Author: Adetutu Audu

Pavel Durov, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Telegram Messenger app, has narrated how he had 100 biological children around the world despite being unmarried. The 39-year-old entrepreneur made this known through his popular channel on Monday evening, 29 July, 2024. He said his preference is to remain single and alone. However, he disclosed that 15 years ago, his friend approached him to donate his sperm in a clinic, which he agreed to. This resulted in him helping over 12 families all over the world have kids. He described his sperm as “high-quality donor material”. He said, “I was just…

Late Onyeka Onwenu has given instructions on she should be buried two years ahead of her death, reports thegazellenews.com This medium learnt that the instructions were given during her 70th birthday in January 2022. According to the reports, she instructed her family members to bury her “quickly, quietly, and privately” when she eventually breathed her last. According to her: “I have told my family how I want to be buried. Do it quickly, quietly, and privately. Celebrate me with prayers, lunch or dinner afterward. Share some jokes about me and laugh. Mourn, but not excessively. Make merriment and then go…

Onyeka Onwenu, known as the ‘Elegant Stallion,’ has passed away. The iconic “One Love” singer collapsed and died at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after performing at a private event. She was aged 72. Sources close to the family reveal that Onwenu was attending a friend’s birthday party when she took to the stage. After her performance, she returned to her seat and suddenly collapsed. Emergency services swiftly transported her to the hospital in Victoria Island, where she was later pronounced dead. The cause of death remains unconfirmed. A family source speaking anonymouslystated: “It is very sad. Onyeka Onwenu just…

The Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has debunked some online reports linking the ongoing subscriber line barring exercise, with the planned national protest. The group in a statement signed by its Chairman, Engr Gbenga Adebayo; and Secretary, Gbolahan Awosanya said there is no connection between the two. According to the statement, the ongoing harmonisation of the NIN/SIM link registration which deadline has earlier been set for 31st July, 2024, is responsible. The statement therefore gave full details of how subscribers with blocked lines can have their lines unbarred. “The fact of the matter is that the harmonization…

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.

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…