Renowned American actor James McCaffrey, best known for lending his voice to the iconic video game character Max Payne, has passed away at the age of 65. McCaffrey succumbed to bone marrow cancer on Sunday, December 17, surrounded by loved ones. A protege of Dick Wolf and a seasoned actor with a successful 35-year career…
Former Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola, emphasized that there is no need for President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing political crises in Rivers and Ondo states, as the constitution does not grant such authority. Speaking at the Nigerian Air Force Officers Mess Honourary Members Forum 2023 Annual Lecture in Lagos, Fashola pointed out…
The local government account in Ondo state has reportedly been frozen by the Acting Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. According to The Nation, this development has led to tension among the newly appointed caretaker chairmen in the 18 local government areas and 33 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The acting governor has also instructed the newly created…
Bandits unleashed gunfire on motorists along the Gusau – Talata Mafara highway near Dogon Karfe in Zamfara State. The incident occurred at approximately 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 16, 2023. According to Bello Saleh, a resident of Maru town near the site of the attack, the assailants, stationed on both sides of the highway, initiated…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a 75-year-old woman, Sekinat Soremekun, for engaging in illicit drug activities in Lagos State. The arrest took place in the Oshodi area of Lagos on Friday, December 15, 2023, as disclosed by Femi Babafemi, the spokesperson for the anti-drug agency, in a statement released on Sunday,…
The Ondo State Police Command has apprehended two individuals in connection with the disappearance of a newborn baby and the baby’s placenta in Isua, the headquarters of Akoko South-West Local Government. The arrested suspects are identified as a 40-year-old herbalist named Akinjise Ifeoluwa and a 66-year-old grandmother of the missing baby, Oyewole Margaret. According to…
Former INEC Chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega, issued a stark warning that Nigeria is on the verge of becoming a failing state and stressed the urgency of taking corrective action. Speaking during the convocation lecture at Bauchi State University on the theme, ‘Safeguarding Nigeria’s future: Prioritizing citizens’ welfare and security amidst challenges,’ Jega called for a…
The family of the ailing actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, has refuted rumors circulating online that his second leg has been amputated. Earlier today, widespread reports suggested that Mr. Ibu had undergone amputation on his second leg. In an official statement released this evening and signed by Valentine Okafor, a family representative,…
Los Angeles Police Department Initiates Investigation into Actor Michael B. Jordan Following Ferrari Crash Law enforcement authorities in Los Angeles are currently looking into the involvement of actor Michael B. Jordan in a recent on-camera car collision. According to security sources cited by TMZ, efforts are underway to establish Michael’s presence behind the wheel of…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu sympathizes with the government and the people of Borno State over the passing of the Waziri of Borno, Mustapha Mukhtar. The Waziri, who served as the prime minister of Borno and Chief Adviser to the Shehu of Borno, died on Saturday. President Tinubu condoles with the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar…
