – Ebira Leaders Met Police Release Dokpesi After…

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Query: Monarchs Must Respect Constituted Authority, Not Play God – Ebira Leaders

Aliyu Aliyu

. Say ‘we stand with state govt on this’ Prominent Ebira leaders Call for disciplinary action if Ohinoyi ignores Query . Want eligibility to Ohinoyi stool exclusive to Ohis only . Urge Gov. Bello to implement court judgement granting Uhuodo separate Ohi stool Prominent indigenes of Ebira land in Kogi State have flayed their traditional ruler, the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Dr. Ado Ibrahim, for allegedly disrespecting the offices of President Muhammadu Buhari and Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, saying that monarchs must respect constituted authority and should not play God.…

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Met Police Release Dokpesi After Incident At London Airport

Abibat Babalola

The founder of DAAR Communications Plc, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, has been released after an “incident” which led to his delay at the London Heathrow airport on Sunday January 8, 2022. This was contained in a statement made available to The PUNCH on Monday morning by the DAAR Communications management. Giving details of the incident, the statement read, “Dokpesi arrived via Frankfurt from Abuja on a Lufthansa airlines flight and was invited off the plane, before other passengers were disembarked. “Dokpesi was delayed at the airport for some hours before…

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Two Killed as Yoruba Nation Agitators, Police Clash In Lagos

Gbenga Adeoti

Two men have been reported dead in Ojota area of Lagos State following a clash between Yoruba Nation agitators and operatives of the Lagos State Police Command. It was learnt that the Yoruba Nation agitators had gathered for a rally in the area without obtaining a permit from the police. This was said to have led to the deployment of police operatives to the Ojota area. An eyewitness tild Platforms Africa how it happened. As members of the group gathered, some allegedly attacked a vehicle bearing the logo of the…

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Kenimani Complex, By Sam Omatseye

Sam Omatseye

“Stanley Macebuh, OBJ’s biographer, described the ex-head of state as “crafty, very crafty.” For the former ruler, every good guy must come down… he was a PHD before he had a PHD.The first as spoiler, the second as scholar.“   He was a PHD before he had a PHD. The first is an attitude while the second PHD is a certificate. The first played out as student, soldier, politician, head of state and ex-head of state. The second PHD was bestowed as ex-president. The first came on the street, office,…

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Again, Govt Suspends Work On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Federal Government on Friday ordered the temporary suspension of construction works on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to make traveling experience easier for holiday makers returning to their destinations after the festive season. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Julius Berger returned to site on Tuesday after leaving in December 2022. They returned to continue construction works between the popular Long Bridge and Kara Bus Stop on the Lagos-bound carriageway. READ ALSO: Alex Ekubo Wanted Me To Sleep With Other Men — Ex-Partner Don’t Abscond, Nigeria Begs 300 Christian Pilgrims…

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Alex Ekubo Wanted Me To Sleep With Other Men — Ex-Partner

Abibat Babalola

Fancy Acholonu, the former partner of popular Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo, has finally explained the reasons behind their breakup in August 2021. The Instagram model and entrepreneur made this known in an interview with popular blogger, Stella Dimoko-Korkus. Acholonu said: “One major red flag that made me devastated was that he told me he won’t sleep with me but I should go and sleep with other men. “Imagine telling that to your fiancée that has kept herself for you for five years. READ ALSO: Don’t Abscond, Nigeria Begs 300 Christian…

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