Nigerian Senator from Anambra South and All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, is dead. It was gathered that Ubah died in a hotel in London, the United Kingdom, early Saturday, 27 July, 2024. He had left for London two days ago. His death was also confirmed on a group chat of senators who had started to pour in tributes. Senator Ubah was elected on the platform of the Young People’s Party (YPP) but later defected to the APC.
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The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has died. His passing was confirmed in a statement on Thursday, 25 July, 2024, by Jide Iwuanyanwu, son of the late Chief Emmanuel. According to the statement, the 82-year-old Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday, 25 July, 2024, after a brief illness. “The Iwuanyanwu family of Umuohii Atta, in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State announces the demise of our patriarch, Engr Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu-Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo,” the statement read. “Chief Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday July 25, 2024 after a brief illness. He was aged 82. Chief Iwuanyanwu before his death was…
Actress Doris Simon and Stella Damasus’ ex-husband, Daniel Ademinokan, and his new wife, Tope Oshin have welcome their first child together. The couple got married in a small ceremony with family and friends in Houston, Texas, in July 2023. Daniel, was previously married to actress Doris Simeon and later to actress Stella Damasus. He introduced the new baby to the world on his social media page as T.J Ademinokan. In 2023, Daniel married for the third time following the end of his marriage to Stella Damasus. Daniel Ademinokan in a video posted on social media was captured walking down the…
A political group under the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Justice Forum, has called on the youth in the country to embrace dialogue and shun any action or unterances that can lead to breakdown of law and order The group made the call at its meeting held in Ikeja on Saturday, 20 July, 2024. The call was contained in a press statement issued at the end of the meeting by the Group’s Director of Media and Publicity, Honourable Razaq Olusola Ajala. The statement stated that the state Coordinator of the Justice Forum and House of Representatives member, Honourable…
An emotional scene unfolded early Friday evening, 19 July, 2024, as a woman who was wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for more than 43 years finally walked out the doors of a Missouri prison. Sandra “Sandy” Hemme, 64, was freed after a judge found her innocent in a 1980 murder.Her prison term marks the longest known wrongful conviction of a woman in U.S. history, according to information from the National Registry of Exonerations. Around 5:50 p.m., Hemme was released from Chillicothe Correctional Center, about 90 minutes northeast of Kansas City. She was escorted out with her Attorney, Sean O’Brien and embraced…
With information flying all around in respect of the proposed nationwide protests by Nigerian youths scheduled for the first ten days in the month of August, it is essential to delve into the potential detrimental impacts that such large-scale demonstrations could have, particularly on the economy of Lagos State. These protests, if allowed to proceed, have the potential to disrupt various sectors of the economy, leading to serious consequences for businesses, citizens, and the overall stability of the state. First and foremost, it is crucial to acknowledge the commendable efforts that the Lagos State Government, under the leadership of Governor…
The Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty Rilwan Akinolu has appealed to Nigerians to be patient with the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He made the appeal when the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu paid him a visit at his Iga Iduganran palace in Lagos. Oba Akiolu noted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu means well for the nation as he is a man who is grassroots focused. “All that I am saying and appealing is that we should pray for Nigeria and the President. We should be patient. Everything good needs prayers,” the reverred Monarch said. Oba…
The House of Representatives Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development is investigating the use of N1.5 billion intended for contractor payments, amid allegations that principal officers in the ministry may have misappropriated the funds. Documents revealed that the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, under Minister Uju Kennedy Ohanenye’s supervision, paid N48,214,800 for the supply of items like sewing machines and electrical irons to women’s cooperative societies in three states. According to documents obtained, the ministry awarded contracts totalling N12,121,800 to Ayigaga Integrated Services Nigeria Limited, owned by Toyin Balogun, to supply sewing machines to women in Ezuben (Otuasega) Multipurpose…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the members of the House of Representatives Committee on National Population held a retreat themed Identity Management and Legislative Oversight to seek areas of collaboration towards the achievement of the Commission’s mandate and foster a harmonious working relationship. Speaking at the retreat, the NIMC Director General, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote stated that the retreat, amongst many, aims at re-acquainting the committee members with the activities of the Commission as well as its mandate and mission. She emphasised that the retreat will provide the needed environment for the lawmakers and the management of the commission…
A Lagos State Sexual Offences & Domestic Violence Court has sentenced Oluwafemi Asekeji to life imprisonment for defiling his 12-year-old daughter. His name will also be registered in the Sexual Offenders Register as maintained by Lagos State. Justice Abiola Soladoye, in her judgment held that the prosecution had proven the three legs of the charge of defilement against Asekeji. Soladoye said that the convict’s act of having unlawful sexual intercourse with his own biological child was against the law of nature. She said it was a case of incest which should never be heard of. According to her, the father…