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The Anambra State Police has reacted to the confusion surrounding the burial of the victims of the Anam boat mishap by the riverside. According to the police, three of the deceased were buried by the riverside but actor Junior Pope and one other are still in the morgue. The police added that one of those […]

The week-long burial programme for the burial of the first civilian governor of Anambra State, the late Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife, Okwadike Igbo Ukwu, began at the weekend with an interdenominational service of songs. The service of songs held at the National Ecumenical (Christian) Centre Abuja on Friday night was conducted by the Christian Association of

A court has sentenced a top Vietnamese property tycoon to death in one of the biggest corruption cases in history, with an estimated $27 billion in damages. Truong My Lan, chair of major developer Van Thinh Phat, was found guilty of swindling cash from Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB) over a decade. A panel of three

According to Sowunmi, a notable member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Governor Nyesom Wike has sent a letter expressing his interest in joining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in forming a government. Sowunmi emphasized the significance of loyalty within the party, clarifying that Wike’s intention to serve in the government shouldn’t be seen

At least one person was on Friday killed in Awka, Anambra State capital. This brings to about 15 the number of persons that have been killed in the city since Easter Sunday, just two weeks ago. About six persons were killed on Easter Sunday, while the following Sunday, three people were killed. Also, there have

•Disband Army probe, institute judicial inquiry, SANs, retired judges tell FG•Alternatively, direct Delta govt to set up a judicial commission of inquiry•Fault CDS claim that JTF has a police component to investigate murder•Allow villagers to retrieve the corpses of their dead•Order military to vacate community; handover suspects to police•Time to call military to order —Urhobo

Abigail Fredrick a native of Ikot Udoma village in Eket LGA of Akwa Ibom State, a make-up artist who was part of the crew that was involved in a boat capsize while going to shoot a movie has been buried by the river side May her soul rest in peaceShe was just 24. Earlier report

Former Rivers governor Peter Odili has thrown his weight behind Governor Siminalayi Fubara, endorsing him as the political leader of the state. Odili, who served as governor from 1999 to 2007, praised Fubara for his steadfast defence of the interests of the people. With the endorsement, Odili dumped Nyesom Wike, the former governor of the

Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, the Minister of Science and Technology under the Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, is dead. A source, close to the deceased, confirmed the death to Tribune online on Thursday. Onu, a former governor of Abia State, died after a brief illness in an undisclosed hospital in Nigeria. Recall that the late 72-year-old former minister

Nollywood actor, Junior Pope Odonwodo, popularly called Jnr Pope, is dead. The actor died this afternoon while filming in Asaba, Delta State capital. According to our source, the actor died during a boat trip. The boat capsized and he, alongside two others yet to be identified actors, drowned. His body was recovered and rushed to the

The Chairman of Nigerian indigenous carrier, Air Peace, Mr Allen Onyema, has raised the alarm that foreign carriers operating the Nigeria-UK route are allegedly conspiring to send Air Peace out of international operations by crashing airfares on the route. Onyema gave the revelation on Tuesday while featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. He alleged

In a recent development, an Arewa group has reportedly called on Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, to cease the digging of boreholes in the Northern regions of Nigeria. This request comes amidst discussions on social media platforms, where prominent figures like Aisha Yesufu have commented on the situation. The Arewa

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Wednesday as Eid-il-fitr. A statement on Monday by the Deputy Secretary General of NSCIA, Prof Salisu Shehu said fasting continues on Tuesday. 2. The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has prohibited the use of foreign

Lawyer and human rights activist, Dele Farotimi, responded to Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore’s use of the word “dumb” to describe Peter Gregory Obi, the Labour Party (LP) candidate in the 2023 presidential election. Sowore criticized Obi for suggesting that the Federal Government should tax the wealthy, pointing out that the electricity tariff increase benefits the

According to celebrity journalist, Seun Oloketuyi, the circumstances that led to her sudden death are still sketchy. He wrote, “A family member of former star of hit series jenifa diary Jumoke Aderonmu has tweeted that the budding Actress is… Fast-rising Nollywood actress, Adejumoke Aderonmu, popularly known for her feature in the hit series Jenifa’s Diary, is dead.