Category: Society

Burna Boy wins Best International Act at the 2023 BET Awards

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Nigerian singer Burna Boy, whose real name is Damini Ogulu, has been crowned the ‘Best International Act’ at the prestigious BET Awards held at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, USA. Burna Boy was not present at the show but the African Giant defeated multiple other International singers to claim the award. Burna Boy’s recent win in the BET Awards’ “Best International Act” category has solidified his position as the most decorated individual in this category, with a total of four awards. Moreover, his remarkable achievement includes a remarkable feat…

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Pregnant mom accidentally shot dead by her 2 year-old son in US

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A pregnant woman and her unborn child died last week after her two year-old son shot her in the back with a handgun left loaded in the house, police said. According to Police chief, David Smith, he told the local media on Tuesday that 31-year-old Laura Ilg had called 911 on the afternoon of June 16. She explained she was 33 weeks pregnant and her two-year-old had accidentally just shot her in the back with a firearm,” Smith said. Police on Friday arrived quickly at the home in Norwalk, Ohio,…

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Man commits suicide four months after marriage in Jigawa

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A photographer, Usman Sani Goga has committed suicide in the Babura Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The 30 year-old deceased, who got married four months ago, hung himself in his bedroom on Wednesday at Akula Quarters of the local government. His death was confirmed by Adamu Shehu, a spokesman of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in the state. He said the deceased had dropped his wife at one of his relative’s house that fateful day around 1400hrs  promising to pick her up later in the evening. He also…

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NDLEA Intercepts UK-bound Meth worth N.5Billion, arrests baron

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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted a large consignment of methamphetamine concealed in powdered custard containers as part of a consolidated cargo going to London, United Kingdom at the SAHCO export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja Lagos. The illicit drug consignment weighing 30.10 kilograms with a street value of N567million was detected and seized by NDLEA operatives at the airport on Tuesday 16th May. The follow-up operation, led to the arrest of a freight agent, Nwobodo Chidiebere; a female suspect, Chioma…

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Alleged assault: Police arrest, detain Seun Kuti in Lagos

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Afrobeats singer, Seun Kuti has been arrested and detained at the State Criminal Investigations Department, Panti, Lagos by men of the Nigerian Police, over alleged assault on a police officer, on Saturday. The Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, Benjamin Hundenyin confirmed this in a statement via his official Twitter handle on Monday.  The PPRO stated, “Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, in the early hours of today turned himself in at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja, in company of his lawyer and family representative. He has been placed under…

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25 year-old woman arrested for assaulting 8year-old house help

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The Anambra State Police Command in alliance with officials of the State Ministry of Women and Social Welfare has arrested a 25-year-old mother of three, Mrs Chinyere Ifesinachi, for abusing her eight year-old house help. According to reports, Ifesinachi battered the young child, whose name has been given as Idimmachukwu, and inflicted numerous serious injuries on her. This incident happened at Nkpor in the Idemili North local government area of the state. The woman allegedly battered the girl after a child she was carrying fell while struggling. The police have…

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Dele Taiwo releases single with Esther Igbekele to mark birthday

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Funky Juju crooner, Asiwaju Dele Taiwo JP will be stepping out with gospel act, Esther Igbekele tommorow Thursday, to release a Single to celebrate his birthday. The Single with the title, ‘Funmi Loro So’ ( Give me a say) , a collaboration effort with Esther Igbekele is scheduled for release on Friday, May 12 being Dele Taiwo’s birthday. Give Me A Say is a full gospel number. A total departure from his usual Funky Juju and gospel blend, the birthday release is a total gospel package where the act prayed…

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How Tony Elumelu Betrayed Me – Femi Otedola

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Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has opened up on his business relationship with Tony Elumelu, Transcorp Plc Chairman, alleging that the founder of Tony Elumelu Foundation betrayed him on different occasions. Otedola made the revelation while speaking on his move to buy Transcorp, a conglomerate whose 5.5 per cent shares he recently acquired. Days after Otedola’s acquisition, Elumelu increased his own shares in the same company from 2.07 to over 25 per cent. Otedola said he had wanted to buy the company with a view to unlocking its full potential and…

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Dr. Olaleye: “My wife lied, I didn’t assault her niece sexually”

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E Embattled Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Foundation, Dr. Olufemi Olaleye, told an Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court that the allegation of sexual assault against him was fabricated by his wife, Remi. The defendant made the claim while opening his evidence today. He was charged with sexually assaulting his wife’s 16-year-old niece (name withheld). The pathologist and entrepreneur said that he had been married to Oluremi for 12 years and the marriage produced two children, aged eight years and 12 years. He testified that his marriage to Oluremi…

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