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Oba Lamidi Adeyemi dies at 83

Apr 23, 2022 topnews

Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, the Alaafin of Oyo, has died at the age of 83. The top Yoruba monarch died in the late hours of Friday, according to palace officials. Adeyemi reportedly died at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti. The late Alaafin’s first son, Prince ‘Tunde, and other children had received the monarch’s remains at Idi-Igba, Oyo town early Saturday morning. Palace sources confirmed that traditional rites had begun without giving details about his burial arrangement yet. Adeyemi ruled for 52 years before his demise, making him…

200 youths arrested in Abuja cannabis party

Apr 22, 2022 topnews

About 200 youths have been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for organising a cannabis party in the Asokoro area of the Federal Capital Territory. The party was reportedly organised by a group of ladies on Wednesday night. It was gathered that the youth were having a nice time when the NDLEA officers invaded the venue of the revelling. A tweep with the handle @ezioimmauel, said about a hundred suspects were arrested. “In the police station right now. Was at a 4/20 party in Asokoro and…

Mike Tyson punches fellow passenger on plane

Apr 22, 2022 topnews

Former boxing champion, Mike Tyson, was recorded punching a fellow passenger after the man had reportedly annoyed him. In the now-viral video, the retired professional boxer is seen landing blows that bloodied the man’s forehead. The incident occurred around 10:30 PM PT as Tyson joined the flight out of San Francisco International Airport to Florida Sources report that the victim and his friend had asked the boxer for pictures which he granted but they continued talking to the former fighter as they sat behind him. The source also claims that…

Diaspora young professionals to Jonathan: Declare now or be sued

Apr 21, 2022 topnews

Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has been given one week ultimatum to declare for 2023 Presidential race by Nigerian Young Professionals in Diaspora, or risk being sued. The group which comprises of Young Professionals in Diaspora is made up of Nigerians from all over the Country who are based in different countries. The convener of the group, Arc. Oladipo Akande in a press release from Los Angeles, United States Of America stated that it was imperative for the former helmsman to throw his hat into the ring without further delay.…

Sterling Bank condemned over ‘provocative’ Easter commercial

Apr 21, 2022 topnews

Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned Sterling Bank Plc over the advertisement on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The body noted that the action of the financial institution’s management was tantamount to being hostile to the Christian faith . A statement, yesterday by CAN’s National Secretary, Joseph Bade Daramola, in Abuja, noted: “We learnt that the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) has reportedly intervened in the matter with a view to imposing some sanctions on Sterling Bank. CAN is waiting for the decision of the organisation.” They stated:…

APC’s NWC okays N100m fee for presidential nomination form

Apr 21, 2022Apr 21, 2022 topnews

The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee executives have approved N100 million as cost of Presidential nomination forms. According to the schedule of fees for expression of interest and nomination forms released by the NWC, governorship is N50 million, Senate N20 million, House of Representatives N10 million, while state House of Assembly aspirants would purchase theirs at N2 million. The N100 million for Presidential nomination form is over 100 per cent increase from the amount it sold the form for the same office in 2018 at N45 million; and…

Cristiano Ronaldo loses baby boy

Apr 19, 2022 topnews

Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United star and his partner have announced that their baby son has died. The sad news was revealed in a message from the couple that appeared on Manchester United and Portugal forward Ronaldo’s social media accounts yesterday. The couple said they are “devastated” and called losing their child the “greatest pain that any parents can feel”. “It is with deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away,” they wrote. “It is the greatest pain that any parents can feel. “Only the birth…

Terrorist demands N30m from Zamfara govt for killing wife, two others , gives 14 days ultimatum

Apr 19, 2022 topnews

The Zamfara state government has been given 14days ultimatum by a notorious terrorist known as Nasanda, to pay him N30 million as compensation for the alleged killing of his wife and two other relations. He threatened to kill 300 people, if his demand was not met. Nasanda alleged that some vigilante men in the state killed his bride, her uncle and aunt. Reacting to the development, convener of Concerned Nigerians, Mr. Deji Adeyanju, lamented the audacity of criminals to make open threats against citizens in a country with equipped security…

Police begin probe as school, parent disagree over alleged rape of Chrisland school pupil

Apr 19, 2022 topnews

The Lagos State police has commenced probe into allegations that a 10-year-old primary six pupil of Chrisland Schools, Lagos State, was raped during the school’s participation in the World School Games at Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The female pupil was among 76 pupils that represented the school at the event, which was held between March 8 and 14, 2022. A statement by a Member, Advisory Board, Chrisland Schools, Akin Fadeyi, titled, ‘Chrisland Children Remain Our Centre of Focus,’ said 71 of the pupils ensured untainted adherence to the school’s standards.…

CBA FOUNDATION CALLS OUT IN-LAWS OVER DEHUMANISATION OF WIDOWS

Apr 19, 2022 topnews

AUTHOR: Ony Kachi After Mrs kumbaya (name changed to protect her identity) lost her husband at work in 2005, she was accused of killing him. The accusation did not come from her husband’s brothers but his sister, who had earlier lost her own husband. It took the combined hard work of the brothers to get their sister off the back of her fellow widow. They told their sister pointedly that she too could face the same accusation she was levelling against their sister-in-law, since her husband was deceased too. This…