Less than 24 hours after the Nigerian entertainment industry mourned the loss of Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri, another veteran actor, John Okafor, famously known as Mr Ibu, has tragically passed away. His demise comes as a shock to fans and colleagues alike, marking a significant loss in the realm of Nigerian cinema….
Kwara State-born event planner, Faridah Busari, spoke to PUNCH’s ABDULLATEEF FOWEWE on how she suffered memory loss and attempted suicide after a Lagos commercial driver who disobeyed traffic regulations broke her leg Can you narrate how the accident happened? My name is Faridah Busari, I am 29 years old and from Offa, Kwara State. However,…
Garri, a widely consumed staple food in Nigeria and other West African countries, is experiencing price fluctuations influenced by various factors. Known for its versatility and importance in the diet of millions, garri’s price variability affects households across Nigeria. The cost of a 50kg bag of garri is subject to several determinants, including location, transportation…
The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has celebrated Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, on his 82nd birthday. Atiku described Adeboye as a respected religious reader who has guided many in their faith.
Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, known professionally as Burna Boy, has reportedly renovated an orphanage home named ‘Cheshire Home’ in Port Harcourt. This information was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by a media user, @benny7gg, with a caption that reads: “An orphanage home, ‘Cheshire Home’ in Port Harcourt, has been…
YESTERDAY, I stumbled and listened attentively to Senator Adams Oshiomhole’s boisterous and shameful lamentation video, over his failure to hoist and foist his political poster child, — Hon. Dennis Idahosa — on Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC), during the primary ticket for Edo State Governorship election, slated for September 21, 2024. To be…
The actor reportedly passed away at Evercare Hospital in Lagos State after a protracted battle with illness. John Okafor, the famous Nollywood veteran, who is popularly known as Mr Ibu is dead. The actor reportedly passed away at Evercare Hospital in Lagos State after a protracted battle with illness. Recall that the 62-year old had…
The lecturer is said to be an employee of the State General Hospital, Potiskum and Al-Ma’arif, a private college of health sciences in Potiskum, where the victim is schooling. A lecturer, Adamu Gambo Hudu, has been arrested by the Yobe State Police Command for allegedly r*ping a female student in Potiskum town. The lecturer is…
Kumuyi, who made the statement in a video that has gone viral, was heard telling his church congregation that Christians should not spend all their money on building churches but also help their poor neighbours who can’t afford basic life needs. The General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Dr. William Folohunso Kumuyi, has…
The minister, in a statement through her Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Nneka Anibeze, described the occurence as “one death, too many”. Hannatu Musawa, the Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, has expressed sadness over the death of renowned Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu. The minister, in a statement…
Currency traders, known as bureau de change (BDC) operators, quoted the buying rate at N1,550 and the selling price at N1,600 — leaving a profit margin of N50. On Friday, the Nigerian currency, Naira, reversed the appreciation trend at the parallel section of the foreign exchange market. The local currency depreciated by N100 or 6.67…
Confirming the incident, the command’s spokesman, Henry Okoye, said the suspect, Francis Marvellous, was arrested by police operatives on convoy patrol, who responded to a distress call from the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of FUTO. The Imo State Police Command has apprehended a 21-year-old 300-level student of Imo State University (IMSU), Francis Marvellous, for the…