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From 4:50am cooking to millions: Mummy Zee celebrates one year of fame, transformation

Deborah Olaki, popularly known as Mummy Zee, has taken a moment to reflect on the extraordinary year that reshaped her life. In a heartfelt tweet, she marked the anniversary of her rise to fame, writing, “It’s been one sweet year,” as she quoted the viral post that brought her overwhelming support, gifts, and life-changing opportunities.
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Deborah Olaki, popularly known as Mummy Zee, has taken a moment to reflect on the extraordinary year that reshaped her life. In a heartfelt tweet, she marked the anniversary of her rise to fame, writing, “It’s been one sweet year,” as she quoted the viral post that brought her overwhelming support, gifts, and life-changing opportunities.

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Injured Naomi Osaka withdraws from Auckland Classic final

Naomi Osaka withdrew from the final of the Auckland Classic with an abdominal injury Sunday, a blow to the Japanese star just a week before the start of the Australian Open. Playing in her first WTA final for three years, against Denmark’s Clara Tauson, the four-time Grand Slam champion called for the physio after taking
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Naomi Osaka withdrew from the final of the Auckland Classic with an abdominal injury Sunday, a blow to the Japanese star just a week before the start of the Australian Open. Playing in her first WTA final for three years, against Denmark’s Clara Tauson, the four-time Grand Slam champion called for the physio after taking

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Ghanaian actor, John Dumelo, loses father

Ghanaian actor-turned-politician, John Dumelo, has announced the death of his father, John Anato-Dumelo Snr., at the age of 75. Sharing the news on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, Dumelo reflected on their final moments together, expressing gratitude for his father’s unwavering support and guidance. He paid an emotional tribute, noting the bond they shared and
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Ghanaian actor-turned-politician, John Dumelo, has announced the death of his father, John Anato-Dumelo Snr., at the age of 75. Sharing the news on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, Dumelo reflected on their final moments together, expressing gratitude for his father’s unwavering support and guidance. He paid an emotional tribute, noting the bond they shared and

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Nathaniel Bassey to minister at Donald Trump inaugural prayer breakfast

Respected Nigerian pastor and gospel minister, Nathaniel Bassey, has been invited to minister at the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Punch Metro reports that the event, a non-governmental and non-political gathering, will be hosted by Reverend Merrie Turner, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of
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Respected Nigerian pastor and gospel minister, Nathaniel Bassey, has been invited to minister at the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Punch Metro reports that the event, a non-governmental and non-political gathering, will be hosted by Reverend Merrie Turner, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of

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Passenger assaults NCAA officer at Lagos Airport

A passenger has assaulted an officer of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, at the Lagos Airport. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of NCAA, Michael Achimugu, made this known in a statement on Saturday. Achimugu said the passenger, identified as Ibok Maurice Ibok, was captured assaulting the officer over an alleged missing
Passenger assaults NCAA officer at Lagos Airport

A passenger has assaulted an officer of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, at the Lagos Airport.

The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of NCAA, Michael Achimugu, made this known in a statement on Saturday.

Achimugu said the passenger, identified as Ibok Maurice Ibok, was captured assaulting the officer over an alleged missing luggage.

“Earlier today, one Mr. Ibok Maurice Ibok, a passenger whose bags did not arrive via his Royal Air Maroc flight (short-landed baggage) became very aggressive and threatened an NCAA Consumer Protection Officer in Lagos.

“The officer, a victim of an unjustified physical attack in the past, distanced himself from the passenger who continued to scream at the top of his voice. The CPO maintained that he could not attend to the passenger until he agreed to calm down.

“A staff of an aviation agency, allegedly an AGM, can be heard and seen lending voice to the passenger against the CPO, rather than de-escalate the situation,” he said.

Achimugu, following the incident, warned that no one has a right to attack NCAA personnel, no matter the provocation, stressing that they are not service providers and are only there to assist in resolving complaints and ensuring airlines compliance.

He further said that attacking them serves nobody any good purpose.

“The Authority’s legal department will take up a case against Mr. Ibok Maurice Ibok. The AGM will be reported to his managing director.

“Royal Air Maroc is one of the airlines against whom the NCAA has initiated enforcement actions. The Authority will therefore investigate today’s occurrences and take appropriate action based on its findings.

“The Honourable Minister of Aviation and the DG NCAA will not tolerate any assault on their staff. Passengers are urged to comply with Part 19 of the NCAA Regulations 2023. We remain committed to protecting the rights of all stakeholders,” he added.

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Nigerian troops seize more than 130,000 litres of stolen petroleum products

Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, in conjunction with other security agencies, have sustained their strength in combating oil theft in the Niger Delta Region. The operations, between December 16 and 22, 2024, led to the dismantling of 37 illegal refining sites, the arrest of 10 suspected oil thieves, and the recovery of over
Nigerian troops seize more than 130,000 litres of stolen petroleum products

Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, in conjunction with other security agencies, have sustained their strength in combating oil theft in the Niger Delta Region.

The operations, between December 16 and 22, 2024, led to the dismantling of 37 illegal refining sites, the arrest of 10 suspected oil thieves, and the recovery of over 130,000 litres of stolen petroleum products.

This was contained in a statement by the Acting Deputy Director of 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma.

The statement outlines major achievements, including destroying nine illegal refining sites at Obiafu in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni (ONELGA) LGA, Rivers State.

Danjuma said troops also intercepted 176 cooking drums, several pumping machines, and over 60,000 litres of stolen products, including crude oil, Automotive Gas Oil, AGO, and Dual Purpose Kerosene, DPK, adding that four suspected oil thieves were arrested at the site.

He further stated that in Asari-Toru LGA, three illegal refining sites and a large boat were dismantled with 24,000 litres of stolen products recovered.

According to him, at Degema LGA, troops deactivated illegal sites and intercepted three boats carrying over 16,000 litres of stolen crude and refined products.

The spokesman added that operations at Ozorchi Forest in Abua/Odual and along Imo River led to the destruction of refining equipment and recovery of 15,000 litres of stolen products.

Danjuma said troops also foiled attempts to vandalize pipelines and dismantled refining sites in Bayelsa State.

He said that while 2,000 litres of stolen crude were confiscated around Kunsho Creek in Southern Ijaw LGA, an abandoned attempt to compromise Shell Petroleum Development Company’s pipeline was discovered in Ekeremor LGA.

According to him, a tanker truck positioned to siphon crude oil from a pipeline was intercepted at Obiukwole Community, Ethiope East LGA of Delta State.

This is as the troops discovered a concealed hose linking the truck to the pipeline and arrested four suspected oil thieves.

Meanwhile, in Akwa Ibom State, troops maintained patrols across the hinterlands and waterways to deter criminal activities.

The General Officer Commanding of 6 Division, Major General Jamal Abdussalam, applauded the troops’ efforts, urging them to sustain their vigilance.

He reassured the public that the military remains resolute in denying criminals any foothold in the region.

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2027: Northern leaders spreading falsehood – Kwankwaso

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, and former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has accused some Northern leaders of spreading falsehood. He said the leaders were interfering in the selection of candidates, particularly in the presidential election. Kwankwaso said it was wrong for
2027: Northern leaders spreading falsehood – Kwankwaso

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, and former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has accused some Northern leaders of spreading falsehood.

He said the leaders were interfering in the selection of candidates, particularly in the presidential election.

Kwankwaso said it was wrong for such people to claim they represent the region.

The presidential candidate of the NNPP in the 2023 general elections said that their action was causing division and hindering democracy by electing leaders who were not qualified.

Kwankwaso, who stated this in an interview with BBC Hausa, said that events that unfolded in the previous elections should make the leaders refrain from anything related to the selection of candidates and allow the people to choose who they really want to be president.

“This oppressive thing they are doing is causing discord in the community. Whatever you do, do it based on the truth.

“The elders, some of them are our parents and some of them are brothers, especially in this area, here in the north, they shouldn’t show favouritism in bringing out candidates,” he said.

According to him, many of them come to spread lies, gather people, and tell them that the North has agreed on its candidates.

“All these people are not more than two or three, but you see a man going and saying lies, instead of going to Port Harcourt or going to Abuja to go and promote us, who are their children, but then they go and show favouritism,” he added.

He also denied rumours making the rounds that an agreement had been reached between him and the former presidential candidates, Atiku Abubakar of PDP and Peter Obi of LP, that each of them will be president for a term.

He said he was not aware of such arrangements, even though he learnt that the Atiku group was holding meetings with local leaders, including Mallams, ahead of 2027.

“This issue really hurts me. It is said that the elders are lying; they are saying things that have not been done.

“I was told that about forty-five Mallams were gathered, and they are telling the people. But there is no such thing. I am not at all happy about this thing.

“They were told that I agreed that Atiku will serve for four years, I will also serve for four, and Peter Obi will serve for eight years. This pact does not exist; it has not been made,” Kwankwaso said.

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Gov Abdulrazaq, Emir mourn late SSG, Saka Issau

Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has commiserated with the family and associates of the former secretary to the state government, Alhaji Saka Isau, SAN, who died on Saturday, aged 69. This was contained in a condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, in Ilorin on Saturday. Governor Abdulrazaq said, “the learned silk
Gov Abdulrazaq, Emir mourn late SSG, Saka Issau

Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has commiserated with the family and associates of the former secretary to the state government, Alhaji Saka Isau, SAN, who died on Saturday, aged 69.

This was contained in a condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, in Ilorin on Saturday.

Governor Abdulrazaq said, “the learned silk would be remembered for his service to the state as a former SSG and Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.”

He prayed Almighty Allah to admit the late Saka Isau “to Al-Jannah Firdaus and uphold his family upon goodness.”

In a similar condolence message, the Emir of Ilorin, Dr Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, described the passing of late Saka Issau as a great loss to the Emirate.

He expressed sadness over the development, saying, “Saka Issau was one of the pride of the Ilorin Emirate in the legal profession.

“The deceased’s unwavering commitments to the growth and development of the state earned him the position of Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and later became the secretary to the state government in the past administration.”

The Emir condoled the immediate and extended families of the late SSG, the government and the people of the state and his political and professional associates over the unfortunate, great and colossal loss.

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