Day: June 18, 2024

‘Bereaved Again,’ Another Nollywood Veteran Is Dead

Precious Ibekwe

. ‘How she lost the battle to cancer,’ Stella Ikwuegbu’s colleagues penned emotional tributes for the late star   Death, once again, hit the Nigerian film industry as yet another veteran Nollywood actress, Stella Ikwuegbu, has been confirmed dead. Mrs. Ikwuegbu died today, Sunday, June 16, in Enugu where she lived. Platforms Africa reports that Ikwuegbu’s death was made known by movie producer, Stanley Nwoko, otherwise known as Stanley Ontop, via his Instagram page. READ ALSO: Cholera Strain In Lagos Highly Contagious — Health Commissioner We’d Have Run Away If…

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Cholera Strain In Lagos Highly Contagious — Health Commissioner

Abibat Babalola

The Lagos State government, yesterday, explained that the strain of cholera in Lagos is highly aggressive and contagious. Recall that Lagos has recorded 17 confirmed cases of cholera and 15 fatalities so far. It also said laboratory investigation has confirmed the strain to be cholera sub-type O-1, adding that the subtype is associated with more severe diseases. The Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, in a post on X, said the identified strain is “highly aggressive and contagious, with potential for widespread dissemination.” READ ALSO: France Cuts Troops In West,…

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Nigeria Summons 80 Private Jets Owners, Gives Reasons

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Federal Government through the Nigerian Customs Service has begun a fresh move to clamp down on operators of improperly imported private jets into the country, findings by The PUNCH have revealed. Consequently, no fewer than 80 operators of private jets are expected to appear at the headquarters of the NCS in Abuja with their aircraft import documents. The special aircraft import verification exercise, which begins on Wednesday (tomorrow), is expected to last for 30 days, according to a public notice issued by Customs. The notice, sighted by one of…

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France Cuts Troops In West, Central Africa To 600 – Sources

ADEOLA YUSUF

France is planning to reduce its military presence in West and Central Africa to around 600 troops in line with President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to limit the French military footprint in the region, three sources told AFP. In February 2023, Macron announced a “noticeable reduction” of French troop presence in Africa, as anti-French sentiment is running high in some former colonies and countries like Russia are vying for greater influence. According to a plan under discussion with African partners, France is planning to drastically reduce its so-called “pre-positioned” forces in…

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We’d Have Run Away If We Knew What We Were Going Into, Dangote Bares It All

ADEOLA YUSUF

  ‘It was very, very, very tough… I feel proud as an African that I’ve been able to prove that it can be done and we have done it.” . ‘PMS will flow from refinery by the third week of July,’ Aliko explains how Africa Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA agreement can work     Aliko Dangote On CNN So, if Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, and Africa’s richest man, says, in retrospect, that had he known the grand scope of what he was getting…

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General Overseer Arrested Over Attempt To Kidnap Bishop

Ganiyu Amodu

Police in Delta have arrested a General Overseer (GO) and founder of a new generation church simply identified as Bishop Godfrey, following his failed alleged attempt to kidnap a fellow bishop in Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the State. Police were also said to have recovered three Army uniforms at the GO’s residence during a search. No fewer than 20 Sim cards were also allegedly recovered from the house. The General Overseer was arrested alongside his wife, an assistant pastor, elders and other church members, who are currently…

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‘This One Don Pass JagaJaga’ – Eedris Abdulkareem On Hardship Under Tinubu

Ganiyu Amodu

Veteran musician Eedris Abdulkareem has said the hardship under the current administration is worse than the situation under former President Olusegun Obasanjo, when he sang his controversial satirical song, ‘Nigeria Jagajaga’. He lamented that instead of addressing the hardship, President Bola Tinubu’s administration is blaming the immediate past government. Abdulkareem bemoaned the hardship and insecurity in the country in his latest song ‘Emilokan’. READ ALSO ‘Hours After Wearing ‘Tinubu Cap,’ Obasanjo Visits First Lady, Remi “She Just Returned From Canada;” Cholera Kills Lady In Lagos Edwin Clark Urges Tinubu To…

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‘Hours After Wearing ‘Tinubu Cap,’ Obasanjo Visits First Lady, Remi

Ganiyu Amodu

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Monday visited the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. First Lady’s Media Aide, Busola Kukoyi, made public Obasanjo’s meeting with Mrs Tinubu via her X handle. Kukoyi, while sharing photographs taken by both Obasanjo and the First Lady, wrote, “Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu after receiving the Former President who came felicitating on the Sallah Celebration on Monday 17th June.” This is coming barely 48 hours after…

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“She Just Returned From Canada;” Cholera Kills Lady In Lagos

Ganiyu Amodu

A Nigerian woman who recently returned to the country from Canada about a week ago has reportedly died of Cholera. The news was announced on X by a user, Wuraola, with the handle @Wuranicole, who claim to be a niece to the deceased. Recall that no fewer than 30 people have died and 1,141 have been hospitalised following the outbreak of cholera in the country. The bereaved niece mentioned that her aunt, who was “purging and vomiting” at the same time, complained she was weak until she died. Nicole wrote,…

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