American rapper, Kirshnik Ball popularly known as Takeoff, a member of the hip hop trio, ‘Migos’ which includes Quavo and Offset, has been shot dead in Houston. TMZ reported that Takeoff and Quavo were playing dice at the bowling alley when an altercation broke out and someone started shooting and a bullet hit Takeoff. TheContinue reading “American rapper Takeoff shot dead in Houston”
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Aregbesola’s omission from presidential campaign surprising – APC faction
The faction of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State backed by the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has expressed surprise over his omission in the party’s Presidential Campaign Council. Speaking in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH on Monday, the group’s publicity secretary, Abiodun Agboola, said it was surprising that Aregbesola was left out.Continue reading “Aregbesola’s omission from presidential campaign surprising – APC faction”
Buhari mourns renowned educationist, writer, Prof Olagoke
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has condoled with the family of retired Professor of English and English Literature and former Dean, Faculty of Arts, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Prof. David Olagoke, aged 88. In a condolence message by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, on Tuesday in Abuja, Buhari said Olagoke’s service toContinue reading “Buhari mourns renowned educationist, writer, Prof Olagoke”
Tinubu Attends Lagos Business Community And Private Sector Meeting
All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council’s Town Hall Meeting and Dialogue between the Presidential Candidate, Sen. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Business Community/Organised Private Sector, holding at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Ex-Minister, Mbazulike Amaechi Is Dead
Nigeria’s first Aviation Minister and a member of the first republic leaders, Chief Mabzulike Amechi, has died at the age of 93. According to a press statement from the family on Tuesday, signed by Ezeana Tagbo, Chief Amechi died in the early hours of Tuesday, November 1. Amechi, who hailed from Amihe village in Ukpor,Continue reading “Ex-Minister, Mbazulike Amaechi Is Dead”
Amaechi, Anyim, Nwajiuba, Politicians Who Have Gone ‘Silent’ After Primaries
Despite the considerable attention the presidential primary elections of the two leading political parties in the country, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), received, some big names, who lost in the race have gone silent four months after the exercise. While the PDP conducted its presidential primary election on MayContinue reading “Amaechi, Anyim, Nwajiuba, Politicians Who Have Gone ‘Silent’ After Primaries”
Peter Obi Sends Condolence Message To Davido And Chioma
I send my sincere condolences to Davido and Chioma, over the death of their son Ifeanyi. I cannot begin to imagine the pains they are going through at the moment. May God grant them healing, strength and comfort in this trying time. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.-PO
2022 budget: Kaduna Govt spends N181.6bn in 9 months
The Kaduna State Government has spent N181.6 billion from January to September, representing 64 per cent budget performance of the N279.6 billion revised budget for 2022. This is contained in the Third Quarter2022 Budget Performance Report produced by the Office of Accountant-General with support of the Planning and Budget Commission. The report, obtained by theContinue reading “2022 budget: Kaduna Govt spends N181.6bn in 9 months”
Atiku mourns; Osun PDP suspends political activities over Davido’s son death
Shina Abubakar, Osogbo President candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, has mourned the death of David Adeleke’s (Davido) son death, Ifeanyi. Similarly, the Osun state chapter of the PDP also suspended political activities in the state to commiserate with the Adeleke family. Davido, who is the cousin to Osun Governor-elect Ademola Adeleke, reportedly lostContinue reading “Atiku mourns; Osun PDP suspends political activities over Davido’s son death”
US convicts Nigerian over $60m tax fraud scheme
A United States federal court in West Virginia has convicted a Nigerian man Ayodele Arasokun for his role in an international conspiracy to defraud the US government of $60 million by filing false tax returns. This was made known in a press statement from the US Attorney’s Office Northern District of West Virginia published onContinue reading “US convicts Nigerian over $60m tax fraud scheme”
Wizkid deletes album promotion tweet after death of Davido’s son
By Ada Osadebe Nigerian music star, Wizkid on Monday deleted a promotional tweet about his album after the news of the death of Davido’s son surfaced on the internet. Vanguard had reported that Davido and his partner, Chioma lost their three-year-old son, Ifeanyi who drowned in a swimming pool at the singer’s house in BananaContinue reading “Wizkid deletes album promotion tweet after death of Davido’s son”
13 persons including 3 children shot in drive-by shooting in US
By Biodun Busari Now fewer than 13 persons including 3 children were shot in a drive-by shooting at the corner of California Avenue and Polk Street, Chicago, Illinois, USA on Monday night. According to Chicago Police Superintendent David O’Neal Brown, the sad incident happened around 9:30 p.m where a crowd was gathered at the scenesContinue reading “13 persons including 3 children shot in drive-by shooting in US”
Israel votes in fifth election in four years as Netanyahu eyes comeback
Jerusalem-Israelis are heading to the ballot box for an unprecedented fifth time in four years on Tuesday, as Israel holds yet another national election aimed at ending the country’s ongoing political deadlock. For the first time in 13 years, former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not running as the incumbent. Bibi, as he is universallyContinue reading “Israel votes in fifth election in four years as Netanyahu eyes comeback”
Family Stopped Me From December Bout With Fury – Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will not box in December as he battles to rebuild his mental health after back-to-back Oleksandr Usyk losses. The 33-year-old London 2012 Olympic golden boy was dethroned of his WBA, IBF and WBO world titles by the Ukraine mastermind in September 2021. And he failed with his August rematch – despite a vastlyContinue reading “Family Stopped Me From December Bout With Fury – Anthony Joshua”
Ademola Afolabi Kazeem Wanted By NDLEA
NDLEA declares Lagos drug baron wanted, arrests kingpin behind cocaine shipments . Seals baron’s 7 mansions in Lagos, lbadan; blocks N217million in bank account The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has declared wanted Lagos socialite and owner of Adekaz Hotels, Alhaji Ademola Afolabi Kazeem (a.k.a Alhaji Abdallah Kazeem Muhammed) over offences bordering on exportation and traffickingContinue reading “Ademola Afolabi Kazeem Wanted By NDLEA”
Doguwa Attacks Murtala Garo At Kano APC Meeting
A high-level meeting of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kano on Monday turned bloody as the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Alhassan Doguwa attacked the deputy governorship candidate of the party, Murtala Garo. The meeting, held at the residence of the Deputy Governor Nasir Gawuna, was organised to review the successes andContinue reading “Doguwa Attacks Murtala Garo At Kano APC Meeting”
Elon Musk shades critics over Trump’s return to Twitter
The new owner and Chief Executive Officer of Twitter, Elon Musk has a shade at users frequently asking him whether former US President, Donald Trump, will make a return to Twitter. Musk, in a tweet, via his verified Twitter handle on Monday said, “If I had a dollar for every time someone asks me ifContinue reading “Elon Musk shades critics over Trump’s return to Twitter”
Wike attacks Sekibo over Atiku, ex-minister keeps mum
By Dennis Naku Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at former Minister of Transport, Dr Abiye Sekibo, saying he does not fill such a leadership position to speak on behalf of the state. Dr Sekibo is the Director General of the Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Council in Rivers State. The PUNCHContinue reading “Wike attacks Sekibo over Atiku, ex-minister keeps mum”
Ukraine: Billionaire Oleg Tinkov renounces Russian citizenship
Billionaire banker and entrepreneur, Oleg Tinkov, on Monday said he renounced his Russian citizenship because of the conflict in Ukraine, which he had previously criticised. “I have taken the decision to exit my Russian citizenship. I can’t and won’t be associated with a fascist country, that started a war with their peaceful neighbour and killingContinue reading “Ukraine: Billionaire Oleg Tinkov renounces Russian citizenship”
JUST IN: Police grill Davido’s domestic workers over son’s death
The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday said eight domestic workers were brought in for questioning in connection with the death of Davido’s son, Ifeanyi Adeleke. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the development to our correspondent, said the domestic workers’ narrations would assist the command in ascertaining the circumstances surroundingContinue reading “JUST IN: Police grill Davido’s domestic workers over son’s death”
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