Author: Olumide Akinrinlola
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JUST IN: Popular Nigerian music promoter dies suddenly
Legendary music promoter and Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Evergreen Musical Company Limited, Femi Esho, has died at the age of 77. Esho who was born on October 29, 1946, died in Lagos on Monday during a brief illness. One of his friends, Tunde Fagbenle, a notable writer and columnist, while mourning the legendary music practitioner…
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BREAKING: Wike’s statue demolished amid LG crisis in Rivers
A statue of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), was torn down by irate youths during a protest in Obi Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The protest stemmed from a heated dispute over the tenure of local government chairmen. This unrest underscores the escalating tension between supporters of Governor…
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See English Premier League 2024/2025 Full Fixtures
The English Premier League has released the fixtures for the 2024/2025 season, with Matchday 1 set to kick off on the weekend of August 17 and 18, 2024. Fans are counting down the days until the action begins. Premier League lovers and supporters across the globe are buzzing with excitement as the schedule promises thrilling…
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Veteran Nollywood Actress, Stella Ikwuegbu Dies At 68
Veteran Nollywood actress Stella Ikwuegbu is dead. This was made known on Sunday by movie producer, Stanley Nwoko otherwise known as Stanley Ontop via his Instagram page. He revealed that the actress passed away today, Sunday, June 16th, after battling with leg cancer. Nwoko wrote: “Nollywood actress and veteran Mrs Stella Ikwuegbu is dead. The…
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2024 South Africa elections rigged, Zuma vows to join protesters
South African former president Jacob Zuma on Sunday said his new party would join an opposition alliance to coordinate resistance to the government while maintaining its challenge to the general election results. “The 2024 elections were rigged” the uMkhonto weSizwe party spokesman Nhlamulo Ndhlela said, reading out a statement on behalf of the 82-year-old ex-leader.…
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It is Oluwo that has power to install Olubadan, not governor – Ladoja faults Makinde
A former governor of Oyo State and the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, has declared that it is the Oluwo that has the power to install the Olubadan of Ibadanland and not the governor. Ladoja made this declaration while addressing journalists on Sunday. He faulted Governor Seyi Makinde over his comments…
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Eid-el-Kabir: Ondo Muslims lament low-key celebration amid economic woes
Following this year’s celebration of Eid-el-Kabir, some Muslims in Ondo State have disclosed that they have not had it this bad in recent years. While lamenting how they opted for a low-key celebration, the Muslim faithful stated that the economic situation hindered their plans. According to some of the Muslims, the cost of commodities in…
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BREAKING! Enugu Rangers Emerge NPFL Champions
Rangers international Football Club of Enugu have won the 2022/2024 Nigerian Premier Football League title after defeating Bendel Insurance 2-0 in Enugu on Sunday with one game remaining. The win took Rangers to 67 unassailable points at the top after their closest rivals Remo Stars and Enyimba lost 2-1 to Sunshine Stars and Sporting Lagos,…
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Osinbajo Urges Churches to Verify Donations From Unexplained Sources
Former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo emphasized the importance for churches to inquire about the sources of donations they receive from individuals. Speaking at the inaugural lecture in honor of the late senior pastor Taiwo Odukoya of Fountain Life Church on Saturday, June 15, Osinbajo also urged churches to impart strong moral values that Christians can uphold…
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Tragedy: Truck kills Fresh Graduate While Traveling Home
A young man, a graduate of Kogi State Polytechnic, lost his life in a road accident while traveling to Okene. The deceased, identified as Emmanuel, was riding a motorcycle near the GT Plaza area in Felele, Lokoja, on Saturday, June 15, 2024, when he was struck by an overspeeding trailer truck. The impact of the…