Author: Safiu Kehinde

Safiu Kehinde  Nigerian Nollywood industry has, again, been thrown in a state of mourning as another popular actor, Yusuf Olorungbede, dies. The news of his death was confirmed by actress,Foluke Daramola, earlier today. “We lost Yusuf Olorungbede…. We submit to God’s will. Thank you Everyone!” Daramola wrote. According to report, the deceased actor had been sick for a while before he eventually passed away today. READ ALSO: VeryDarkMan Begs Davido; Says Dammy Krane Has No Proof of Allegations Please Pray for me- Popular Music Video Director Cries out after Failed Kidney Transplant

Agency Report Investigators of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC), Gombe Zonal Directorate, have commenced an investigation of one Solomon Yohana for allegedly impersonating staff of the commission. Its Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. According to him, the suspect was arrested on Aug. 19, in Guyuk Local Government Area, Adamawa by the Department of State Service(DSS) and handed over to the EFCC. “Items recovered at the point of arrest include: one Fake EFCC ID Card, some fake EFCC letter-heads, one fake EFCC polo shirt and a fake Special Control Unit against Money Laundering,…

Safiu Kehinde The era of Nigerian businessman, Aliko Dangote, as Africa’s richest man has come to an end as South African billionaire Johann Rupert overtakes him as Africa’s richest person, according to the latest data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. South African industrialist, Rupert, controls Richemont, one of the world’s largest luxury goods firms, which owns brands like Cartier and Montblanc. According to Bloomberg, his net worth has surged by $1.9bn to $14.3bn, placing him at 147th position globally, 12 places ahead of Dangote. The Nigerian’s fortune has fallen by $1.7bn (£1.3bn) this year, giving him a net worth of…

Safiu Kehinde  Liverpool forward, Darwin Nunez, has bagged lengthy international ban over misconduct. Following the Uruguayan international’s brawl with fans at last month’s Copa America semi-final loss to Colombia, Nunez has been suspended from five international games. Though this does not affect his club appearance, he will, however will miss Uruguay’s friendly against Guatemala as well as their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay, Venezuela, Peru and Ecuador. According to report, Nunez had lept into spectators stands to protect his family after mayhem broken out in the stands following the final whistle of the Copa America match. A section of…

Agency Report The Bauchi State Government, in partnership with UNICEF, launched well chlorination initiative in 17 communities of Katagum Local Government Area to prevent water-borne diseases. Mrs Rahab Jatau, the Chief Scientific Officer of the Bauchi State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA), disclosed this during the chlorination in Buskuri community of Katagum. She said the initiative aims to minimise the incidence of water-borne diseases such as diarrhea, among others, which have been prevalent in the area. According to her, two teams are involved in the exercise: a technical staff team responsible for chlorinating the wells and a hygiene…

Agency Report Telegram founder Pavel Durov was released from police custody in France on Wednesday and transferred to court for questioning ahead of a possible indictment, prosecutors told CNN, days after his dramatic arrest at a Paris airport. The Russian-born billionaire exited the anti-fraud office outside Paris in what appeared to be a police vehicle on Wednesday afternoon, according to a CNN producer there. The Paris prosecutor’s office said he would now face “initial questioning and possible indictment” at a court in the French capital. Durov, 39, was detained at Paris’s Bourget Airport on Saturday on a warrant related to…

Safiu Kehinde  An Ibadan Family Court sitting, has, on Thursday, remanded a 76-year-old man, Akeem Muritala, in a correction centre for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl. According to the prosecutor, Insp. Gbemisola Adedeji, Muritala committed the offence in July in Isale-Afa area of Ibadan. She said that the raped victime reported what happened to the police. The prosecutor stressed that the offence contravened Section 34 of the Child Rights Law 2006. In response to the hearing, the Chief Magistrate, Mrs Olabisi Ogunkanmi, ordered that the case file should be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for legal advice.…

Safiu Kehinde Lagos State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers after collecting N3 million ransom from kidnapped victim’s family. This was reportedly confirmed Command’s Spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Wednesday. According to Hundeyin, the Isashi Police Division received a call from a concerned citizen on Tuesday at about 12:00 noon about the kidnapping operation. “The report revealed that some hoodlums had an unknown person at Oke Moro, Isashi,” he said. Hundeyin further narrated how a a team of policemen was deployed to the scene, where one male victim, 24, was rescued and the three suspects were arrested. “Preliminary investigation…

Safiu Kehinde  The Nigerian Immigration Service has deported a Zimbabwean Clergy, Eben Nhiwatawi, over violation of immigration rule. This was disclosed in a statement issued on the agency’s official X handle earlier today. The Zimbabwean bishop, who arrived Nigeria with a Tourist Visa on the 21st of August 2024, was apprehended three days after, following report of his involvement in Methodist General Election process at Yola. This, according to NIS, violated immigration protocol, hence his immediate deportation back to Zimbabwe. The statement read in part; “On 24th August, 2024, Mr. Eben K. Nhiwatawi, a Zimbabwean Bishop, was apprehended in Yola,…

Halimah Olamide The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has flagged off the Vision First Programme in Ilaje area of Lagos State. This was contained in a statement by the spokesperson, NNPC, Olufemi Soneye, on Wednesday. This will be the third edition of the programme as part of comprehensive community-focused healthcare outreach. The Vision First programme is a continuation of NNPC Ltd/SNEPCo Production Sharing Contract (PSC) commitment to advancing health and well-being within its host communities. According to Soneye, through this initiative, over 1,000 individuals will receive free eye care services, alongside a range of general healthcare provisions. “The services include…