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Apr

2024

Breaking: Gunmen Kidnap Channels TV Reporter, Demand N30Million Ransom

BREAKING: Gunmen Kidnap Channels TV Reporter, Demand N30Million Ransom Some gunmen on Thursday night kidnapped the Channels Television reporter in Rivers State, Mr. Joshua Rogers. It was learnt that Rogers was abducted by the assailants at about 9 pm on Thursday close to his residence at Rumuosi in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The gunmen have contacted his wife and demanded a ransom of N30 million for his release, according to The Nation. He was reportedly driving his official Channels Television-branded car when the hoodlums accosted and kidnapped him at gunpoint. Rogers was said to be returning from an official…

Apr

2024

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Jnr Pope: Body Of Makeup Artist Buried By The Side Of River Niger

Entertainment, Mishap, News Flash

“Her body has been buried by the side of River Niger.” Abigail, the makeup artiste involved in the tragic boat accident with Actor Junior Pope, has reportedly been buried. In a post on Facebook by Moses Eskor, he shares details regarding her burial. He says, “Her father is there right now. He has nothing to say because the money we raised for him is too small.” Photo credit : Abigail Frederick/ Facebook @jnrpope/ Instagram

Apr

2024

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Gov Otti Mourns Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, Describes His Death As A Huge Loss To The Country

Abia State, Mishap, News Flash, Obituary

Governor Otti Mourns Former Abia Governor, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, Describes His Death as A Huge Loss to the Country. The Governor of Abia state, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR has expressed shock and sadness over the death of the First Civilian Governor of the Old Abia state, His Excellency, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu who passed on a few hours ago. Dr. Onu was the governor before the creation of Ebonyi out of the old Abia and Enugu states. Governor Otti described Dr. Onu's death as a huge loss to Abia state, Ebonyi State, the Igbo nation and Nigeria as a…

Apr

2024

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Jnr Pope Didn’t Have To Sacrifice His Life For You To Realize The Right Thing – In Edo Slams Hollywood Structure

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“Junior Pope did not have to sacrifice his life for you to realize this” Ini Edo slams Nollywood structure as she mourns actor Nollywood actress Ini Edo is urging reform within the film industry following the death of actor Junior Pope . Recall that the movie star died tragically in a boating accident while filming a movie on the Anam River in Anambra State. Reacting to this, Ini Edo expressed deep sadness over her Junior Pope ‘s passing. She also raised concerns about safety protocols in Nollywood productions. Ini blasted the film industry’s “poor structure” and lack of safety regulations,…

Apr

2024

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Jnr Pope: AGN Suspends Acting Involving Riverine Area And Boat Riding, Bars Actors From Featuring In Any Movie To Be Produced By Adanma Luke

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Breaking News: Junior Pope: AGN Suspends Acting Involving Riverine Area And Boat Riding, Bars Actors From Featuring In Any Movie To Be Produced By Adanma Luke Adanma is the producer of the movie that actor Junior Pope was featured in before his untimely ∂εατh. Late Jnr Pope and four other crew members were riding in a boat leaving the movie location when they were involved in an accident on Wednesday, April 10. Ijeuwa

Apr

2024

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Tears Flow As Actor Junior Pope Finally Confirmed Dead

Mishap, News Flash, Obituary

Tears Flow As Actor Junior Pope Finally Confirmed Dead After a tough battle between life and death, popular Nigerian Actor Pope Odonwodo, Popularly known as Junior Pope has been confirmed dead. In multiple reports received by our correspondent, Junior Pope has been confirmed dead by three hospitals, a Movie producer, Stanley also disclosed. Also in a check by our media team, Actors Guild of Nigeria President, Emeka Rollas has deleted the Instagram post where he announced that Junior Pope is alive and receiving treatment. Recall that the news of his death was first shared on Wednesday evening, April 10, by…

Apr

2024

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Ex- Kogi Governor Son Dies After Eid Prayers

Mishap, News Flash, Obituary

Ex-Kogi Governor Son Dies After Eid Prayers A former governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, has lost his son, Muhammed. Muhammed was said to have died earlier this morning after Eid prayers. He was said to have slumped at his Abuja residence. Muhammed was a member of the House of Representatives between 2007 and 2011. The elder brother of the deceased, Abubakar Idris, who confirmed the death, expressed sadness over Muhammed’s death. While speaking with PUNCH Online on the phone on Wednesday, Abubakar said, “It’s true. He died this morning shortly after coming back to his residence after Eid…

Apr

2024

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Fire Guts LP Chairman, Abure’s Abuja Home

Abuja, Mishap, News Flash, Security

Fire Guts LP Chairman, Abure’s Abuja House The Labour Party, on Wednesday, said that the house of its national chairman, Julius Abure, was gutted by fire in the early hours of the day. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, made this known in a statement on Wednesday. He also claimed it was an assassination attempt on the chairman. The statement read, “His residence was gutted by a mysterious fire which started a few minutes after 1am while Abure and members of his family were asleep. “According to a member of the family who narrated the incident, the family was…

Mar

2024

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Wigwe’s Daughter Pays Tribute To Dad – You’re Simply Extraordinary

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You’re Simply Extraordinary - Wigwe’s Daughter Pays Tribute To Dad Tochi, along with several other friends and relatives, shared their condolences for the 57-year-old during the Night of Tributes at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Tochi Wigwe, the daughter of the late Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, delivered a poignant tribute to her father on Wednesday night. Tochi, along with several other friends and relatives, shared their condolences for the 57-year-old during the Night of Tributes at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The funeral rites for Wigwe, his wife, and his son commenced on Monday,…

Mar

2024

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Truck Kills Poly Graduate Awaiting NYSC Call-Up

Abia State, Mishap, News Flash

Truck Kills Poly Graduate Awaiting NYSC Call-up A truck on Tuesday crushed to death a graduate of the Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, who was awaiting mobilisation for the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, programme. Eyewitnesses told Vanguard that the graduate, identified as Ogechi Mary Ezekiel, was crossing the Aba-Owerri road at the gate of the polytechnic when she was hit by a speeding tricycle, which threw her in the lane of the truck. The truck with number plate XA 60 YEN was heading towards the Bata-Ikot Ekpene road area when the incident occurred, leaving the girl in a pool of…