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Baba Dee, the entertainer’s brother, is among the top hospitals where Sound Sultan passed away

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Baba Dee, the entertainer’s brother, is among the top hospitals where Sound Sultan passed away He disclosed that the well-liked vocalist got the greatest care possible for his disease. Sound Sultan lost his battle with a cancer of the throat in 2021. The singer Baba Dee has spoken candidly about Sound Sultan’s final days. In a recent King of Talks, podcast conversation with Teju Babyface, Baba Dee conveyed her appreciation for how the family supported Sound Sultan up till his cancerous demise. “God was constantly involved. We failed to beg…

Mali Defeat Nigeria In a Friendly Match, First Win Over Super Eagles After 49 Years

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Mali Defeat Nigeria In a Friendly Match, First Win Over Super Eagles After 49 Years The Eagles of Mali secured a 2-0 victory over the Super Eagles of Nigeria in an international friendly match held in Marrakech, Morocco on Tuesday evening. The event saw Nigeria, under the leadership of George Finidi, fell behind in the first half and struggled to find an equalizer, ultimately conceding another goal late in the game. It is worth noting that the last time Mali defeated the Super Eagles was on 5th September 1975, in…

Following a struggle with a kidney condition, veteran actor Amaechi Muonagor passes away

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Following a struggle with a kidney condition, veteran actor Amaechi Muonagor passes away Muonagor recently made a financial appeal to Nigerians in order to raise money for a planned kidney exchange in India. Nollywood has seen another death, as it has been reported that legendary actor Amaechi Mounachi has passed away. The actor, who was well-known for his comedic parts, lost his fight with a kidney condition, diabetes, and stroke after a lengthy illness. In the late afternoon of Sunday, the 24th of March 2024, the sad news of Muonagor’s…

48 Cultists Surrender Arms To Police In Ogun

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48 Cultists Surrender Arms To Police In Ogun The amnesty program for members of various cult groups in Ogun State has been initiated by the Ogun State Police Command, resulting in 48 cultists renouncing their membership. The state Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu, made this announcement in the Sagamu area of the state. The surrendered arms and ammunition were displayed at the palace of the Akarigbo of Remoland, Oba Adewale Ajayi. Alamutu emphasized the importance of not discriminating against those who have chosen to leave their past behind and start…

El-Rufai visits Gowon after meeting SDP leaders, amid talks of plans to dump APC

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El-Rufai visits Gowon after meeting SDP leaders, amid talks of plans to dump APC A former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has visited the ex-military Head of State, Yakubu Gowon. El-Rufai visited Gowon at his residence in Abuja on Tuesday. The meeting is coming shortly after the All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain met with leaders of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, for the second time. The second visit further fueled speculations that the former governor is planning to dump the APC. El-Rufai was pictured at the Abuja residence of…

Court Sentences Chinese Man Who Killed Lover In Kano To Death

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Court Sentences Chinese Man Who Killed Lover In Kano To Death Justice Sanusi Ado Ma’aji of Kano State High Court, located at Miller Road, Bompai, has convicted Quandong Geng, a Chinese national, for the murder of his girlfriend, Ummulkusum Sani Buhari (Ummita).  It was reported that Geng broke into Ummita’s residence in September 2022 and fatally stabbed her during a dispute. After fleeing the crime scene, he was apprehended by law enforcement and  brought to trial. During the court proceedings, Geng claimed that Ummita shattered his heart by marrying someone…

FEC Approves N1.3 Trillion For 28 Road Projects, Bridges

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FEC Approves N1.3 Trillion For 28 Road Projects, Bridges The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a budget of N1.267 trillion for the development of 28 roads and bridges nationwide. The council also has approved the establishment of the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund (RHIDF) to address the country’s $878 billion infrastructure deficit. Minister of Works Dave Umahi and Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Chairman Zacch Adedeji made these announcements to the press following the FEC meeting in Abuja yesterday. Umahi disclosed that in addition to the 28 projects, FEC…

BREAKING: Cheers As Edo PDP Chairman, Aziegbemi Regains Freedom From Kidnappers

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BREAKING: Cheers As Edo PDP Chairman, Aziegbemi Regains Freedom From Kidnappers The Edo State chapter Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tony Aziegbemi, has finally been freed by his captors after 11 days in captivity. Reports indicate that he was taken by armed individuals on Friday, March 15, 2024, at 11 pm as he returned home following a meeting with Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki. The abductors had demanded a ransom of N500 million for his release. However, Senator Odion Ugbesia has confirmed the safe return of the PDP…

Petrol Price Drops In Nigeria As NNPC Announces New Price For Marketers

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Petrol Price Drops In Nigeria As NNPC Announces New Price For Marketers The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) recently reduced the depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from N640 per litre to N630 per litre. The NNPCL also announced its intention to sell directly to independent marketers, bypassing private depots, to enable final consumers to purchase at more affordable rates. The President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Abubakar Maigandi, confirmed the latest development stating that the NNPC has assured an increase in supply. Reports…

Rescued 137 Schoolchildren Arrive Kaduna Gov’t House Amid Tight Security

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Rescued 137 Schoolchildren Arrive Kaduna Gov’t House Amid Tight Security The 137 students from Kuriga school in Kaduna State, who were previously abducted and later rescued, have now arrived at the State Government House. The teenage children arrived on Monday under tight security measures, as they brought in three Coasters and two minibusses from the 1 Division Nigerian Army Headquarters in Kaduna. Recall that the students were kidnapped on March 7, 2024, from an LEA and Junior Secondary School in Kuriga village, Chikun local government area of the State. They…