Nollywood actress, Yvonne Jegede is celebrating 20 years in the movie industry. The popular actress has expressed full gratitude to God looking back at the remarkable milestone. “The emotions I feel when I reflect is just fulfillment, gratitude and love, some of the people that got into the industry at the same time as me are no longer here. So I’m grateful for the grace that has brought me this far and kept me relevant,” she revealed in an interview. Her biggest evolution, she said, has been the fact that she now knows that she has the ability to shed…
Author: Adetutu Audu
Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers involved in the abduction of three Cameroonians, reports thegazellenews.com. The arrested suspects are: Nonso Augustine Akpeh, male, aged 37 years; and Kingsley Akpeh, male, aged 44 years. The suspects, thegazellenews.com learnt, allegedly kidnapped the three Cameroonian on Monday, 10 November, 2025 in Onitsha, Anambra State. The Operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu also recovered one Pump Action gun, one locally fabricated double-barrel gunand ten live cartridges from the suspects. Preliminary information by the relative of the victims on, Wednesday, 13 November, 2025 revealed that the victims were kidnapped while…
Abuja lawyer Adaobi Alagwu, who is currently entangled in a paternity dispute with billionaire Tunde Ayeni is set to wed Hon. Amadi Akarachi Etinosa, a first-term member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives. Mr Akarachi represents the Mbaitoli/Ikeduru Federal Constituency of Imo State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He celebrated his 30th birthday over the weekend and Adaobi organised a big party to celebrate him. There are indications that Adaobi is seeking an out-of-court settlement in her paternity case with Tunde Ayeni. But the billionaire is adamant that the matter must be legally concluded. Ayeni blew the…
The widow of late Mr. Ilerioluwa Promise Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has taken steps to protect the estate of the deceased by filing a caveat at the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, to stop the issuance of Letters of Administration to any unauthorized person. In a letter dated 19th November 2025, signed by I. P. Awo Esq. on behalf of Salawu, Akingbolu & Co., and addressed to the Probate Registrar, the solicitors stated that they act for Mrs. Omowunmi Cynthia Aloba, the legal wife of the deceased and mother of his only surviving child, Master Liam Aloba. According to…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi Member of the House of Representatives representing Darazo-Ganjuwa Federal Constituency of Bauchi State, Hon Mansur Manu Soro, has condemned the ambushing and gruesome killing of Police personnel by armed bandits in Darazo LGA, one of his constituency. Reacting to the development on Monday, 24 November, 2025, the Federal Lawmaker described it as, “A very sad and despicable situation, very condemnable in the worst of a barbaric behaviour thar must be checked.” According to him, “I received the sad news on Saturday, it was indeed a painful situation, coming at a time we are focused on providing…
The Chairman of Òdì-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Seyi Jakande, has been formally endorsed by the leadership of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) as the best-performing local government chairman in the country. The historic declaration was made on Sunday, 23 November, 2025, during a strategic meeting between Hon. Jakande and the Forum of 36 States Chairmen of the NYCN, led by its National Chairman at the council secretariat in Lagos. The meeting, convened to foster stronger relationships and deepen commitment to youth development and leadership mentorship, took a celebratory turn as the youth leaders, representing the…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The administration of Senior Comrade Lasisi Akinsanya in Igando-Ikotun Local Council Development Area has always been known for people-oriented programmes and projects. Akinsanya, a former Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has brought to bear, his experience as a human manager and administrator to bear in his running of the council. This has endeared him to the people of the council and the staff of the local council. But Akinsanya, a quintessential gentleman would not make noise in his performance. “We are here to serve the people…
Legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra passed away on Monday, 24 November, 2025, in Mumbai at the age of 89 after a prolonged illness. The actor had recently been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital and was later placed on ventilator support. Family, colleagues, and fans have gathered at the Vile Parle Crematorium as the film fraternity mourns his loss. Industry Mourns an Icon Filmmaker Karan Johar confirmed the news with an emotional tribute, calling it “the end of an era” and describing Dharmendra as a “bonafide legend.” Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan were seen arriving at the crematorium to pay their respects. Weeks…
The Ghanaian police have arrested one Victor Benjamin Fajemirokun, a Nigerian wanted in connection with the killing of a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) official and her daughter in Ogun state. George Ohene-Boadi, regional commander for The Eastern South Regional Police Command, who spoke at a press conference, said the 36-year-old suspect fled to Ghana to evade arrest by the Nigerian security officials. He said the police acted after intercepting a video alleging that Fajemirokun had abducted and killed Lasisi Funmilayo, an FRSC staff member, and her daughter, Sewa, in Abeokuta, Ogun state capital. “The suspect was wanted by the…
The purported publication that Nestoil and Neconde are under Receivership is blatantly false and an attempt to prejudice on going pending suit between First Bank Trustees and FBNQuest Merchant against Nestoil and others. It is pertinent to note that an ex-parte application by plaintiffs for judicial recognition of their purported Receiver manager was refused. Further more all issues requesting Judicial recognition in the substantive suit by the plaintiffs on behalf of the secondary lender Banks led by First Bank are still pending for hearing at the Federal High Court Ikoyi Lagos. Consequently any publication that Nestoil and Neconde are under…