Sales of Justin Bieber’s ‘Lonely’ surge after Diddy’s arrest
Justin Bieber’s song “Lonely” has seen a boost in sales, and it’s not just because of its touching message. After…
Day: October 9, 2024
Greek footballer Baldock found dead in pool
Panathinaikos and Greece international, George Baldock, was found dead in his swimming pool on Wednesday, Greek news reports said. The 31-year-old English-born right-back died at home in the southern Athens suburb of Glyfada, state agency ANA said. State TV ERT said the player was “at the bottom of the pool” and a bottle of alcohol
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Panathinaikos and Greece international, George Baldock, was found dead in his swimming pool on Wednesday, Greek news reports said. The 31-year-old English-born right-back died at home in the southern Athens suburb of Glyfada, state agency ANA said. State TV ERT said the player was “at the bottom of the pool” and a bottle of alcohol
75% of Lagos buildings lack approval, says govt
A larger chunk of buildings in Lagos lack the required approvals for construction, the state government has lamented, revealing the records show 75 per cent. Vowing decisive measures of the state to address the alarming figure, the state Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, at a news conference in Ikeja, the
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A larger chunk of buildings in Lagos lack the required approvals for construction, the state government has lamented, revealing the records show 75 per cent. Vowing decisive measures of the state to address the alarming figure, the state Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, at a news conference in Ikeja, the
EFCC: Govs can’t challenge FG for implementing existing law – Clarke
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Robert Clarke, has said that state governors cannot challenge the Federal Government for implementing an existing law. Clarke spoke in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Wednesday, He spoke on the background of 16 state governments that approached the Supreme Court, challenging the legality of the Economic
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A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Robert Clarke, has said that state governors cannot challenge the Federal Government for implementing an existing law. Clarke spoke in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Wednesday, He spoke on the background of 16 state governments that approached the Supreme Court, challenging the legality of the Economic
Police arrest brothers for kidnapping, raping 17-year-old in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command, on Wednesday, said its operatives have arrested two brothers, Femi Fagbohun aged 43, residing behind Akeem Block Industry, Ofada and Kayode Fagbohun, aged 41, of Shodeko Village, Ofada, in Obafemi/Owode Local Government area of the state, for alleged kidnap, robbery and rape of a 17-year-old girl. It was gathered that
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The Ogun State Police Command, on Wednesday, said its operatives have arrested two brothers, Femi Fagbohun aged 43, residing behind Akeem Block Industry, Ofada and Kayode Fagbohun, aged 41, of Shodeko Village, Ofada, in Obafemi/Owode Local Government area of the state, for alleged kidnap, robbery and rape of a 17-year-old girl. It was gathered that
Indian business titan Ratan Tata dies at 86
Indian industrialist, Ratan Tata, who is credited with transforming the Tata Group into a globally renowned conglomerate, has died at age 86, the company said late Wednesday. Under Tata, the company grew into a sprawling international enterprise with a portfolio ranging from software to sports cars. “It is with a profound sense of loss that
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Indian industrialist, Ratan Tata, who is credited with transforming the Tata Group into a globally renowned conglomerate, has died at age 86, the company said late Wednesday. Under Tata, the company grew into a sprawling international enterprise with a portfolio ranging from software to sports cars. “It is with a profound sense of loss that
Rivers LG polls: Fubara didn’t bow to intimidation — Ex-PDP chair Secondus
Rivers LG polls: Fubara didn’t bow to intimidation — Ex-PDP chair Secondus Former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Uche Secondus, has said Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has refused to bow to intimidation. Reacting to the just concluded local government election in Rivers State, Secondus said Fubara has shown true leadership. In a statement released by his media adviser, Ike Abonyi, on Wednesday,
Rivers LG polls: Fubara didn’t bow to intimidation — Ex-PDP chair Secondus
AFCON 2025Q: 10 Interesting Facts To Know About Libya’s Mediterranean Knights
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will take on the Mediterranean Knights of Libya in a Group D double-header in the AFCON 2025…
Tinubu, 2 ex-presidents to attend Iwuanyanwu’s burial
The Local Organising Committee, LOC, for the burial of the late President General of the Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, elder statesman and business mogul Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, in a bid to ensure that he gets a befitting burial has disclosed that adequate security has been put in place during and after the burial scheduled for November
Tinubu, 2 ex-presidents to attend Iwuanyanwu’s burial
The Local Organising Committee, LOC, for the burial of the late President General of the Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, elder statesman and business mogul Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, in a bid to ensure that he gets a befitting burial has disclosed that adequate security has been put in place during and after the burial scheduled for November 1 at his country home, Atta, in Ikeduru Council Area of Imo State.
The move, according to the committee, is to have a hitch-free funeral, as many dignitaries within and outside the shores of the country, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and two former Presidents Goodluck Jonathan, and Olusegun Obasanjo, will witness the final departure of the elder statesman.
The chairman of the committee, Prince Charles Amadi, who disclosed this on Wednesday at a press briefing held at the Oriental Glass House, Owerri, said that the late Ahaejiegamba Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu was an illustrious son of Ndigbo and Nigeria in general and must be honoured in a dignified way.
Prince Amadi equally disclosed that the leaders of socio-cultural organisations across the federation, like Afenifere, PANDEF, Arewa Consultative Forum and leaders of other ethnic nationalities, will be present to pay their last respects to Iwuanyanwu.
“The essence of this press briefing is to partner with the press to give a befitting burial to a great son of Ndigbo and to let the public know activities leading to the final burial ceremony of our departed great son, which will hold on November 1, 2024, at his country home in Atta community in Ikeduru Council Area of Imo State.
“Our departed great son will commence his final journey on October 16 from Lagos to Abuja on the 18 and to the state,” he informed.
Amadi also disclosed that President Tinubu, ex-presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Olusegun Obasanjo, amongst other dignitaries, will be gracing the event.
“The Local Organising Committee, which is working with the National Burial Committee to give our great son a beneficial burial, has taken adequate security measures to ensure a hitch-free event,” he said.
It’s difficult playing football during war, says Israel captain
Israel captain, Dor Peretz, says “it’s very difficult” to focus on football with his country at war. Peretz was speaking on Wednesday on the eve of Israel’s Nations League ‘home’ tie with France in Budapest. “You can’t imagine how difficult the situation is, when our soldiers are defending our country, when there are still hostages,”
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Israel captain, Dor Peretz, says “it’s very difficult” to focus on football with his country at war. Peretz was speaking on Wednesday on the eve of Israel’s Nations League ‘home’ tie with France in Budapest. “You can’t imagine how difficult the situation is, when our soldiers are defending our country, when there are still hostages,”