75 m. ago Lolo1 Confronts Police Escort After Alleged Harassment By Lawmaker’s Convoy

Nigerian actress and media personality Omotunde Adebowale, popularly known as Lolo 1, has accused a lawmaker’s police escort of harassing her in Lagos. The 47-year-old television personality said in a video that was uploaded to her Instagram page on Wednesday that the police officers tried to take her car keys and threatened to kill her […] The post Lolo1 Confronts Police Escort After Alleged Harassment By Lawmaker’s Convoy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Michelle Trachtenberg, Buffy The Vampire Slayer Star, Dies At 39

Michelle Trachtenberg, an American actress who rose to prominence as a child in the 1990s and 2000s, has passed away at the age of 39. Police in Manhattan said they responded to an emergency call on Wednesday morning, and found Trachtenberg “unconscious and unresponsive”. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The American actress was […] The post Michelle Trachtenberg, Buffy The Vampire Slayer Star, Dies At 39 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago US: ‘Gossip Girl’ actress, Michelle Trachtenberg, dies at 39

Tribune Online US: ‘Gossip Girl’ actress, Michelle Trachtenberg, dies at 39 Trachtenberg’s family confirmed her passing in a statement, saying, “It is with great sadness to confirm that Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away. US: ‘Gossip Girl’ actress, Michelle Trachtenberg, dies at 39 Tribune Online

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16 h. ago One army officer, villager hospitalised in A’Ibom communal clash

An Army officer and a villager have been hospitalised while several cars were set ablaze in the Ette community of Ikot-Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State following a clash that erupted in the area on Tuesday. Our correspondent gathered that the clash started following a misunderstanding between the Army officer and diesel thieves Read More

Science

20 h. ago West Texas child dies from measles in first US case in decade

Tribune Online West Texas child dies from measles in first US case in decade The outbreak in West Texas continues to grow, with the Texas Department of Health Services reporting 124 confirmed cases as of Tuesday—an increase of 34 since last week.  West Texas child dies from measles in first US case in decade Tribune Online

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25 h. ago Soldier, villager injured in A’Ibom violent clash over diesel theft

An army officer and a villager have been hospitalised, while several vehicles were set ablaze following a violent clash in Ette community, Ikot-Abasi Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. The crisis, which broke out on Tuesday, was reportedly triggered by a confrontation between the officer and suspected diesel thieves operating in the area. A community Read More

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26 h. ago Five Passengers Returning From Burial Event Die In Boat Accident, 20 Missing

At least five persons have lost their lives and 20 others still missing after two speedboats returning from a burial collided and capsized in Warri South Local Government, Delta State. It was gathered that most of the travelers inside the boats were not wearing life jackets when the collision happened on Tuesday. Speaking over the […] The post Five Passengers Returning From Burial Event Die In Boat Accident, 20 Missing appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Who was Abubakar Lawal, the Nigerian footballer who died in Uganda?

The Nigerian football community is in mourning following the tragic death of former Wikki Tourists forward Abubakar Lawal who died read more Who was Abubakar Lawal, the Nigerian footballer who died in Uganda?

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28 h. ago Navy destroys illegal refineries, seizes stolen crude oil in Delta

Tribune Online Navy destroys illegal refineries, seizes stolen crude oil in Delta The Nigerian Navy has dismantled four illegal refining sites in Delta State, seizing thousands of litres of stolen crude oil and illegally refined diesel. Navy destroys illegal refineries, seizes stolen crude oil in Delta Tribune Online

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33 h. ago 4 Herders Die, 2 Others Hospitalised After Eating Poisonous Fish In Taraba

The chairman of Takum local government area council in Taraba State, Hon. John Ali, has revealed that four persons from Kashimbila ward of the LGAS have died while two others were hospitalised after eating a meal cooked with suspected poisonous fish. Ali disclosed this while speaking with LEADERSHIP in the early hours of Wednesday in […]

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47 h. ago Court Jails Herbalist 14 Years For Sexually Assaulting Minor

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja has convicted and sentenced a traditional herbal healer, Segun Shina to fourteen (14) years in prison for attempting to sexually assault a 10-year-old girl. Justice Oshodi sentenced the convict after holding that the evidence presented by the prosecution, including a […]

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49 h. ago The financial empowerment of the middle class: Why it matters

The clock was ticking. We knew he was going to die. His organs were slowly shutting down. First, his bowels, read more The financial empowerment of the middle class: Why it matters

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52 h. ago 7,000 dead since January in DR Congo conflict, PM Suminwa reveals

Tribune Online 7,000 dead since January in DR Congo conflict, PM Suminwa reveals Since January, approximately 7,000 people have died in the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the Prime Minister of the DRC, Judith Suminwa, who spoke at a high-level meeting of the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Monday. 7,000 dead since January in DR Congo conflict, PM Suminwa reveals Tribune Online

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56 h. ago I gave God ultimatum to either kill me or fulfil his promise – Actress Dayo Amusa

By Seyi Babalola Nollywood actress, Dayo Amusa has pondered on her road to motherhood. The actress described how she burst into tears in front of her domestic workers as she begged God to bless her with a child. She stated that she offered God an ultimatum to either end her life or fulfil his promise […] The post I gave God ultimatum to either kill me or fulfil his promise – Actress Dayo Amusa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Ehi Ogbebor drags Caroline Danjuma, Sophia Momodu over comments on ‘Real Housewives of Lagos’

By Seyi Babalola Ehi Ogbebor, a well-known Nigerian interior decorator, has slammed Caroline Danjuma and Sophia Momodu for their comments against her on the ‘Real Housewives of Lagos’. RHOL is a Nigerian reality television series that follows the lavish lifestyles of Lagos socialites. During the show’s most recent episode, actress Caroline Danjuma said she dislikes […] The post Ehi Ogbebor drags Caroline Danjuma, Sophia Momodu over comments on ‘Real Housewives of Lagos’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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58 h. ago Drama Unfolds As Caroline Hutchings, Ehi Ogbebor Engage In Heated Online Feud

A heated exchange of words has broken out between Nigerian actress Caroline Hutchings and celebrity interior designer Ehi Ogbebor on social media. The feud began when Caroline voiced her dislike for Ehi during an episode of Real Housewives of Lagos (RHOL) and accused her of sabotage. Ehi hit back with a harsh post on Instagram, […] The post Drama Unfolds As Caroline Hutchings, Ehi Ogbebor Engage In Heated Online Feud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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68 h. ago Woman dies in truck, motorcycle collision on Badagry Expressway

A 26-year-old woman has been confirmed dead in a collision between a truck and a commercial motorcycle on Badagry Expressway. The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident on Monday in Lagos. The accident occurred at 1:00 p.m. on Monday at Ojo, located in the state’s Ojo area. “A fatal accident Read More

Transport

3 d. ago UK: Why petrol, diesel car users will spend more than electric car users from March 1

Tribune Online UK: Why petrol, diesel car users will spend more than electric car users from March 1 Drivers in the UK may see higher travel costs as new Advisory Fuel Rates (AFR) take effect from March 1, following HMRC’s quarterly review of company car rates. UK: Why petrol, diesel car users will spend more than electric car users from March 1 Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Regina Daniels sends message to trolls days after deactivating Instagram account

By Seyi Babalola Popular Nollywood star, Regina Daniels has responded to social media trolls after accusations surfaced that her husband, Ned Nwoko had a child with actress Chika Ike. Speculation arose online that the rumours sparked debate, resulting in heated conversations among netizens. Regina Daniels deactivated her Instagram account amid the hubbub, adding to conjecture […] The post Regina Daniels sends message to trolls days after deactivating Instagram account appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago FIDA frowns at breast ironing, other harmful traditional practices in Plateau State

From Jude Dangwam, Jos The International Federation of Women Lawyers(FIDA) Nigeria, has frown against breast ironing among other harmful traditional practices that dehumanised women and the girl child in the society. Chairperson FIDA Plateau state branch,  Naankus Fyaktu said such a harmful traditional practice of ironing the breasts of young girls by parents is against […] The post FIDA frowns at breast ironing, other harmful traditional practices in Plateau State appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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