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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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

Oil Tycoon, Jim Okolo Bags Honorary Doctorate Degree From European-American University The Chief Executive Officer of Jimez Petroleum Resources, Chief Hon. Jim Chimezie Okolo has been honoured with an Honorary Doctorate Degree award from the prestigious European-American University. The award ceremony which took place on Saturday at the auditorium of Lagos Chamber of Commerce andContinue reading “Oil Tycoon, Jim Okolo Bags Honorary Doctorate Degree From European-american Uni – Education”

Police said a 71-year-old man who was KIDNAPPED was rescued when police pounced on a house in Johannesburg. THE KIDNAPPED MAN WAS RESCUED FROM A JHB HOUSEAccording to police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo the 71-year-old man and his assistant were driving in Vlakfontein, Lenasia South, on Wednesday, 26 October 2022, when they were stoppedContinue reading “KIDNAPPED man rescued as police pounced on JHB house”

A mass shooting incident has been reported in Finetown, Johannesburg on Sunday – here’s everything we know so far… Several sources have confirmed that a mass shooting in Finetown, South Johannesburg has had fatal consequences. In total, it is understood ‘around a dozen people’ were hit by a hail of bullets – and ‘at least four victims’Continue reading “At least FOUR dead’ in mass shooting incident near Johannesburg”

THE uneasiness in the Federal Capital Territory triggered by the terror alerts by the United States and the United Kingdom is beginning to affect businesses in the capital city, Sunday PUNCH learnt on Saturday. Despite the repeated assurances by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), and the various security agencies that there was noContinue reading “Terror scare: Abuja residents shun malls, others, Turkish helicopters, drones coming”

By Adekunle Sulaimon Instagram has deactivated the verified account of the suspected internet fraudster, Abbas Ramoni, popularly known as Hushpuppi who is currently been tried in the United States for fraud-related activities. The PUNCH had reported that Hushpuppi was arrested in Dubai by a joint team of Dubai Police and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation in JuneContinue reading “After two years, Instagram deactivates Hushpuppi’s verified account”

Who was the late Mrs Abimbola Uthman to you? She was my immediate younger sister. What was her occupation? She was a teacher at Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan. She was just 48 years old when she was killed by a Yahoo boy on October 14. Were you present when she was killed? No, butContinue reading “Yahoo Boy Killed Schoolteacher For Complaining About Bashed Car”

The Katsina State Police Command has revealed that it has rescued at least 21 kidnap victims in Dutsinma Local Government Area of the state, while neutralising a number of terrorists. The police spokesman, SP Gambo Isah, disclosed this in a statement on Friday adding that some terrorists escaped the scene with gunshot wounds. According toContinue reading “Katsina Police Kill Terrorists, Rescue 21 Kidnap Victims”

Amid biting fuel scarcity in the country especially Lagos and Abuja, the Western Command of the the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Friday, said it intercepted 28,735 litres of smuggled Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as, petrol on Lagos Waterways. In a chat with LEADERSHIP, the Customs Area Controller of the Command, Comptroller AbubakarContinue reading “Amid Fuel Scarcity, Customs Impounds 29,000 Litres Of Smuggled Petrol In Lagos”

An unspecified number of motorists were feared kidnapped along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Friday. The development generated tension along the expressway as several vehicles aborted the trips to their destination and drove in the opposite direction. The incident happened around Dominion University City of Faith, KM 24, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. An eyewitness who spoke with ourContinue reading “Many Feared Kidnapped On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway”

The International Monetary Fund said in a report released on Friday that economic growth in the Asia and Pacific region is expected to slow down in 2022 and 2023. This reflects headwinds from several aspects, including global financial tightening and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to the report. Asia’s strong economic rebound early this year wasContinue reading “2023: IMF predicts slow economic growth in Asia-Pacific region”