Olu Jacobs @80
Olu Jacobs @80 •An icon ripens with grace and dignity Veteran Nigerian actor, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs popularly known to many simply as Olu Jacobs or Uncle Olu Jacobs to the younger generation, virtually lifted the life curtain to behold his 80th birthday anniversary on the 11th of July with pomp and pageantry. His family and Nollywood pulled out all stops to celebrate and thank him for his contributions to the growth and popularity of the industry. His love of the theatre and acting dates back to his early childhood in Kano, …
Oyo CJ constitutes investigative panel for Deputy Gov’s impeachment
Oyo CJ constitutes investigative panel for Deputy Gov’s impeachment Oyo Chief Judge Munta Abimbola has constituted a seven-man panel to investigate Deputy Governor Rauf Olaniyan for alleged impeachable offences. He attributed the delay in constitution of the panel to suit against it by Olaniyan. Abimbola made the clarifications while constituting the panel on Thursday. It was reported the move followed a directed to the CJ by Oyo lawmakers in a bid to remove the Deputy Governor from office. An Oyo High Court presided over by Justice Ladiran Ak…
Why FG should release Nnamdi Kanu - Ortom
Why FG should release Nnamdi Kanu - Ortom Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has called on the Federal Government to release detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu for peace to work. He said if the peace process in the country could only be taken seriously if Kanu was released from prison. Ortom said the release of Kanu is a socio-political challenge that must be dealt with politically. He lamented that even Boko Haram members who posed a greater threat to the country’s unity had often been pardoned, freed and reintegr…
Why I arranged fake soldiers to kidnap pastor – Woman confesses in Ogun
Why I arranged fake soldiers to kidnap pastor – Woman confesses in Ogun A woman, Opeyemi Ibikunle, has explained to the police in Ogun State, why she arranged for men in military uniform to kidnap a pastor in Abeokuta, the State capital. It was learnt that the pastor, Mapai Samuel of ZOE Family International Church, Odo Eran, Abeokuta, was forcefully abducted by two men in military uniform on the directive of Opeyemi. The fake soldiers and the woman were said to have invaded the church at about 8 pm while the pastor was preaching and dragged h…
Osun: Atiku, Okowa, Ayu, Saraki, Sambo, Oyinlola, Others Draw Support For Adeleke
Osun: Atiku, Okowa, Ayu, Saraki, Sambo, Oyinlola, Others Draw Support For Adeleke National chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Iyocha Ayu; presidential candidate of the party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar; his running mate, Ifeanyi Okowa; former Senate President, Bukola Saraki and some PDP governors were among the personalities present at the Osun PDP rally held at the party secretariat in Osogbo in preparation for the state governorship election. Speaking at the rally, former Vice President Atiku charged the Osun electorate to vote ma…
BREAKING: Court convicts, Nollywood actor, Baba Ijesha of sexually assaulting minor
BREAKING: Court convicts, Nollywood actor, Baba Ijesha of sexually assaulting minor An Ikeja Special Offences Court has convicted the embattled Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, alias Baba Ijesha, of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old minor. NAN reports that Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo, in a two-hour judgement on Thursday, convicted Baba Ijesha of indecent treatment of a child, sexual assault and attempted sexual assault Taiwo, however, discharged and acquitted him of counts one and count six, which were sexual assault by penetration and attempte…
Ecobank Nigeria Partners 'Her Ability Hub' on Promoting Girl-Child Education
Ecobank Nigeria Partners 'Her Ability Hub' on Promoting Girl-Child Education Ecobank Nigeria has said its partnership with HerAbility Hub to promote girl-child education is in line with its overall strategy to support the development of the nation’s education sector. The partnership tagged Somolu school tour with the theme: “ Shattering the Glass Ceiling” featured career seminars, empowerment programmes and donation of diverse education materials to schools in Lagos. Founder, HerAbility Hub, Dr. Omoayena Odunbaku, who commended Eco…
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