Day: December 28, 2023

Mr. Lucky: 10 Things To Know About Aiyedatiwa

Abibat Babalola

Lucky Aiyedatiwa was on Wednesday officially sworn in as the new governor of Ondo State by the state Chief Judge, Justice Olusegun Odusola, in Akure, the state capital, at the Cocoa Conference Hall of the governor’s office. His swearing-in follows the death of former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, who died in the early hours of Wednesday after a protracted battle with Prostate Cancer and Leukemia. As earlier reported by Naija News, Aiyedatiwa had to cut short his holiday and return to Akure for the swearing-in ceremony. READ ALSO: Niger Gov Reverses Ban On Alcohol Sales,…

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Niger Gov Reverses Ban On Alcohol Sales, Disowns Aide

Abibat Babalola

Niger governor, Mohammed Bago, has reversed a ban on sales of alcohol across the state, saying a rogue official was responsible for this week’s announcement that sparked uproar.  The governor said he invalidated a statement issued by Ibrahim Mohammed Bonu, head of the state’s Liquor and Licencing Board, and the ban would no longer proceed as scheduled for January 1, 2024. Mr Bonu’s controversial directive listed Suleja and eight other local governments of Niger to brace for the ban. Controversy immediately ensued, with Nigerians saying contiguous Abuja suburbs like Suleja, Madalla and others…

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Fire Guts Nollywood Actress Bidemi Kosoko’s House

Ganiyu Amodu

Nollywood actress, Bidemi Kosoko suffered a loss on Boxing Day, December 26, when fire gutted her residence. Bidemi’s sister Sola Kosoko-Abina shared the news of the tragedy on Wednesday via her Instagram account. She also shared videos showing the damage done by the fire. She wrote: “We thank God for his faithfulness, love and prospering our lives in the year 2023. “It has become a tradition in my family to spend the 26th of December which is Boxing Day at our daddy’s place, where we all exchange and unwrap our…

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South Africa Music Legend Mbongeni Ngema Dies In Car Crash

Ganiyu Amodu

Mbongeni Ngema, writer of the acclaimed musical “Sarafina” about student riots in apartheid Soweto, was killed in a car crash on Wednesday at the age of 68, his family announced. Ngema died just as the 1992 movie, developed with legendary jazz musician Hugh Masekela, was making a return with a screening at this year’s Cannes film festival classic section and a streaming release. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved brother, father, husband and a patriot, Mbongeni Ngema,” the family said in a…

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How We Kidnap Children, Sell Them In Benin Republic, Suspect Tells Police

Ganiyu Amodu

A 25-year-old, suspected kidnapper and child trafficker, Tayo Adeleke, has confessed to the Ogun State Police Command about his involvement in a child abduction and trafficking syndicate that operates across the border in Benin Republic. Adeleke is currently in police custody following an attempted child theft at Omu Pempe community in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State. The incident occurred on Tuesday, when Adeleke and two other accomplices, who are currently at large, attempted to steal children from a Baptist Church in Omu Pempe. It was gathered that the…

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