Day: April 10, 2024

BREAKING: Nollywood Actor, Junior Pope, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

Junior Pope, Nollywood star has been confirmed dead. According to reports, the actor was with three of his colleagues, coming back from a movie location in a boat when they fell into Anam River in Anambra state. Their bodies have since been recovered. The actor had earlier shared a video of himself on a boat and praying to arrive at his destination safely. The accident unfortunately happened on his way back from the location on Wednesday.

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Popular Lagos Monarch Dies After Eid Prayers

Ganiyu Amodu

A prominent Lagos monarch, Osolo of Isolo, Oba Kabiru Agbabiaka, is dead. He was aged 64. Chairman of the Isolo Local Council Development Area, Olasoju Adebayo, disclosed this in a statement today. He said the King will be buried at 4 pm in accordance with Islamic customs. READ ALSO Eid-el-Fitr: What Tinubu Said At Eid Ground As Muslims End Fasting Bus Crashes on Third Mainland Bridge, Empties Passengers Into Lagoon 4 Hrs Supply Daily, Others; Lagos Areas On Band E And What They’ll Face What Your Lips Reveal About Your…

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Eid-el-Fitr: What Tinubu Said At Eid Ground As Muslims End Fasting

Ganiyu Amodu

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday in Lagos joined the Muslim faithful to observe Eid-el-Fitr prayers, urging Nigerians to continue to have faith in his government and remain patriotic citizens Addressing journalists after the prayers at the Eid Ground at the Dodan Barracks, the President said the Renewed Hope Agenda of his administration, which is aimed at bringing prosperity to Nigerians, is being diligently implemented. Encouraging Muslims celebrating the conclusion of Ramadan to extend the values of sacrifice and resilience beyond the fasting period, President Tinubu emphasized the need for Nigerians…

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Bus Crashes on Third Mainland Bridge, Two Passengers Plunge Into Lagoon

Ganiyu Amodu

Two passengers have been reportedly flung into the lagoon in a fatal crash on Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Wednesday. Platforms Africa reports that the accident, according to the National Emergency Management Agency, involved a LT 18 Seater bus with registration number FKJ 872 YA. It occurred by Adeniyi Adele axis inward Lagos Island. Ibrahim Farinloye, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) zonal coordinator, South-West Lagos, said the vehicle , which was on a very high speed swerved off the road and hit bridge rails and caused the two…

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4 Hrs Supply Daily, Others; Lagos Areas On Band E And What They’ll Face

Damilola Olonade

Nigeria’s media attention has, in the last days, been on Band A customers, who are just 15 per cent of people on DisCos’ network. Platforms Africa, in this solution jounalism series, digs up information on billing, supply hour, average interruptions daily, service voltage level, duration of daily power outages for those on Band E in Lagos, and why they may not rejoice over the latest tariff review     The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) recently approved an increase in the electricity tariff, particularly for customers under Band A, a…

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What Your Lips Reveal About Your Personality: 10 Lip Shapes And Meaning

Abibat Babalola

You have these Lips shapes? You are lucky: Lipsologists, researchers in a branch of face reading, which includes the size, colour, and shape of the lips, unveil links between one’s lip’s shape and his/her emotional tendencies, fortunes, attitude, and traits   Our lips can reveal our emotional state of mind, level of confidence, level of intelligence, and also level of openness with several other hidden traits. This analysis is also known as Lipsology. It is a branch of face reading, which includes the size, colour, and shape of the lips,…

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Controversy As Second In Command Declares Olubadan-Designate Incapacitated

Gbenga Adeoti

“They are just forcing him because of their own selfish interest,” Word-for-word of what Otun Balogun said on Olakulehin + Is the coast becoming clearer for Ladoja?     Fresh controversy has greeted the declaration by the Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Abimbola Ajibola, that the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, was incapacitated. Platforms Africa reports that Ajibola made the declaration at a press conference, maintaining that Olakulehin, an Octogenarian, was still and not physically fit to rule at the moment. READ ALSO: “Open Secret,” Olakulehin Is New Olubadan It’s Official;…

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16-Year After, Super Falcons Qualify For 2024 Olympics

Abibat Babalola

Super Falcons of Nigeria have qualified for the 2024 Olympics after a 16-year absence from the competition.     READ ALSO: Cyber Security: NPF-NCCC Foils Counterfeit Currency Ring, Recovers Fake $100,000 New Electricity Tariff Is Pro-poor, Not A Burden On Majority Of Nigerians, By Dapo Okubanjo BREAKING: Arraignment Of Binance Holdings, Official Stalled London-Lagos Solo Driver Pelumi Nubi Arrives Nigeria The Coach Randy Waldrum-led side secured qualification on Tuesday after seeing out a goalless draw against Bayana Bayana of South Africa to win 1-0 on aggregate.

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Cyber Security: NPF-NCCC Foils Counterfeit Currency Ring, Recovers Fake $100,000

Abibat Babalola

The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Center (NPF-NCCC), delivering on its mandate to stamp and decimate the trend of cyber crime in the country, has made a significant breakthrough following the apprehension of one Muhammed Zenabdin “M” for criminal conspiracy and possession of suspected counterfeit currency amounting to one hundred thousand United States Dollars ($100,000.00). According to a press release signed by the Force Spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, while acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the NPF-NCCC conducted a raid on a suspected cybercrime hideout located in Garki II, FCT.…

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‘It’s Four Days For Us,’ State Govt Adds Friday To Public Holiday

Abibat Babalola

The Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda has declared Friday 12th April 2024 as work free day for the Eid-El-Fitr celebrations. According to Governor Radda, his government has also taken this step to enable workers in the state to fully enjoy the Sallah celebration with their families. READ ALSO: Six Buildings Collapse, 14 On Fire As Lagos Island Up In Flames New Electricity Tariff Is Pro-poor, Not A Burden On Majority Of Nigerians, By Dapo Okubanjo Electricity Subsidy: FG Raising Funds For Cash-Strapped DisCos — Falana N66 To N225/KwH; Nigeria Hikes…

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