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Veteran Nollywood actor, Victor Olaotan dies at 69

Veteran Nollywood actor, Victor Olaotan dies after battling prolonged illness for the last five years that put his career on hold. The 'Tinsel actor died on Thursday after being bedridden for five years following involvement in a car accident on his way to

Renowned Playwright, Professor Akinwunmi Isola Dies At 79

Popular playwright, actor and cultural activist, Professor Akinwunmi Isola who was known to have written O LE KU and EFUNSETAN ANIWURA, among others has died. According to family sources, the revered poet passed away this morning in Ibadan at the age of 79

Tinubu celebrates Bishop Oyedepo on 69th birthday

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday felicitated with the presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners Chapel International), Dr. David Oyedepo, on the occasion of his 69th birthday on September 27, 2023. This was disclosed in a statement by Ajuri

Malawi lifts visa restrictions for 79 countries to boost tourism

In a bid to boost tourism and trade in the country, Malawi has removed visa restrictions for travellers from 79 countries. Homeland Security Minister Ken Zikhałe announced the amendment of immigration regulations, revealing that visa restrictions were lifted

Tokyo Olympics: PUMA terminates $2.67m contract with Nigeria

German sportswear manufacturing giants, PUMA, has terminated its four-year deal with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN). PUMA confirmed this in a letter dated Wednesday, August 4, 2021, and signed by the company's director Manuel Edlheimb. "We are referring

79 Critical Road Portions Need Fixing Before Christmas, FRSC Tells Fashola

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, says there are 79 portions in the critical road corridors in the country calling for federal government's attention before the yuletide. FRSC Corps Marshal, Boboye Oyeyemi, said this in an interview with the News Agency

Lady narrates her scary experience with 67-year-old sugar daddy

A lady has narrated her scary experience in the hands of her 67-year-old sugar daddy who she labelled a "witch". She wrote; "I once dated a sugar daddy. He was 67 years old. He used to spoil me with money. One day he requested to come and have a sleepover

Why Alisson almost rejected Liverpool and 'cried' over £67m transfer

Alisson has revealed he considered turning down Liverpool to stay at Roma in the summer. The Brazilian had spent two enjoyable years at the Italian club and admits he 'cried' once his departure was confirmed. Liverpool signed Alisson in July for a fee of £67million

Simi Blasts LeardersNG For Listing Her Among The #67MillionYouth Initiative

Nigerian singer "simi" has taken to her Twitter page to blast the LeardersNG for listing her among the #67MillionYouth who collected Two Hundred Million Naira (₦200m) to launch #67MillionYouth initiative for Buhari's re-election. She Wrote: First Of All, I've

79 School Pupils Kidnapped In English-Speaking Region Of Cameroon

Gunmen kidnapped 79 school students on Monday in an English-speaking region of Cameroon where separatists are fighting an armed campaign for independence, security and government sources said. Militias, who have been demanding the independence of the two English-speaking

Meet world's oldest goalkeeper still actively playing at age 79

Colin Lee is a living proof that age is nothing but just a number as the 79-year-old goalkeeper is not ready to hang his gloves yet. He started his career playing for six different teams since 1946 and Lee says he wants to keep playing till his 80's. Lee started

Tokyo Olympics: PUMA to sue Nigeria after terminating $2.67m contract

The technical director of the factional Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) board, Sunday Adeleye, has said German sportswear company, PUMA, will sue for breach of contract. The kit manufacturers terminated the four-year sponsorship contract worth $1.67m

79 schools in Misau LGA have one teacher each - Bauchi SUBEB

No fewer than 79 schools in Misau Local Government Area of Bauchi State have only one teacher each teaching all subjects. The Director, School Services, Bauchi State Universal Basic Education Board, Korijo Usman, disclosed this while answering questions from

69 gay wedding suspects in Delta released on N500k bail

Sixty-nine gay suspects who were apprehended on Aug. 27 in Ekpan Community, Uvwie Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta during a gay wedding ceremony, have been released on bail. Counsel to the suspects, Mr Ochuko Ohimor, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN

JAMB 2024: Lady who scored 79 laments as boyfriend ends relationship

Young girl who scored 79 in the recently concluded JAMB exams cries out as her boyfriend ends their relationship. She confessed that he told her he could not continue dating her because of her low intelligence. Even though she is hurt by his reaction, she

WICKEDNESS!! 67-Year Old Man Defiles 8-Year Old Girl In Lagos (Details)

An Ikeja Magistrate's Court, on Monday arraigned a 67 year old man, Francis Olamide for allegedly raping an 8-year-old girl. The prosecutor, Insp. Clifford Ogu, told the court that the accused committed the offence on Sept. 23 at his residence, 33 Morebise

Fireboy and Ed Sheeran's 'Peru Remix' hits No. 79 On Billboard Hot 100

There's no slowing down the popular singer Fireboy and his breakthrough song "Peru," which continues to break and smash new records. The remix of the blockbuster tune has charted on the Billboard Hot 100, making the song, the third Nigerian track to do so

Alleged N69bn Fraud: EFCC Arrests Finance Chief of Goodluck Jonathan's Campaign

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Dr. Ngozi Olojeme, the Deputy Chairman, Finance Committee of the Goodluck Jonathan Campaign Organisation in the 2015 presidential election, The PUNCH has reported. The suspect, who served as