Body Of Suspected #LekkiMassacre Victim Found Washed Ashore In Lekki Close To Scene Of Attack Carried Out By The Nigerian Army On Peaceful Protesters On October 20, 2020
Body Of Suspected #LekkiMassacre Victim Found Washed Ashore In Lekki Close To Scene Of Attack Carried Out By The Nigerian Army On Peaceful Protesters On October 20, 2020
Sir Sean Connery, the Scottish actor who rocketed to fame as James Bond, has died at the age of 90. The actor was the first to portray the role on the big screen and appeared in seven films as 007, which included every film from Dr. No to You Only Live Twice, plus Diamonds Are Forever and Never Say Never Again, between 1962 and 1983. He remained a fan favourite and was considered the best actor to have played 007 in the long-running franchise.
The popular star went on to cement his career with films such as Marnie (1964), Murder on the Orient Express (1974), The Man Who Would Be King (1975), The Name of the Rose (1986), Highlander (1986), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), The Hunt for Red October (1990), Dragonheart (1996), The Rock (1996), and Finding Forrester (2000).
It was his performance as an Irish cop in Brian De Palma’s The Untouchables that brought him an Oscar. He also won two Bafta awards and three Golden Globes in his long and storied career.
A commuter who preferred to be identified as Adebisi Ajala has told her traffic experience and it is one that she would live to remember but usually uncomfortable to narrate.
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There is no doubt that the traffic congestion has seemingly become a never-ending tale in Lagos and residents have often groaned about it.
It was reported that the tanker was coming from Forte Oil, Ijora, and was en route to Mobil, Adatan, in Abeokuta metropolis.
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In what will come across as a rather startling development, a truck has caught fire in front a governor's office.
The lawyer prayed the court to declare that the action of the defendants in forcefully dispersing and shooting at the protesters is “unjustifiable, inexcusable and not permitted.
The Lekki shooting
Yusuf Temilola Nurudeen, a legal practitioner, has dragged Nigeria's number one man, President Muhammadu Buhari to court, SaharaReporters reports.
He tells how members of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad caused him to lose his right eye after allegedly beating him up and arraigning him in court for armed robbery
Anthony Onuagbara
Anthony Onuagbara, a graduate of Marketing from the Anambra State University (now Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University), Uli, tells talks about his experiences in the hands of SARS men.
The Governor of the State, Willie Obiano confirmed the development in a post he shared on his verified Facebook page.
Some female soldiers have been deployed to Anambra state to ensure that peace returns to the state.
The document reads, War Against Indecent Dressing (WAID) in Federal Polytechnic Oko then goes on to list what is not acceptable in the tertiary institution as regards fashion.
A document which shows a new set of dress code at a Nigerian school has sparked some stir on social media.
It was reported that Adeleke was freed with his driver who was also kidnapped on Sunday night.
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Mr Olayiwola Adeleke, the caretaker chairman of Iganna Local Council Development Area of Oyo State, has regained freedom.
A retired captain has cried out that despite risking his life in the Nigerian Civil War, being shot and working with three senior officers who later became Heads of State/Presidents, he now lives in poverty.
Capt. Amos Iyari Monye (retd.)
Capt. Amos Iyari Monye (retd.) tells MATTHEW OCHEI how despite risking his life in the Nigerian Civil War, being shot and working with three senior officers who later became Heads of State/Presidents, he lives in poverty and begs to feed
The army described as 'Fake News' the reports which say military operatives had moved dead bodies from the shooting incident in Lekki.
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The Nigerian Army has reacted to claims that it moved the bodies of people who died in the Lekki shootings to a new locations.
Canada, one of the top destinations of Nigerians, had expected to bring in 341,000 skilled workers, family members of Canadians and refugees this year before COVID-19 interrupted.
Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
It has been revealed that Canada is planning to take in as many as more then 1.2 million new immigrants in the next few years.
Olumide Oyarinu tells of how his son’s disappearance since October 5, 2020, has affected his family.
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Olumide Oyarinu, father of a 24-year-old Bus Rapid Transit worker in Lagos, Adesina, tells ALEXANDER OKERE how his son’s disappearance since October 5, 2020, has affected his family
Nigerian singer, Simi is of the opinion that Nigerians shouldn't be raining curses on the children of politicians in the country.
Simi
Popular Nigerian singer Simi has said that Nigerians should not be raining curses on the children of politicians in the country an he has given her reasons.
In an exclusive interview with Gisttube9ja , Oluwabamishe opens up about her modelling journey, her dreams and dishes about what’s next for her. Let’s get right into it.
Residents of Oka Akoko area of Ondo State have been left in a state of shock after a security guard was beheaded by ritualists.
He said the men and officers have the right to defend themselves in case of physical danger.
The IGP, Mohammed Adamu
Mohammed Adamu, the Inspector-General of Police, has reached out to police officers, asking the force to protect themselves against attacks from any quarter.
Davido has expressed support for Wizkid following the release of his latest album.
The EU Council President made this known when he held a video conference with President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday.
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Mr Charles Michel, the President of the European Council, has restated Europe’s support for Nigeria’s Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to emerge as the next Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
The Lagos state government has extended the curfew from 6 am to 10 pm in the state.
Gov Sanwo Olu
The curfew imposed on Lagos state has been extended by the government.
Some indigenes of Niger state have expressed sadness over President Muhammadu Buhari's inability to deliver on his promises.
According to court documents, Lawal described himself as “involved in money laundering and politically affiliated in Nigeria”.
Bad cops, Roderick Flowers and Keith Edwards
Durojaiye Monsuru Obafemi Lawal, a Nigerian man living in Florida, has been arrested by agents of US Drug Enforcement Agency.
The community invited the National Human Rights Commission to witness the state of the corpses found before depositing them in the morgue even as search is ongoing for those still missing.
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According to Vanguard, the Gwafan village in Jos North local government area has been thrown into deep mourning.
The brothers have now been abducted alongside their sisters after they went to secure their release.
Kidnappers Abduct Two Brothers When They Arrive To Pay Ransom To Secure The Release Of Their Sisters
A man took to Twitter to disclose that two brothers who arrived to pay ransom to secure the release of their sisters who were kidnapped have now been abducted by the kidnappers.
Barely 24 hours into the release, the album is already setting records and breaking other records set by Nigerian singers.
Wizkid
Nigerian singer, Wizkid's Latest album, “Made In Lagos” has just topped #3 on the US iTunes top albums chart.
A retired singer, Tunde Ednut has reacted to the latest album released by Wizkid.
The suspect was arrested after he secured an abortion for the lady whom he defiled.
Apostle N.K Freeman
Apostle N.K Freeman, the General Overseer of Heavenly Ambassadors World Evangelical Mission Inc.(HAWEM) has been arrested for defiling and impregnating his 20-year-old congregant in Abuja.
It was learnt that emergency responders were deployed in the bank to salvage the situation following a distress call.
Emergency responders at the affected section of the bank building. Photo: LASEMA
In what will come across as a really startling development, fire has gutted a branch of the Guaranty Trust Bank in the Amuwo Odofin area of Lagos State on Friday.
Fans are going crazy about Wizkid's latest album which he released some hours ago.
The former president was charged with 16 counts of criminal allegations, including embezzlement in connection with the auto parts company DAS and receiving bribes.
Lee Myung-bak
Former South Korean President, Lee Myung-bak has been sentenced to 17- years imprisonment by the Supreme Court over embezzlement and bribery charges.
The actress who noted that she has watched the complete video of the proceedings at the house alleged that none of the lawmakers pretended to be on the side of the people who voted them in.
Desmond Elliot, Lala Akindoju
Nollywood actress, Lala Akindoju has called out her colleague and politician, Desmond Elliot alongside other Lawmakers in Lagos state.
There seems to be trouble in paradise as the couple unfollowed each other on Instagram.
Burna Boy, Stefflon Don
Nigerian artiste Burna Boy and fiancee, Stefflon Don have unfollowed each other on Instagram.
Details have emerged allegedly revealing why a Lagos lawmaker supported social media regulation.
The activist revealed how people lay curses at her after prayers in the mosque.
Aisha Yesufu
Nigerian activist and one of the strongest voices who spearheaded the #EndSARS protest has revealed what she goes through and how people lay curses on her.
In the video, Desmond Elliot was speaking about how he still manages to keep up with his fans on social media after becoming a legislator.
Desmond Elliot
Nigerians have dug up a throwback video of actor and politician, Desmond Elliot admitting that social media helped him during his election and victory as he emerged as a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly in 2015.
However, luck ran out of them today as they attempted to steal some gadgets again along Ete/Oruk Anam Road.
Three members of a syndicate that goes about vandalizing telecommunication masts have been nabbed.
According to her, Desmond Elliot calling celebrities and influencers children is very annoying.
Desmond Elliot, DJ Switch
DJ Switch, a popular Nigerian disc jockey has dragged lawmaker, Desmond Elliot after he addressed Nigerian youths as "children" while calling for the regulation of social media.
A popular musician, Cynthia Morgan has gotten a deal with a US-based management firm.
Kim who celebrated her 40th birthday on the 21st of October shared the news, describing how much she appreciated that.
Kanye West Gifts Kim Kardashian A Hologram Of Her Late Father On Her Birthday
Kanye West is officially "husband of the year" as he suprised his wife, Kim Kardashian West with a hologram of her late father, Rob Kardashian.
The woman tells how her husband died from a bullet fired by a riot policeman who was attempting to clear the road for the convoy of a very important person.
Odunayo Abolarinwa
In this interview with The PUNCH, the widow of a Nigerian man who was killed during the #EndSARS protests speaks about the sad incident.
The NURTW Chairman inspected the burnt police station with some of his comrades.
MC Oluomo
The National Union of Road Transport Workers Chairman (NURTW), Musiliu Akinsanya aka MC Oluomo visited the Makinde Police Station in Oshodi which was burnt down by hoodlums who hijacked the #EndSARS protest.
A notorious Nigerian mafia gansters terrorizing people in Italy have been arreted.
The actor said the video shows Nigerians are dying of hunger and leaders who watch it should be working out ways to improve the living standard of the masses.
Yul Edochie
Nigerian actor and politician, Yul Edochie have blasted Nigerian leaders after videos of Nigerians looting palliatives surfaced online.
The survivors said many victims of the shooting escaped death by the whiskers, while hospitals sources confirmed that they (victims) were treated for gunshot wounds.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State consoles a victim of the Lekki Toll Gate shooting at a hospital in Lagos
Some of the victims of the heartbreaking Lekki tollgate incident have opened up on their sad experiences.
Actress Georgina Onuoha is still dragging actor and politician, Desmond Elliot over his comment on social media.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, has dismissed claims made by Amnesty International that some police officers shot at protesters during the #EndSARS protests across the nation.
A Lagos state lawmaker has been accused of looting COVID-19 palliatives and using it for birthday.
Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been elected as the director-general of the World Trade Organisation.
The filmmaker said he shared the photos for the benefit of young architects and art lovers who asked for a full view of the interior of his living space.
Check Out The Interior Of Kunle Afolayan's Home
Kunle Afolayan, a popular Nigerian Filmmaker took to Instagram to share photos of his "art inspired" interior.
Delta Woman Emma Eregarnoma invited his mother, Mrs Oke Eregarnoma, to his house on Caroline Street, Okuokoko after he persuaded her that...