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Gospel Icon Yinka Ayefele Joyfully Celebrates Triplets’ 5th Birthday

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2024January 19, 20240

Renowned gospel singer Yinka Ayefele is radiating joy as he commemorates the 5th birthday of his cherished triplets. The artiste, who recently observed the 26th anniversary of surviving a life-altering car accident that resulted in his paralysis, took to his Instagram page to share the special occasion with his followers....

Mr Ibu’s Son, Daughter Arrested As Family Drama Takes New Twist

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2024January 19, 20240

Jasmine Okafor, the adopted daughter of veteran actor John Okafor, widely known as Mr Ibu, and his son are reportedly facing another stint of legal problems having been apprehended on Wednesday and slated for court proceedings the following Thursday, January 18th. The alleged reason behind their rearrest was their purported...

How Popular Nigerian Skit Maker Fell In Basketball Court And Died

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2024January 19, 20240

In a heart-wrenching incident, a Nigerian skit maker known simply as Churchill has tragically lost his life after a fall during a shoot at a basketball court. The incident, captured in a video, depicts the harrowing moment when the content creator attempted to hold onto the frame of a basketball...

Tiwa Savage In Distress After Being Robbed

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2024January 19, 20240

Ace singer, Tiwa Savage, was robbed on Wednesday in London, during her stay in the United Kingdom she announced on Thursday. The singer revealed this in a post via her Instagram story, on Thursday. Although the Somebody’s Son crooner didn’t give much information regarding the robbery, she expressed pain over...

Gbaja: That Cat With Nine Lives

NewsDeskNgJan 19, 2024January 19, 20240

By Okanga Agila Since the advent of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration, one name has been in the news. In some quarters, it has been speculated that he is the defacto president. Some have also postulated that he has his hands in all government deals. Some have also said that...

Super Eagles humble Elephants Côte d’Ivoire 1-0

NewsDeskNgJan 18, 2024January 18, 20240

Super Eagles beat hosts Côte d’Ivoire 1-0 for Nigeria to get back on track at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Abidjan. They gained three points after a 55th minute goal by William Troost-Ekong from the penalty kick spot

Governor Sule seeks further collaboration with ministry for solid minerals

NewsDeskNgJan 18, 2024January 18, 20240

Governor Abdullahi Sule has met with the Minister for Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, where they discussed matters concerning security around mining sites as well as developing the mining sector. Governor Sule visited the headquarters of the ministry in Abuja, in the company of Senator Umaru Tanko Al-makura and state...

Tinubu Relocates FAAN Headquarters To Lagos

NewsDeskNgJan 18, 2024January 18, 20240

The federal government has relocated the headquarters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria to Lagos. This is contained in a memo dated 15th of January, 2024 and signedby the Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku. ”The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development has directed that the Headquarters...

Again, EFCC files 20 amended charges against Emefiele

NewsDeskNgJan 18, 2024January 18, 20240

The Economic and financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday filed an amended 20-count charge against the suspended governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele in an FCT High Court. EFCC dragged Emefiele to court earlier on six counts bordering on alleged breach of procurement procedure in the award...

AFCON : S’Eagles Need More Than Luck To Overcome Ivorians’ Challenge

NewsDeskNgJan 18, 2024January 18, 20240

When asked about his team’s profligacy in the opener against Equatorial Guinea, the Super Eagles manager, Jose Peseiro, went prophetic claiming that God will give them victory at the right time. “From the last game, we deserve much more and we will create more opportunities. Like I said before, sometimes God takes,...