Author: Olakunle Oke
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Veteran Nollywood actor, Patrick Doyle, has ignited a flame of national pride by calling for Yemi Alade, Nigeria’s musical powerhouse, to be honored with a national award. Spurred by her electrifying performance at the ongoing AFCON opening ceremony, Doyle took to Instagram to champion Alade’s immense contribution to Nigeria’s cultural identity on the world stage. […]
Following an agreement brokered by Qatar between Israel and the Palestinian militant organisation Hamas, the Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip will receive medication. The Qatari Foreign Ministry announced that aid supplies for civilians will be brought to the sealed-off coastal strip. The office of Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu said the medicines purchased in […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is flexing its muscles against oil theft in the Niger Delta, uncovering a staggering 83 illegal refineries and 15 unauthorized pipeline connections in just one week. This relentless pursuit, documented on NNPCL’s Twitter handle, paints a picture of a determined fight against a deeply entrenched problem. Between January […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has cast its net wide in the ongoing investigation of alleged fraud at the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. Today, Accountant General of the Federation Oluwatoyin Madein spent over six hours answering questions at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. Sources reported that the interrogation centered around a suspicious N585.2 […]
Tragedy struck the heart of Ibadan, Oyo State capital, on Tuesday, as an explosion rocked the Bodija area, leaving a trail of devastation and unanswered questions. Preliminary investigations by security agencies have attributed the blast to explosive devices stored by illegal miners, raising concerns about safety and illegal activities within the city. At least 10 […]
Some residents of Ibadan, Oyo State, on Tuesday, said there was an explosion in parts of the state capital. There were also videos online that showed a dusty cloud and burning houses and cars. An X user, @WillieWinehouse tweeted, “A f***ing bomb just exploded in Ibadan! My entire house and street are in ruins!! What […]
In a stark rebuttal to recent claims, Mohbad’s management has officially refuted assertions that the late singer left a will. This comes after Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, stirred controversy by stating in an interview that his son had indeed drafted a will before his passing. Taking to Mohbad’s Instagram page, the management swiftly dismissed the […]
Lionel Messi cemented his place as football’s current king, reclaiming the FIFA Best Men’s Player award at a glittering ceremony in London on Monday. Just three months after etching his name in history with a record-breaking eighth Ballon d’Or, the Inter Miami forward added another crown to his illustrious collection. Facing stiff competition from rising […]
Donald Trump returns to a New York courtroom today, facing the second half of a civil case where he’s already been found liable for sexually assaulting and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll. This trial, following last May’s jury verdict awarding Carroll $5 million for the assault and defamation, will determine the additional damages Trump owes […]
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has injected excitement into the country’s power sector with the issuance of 13 new licenses in the third quarter of 2023. This wave of approvals represents a commitment to diversifying energy sources and boosting overall capacity by 40.9 megawatts. Five of the new licenses focus on off-grid generation, bringing […]
