Author: Ganiyu Amodu

‘4 Years After,’ Actress Jumoke George’s Missing Daughter Found In Mali

Ganiyu Amodu

Adeola, the 41-year-old daughter of veteran Yoruba actress Jumoke George, has been found in Mali after being declared missing for four years. Jumoke had earlier revealed the disappearance during an interview on the Talk to B show hosted by actress Abiola Bayo. She stated that Adeola had been living with her grandmother in Ibadan and was last seen after informing the family she was travelling to Lagos. According to Jumoke, Adeola later made contact, asked for forgiveness, and explained she had travelled out of the country with friends in search…

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‘Vote Or Go To Jail,’ Bill To Make Voting Mandatory Passes Second Reading

Ganiyu Amodu

A bill to amend the Electoral Act 2022 to make voting compulsory for Nigerians of voting age has passed second reading in the House of Representatives. The proposed legislation was sponsored by the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, and Daniel Ago. Leading the debate during plenary on Thursday, Ago said the bill aimed to encourage citizens’ participation in the electoral process, noting that voter apathy during elections would be addressed if the bill scales legislative scrutiny. Although the bill passed second reading, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party from Akwa Ibom…

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ES NCDMB Pays Last Respect To Edwin Clark

Ganiyu Amodu

Felix Omatsola Ogbe, executive secretary Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), on Tuesday joined dignitaries from across the country to pay their last respect to late Edwin Kiagbodo Clark. The late elder stateman and founder of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF). The executive secretary was accompanied by Isaac Yalah, director Planning Research and Statistics, NCDMB, to the funeral ceremony at Kiagbodo, Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, the community of the late Ijaw nationalist. The NCDMB boss described the late Clark as a staunch local content advocate,…

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‘Hypotension, Others;’ How Nollywood Actress, Monalisa Stephen, Died

Ganiyu Amodu

A plus-size actress and content creator, Monalisa Stephen, is dead. It was gathered that she died in Lagos on Tuesday after battling low blood pressure, low blood sugar and internal bleeding. The news of her death was announced on Wednesday by the founder of Best of Nollywood, Seun Oloketuyi, on Instagram. Sharing a photo of the late actress, Oloketuyi wrote, “Brand influencer Monalisa Ayobami Stephen is dead, she died yesterday in Lagos after losing the fight against Low sugar and internal bleeding. Her immediate younger sister confirmed the death of…

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‘I’m Sick, Homeless,’ Nollywood Actress Jumoke George Cries Out For Help

Ganiyu Amodu

Popular Nollywood actress and movie producer, Jumoke George, has made a public plea for prayers, revealing her ongoing struggles with health and homelessness. In a heartfelt and emotional video that has since gone viral, the actress, visibly distressed and in tears, shared her personal challenges with her followers. Speaking emotionally in an interview with Talk to B, she explained that she is not only battling illness but is also without a home. Also, George mentioned that her child is missing, adding to her distress. ‘Pilot Disorientation, Others,’ US Shares Wigwe’s…

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‘Pilot Disorientation, Others,’ Why Wigwe’s Helicopter Crashed – US Releases Report

Ganiyu Amodu

The Director-General of the Nigeria Safety and Investigation Bureau, Alex Badeh, has said that the United States National Transportation Safety Board shared the report of the helicopter crash that claimed the life of the former Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, alongside his wife, son, and three others, with the NSIB. NSIB is an agency of the Federal Government. Badeh made this known in an exclusive chat with PUNCH barely a week after the report of the NTSB that provided details of findings on why the…

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Mass Failure: JAMB Engages VCs, Experts To Probe UTME Results

Ganiyu Amodu

Following widespread complaints about poor performance in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has investigated alleged technical glitches. The board collaborates with vice chancellors and IT experts to determine the root cause and ensure that affected candidates receive appropriate remedies if any errors are confirmed. JAMB’s public communication advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in a press statement yesterday. It was earlier reported that over 1.5 million out of the 1.9 million candidates who sat for this year’s UTME scored below 200…

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Prof. Chris Piwuna Is New ASUU President

Ganiyu Amodu

Nigeria’s Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has elected a consultant psychiatrist at the University of Jos Teaching Hospital, Prof. Chris Piwuna, as its new president. Piwuna, who doubles as the Dean of Student Affairs at the University of Jos, takes over from Victor Osodeke, a professor of soil science from the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State. His election was made at the 23rd National Delegates Congress of the Union, which took place in Benin on Sunday. ‘1000 Delegates, Over 50 Exhibition Stands,’ NCDMB Tops NOGOF 2025…

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‘Thrilling Clasico,’ How Barcelona Defeated Real Madrid 4-3

Ganiyu Amodu

Barcelona closed in on the league title as they fought back from two goals down to beat Real Madrid – for whom Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick – in a thrilling Clasico. Real Madrid raced into a 2-0 lead with Mbappe scoring twice inside 14 minutes, but Barca hit four by half-time – one each for Eric Garcia and Lamine Yamal, and two for Raphinha. Mbappe scored again with 20 minutes left, to take his club total in all competitions to 39 – the most ever by a Real Madrid…

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‘Worth The Wait,’ Harry Kane Lifts First Career Trophy

Ganiyu Amodu

Harry Kane declared the first major trophy of his career was “worth the wait” as Bayern Munich celebrated their 34th Bundesliga title win on Saturday. Bayern had already secured the Meisterschale last week, as 2023-24 victors Bayer Leverkusen drew 2-2 at Freiburg. And they celebrated in style with a 2-0 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach at the Allianz Arena, with Kane and Michael Olise getting the goals. Kane’s goal was his 25th in the Bundesliga this campaign, at least six more than any other player. His 32 total goal involvements (seven…

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