Actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele-Bello, has evidently made her mark in the movie industry, and that explains why she is respected by many. She had captured the hearts and minds of numerous fans with movies and TV series such as ‘Jenifa’, ‘Jenifa’s Diary’, ‘My Siblings and I’, ‘Omo Ghetto’ and ‘Aiyetoro Town. Not one to rest on her laurels, the actress is out with another blockbuster that is sure to wow her fans. Her new movie, ‘Omo Ghetto: The Saga’, which is a sequel to ‘Omo Ghetto’, started showing in cinemas across the country on Friday, December 25, and with…
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Former Oyo State Governor Rashidi Ladoja has declared that Governor Seyi Makinde is fulfilling his dream for the state. The former governor lauded the administration’s resuscitation of the now operational Pacesetter Quarry and Asphalt Limited, Ijaiye, saying that the effort, which, he noted, will boost the economy of the state, has made his dream for the project and the state a reality. Ladoja, who is also the Osi Olubadan of Ibadaland, spoke during a visit to the asphalt plant in company of the governor. He said it was heartwarming and commendable that the Makinde administration has brought the plant back…
There was pandemonium at Sabo Area, Osogbo at the early hours of Friday as some hoodlums armed with guns invaded the area and killed one man identified as Zakari Hawwal and other residents sustained machete wounds. The Nation gathered that the hoodlums on Thursday night held a Candle Night procession for one of there member that was killed around Ahmadiyah but during the exercise, there was heavy gridlock at the Sabo route (minor road). The hoodlums started beating the road users and threatening them to leave the road for them. In the processing, commercial activities were obstructed. While the traders challenged…
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has described Gen. Olu Bajowa (Rtd) as a man worthy of emulation for retiring from the Nigeria Army at the age of 40. Governor Akeredolu who spoke in a goodwill message to congratulate General Bajowa on the occasion of his 80th birthday said he was a man of immense capability and an impeccable character whose life has been exemplary and worthy of emulation by all and sundry. In the message personally signed by Governor Akeredolu, said the Jagummolu of Ikale Land and Ojagbulegun of the Source began his career as a young Military Officer where…
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) on Friday disclosed that at least 20 doctors have lost their lives to COVID-19 in the last one week. It therefore urged the general public to adhere strictly to the non-pharmaceutical protocols of hand washing, sanitizing, properly wearing face masks, and maintaining social distancing. It also urged patients to ensure full disclosure of medical history of COVID-19 or COVID-19 related occurrences, so that health workers can better protect themselves while providing quality health care services. The Association further decried the paltry sum of N5, 000 paid monthly to doctors as hazard allowance, calling on the…
The Inspector General of Police (I-G), Mr Mohammed Adamu, has approved the deployment of the five newly promoted Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs) to departments of the force. The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Mr Frank Mba disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. He said the deployment followed the recent promotion of senior police officers by the Police Service Commission (PSC). “The newly promoted DIGs and their postings include – Usman Baba, Force Criminal Investigations Department; Ibrahim Lamorde, Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB) and David Folawiyo, Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Department. “Others are Joseph Egbunike, Finance…
Arsenal have a very tough fixture with Chelsea on Boxing Day. The Gunners are very close to the relegation zone and it is a huge game for them. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is coming towards the back end of his recovery and he hopes to be back to help his team get out of such a difficult situation. The Emirates Stadium hosts a huge clash on Saturday against Frank Lampard’s Chelsea. It will be one of the most difficult matches so far this season for Mikel Arteta’s men. The Gunners have an injury doubt for the blockbuster clash. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has a…
Veteran Nollywood filmmaker, Chico Ejiro is dead. He died in the early hours of Christmas day from a seizure. He only just concluded directing his new movie on Christmas Eve. His remains have been deposited at the morgue. Born Chico Maziakpono in Isoko, Delta State, Ejiro is a movie director, screenwriter, and producer. Prior to his death, he held the record of the Nollywood director with the highest number of released movies. He says he has produced and directed over 85 movies in his career in the span of three decades. Ejiro who studied Agriculture in school was drawn into…
A yet-to-be-identified driver of a petrol-laden truck has been on the run after he lost control of the vehicle around the Sunrise area of Tincan, in Lagos State, on Friday. It was learnt that the truck upturned after the driver rammed into a pothole around 7.30 am, and the content being conveyed to a destination in the state, spilt on the road. Confirming the incident, the Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said no casualty was recorded, adding that emergency responders had stormed the scene to manage the situation. He said, “The Agency has activated its response plan…
Youths from Oyo town on Thursday stormed the Oyo State Government Secretariat at Agodi to protest the alleged killing of a student of the University of Ibadan (UI), by an officer of the Oyo State Amotekun Corps. The protesters, mostly students under the aegis of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), mounted a roadblock on one side of the Agodi Secretariat-Bodija road, causing gridlock. Motorists and road users on the Agodi-Secretariat-Bodija-Parliamentary road had a hectic time accessing the road, as the protesters, with the aid of a trailer, blocked a section of the road. The protesters alleged that an Amotekun Corps officer yesterday…