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  Emerging reports indicate that Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has lost his first son, Kambilichukwu Edochie. It was gathered that Yul’s first son was rushed to the hospital after falling unconscious. A source who spoke to Vanguard on anonymity revealed that Yul had confirmed Kambilichukwu’s death when this report was filed. May’s sister, who was at the scene, said the boy read throughout the night preparing for his exam today. After his exam in school,  he joined his mates to play football, and that’s when he developed a seizure and was rushed to Mother and Child Hospital. All efforts by the doctors to resuscitate him proved abortive, the report added. This is two months after Yul Edochie and his first wife, May, celebrated their first son and second child as he turned 16, showering encomiums and blessings on him.  My first son just turned 16. Happy birthday to you, Kambi Leo Yul-Edochie. Many more great years. I wish you loads of accomplishments and greatness. May God be with you alway

  The Special Investigative Panel on Oil Theft/Losses in Nigeria report was submitted to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Maj-Gen. Babagana Monguno (Rtd), on Monday, attributed the cause of crude oil racketeering to a lack of proper reporting of crude oil production, illegal refining, theft from the wellhead, and diversion from sophisticated pipelines network.  According to a statement signed by the Head, Strategic Communication, Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Mr. Zakari Usman, yesterday, the panel engaged critical stakeholders within and outside the oil and gas industry, including state governments, Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs); security agencies; regulatory agencies; international and indigenous oil companies; traditional institutions; host communities and artisanal refiners.  The statement also noted that, in discharging the panel's responsibility, it received and reviewed several memoranda and reports on oil theft and losses. It reads: "

  Ogun State police command, on Tuesday, revealed plans to use minimum force to arrest famous, controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, a.k.a Portable. Recall that Portable had earlier on Tuesday, in a viral video on social media, resisted arrest by some police officers that stormed his restaurant in Ogun State, challenging them to know the reason for his arrest. Portable was seen in the video accusing the police of illegal arrest. "Show me your arrest warrant. Why did you come to my office to arrest people? You came, and everyone was running. A yahoo boy sent police to arrest me just because I advised him to stop doing yahoo and vent into music. ”Are the police and Yahoo boys now working together? I don’t do Yahoo. I’m a musician. If you want to invite me to your station, you will invite me with money,” he said. Confirming the incident, the state police spokesperson, Abimbola Oyeyemi, explained that the singer had refused to honour the police invitation on five occasions. “We have a

  Reactions have trailed the arrest and detention of a Popular Nigerian music video director Mr. Clearance Peters following the sudden death of Love Devine, also known as Kodak. You can recall that according to The Guardian news ,  Popular Nigerian music video director Clarence Peters has been detained by the Lagos State Police Command for questioning the sudden death of video vixen and choreographer Love Divine, popularly known as Kodak. It is being speculated that Kodak,, who passed away on Wednesday, April 29, died from electrocution at Peters’ residence. The spokesperson of the Lagos State Police Command, Bala Elkana, while speaking with The Guardian, confirmed that Peters is still in police custody and is “being questioned, along with a few others”. He further stated that the police are “investigating the circumstances around her [Kodak] death”. “It is a full investigation. We are probably looking at murder. We are not concluding at this stage. If she died of electrocution, accord

  The National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Iyorchia Ayu has stepped aside as the chairman of the party. Ayu was replaced by the Deputy National Chairman, (North) Umar Iliya Damagum. Damagum will assume office as the Acting National Chairman of the PDP, pending the determination of the case in court. Recall that a High Court in Makurdi, the Benue state capital, had restrained embattled Ayu from parading himself as chairman of the party pending the determination of the substantive suit which has been adjourned to April 17, 2023, for hearing. A member of the PDP from Benue, Terhide Utaan, who is the plaintiff before Justice W. I Kpochi, obtained the order restraining Ayu from parading himself as national chairman of the party. Addressing journalists in Makurdi after obtaining the court order, the plaintiff said following the suspension of Ayu by his Igyorov Ward Exco on Sunday, it is wrong for him to keep up with the office of the national chairman and further

  Vice President Harris pledges aid to Ghana amid security and economic concerns ACCRA, Ghana — With fears of terrorism and Russian mercenaries rippling through West Africa, Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday opened her  weeklong trip to the continent  by vowing support for Ghana, a democratic pillar in the region that's being squeezed by an economic crisis and security concerns. The visit was a high-profile show of support for Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo, who faces rising discontent over inflation after previously overseeing one of the world's fast-growing economies. "Under your leadership, Ghana has been a beacon of democracy and a contributor to global peace and security," Harris said during a joint press conference at the Jubilee House, the presidential palace in Accra. Harris announced $100 million in assistance for the region and pledged that the United States would be "strengthening our partnerships across the continent of Africa." The admi

  There are a number of things on the issue of the economy that we must do,' vice president noted while visiting African nation Vice President   Kamala Harris   stumbled over her words during a speech in Ghana Monday, serving up yet another word salad on the world stage.   "There are a number of things on the issue of the economy as a whole that we must do … and a lot of that work is the work that I am here to do on the continent," Harris said during a joint conference with Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo. Harris, who has been compared to the hapless main character of HBO show "Veep" by "The Daily Show," was in Africa to strengthen U.S. ties to the region. China has increased its influence on the continent as part of President Xi Jinping’s  Belt and Road Initiative .  HARRIS HEARS BOOS AT MARCH MADNESS GAME, FACES RIDICULE FOR SPEECH TO HOWARD PLAYERS AFTER LOSS Harris also drew ridicule last week during a speech she gave on  Women’s History Month ,

  The US government has promised to intervene on Ghana's behalf with the Paris Club as the country seeks debt forgiveness as part of the IMF's balance of payment support. This was announced by US Vice President Kamala Harris at a joint press conference with President Akufo-Addo.

  China's Cyberspace Administration goals to tackle dangerous online comments that damage the reputations of companies and marketers, in particular private entities, and their brand photo. China plans to clamp down on malicious on-line comments that harm the recognition of organizations and entrepreneurs, said a Cyberspace Administration reliable on Tuesday. China plans to clamp down on malicious online comments.(Representational Image) "False facts towards establishments and entrepreneurs, mainly personal establishments and personal marketers, appear occasionally, unfavourable the logo photograph of organizations," said Shen Yue, an authentic with the Cyberspace Administration of China, while answering a question at a information briefing. Shen stated it additionally affects the ordinary production and operation of firms, ensuing in monetary losses. 

  • Tasks politicians on helping citizens unleash their potential • Court restrains Ayu from parading self as PDP national chairman • Only PDP NEC can suspend me, Ayu boasts • Wike mocks Ayu, says fight against him just started Former Prime Minister of Britain, Boris Johnson , yesterday, said Nigerians should have the right to choose their leaders saying that development can only thrive in a democracy.He also charged Nigerian politicians to ensure that millions of Nigerians realise their potential, identifying education and equal rights as part of the major conditions for unleashing potentials of citizens. Johnson spoke in Lagos as a keynote speaker at the 16th session of the Osigwe Anyiam-Osigwe yearly lecture series, with the theme: “Rehumanising Human Experience: A Synopsis of Anyiam-Osigwe’s Treatises.” He noted that while millions of Nigerians are yet to reach their full potential, it behoves politicians to create conducive environment in which people can unleash their potential,

  Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are being evicted from their home on the British royal family’s Windsor estate, a spokesperson said Wednesday, leaving them without a UK base. The use of Frogmore Cottage was a wedding present from the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2018, and they refurbished it at a reported cost of £2.4 million ($2.9 million). It has now been offered to Prince Andrew, King Charles III’s disgraced brother, according to reports in The Sun and Daily Telegraph. “We can confirm the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been requested to vacate their residence at Frogmore Cottage,” a spokesperson for the US-based couple said, without providing further details. Harry and Meghan were reportedly told to vacate the property in January, just days after the publication of the prince’s tell-all memoir “Spare”. Buckingham Palace declined to comment. Harry’s father Charles, who has long favoured a slimmed-down monarchy, has been undertaking an overhaul of family finances since his mother’s

B When he was found guilty and sentenced to death by the military tribunal that tried him and others for allegedly planning a coup to oust the maximum ruler, General Sani Abacha, from office, many thought that was going to be his end. But the former Chief of General Staff, General Donaldson Oladipupo Diya, survived the ordeal and lived for more than 25 years before he finally breathed his last, yesterday.His death, at the age of 79, at a hospital in Lagos came as a surprise, though he had not been seen in the public for close to two years as a result of an undisclosed ailment. Announcing his death in a statement signed by his first son, Oyesinmilola, the family said: “Our dear daddy passed onto glory in the early hours of March 26, 2023. “Please keep us in your prayers as we mourn his demise in this period. Further announcements will be made public in due course.” Until he breathed his last, the late Lt. General Diya was always willing to tell whoever cared to listen that he was innoce