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Alaafin of Oyo’s ex-wife, Anuoluwapo alleges threat to her life

Nov 12, 2020 topnews

Olori Anuoluwapo, the estranged wife of the Alaafin of Oyo, raised alarm over what she described as a threat to her life on her Instagram page. She alleged that she is being threatened for ending her marriage with the Alaafin. Olori Aanu revealed that she walked out of the union because she couldn’t continue to live in bondage. The estranged Queen said the monarch should be held responsible if anything bad happens to her and her children. Olori Aanu stated that she chose not to grant an interview to any…

Maje Ayida wins ex-wife, Toke Makinwa In Court, awarded N1m

Nov 12, 2020Nov 13, 2020 topnews

A Lagos State High Court at Tafawa Balewa Square, has ruled in favour of fitness entrepreneur, Maje Ayida over defamation lawsuit against his former wife, Toke Makinwa; a media personality. The judgement delivered by Hon. Justice Ogunjobi on 12th November 2020 states that after careful consideration of the evidence before the court, it finds only the contents of page 54 line 11-16 and page 83, Line 1 of the 1st defendants’ book as Defamatory. The Court thereafter granted damages of the sum of 500,000 Naira each to be paid by…

Nana Hotels roll out drums in honor of Reps member, Hon. Ibrahim Isiaka

Oct 14, 2020Oct 14, 2020 topnews

Hon. Ibrahim Ayokunle Isiaka, a member of the Federal House of Representatives, representing Ifo/Ewekoro constituency is the next on the list of the dignitaries to be honored by The Quadrangle, at Nana Hotel Otta, Ogun State. The event which is a banquet and grand reception, is billed for December 27, 2020 and it is expected to be attended by celebrities and people from different walks of life. The Quadrangle, at Nana Hotel, Ota has played host to high profile personalities, amongst are: HRM Oba Adeyemi Obalanlege, the Olota of Ota;…

LASEMA boss, Osanyitolu recovers property hijacked by ex-girlfriend

Oct 10, 2020 topnews

Director General of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyitolu may heave a sigh of relief after a legal battle with his ex-lover, Ms Olaide Ibraheem over a house belonging to him, but forcefully taken over by the lady. Ibraheem, who is a director in Lagos State Office of Civic Engagement was said to have forged papers to take over the N45m situated at No. 1, Baba Yusuf Close, off Agidingbi Road, at Alausa, Lagos. Osanyitolu had gone to court, got a reprieve in a judgment by Justice…

Lecturer commits suicide in Edo

Oct 3, 2020 topnews

A principal lecturer of Edo State College of Education, Ekiadolor, Mr. Friday Osadolor has committed suicide at his Obakhavbuaye residence, off Ekenwan Road in Edo State. According to report, his lifeless body was found hanging on a rope around his neck with a protruding tongue and the rope tied to the rail of one of the windows in his apartment. It was recovered by the police attached to Oba Market police station. In his 50s, the lecturer was a member of the College of Education Academic staff Union, (COEASU), and…

How tax consultant, Tola Ogundipe drowned in Lagos boat mishap

Sep 9, 2020 topnews

Tola Ogundipe, the Deputy Senior Partner at Price Waterhouse Coopers has been confirmed dead. He was said to have gone missing on Saturday while boating on his own on the coast near Lagos. His boat was found on Sunday before the Marine Police discovered his corpse on Monday. Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu has ordered a discreet investigation into his death, and thw state Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, confirmed his death. In its statement, Price Waterhouse Coopers’ Country Senior Partner, Uyi Akpata described the deceased as…

Nigerians Celebrate as Chief Nathaniel Folarin Coker Is Laid To Rest Today

Aug 28, 2020 topnews

Chief Nathaniel Folarin Coker, the Baba Eto Of Lagos, who died on 12th August, 2020, is set for interment today. The world has indeed lost a colossus, a man of integrity, a go-getter, a man of many parts, who served his state and his fatherland to the best of his ability. While some believe that Lagos State, Nigeria and Africa have lost a big fish, some are of the opinion that Elderman Folarin Coker is like a typical actor, who must have left the stage when the ovation was loudest.…

Elderman Nathaniel Folarin Coker For Burial 28 August

Aug 24, 2020 topnews

The remains of the late Baba Eto of Lagos, Chief Nathaniel Folarin Coker, who died on 12th August, 2020 at the age of 97 would be committed to mother earth on Friday 28th August, 2020 at 11am. According to the burial arrangements released on behalf of the family by his son, Folorunsho Folarin-Coker, the Christian wake keep for the late Barrister, Pioneer Lagos State Civil Servant, Public Servant, Educationist and Patriot to the core will hold on Thursday 27th August by 4:30pm. All obsequies are scheduled to be streamed live…

Man dies inside swimming pool after getting drunk with girlfriend

Aug 17, 2020Aug 17, 2020 topnews

Izuchukwu Achusim, a resident of 35, Guest House Street, Fegge in Onitsha, Anambra State has reportedly drowned in the swimming pool in a hotel within the locality. The deceased aged 42, was said to have gone to the hotel with his girlfriend where they allegedly consumed a lot of alcohol, before he jumped into the deepest part of the swimming pool. Confirming the incident, Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Haruna Mohammed said “On Saturday, August 15, 2020, around 8.30pm, there was a report at the Central Police Station,…

Months before wedding: Confectionery store manager crushed to death

Aug 14, 2020 topnews

It was indeed a sad tale for the family of Late Immaculate Okochu, a native of Delta State, as the beautiful lady met her untimely death in Lagos. She was crushed by a moving truck, few months to her wedding which was billed for October, 2020. Before her death, Okochu was the store manager of Cold Stone Creamery in Apapa. To some, it was as if she had premonition of her death, as she displayed several photos of herself and wrote: “Been a while you saw me”. This was on…