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By Halimah Olamide Celebrity actress, Ramota Adetu popularly named Auntie Ramota has fallen into coma after undergoing a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL). According to Tosin Silverdam blogger and presenter, Ramota had undergone the surgery at a hospital located in Ikorodu area of Lagos. A video seen by NPO Reports that is trending shows the motionless body of the diminutive actress being stretchered out of the theater. Another image of her also seen showed an oxygen mask fixed on her. The video also showed a man who was arguing with an official of the hospital over the precarious situation of the…
By Halimah Olamide The body of the television presenter Michael Mosley has been found. The discovery happened 5 days after the search for him began in a dramatic disappearance that has shocked many. NPO Reports learned that Mosley was found in the Greek island of Symi. Prof Roberts Alice, professor of Public Engagement in Science at the University of Birmingham wrote of the discovery on Sunday after learning of the found, “The fragility of life is so shocking. I’ve known Michael Mosley for many years – as a tv producer specialising in science and medicine. He was the executive producer…
By Halimah Olamide Barely a week after seizing a shipment of 175,000 bottles of codeine-based syrup at the Port Harcourt Ports complex in Onne, Rivers state, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have again intercepted another consignment of 175,000 bottles of the same opioid imported from India. Operatives of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted a consignment of drugs which was shipped into Nigeria from India. NDLEA also revealed on Sunday that heroine had been found concealed in ladies hairs . These were some of the latest discoveries by the anti-drugs agency led by…
By Halimah Olamide The Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde, has confirmed accepting Oba Owolabi Olakulehin as the new Olubadan of Ibadan as recommended by the Olubadan-in-Council. “I have accepted it and as soon as the Olubadan Designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin is strong enough, he will be enthroned because due process has been followed,” Makinde said at the event celebrating the exit of the late Olubadan, Dr. Lekan Balogun. Balogun had died on March 14 this year two years after being installed as Olubadan. The governor said that the late Olubadan lived a fulfilled life, saying that he and…
By Kamil Opeyemi At least, six suspects have been arrested in Kaduna over various crimes while a total of five vehicles were recovered from them. NPO Reports gathered that a team of policemen from the Tudun Wada Division in Zaria had intercepted a suspect identified as Babangida Sani, 37, from Faskari Local Government Area in Katsina State. Spokesperson of the Kaduna command , ASP Mansir Hassan while confirming the arrest, said, He said the suspect was traveling from Jos to Faskari and had boarded a commercial motorcycle en route the Flyover Garage. “At about 0310 hours on Thursday, while conducting…
By Halimah Olamide A yet-to -be identified groom was among over 100 suspected internet fraudsters arrested in Akure, the Ondo state by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the weekend. It was gathered that the commission’s operatives got intelligence that some wanted suspects in connection with internet fraud were going to attend a bachelor’s eve at one hotel at the Alagbaka, GRA area of the state capital overnight. NPO Reports that the operatives stormed the hotel when the event was underway creating panic as they shot into the air to ward off any resistance to arrests.…
By Halimah Olamide The Nigeria Labour Congress has told the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume that politicians in long convoys and big native wears (agbada) are the real felons and not labour leaders. The body of workers described as disappointing the statement credited to Akume where he said labour leaders are saboteurs for shutting down national grid. NPO Reports that labour leaders had shut down the national grid on Sunday preparatory to the national strike to press home the demands for negotiations on minimum wage. The action of the labour leaders had crippled the economy, forcing…
By Halimah Olamide Hosting Supers Eagles of Nigeria on Friday suffered a setback in their quest for the next world cup as the team drew with South Africa 1-1. The match was played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium Uyo. Many see Friday’s outcome of the match as a continuation of the faulty start of the Eagles in the ongoing campaign for a place in the world cup next year. Friday’s match was the third draw to be recorded in the build up. The Nigerian side had scored its only goal at the 46th minute when Dele-Bashiru connected a pass…
By Halimah Olamide The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD West Africa) has announced the appointment of a new Director, Dr. Garuba Dauda as its Director. The organisation said the appointment takes effect from 1 June 2024. A statement by the centre which was obtained by the NPO Reports said that Garba Dauda has extensive background spanning over two decades of experience in democratic governance, natural resource management, and public policy. “He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History from the University of Ilorin. He has a Masters in Political Science, as well as a Doctorate in Political…
President Bola Tinubu on Friday visited victims of the collapsed minining site in Niger state. NPO Reported that mine pit had collapsed in Galadima Kogo, Shiroro Local Government Area two days ago with many people trapped. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake who represented Tinubu, reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to enforcing insurance policy for mine workers in Nigeria. Governor Umaru Bago of the state had accompanied the minister to visit recuperating victims at IBB Specialist Hospital. He announced a donation of N50 million to assist affected patients and families. “I bring the condolences and sympathies of Mr.…