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Bose, Wife of Beko Ransome-Kuti dies at 74
Femi Anikulapo-Kuti, Afrobeat musician, has shared the sad news of the death of Bose, wife of Late Beko Ransome-Kuti who passed away at age 74. It was gathered that she endured complications following a brain surgery and then died on Tuesday night at an undisclosed hospital in Lagos. Her death has generated tributes across social media with Femi, son of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, also taking to his Twitter page to mourn her exit. “RIP Aunty Bose,” he wrote.
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NAFDAC Officials Storm Shop Of Bleaching Product Seller
Officials of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC have stormed the facility of a viral bleaching product seller to cart away her goods. A video had gone viral showing a lady’s skin getting peeled by chemicals in a tub which caused a major stir. The owner of the shop, dubbed House of Phareedah threatened to expose some skincare brands sliding into her DMS but also attacking her online.
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Chukwueze, Osimhen make CAF list Of Youth Player of the Year
Super Eagles forwards, Samuel Chukwueze and Victor Osimhen have been announced as two of the top five youth players contesting to win the CAF African Youth Player of the year. The Nigerian duo are joined by Dortmund and Morocco’s full back, Achraf Hakimi, Senegalese, Krepin Diatta and Malian, Moussa Djenepo.
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I have always known that being an Igbo is a crime in Nigeria – FFK
Former minister of Aviation has reacted to the incident that occurred at the home of Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer. Yesterday, Ifeanyi Ejiofor shared the story of how he was almost attacked in his home as some IPOB members were shot, injured, killed and some burnt as he was declared wanted by the police for the death of two police Officers by IPOB members. Reacting to this, Fani Kayode has expressed that he has always known that being a Southerner and particularly an Igbo is a crime in Nigeria. The former minister expressed that regardless of what may have sparked the controversy,…
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“N30,000 is not enough for Workers as take Home.” – Obaseki
Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has expressed that the N30,000 minimum wage will not be enough for workers as take home, as he called for the need to create and put in place things for the upcoming generation. “N30,000 is not enough for workers as take home. funding of education, healthcare research institutions and other social services are critical functions of the states; functions that must be prioritised because it is foundational to the organisation and the development of the state”. He added that Nigeria does not need strong men but strong institutions. “As we strive towards becoming a…
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Ogun State Governor supports Hate Speech Bill
Governor of Ogun state, Dapo Abiodun has thrown his weight behind the proposed hate speech bill. Speaking on Monday at an event to mark 160 years of journalism in Abeokuta, Ogun state, the governor said the law will bring sanity to social media and keep misinformation at bay. Despite opposition from Nigerians against the bill, which has scaled its second reading at senate, more and more members of the political ruling class have continued to drum their support for the bill. Abiodun, however, stated that he does not support extreme measures like death penalty for offences like misinformation, but that…
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‘Policemen burnt Corpses of those killed in my House’ — Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer
Ifeanyi Ejiofor, Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer has made some revelations in hiding saying policemen have burnt the corpses of those that were killed at his resident as he narrated the incidents that led to him being wanted. “On Sunday being the first day of December 2019, I was called at about 8pm to 9pm by the DPO and he never passed any message to me. Then in the morning, at about 6am, I got a call from my elder brother that police have invaded my premises led by the area commander himself. I requested to speak with the area commander and…
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We are worried that no Party is playing Opposition Role – APC
The ruling all progressives Congress has shared their worries of no party playing an opposition role against them. According to a statement by APC spokesman, Lanre Issa-Onilu on Tuesday, he said that instead of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to engage the ruling party intellectually, it is involved in “idle chatter, propagation of fake news, post-election delusions and other unpatriotic conduct.” He also challenged other registered political parties to step up and perform the “crucial” opposition role the PDP has failed to play. “No doubt, our country deserves a strong and vibrant opposition to play its conventional role in the…
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Police rescue Corps Member held hostage in Epe Forest
The Lagos state police Command has shared his they were able to rescue a corps member, Faith Onyiwara who was kidnapped on Friday and held hostage in Epe Forest. The command spokesman, Bala Elkana in a statement on Tuesday said that the Corps member was rescued in a swampy forest around Ilamija area of Epe as she was kidnapped on her way to attend CDS meeting. “The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Hakeem Odumosu, coordinated the rescue operation of one Faith Onyiwara, a corps member serving at the ABC Farm in Ilamija Nla Village,” Elkana said. “The corps member was…
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Onikan Stadium renamed after Mobolaji Johnson
Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu has announced a change in the name of Onikan Stadium. He announced it on Tuesday as he said going forward the stadium should be called Mobolaji Olufunso Johnson stadium. This he did in honour of Mobolaji Olufunso Johnson, a retired Nigerian army brigadier-general and the first Governor of the state.
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“My Father left only N7000 in his Account – Risqua Muhammed
Risqua Muhammed, son of the former Nigerian Head of State, late General Murtala Muhammed revealed that his father left only N7,000 in his bank account despite his position. He said this at the unveiling of his fathers statue in the postgraduate hall residence named after his father at the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University, Osun State According to the son of the late head of state, his father during his days as Commander-in-chief of the country dealt ruthlessly with corruption. He hailed President Muhammad Buhari for taking the same path. Murtala Mohammed died 43 years ago
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Lawyer to Nnamdi Kanu declared wanted
Lawyer to Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has been declared wanted by the Nigerian Police. According to police, the lawyer is wanted over the death of two police officers and civilians who died during the alleged invasion in his country home Ifite Oraifite in Ekwusigo Local Government Area, on Monday. Kanu had on Monday, made some allegations that the police in Anambra State invaded the house of his lawyer Ejiofor, in Ifite Oraifite in Ekwusigo Local Government Area in a bid to kill him and his family killed three people, while many were…
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