A Federal High Court in Lagos, yesterday, granted a warrant of arrest against Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, the manager of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. Justice Alexander Owoeye granted the order following a motion exparte brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seeking the arrest of the manager. When the case was called on Thursday, Mrs…
David Lynch, the legendary American filmmaker known for iconic works such as Mulholland Drive and Twin Peaks, has died at the age of 78. His family announced the news on his official Facebook page on Thursday evening, though the cause of death was not disclosed. “It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce…
Adura Aloba, brother of the late singer Mohbad, has refuted allegations made by actor Yomi Fabiyi, accusing him of knowing the cause of his brother’s death and demanding money to share evidence. Mohbad died under controversial circumstances on September 12, 2023. During a recent press conference, Yomi alleged that Adura contacted him via Instagram, claiming…
The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, DCLM, Pastor William Kumuyi has been invited to join other global leaders to witness Donald Trump’s second inauguration as the United States president on January 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C This was revealed in a statement by A. Larry Ross Communications, a U.S.-based communications outfit. According…
Osun State Police Command has confirmed the death of Adeyemi Adewale, a football player for the Ilesa West Local Government Area team, who slumped during a match in Osogbo, the state capital. Adewale, 29, was participating in the Adeleke Memorial Cup Final match at the Ataoja School of Science on Thursday when he collapsed on…
President Bola Tinubu has set a 14-month deadline for the completion of the Abuja-Kano Expressway, demonstrating his commitment to the swift delivery of this critical infrastructure project. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this during an inspection visit to the project site in Tafa, Niger State, on Thursday. The visit was…
Former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, was absent on Friday as new Speaker Mojisola Meranda presided over the first plenary following Obasa’s ousting. The plenary, which began at 11am had majority of the lawmakers representing various constituencies present. Before his removal, Obasa was said to have been out of the…
The release of hostages held in Gaza since Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack on Israel is expected to begin on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Friday. “Subject to the approval of the cabinet and the government, and the implementation of the agreement, the release of the hostages can proceed according to…
The House of Representatives Minority caucus has expressed sadness over the sudden passage of the Deputy Chief Whip, Adewunmi Onanuga, describing her as a quintessential, pragmatic, responsive humanist. This was contained in a jointly signed condolence message by the minority caucus leaders, Kingsley Chinda, Ali Isa, Minority Whip; Aliyu Madaki; Deputy Minority Leader and George…
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo has employed 360 cleaners from the three senatorial districts into the state’s civil service.Dr Anthony Okungbowa, the State Head of service (HOS) disclosed this on Friday in Benin while briefing newsmen on the steps taken by the Okpebholo-led administration to embark on people-centered initiatives. Okungbowa said that those recruited had…
