52 m. ago Pilot, 5 Family Members Die As Helicopter Crashes Into Hudson River In New York

Authorities in New York City have launched an investigation after a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday afternoon, killing all six persons aboard. Viral video footage shows the moment the helicopter plunged into the river near Manhattan. Search and rescue operations commenced almost immediately. However, New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed six […]

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98 m. ago Unilever, UK, EY announce £.5m grant for 5 West African startups

By Zika Bobby Transform West Africa, an impact accelerator led by Unilever, the United Kingdom government, and EY, has awarded £500,000 in grant funding to five West African enterprises focused on circularity and regenerative agriculture. These grantees were recognised and celebrated at an event last night hosted by the British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos. […] The post Unilever, UK, EY announce £.5m grant for 5 West African startups appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago ‘Mum raised four kids alone after we lost dad at 12,’ UI twin brothers who emerged faculty’s best graduates recall mother’s sacrifice

Matthew Busoye, one of the twin brothers who graduated as the best graduating students from the Faculty of Technology at the University of Ibadan has honoured the memory of his late father while celebrating their mother—who raised four children alone after tragedy struck their family. Delivering his speech as the faculty’s top graduate before fellow Read More

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10 h. ago PICTORIAL: Cheers, doubts as woman congratulates husband on taking second wife

A South Sudanese woman, Josephine Abyei, has congratulated her husband, Mayen Koor, for marrying a second wife. In a Facebook post on April 7, Josephine expressed her support for her husband’s decision to bring another wife, Arual Cyer Mayardit, into the family. “Congratulations my husband for bringing us our second wife,” she wrote. Her post Read More

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12 h. ago Otedola Celebrates Dangote’s 68th Birthday, Calls Him Africa’s Greatest Entrepreneur

Nigerian billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has lauded his counterpart, Aliko Dangote, on his 68th birthday, referring to him as “the greatest entrepreneur to have emerged from Africa.” In a tribute posted on his social media on Thursday, Otedola recognised Dangote’s significant influence on the business world and highlighted his role as an inspiration to countless […] The post Otedola Celebrates Dangote’s 68th Birthday, Calls Him Africa’s Greatest Entrepreneur appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago ‘You Symbolise Resilience, Enterprise, Generosity’, Tinubu Hails Dangote On Birthday Anniversary

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Africa’s foremost industrialist and philanthropist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, founder and President of the Dangote Group, on his birthday anniversary. The President, in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday, celebrated the life of a visionary whose resilience and unwavering commitment to Africa’s economic transformation have redefined entrepreneurship on […]

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14 h. ago ‘Your Love Still Surrounds Us’, Junior Pope’s Widow Marks Actor’s Death Anniversary With Heartfelt Tribute

The wife of late Nollywood actor Obumneme Odonwodo, popularly called Junior Pope, Jennifer Awele Odonwodo has shared an emotional tribute to her late husband to mark one year since his tragic death. LEADERSHIP recalls that Junior Pope died along with other crew members after drowning in the Anam River in Rivers State. The actor died […]

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14 h. ago Kemi Olunloyo Details Abuses, Family Rift, Rejects Condolences Over Father’s Passing

Following the passing of her father, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, on Sunday, April 6, 2025, Kemi Olunloyo, his daughter, has openly disassociated herself from the Olunloyo family. Through a string of emotional and candid posts on social media, Kemi Olunloyo announced that she no longer considers herself part of the Olunloyo family and made it […] The post Kemi Olunloyo Details Abuses, Family Rift, Rejects Condolences Over Father’s Passing appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago ‘I’m no longer part of the family’, Kemi Olunloyo disowns family after ex

Controversial media personality, Kemi Olunloyo, has renounced her family name and distanced herself from the family of her late father, former Oyo State Governor, Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo. The former governor, a renowned Mathematician and politician, died on Sunday, April 6, at the age of 89. In a series of posts and videos shared on Read More

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15 h. ago ‘Your love still surrounds us’, Junior Pope’s wife shares emotional message on anniversary

Jennifer Awele, the wife of late Nollywood actor Junior Pope, has shared an emotional tribute to mark one year since his tragic death. Awele shared the tribute on her Instagram handle on Thursday. In her touching post, Awele described the last 12 months as extremely difficult, saying, every day has been filled with thoughts of Read More

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15 h. ago Otedola celebrates Dangote as greatest entrepreneur in Africa at 68

Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has extended heartfelt birthday wishes to his fellow mogul, Aliko Dangote, describing him as “the greatest entrepreneur to have come out of Africa.” Otedola shared the tribute on his social media platform on Thursday, commemorating Dangote’s birthday with a message of admiration and respect. “Happy Birthday to my dear brother, the Read More

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16 h. ago Lamidi Apapa Declares Himself Labour Party Leader After Supreme Court Ruling

Labour Party figure, Lamidi Apapa, has declared himself the rightful head of the party following the release of the Certified True Copy of the Supreme Court judgment delivered last Friday. Apapa, who had remained largely absent from the political scene over the past year, made the announcement on Wednesday, marking a new twist in the […] The post Lamidi Apapa Declares Himself Labour Party Leader After Supreme Court Ruling appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Court adjourns as Delta family’s search for corpse hits five months

A Delta State High Court sitting in the Isiokolo Judicial Division has adjourned the hearing till April 17, 2025, in a case of alleged mysterious disappearance of the corpse of a 78-year-old man, Joseph Ighorhiohwunu since November 21, 2024. The corpse of Ighorhiohwunu had allegedly disappeared from the Nigerian Navy Hospital mortuary, Effurun, Uvwie Local Read More

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31 h. ago LP crisis: Otti, Obi, Nenadi urge INEC to enforce Supreme Court CTC

“I have no plans to leave LP,” says Obi By Idu Jude and Sola Ojo, Abuja Factional Labour Party (LP) leaders, including Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti, 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, and Caretaker Committee Chairman Senator Nenadi Usman, have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to implement the Certified True Copy […] The post LP crisis: Otti, Obi, Nenadi urge INEC to enforce Supreme Court CTC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Otti leads LP delegation to INEC, presents Supreme Court’s CTC

A delegation from the Labour Party, led by Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, visited the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Abuja on Wednesday to discuss recent developments within the party. According to a post via the commission’s X handle, Otti presented a Certified True Copy of the Supreme Court judgment regarding the Read More

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33 h. ago 4 Days After Abduction, Gov Nwifuru’s Aide Regains Freedom In Ebonyi

  Four days after her abduction, Coordinator of Ngbo Central Development Centre in Ohaukwu local government area, Mrs. Blessing Adagba, has regained her freedom. Adagba who was abducted by unknown gunmen in the early hours of Friday, 4th of April, 2025, reportedly regained her freedom on Tuesday night. According to a family source, the incident […]

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35 h. ago “Before 2027, You Must Either Get Married, Pursue PhD, Or Move Out” – Kanayo O. Kanayo To Daughter On Birthday

Veteran Nollywood star Anayo Onyekwere, widely known as Kanayo O. Kanayo, took to social media to honour his daughter Valerie on her 25th birthday. While celebrating his daughter’s birthday, the actor expressed his hopes for her future, stating that by the time she turns 27, he expects her to either get married, complete her PhD, […] The post “Before 2027, You Must Either Get Married, Pursue PhD, Or Move Out” – Kanayo O. Kanayo To Daughter On Birthday appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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36 h. ago ‘I’m No Longer Part Of Olunloyo Family’, Kemi Olunloyo Reacts To Dad’s Death

Kemi Olunloyo, daughter of late former Oyo State governor, Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo, has declared that she was not accepting condolences over the demise of her father, who passed away on Sunday, April 6. The popular social media personality took to her Facebook page on Wednesday to reveal some events that allegedly impacted the family […]

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40 h. ago ‘Marry Now, Get A PhD Or Move Out By 27’, Actor Kanayo Tells Daughter On 25th Birthday

Iconic Nollywood actor, Anayo Onyekwere, popularly known as Kanayo O. Kanayo, has set expectations for his daughter Valerie Uloaku as she celebrated her 25th birthday anniversary. Kanayo, who took to his social media page on Tuesday to celebrate his daughter’s birthday, stated that she was expected to either get married, complete her PhD or leave […]

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41 h. ago Nigerian Lady celebrated for being first woman to board aircraft in her community

While it is staple for some folks to travel by air, it is a life long dream for others like read more Nigerian Lady celebrated for being first woman to board aircraft in her community

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