Congolese music star Papa Wemba has died after collapsing on stage in Abidjan in Ivory Coast. According to reports from the concert, the artiste, 66, slumped on the floor as dancers continue to perform, unaware of what is happening. He inspired a cult movement known as the Sapeurs whose members, young men, spend huge amounts of money on designer clothes. He remained one of Africa’s most popular musicians. Share on: WhatsApp
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Delsu First class graduate Ossaiugbo Marcus Ifeanyi meets with Governor Ifeanyi Okowa During Delsu’s 10th convocation ceremony. Governor Okowa also offered automatic employment to Delsu best graduating student as the institution held its 10th convocation ceremony at Abraka He Graduated with a CGPA of 4.86 Share on: WhatsApp
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Billionaire businessman, Tony Elumelu was the cynosure of all eyes as he received a lifetime achievement award from the Ivorian National Council of Employers in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. The chairman of Heirs Holdings Ltd was named an “African Business Champion” by the Council – a title connotes great responsibility for him. The presentation was to honour Mr. Elumelu on his leadership and key role as an African business champion. The event was attended by over three thousand delegates across Africa including top government officials, business leaders, established and aspiring entrepreneurs.…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) opened its case against a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Dr Joseph Nwobike, before an Igbosere High Court in Lagos. Nwobike is standing trial before Justice Raliat Adebiyi, on a five-count charge bordering on an attempt to pervert the course of justice and offering gratification to a public official. He was arraigned on March 9 by the anti-graft agency on allegations that he gave the sums of N750,000 and N300,000 to Justice Yunusa of the Federal High Court. The commission said the money…
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Multi-award winning hip-hop singer, songwriter and Hypertek Records boss, Innocent ‘2face’ Idibia, has been unveiled as the new African ambassador for alcoholic drink, Campari. The announcement was officially made at the Nigerian Entertainment Conference, held at the Landmark Convention Center, Oniru. Head of Brand and Marketing, Mr. Abayomi Ajao revealed that over the years, foreign celebrities have been the company’s brand ambassador, but they have come to the realization that African celebrities should be their face here in Africa to promote their products. 2face also made the announcement on his…
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In order to put an end to disloyalty and infidelity between couples, Spanish matress company called Durmet has come up with a smart mattress that knows when someone else is in your bed. More crucially it can detect sex, that isn’t you, and alert you to the apparent adultery. The smart mattress, dubbed Smartress, works by using 24 ultrasonic sensors, in conjunction with an algorithm, can detect the frequency and intensity of bouncing on its surface. It can then use its battery powered brain to send a message to the…
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The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) says its chairman, Danladi Umar, has been cleared of a N10m-bribe allegation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Spokesman of the tribunal, Ibrahim Alhassan, disclosed this in a statement. He said that the EFCC sent a letter to the tribunal on Wednesday clearing the CCT chairman of the allegation. “The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has today conveyed a letter to the chairman Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Hon Danladi Yakubu Umar, exonerating him on the alleged N10 million bribe by…
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Nigerian Navy authorities in Warri, Delta, disclosed that navy personnel in the area had impounded 26 high speed boats in the area. The Operations Officer of NNS DELTA, Warri, Commander Shehu Tasiu, said this while displaying the boats at the Naval Base in Warri. Tasiu said that the boats were apprehended on Tuesday at various jetties in the area. He said the action was in line with the decision of the authorities to rid the waterways of criminalities, including crude oil theft and piracy. It would be recalled that a…
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Wife of Bauchi State Governor, Mrs Aisha Abubakar, is sponsoring the training of 40 prison inmates whom she assisted to regain their freedom two weeks ago. Principal of the Skills Upgrading and Vocational Centre of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity, Bauchi, Mr. Gbokiss, gave this indication in an interview in Bauchi He said the Mrs. Abubakar had settled the registration, accommodation, and consumable training materials fees of the former inmates, totaling N1.6 million, to enable them pursue six months skills upgrading training programme of the Centre. Gbokiss said…
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Fulani herdsmen have reportedly kidnapped a police man after engaging a joint team of the Nigerian Army and Mobile Police Force personnel in Agatu, Benue state in a gun duel. It was also reported that a Police officer has been missing since the attack. Another youth, Inalegwu Chele, was also reported missing during the attack. According to reports, the herdsmen opened fire on the security team who were on their way to investigate an alleged killing of two youths, after receiving a distress call. Reports also say the two youths…
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