•Tunisian Flag Four people have been killed and 40 hospitalised after consuming tainted alcohol in southern Tunisia, an official said. An inquiry has been opened and the person who supplied the alcohol has been arrested, Fethi Baccouche, a spokesman for the Medenine court, told our correspondent. An analysis of the alcohol is underway to deter...
•Sebastine Broderick Sebastine Broderick-Imasuen who led the Golden Eaglets to the milestone win of the inaugural U16 World Cup in China, has died at 85. One of the players he handled at the 1989 U17 World Cup in Scotland, Bamidele Oguntuashe first broke the news before another confirmation came from Harrison Jalla, the Chairman, Professional ...
•Late Benjamin Kiplagat Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat has been found dead in Kenya, police said today, with local media reports saying he had been murdered. The Kenyan-born Kiplagat, 34, had represented Uganda internationally in the 3,000m steeplechase, including several Olympic Games and World Championships, reports AFP. His body was foun...
•Dead Ondo governors The death of former Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, on December 27, 2023, has once again depleted the giant elites of Nigeria’s political class. The quantity and quality of tributes expressing grief over Akeredolu’s death has been overwhelming, reports The Nation. Nothing could have prepared Ondo citizens, and indee...
•Late Zayyanu Muhammad Bello The Executive Chairman of Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi, Zayyanu Muhammad Bello, is dead. This was disclosed by Kebbi State Government in an official statement signed today by Ahmed Idris, the spokesperson to the state governor. Muhammad Bello, a popular politician, it was gathered, died after a prolonged ...
•Girl with gun. (Photo for illustration purposes only) A 23-year-old girl reportedly walked into a police station in Imo State and shot an officer, Cosmos Ugwu dead. Ugwu was said to have been shot dead on Tuesday, December 26, by his alleged girlfriend, who was identified as Amanda Uchechi Ugo, a native of Ahiazu Mbaise […]
•Late Ghali Na’Abba Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Na’Abba, is dead. Born on September 27, 1958, the 8th Speaker of the House of Representatives died in Abuja this morning, reports The PUNCH. According to family sources, late Na’Abba battled with ailment for a long time before passing away. He was once flown […]...
•Late Rotimi Akeredolu The ailing Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), is dead. He died at the age of 67. Family and top government sources confirmed his demise this morning, reports Daily Trust. The governor died after a protracted battle with an undisclosed illness, even though reports said he was down with leukaemia. The [&h...
•Late Dejumo Lewis Veteran Nollywood actor, Dejumo Lewis, is dead. The excellent role interpreter died at age 80 after an undisclosed illness. Actor Saidi Balogun announced the passing of the Nollywood star on his Instagram page, sharing a photo of the deceased, bidding farewell, and offering prayers for his soul to rest in peace. Saudi [&hell...
•Site of the collapsed building and a dog The death toll on today’s building collapse at Ebute Meta, Lagos State, has increased to three with the recovery of the body of a 12-year-old boy. Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, the Territorial Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency, confirmed the figure to newsmen in Lagos. Earlier, it [&helli...
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