Day: October 31, 2024

Veteran Nollywood actor, Charles Olumo dies at 101

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Abdulsalam Sanyaolu,Veteran Nollywood actor, popularly known as Charles Olumo and Agbako, is dead. This was made known in a statement by the president of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) , Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin on Instagram on Thursday. He wrote, “#tampanglobal announces the passing of Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, fondly known as AGBAKO. Details of the burial arrangements will be shared at a later time. Good night father, 25/02/1923 to 31/10/2024.” Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko, also confirmed Agbako’s demise as he wrote:…

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I married my husband a virgin – Regina Daniels

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Regina Daniels, Nigerian actress and wife of popular politician, Ned Nwoko, has clarified that she lost her virginity to her husband after facing backlash for mentioning multiple boyfriends before their marriage. During a live session earlier on her social media page, the actress addressed rumors suggesting she had no choice in marrying Nwoko, who is significantly older, stating that she had “20 other men” providing for her basic needs. “When I saw him with my husband, I forgot I was supposed to have a boyfriend. At that time, I had…

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Nigerian-British police officer dismissed for ‘biting’ colleague

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Shola Balogun, a Nigerian-British police officer from Bromley Police Station, has been dismissed by the Metropolitan Police Service in the UK for allegedly biting a colleague at a birthday party in Bexleyheath, Kent. This was revealed during a hearing held from October 21 to 23, 2024, chaired by high-ranking officer Christopher McKay, with panel members IPM Amanda Harvey and Assessor-Detective Superintendent Kirsty Mead. The incident occurred on April 22, 2022, during a 40th birthday celebration attended by around 70 people at Goals Sports Bar. According to the hearing document, Balogun…

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Carrying arms will solve Nigeria’s security problem – Ned Nwoko

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Ned Nwoko, the lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District, has defended the rationale behind his proposal for a bill that would permit civilians to own and carry firearms. The lawmaker reiterated his position on Wednesday as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today. Senator Nwoko stated that allowing Nigerians to bear arms would help address the country’s insecurity challenges, enabling citizens to defend themselves effectively. When asked if carrying guns would solve the nation’s security problems, the lawmaker said, “Yes, it will.” He also narrated how his Senior Legislative Aide…

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S’Africa moves to strip Chidimma Adetshina of citizenship

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Chidimma Adetshina, 2024 Miss Universe Nigeria and celebrated beauty queen, is facing the loss of her South African citizenship and travel documents amidst an intense nationality controversy. The Department of Home Affairs launched an investigation into Adetshina’s status after she became a finalist in the Miss South Africa pageant, only to face backlash over her eligibility due to her Mozambican and Nigerian heritage. The scrutiny intensified following allegations that Adetshina’s mother may have committed “identity theft” to obtain South African nationality, a claim that ultimately led to Adetshina’s withdrawal from…

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10 persons feared dead as building collapses in Ibadan

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A building collapse in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Thursday morning has left not less than 10 persons dead while seven others were injured. A statement from the Oyo State Fire Services Agency disclosed that the incident happened at 2 am at Jegeda Oluloyo area in Ibadan in Ona Ara Local Government Area of the state. The statement added that while 10 persons were recovered from the debris, seven persons were rescued alive, adding that rescue efforts are reported to be ongoing. The statement read, “The Oyo State Fire…

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Tinubu appoints Oluyede acting COAS

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President Bola Tinubu has appointed Maj Gen Olufemi Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff. “Oluyede will act in the position pending the return of the indisposed substantive Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja,” Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, revealed in a statement Wednesday evening. The statement is titled ‘President Tinubu appoints Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as acting Chief of Army Staff’. Until his appointment, Oluyede served as the 56th Commander of the elite Infantry Corps of the Nigerian Army, based…

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