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Month: December 2020

JUST IN: Ibadan son billionaire business mogul, Harry Akande, is dead

The billionaire businessman and Ibadan indigene, Chief Harry Akande has died early hours of Saturday December 5, 2020, following a brief illness. According to a family member, Olumide Akande, Chief Harry Akande was an astute businessman of international repute whose legacy and influence cut across continents. He sais: “But by far his greatest passion was…

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Full story of how S.L Akintola’s feud with Awolowo led to his death in 1966

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola who was a former Premier in the old Western Nigeria between 1959 and 1962 is no doubt a legend considering his landmark achievements during the era of Western Nigeria before his demise. It will be 55 years in January 2021 that the legend was assassinated precisely January…

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Gunmen kill, rob POS operator of money with other valuables (Disturbing Photo)

Some unknown gunmen have reportedly killed and robbed a point of sales, POS, operator after making away with her mobile phones and undisclosed amount of money. According to reports, the young lady was shot dead at Godwin Abbey Way, off Sapele road in Benin city, Edo state on Friday afternoon, December 4. An eyewitness account…

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Kenyan man who screamed to life during embalming, dies again

A 32-year-old Kenyan man who screamed to life after he was pronounced dead in a morgue during embalming has finally died. Recalled the man identified as Peter Kiplangat Kigen was rushed to Kapkatet Hospital in Kericho on November 24th after he collapsed at home. A health worker who checked on him upon arrival declared him…

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Watch official video of Davido’s ‘Jowo’ featuring Nengi and RMD

Ex-housemate of BBNaija season 5, Nengi has been featured by Davido in the making of his ‘Jowo’ music video. With the rich history between Davido and Nengi, it’s no surprise that he chose to feature the ever beautiful Nengi in the making of the video. Jowo simply means ‘Please’ in the English language and in…

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BBNaija’s Praise posts photos of his beautiful sister with only one arm to celebrate her birthday (PHOTOS)

Ex BBNAIJA housemate, Praise has celebrated his younger sister who has only one arm on social media on her birthday. The proud brother shared beautiful pictures of her as he showers prayers of love on her. Many has however applauded the reality TV star for not being ashamed of his sister despite her flaws. See…

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My mother’s discipline made me what I am today, says Makinde (PHOTOS)

…as gov’s mum is laid to rest amid encomiums …SGF’s rep, govs, former govs, senators, others pay last respect Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has described his late mother, Madam Abigail Amope Omojolagbe Makinde (nee Omoregie), as an epitome of love and discipline. The governor, who was speaking at the funeral service of his…

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Victims of the Lekki shooting speak (PHOTOS, Video)

The #EndSARS victims have come forward to testify before Lagos State Panel of Inquiry. During today’s Lagos Judicial Panel of Inquiry sitting, more victims from the Lekki tollgate shootings speak up. ARISE correspondent Ozi Okoli has the story. Edwin Augustine: A victim, Mr Augustine recalls how the light went off and soldiers started shooting and…

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Why Naira may hit N800/dollar

The undulating downward movement of the naira against other foreign currencies has left in its trail, hardship, failing businesses, loss of jobs in its trail, The Nation reports High as the dollar/naira exchange has climbed, there are fears that the tally might climb higher. Going by the persistent free fall of the naira against major…

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Updated: Jungle justice in Ibadan as man burnt to ashes after he allegedly stole Okada

A yet to be identified man has been reportedly set abalze for allegedly stole an Okada on Friday morning. The man was burnt to death at the Mile 110 roundabout, end of the MKO Abiola Way, Ring-Road, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. According to an eyewitness account, the alleged motorcycle thief was chased from an…

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