Yul Edochie posted a candle image on Instagram after two young filmmakers died in a car crash. Johnson and Gozman lost their lives when returning from a wedding on Port Harcourt Road. The film star asked God to help their families deal with the pain. These deaths add to recent losses in the Nigerian movie world. Nollywood has lost several members lately.
The actor called the string of deaths very sad in his online message. He prayed for the families left behind to find strength. His post showed how the film community feels about losing more friends. Nigerian film workers also recently mourned Nkechi Nweje and Columbus Irisoanga. Actress Hilda Dokubo shared news about Irisoanga, who worked as both an actor and a teacher.
Ben Murray Bruce thinks Davido will become the Osun State governor someday. The former senator shared this view during his recent Common Sense show. He believes the music star has political talents just like his family members. Davido comes from a political family with two uncles who served as Osun governors. The singer himself has shown interest in politics through his conversations with Murray Bruce.
Murray Bruce learned about the singer's political ideas during their talks. He sees these ideas as strong and clear. The Adeleke family has a history of political success in Nigeria. Their influence remains strong in Osun State today. Murray Bruce feels confident that Davido would win if he ran for office.
The former senator thinks more...
Groups marched to the Delta State Police headquarters protesting the arrest of two bricklayers. Henry Umukoro and Godfrey Jonah remain in jail despite police taking N500,000 for their release. Protesters carried signs saying "I support the Bail Is Free campaign" as they walked along Okpanam Road. Police first arrested Jonah on April 11 after a mob attacked someone accused of stealing. Umukoro went to help his friend, but officers locked him up too.
According to group leader David Ugolor, police freed both men after collecting half a million naira but later arrested them again without court papers. The men sit in cells with no formal charges filed against them. Protesters call this a clear case of police breaking the law and violating...
Governor Uba Sani shared news about the death of former Governor Yero's father on Facebook. Alhaji Ramalan Yero served as a traditional leader with the title Turakin Dawakin Zazzau. He worked hard for his community as both a religious figure and a respected elder. Many people across Kaduna State knew him for his wisdom and guidance. The Muslim community sees his passing as a great loss.
The Zazzau Emirate will miss his advice during important matters. Governor Sani asked Allah to forgive any mistakes Alhaji Ramalan made. He also prayed for the family to find peace during this sad time. Former Governor Muktar Ramalan Yero mourns the loss of his father today. The entire state joins in remembering this respected man who helped many people...
A Port Harcourt court pushed back a case about Rivers State leadership until May 26. Former lawmaker Dr. Farah Dagogo claims President Tinubu broke the law when he removed Governor Fubara from office. The president said he acted because fighting between state leaders threatened oil facilities. He picked retired admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas to run the state after kicking out elected officials on March 18. Dagogo filed papers against this action on April 9.
Only Ibas sent a lawyer to Monday's hearing, though all five people named in the case received notice. Judge Adamu Mohammed gave everyone more time to prepare, but warned that the case must move forward next time. Dagogo's lawyer told reporters that presidents cannot remove people elected by...
Mothers working for Niger State can stay home longer with their babies. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago changed the rules about time off after having a baby. The new plan gives moms six full months at home instead of three. He made this decision during a meeting with other officials at Government House in Minna. These extra months help women care for themselves after giving birth.
Babies need their mothers during the early months of life for feeding and bonding. The governor believes women work better when they come back after proper rest time. This new rule follows what medical experts around the world suggest for baby health. The state wants healthier babies and mothers through this family-friendly change. Head servant Abubakar Sadiq...
Navy teams shut down six hidden oil sites at Obodo Omadina in Delta State. Navy Captain Ikenna Okoloagu told reporters about these actions on Monday in Warri. The crews found these places after people shared tips about where criminals worked. The Navy ran three different searches between April and May as part of Operation Delta Sanity II. They found large amounts of stolen fuel at each location.
The first search happened on April 21 when sailors found two illegal sites with 1,900 liters of stolen oil. They discovered two more places on May 4 with 3,710 liters of crude oil and 330 liters of diesel fuel hidden there. The last search on May 11 found another two sites holding 3,050 liters of crude and 675 liters of diesel. All together...
Nigeria plans to make medicine cheaper for everyone through a new system called Medipool. The government will buy drugs from suppliers at lower prices because it purchases large amounts, helping local drug makers sell more products across the country. The plan comes after President Tinubu signed rules last June to help Nigerian factories make more medicine. Health Minister Ali Pate says other countries like Kenya, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia use similar buying methods.
The government also approved money for a heart treatment machine at Usman Dan Fodio University Teaching Hospital. The hospital will spend N2.3 billion on this equipment to help patients with heart problems. People from Sokoto State and nearby areas can use these...
The government plans to create tougher laws against people who steal metal parts from public property. President Tinubu led a meeting Monday where officials talked about this growing problem. Thieves take iron pieces from roads and bridges during nighttime hours. They sell these stolen materials to buyers who recycle them for profit. The Attorney General must review current rules to stop these crimes.
Information Minister Mohammed Idris told reporters about this decision after their closed meeting. He said these thieves hurt important structures when they remove metal parts. The stolen pieces often come from bridges and other places that serve the public. Officials noticed more people taking government metal assets lately. The law...
