Tragedy has hit Nollywood industry again as actor, Big Larry passed away on Friday, 13 September, 2024 Popular movie producer, Stanley Ontop, announced the passage of the actor on his official Instagram page Sharing his picture, he wrote, “Nollywood actor Big Larry has just passed away. What caused his demise is yet to be known. May your soul rest in peace, Big Larry. Nollywood, Asaba mourns.” Thegazellenews.com recalls that Nollywood has lost dozens of practitioners since January 2024, including Mr Ibu, Amaechi Muonagor, Sisi Quadri, Ganiyu ‘Ogunjimi‘ Oyeyemi and Junior Pope. The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), in May 2024,…
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Renowned Ghanaian gospel musician, Ohemaa Mercy, has spoken of the divine guidance that led to her decision to divorce her husband, Mr. Twum-Ampofo. In an interview with Cookie Tee on TV3, Ohemaa Mercy revealed that the separation was not a sudden decision but one grounded in deep reflection and prayer. Ohemaa Mercy explained that she sought God’s guidance before making the final decision, emphasizing that she was committed to doing the Lord’s work and knew that marriage was hindering it. She stated, “I didn’t just get up one day and decide to divorce my husband. I took it to God…
The family of late MKO Abiola, is currently embroiled in crisis following alleged fraud in one of his oil assets, Summit Oil Company Ltd. Chief Moshood Kasimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola was the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993 Presidential Election, regarded as the freest and fairest election in Nigeria. The election was however annuled by the military junta headed by General Ibrahim Babangida. Abiola died in detention trying to reclaim the mandate given to him by the Nigerian people. Since his death, there has been no love lost among his children with the children of Abiola’s first wife, Simbiat,…
In a decisive blow against armed banditry, troops from Operation Hadarin Daji have eliminated four notorious bandit kingpins in Zamfara State, according to PRNigeria reports. PRNigeria reports that the eliminated criminals identified as Ibrahim Nagure, Lawali Dodo, Kadiri, and Jambaleri—were taken down following the successful operation that culminated in the neutralization of Halilu Sububu, a prominent orchestrator of terrorist activities in the North West. Simultaneously, military forces apprehended another wanted terrorist kingpin, Hosseini Osman, in Plateau State. Osman was captured in Ganawuri village, located in the Riyom local government area, where he confessed to masterminding numerous deadly attacks across the…
I received with shock, utter disbelief and despair, but gratitude to God for a life well spent, the report of the ascension to the great beyond of Owa Obokun Adimula, the paramount ruler of Ijesaland, Oba (Dr.) Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran II. It is the end of an inimitable and unforgettable era. Oba Aromolaran was the quintessential monarch – regal, majestic, intellectually sound, wise, discerning and decisive. He had a compelling personality and personified kingship. With his sterling education and sagacity, he uplifted the throne and the institution of his fathers. He kept his head high even in an era of…
The University of Ibadan Don and Ijesha Prince, Dr Adeniran Aluko, has described the late Oba Adekunle Aromolaran as a worthy example to follow in contemporary society. Aluko, an associate professor of Peace and Conflict Studies, is the Director of the TETFUND Centre of Excellence in Multidisciplinary Studies. The international authority in peace and war studies lamented that Oba Aromolaran departed at a time when the nation needed guidance and wise mentoring. He said, “Oba Aromolaran did not allow partisan interests to humiliate the traditional institution. He was fair and impartial and a father to all,’ he said, adding that…
Osun State Fire Service on Friday, 13 September, 2024 confirmed that at least five persons lost their lives in the fatal accident involving a gas tanker and a commercial bus that occured in Ile-Ife, Osun State. It was gathered that many commuters were trapped in the accident, which happened along Ife/Ibadan Expressway on Thursday, 12 September, 2024. The image-maker of Osun Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kehinde Adeleke, whose agency was among the first security agencies to arrive at the scene, said about 17 people were in the bus when the accident occurred. However, while providing…
Operatives of the Kogi State Police Command have arrested a 20-year-old man, Paul Jeremiah, for the alleged murder of a 100-level female student at the Federal University, Lokoja, the state capital. The State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP William Aya, confirmed the suspect’s arrest to Daily Trust, on Friday, 13 September, 2024 explaining that the suspect narrated in details how he carried out the dastardly act . According to Aya, the suspect was arrested on Wednesday, 11 September, 2024 in Lokoja and he is currently being investigated. It was gathered that Jeremiah who is an indigene of Kaduna state, kidnapped and killed…
Reprieved has come the way of the victims of Borno State flood disaster as member representing Biu/Bayo/Shani/Kwaya/Kusar Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Muktar Betara, donated N100 million to them. Betara, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), made the donation to Governor Babagana Zulum during an on-the-spot assessment of the disaster in Maiduguri on Thursday, 12 September, 2024. While expressing grief over the death and displacement of thousands of Maiduguri residents, the lawmaker lauded the prompt intervention of Zulum towards cushioning the effects of the tragedy. Betara, who chairs the House Committee on the Federal Capital Territory, expressed…
Nigeria’s Under-18 Men’s Basketball team, the J’Tigers have been sent packing from the 2024 Afrobasket U-18 Championship, following their 81-70 loss to Mali in the quarterfinals on the night of Thursday, 12 September, 2024. The Malians, who took the fight to their Nigerian counterparts from the onset of the game, won the first quarter 23-19 and led through the break at 40-38. All efforts by the J’Tigers to take control failed as Mali eventually won the game, which was played in Pretoria, South Africa. To reach this stage, the Junior D’Tigers outclassed Uganda 72-61 on Tuesday,10 September, 2024 while Mali defeated Ivory…