Nollywood actor and film producer Kunle Afolayan has lost his mother, Omoladun Afolayan. Omoladun died at the age of 81. Kunle Afolayan confirmed her death in a post on his Instagram page. He said his mum lived a good life and she is resting. He wrote, “It is hard to accept, but she surely lived a good life. Our mother, Maami Omoladun Ayanladun Afolayan, has gone to rest. (1943-2024). “She is survived by children and grandchildren. Please keep us in your prayers. Omo re a gbeyin gbogbo wa.” His brother, actor Gabriel Afolayan, also mourned their mother, sharing, “Home is…
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The Defence Headquarters on Saturday said the Nigerian troops have, in the last one week, apprehended a notorious terrorist leader, Abubakar Ibrahim (AKA) Habu Dogo in Sokoto and seven IPOB/ESN commanders in South-East. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, in a statement said that Habu Dogo was apprehended at Rumji Village in Illela Local Government Area of Sokoto State. According to him, Habu Dogo is a wanted terrorist on the watch list of security agencies both in Nigeria and in the Niger Republic because of the cross border nature of his terrorist activities. He said the IPOB/ ESN…
The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has handed over Dr Ganiyat Olawale-Popoola, a Nigerian doctor abducted in Kaduna State ten months ago, to her family. Ribadu also reunited Abdulmugniy Folaranmi, a 16-year-old 100-level student of the Nigerian Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna, with his family. DAILY POST reports that Squadron Leader Nurudeen Popoola, a Nigerian Air Force officer, his wife, Dr. Ganiyat Olawale-Popoola, and her nephew, Abdulmugniy Folaranmi, were abducted on December 27, 2023. They were kidnapped from their residence at the National Eye Centre Quarters in Mando, Kaduna. The trio are indigenes of Iseyin in the Oke…
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has stated that some sections of the Osisioma Interchange, commissioned in 2022 by the immediate past administration, are in poor condition. The governor has therefore instructed the Abia State Commissioner for Works, Don Otumchere Oti, to immediately deploy his team to repair the failing sections of the flyover. He gave the directive on Saturday at Eziama Aba while commissioning new projects completed by the outgoing Local Government Chairman of Aba North LGA, John Udeagbala. The Governor expressed surprise that the Osisioma bridge, completed two years ago, is already deteriorating. “We don’t want the bridge…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the troops of Operation Delta Safe destroyed 98 illegal refining sites across the Niger Delta region in the last one week. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while giving updates on the operations of the armed forces in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Buba said the troops also discovered and destroyed 49 crude oil cooking ovens, 11 dugout pits, 72 boats, 21 drums, 30 storage tanks during the period. He said that the troops also impounded 1.09 million litres of stolen crude oil and 873,510 litres of illegally…
Mr Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP, has described late former President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, as a bridge builder committed to fostering peaceful coexistence in the nation. Obi also said Iwuanyanwu was dedicated to justice, equity, and the progress and development of Nigeria. DAILY POST reports that the erstwhile politician and statesman was laid to rest in Atta, Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, on Friday. In a post on his X handle on Saturday, Obi said the well-attended burial ceremony bore witness to the positive legacy Iwuanyanwu left behind and the profound impact…
The Defence Headquarters has said troops have eliminated no fewer than 187 terrorists, apprehended 262 suspects and rescued 147 kidnapped hostages in different operations across the country in the last one week. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made stated this while giving updates on the operations of the armed forces in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Buba said troops also recovered 205 assorted weapons and 5,241 assorted ammunition, comprising two G3 rifles, 2 PKT guns, 89 AK47 rifles, 22 fabricated rifles, 22 dane guns, two FN rifle, and two pistols. Others, according to him, are…
Brazil head coach, Dorival Junior, has dropped Al Hilal forward Neymar and Real Madrid’s Endrick from his squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers at Venezuela and Uruguay. Endrick has played just 107 minutes for the LaLiga champions and has not featured in their last four games. Neymar only returned to action with Al Hilal on October 21 after a year-long absence due to injury. “We decided not to bring him so as not to rush things,” Dorival Junior said on Friday. “He’s practically fully recovered, but he only had a few minutes, which weighed heavily on the decision.” Neymar…
Former England international, Joe Cole has predicted Chelsea to beat Manchester United 1-0 in the Premier League. Man United will host Chelsea at Old Trafford in a Premier League fixture on Sunday evening. Speaking to Paddy Power, Cole said: “I think Chelsea will go to Old Trafford and win. “They’re probably about two years ahead of where Manchester United are right now. “It’ll be tight because Chelsea have not won at Old Trafford since 2013, but I fancy a 1-0 Chelsea win.” Chelsea currently sit in the 5th position on the Premier League table, while Man United are in 14th…
Enyimba forward, Ekene Awazie, has expressed the team’s determination to secure victory in the matchday 10 fixture against Bayelsa United. The People’s Elephant will trade tackles with Bayelsa United at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa, on Sunday. Awazie says the players are positive of a good result from the game. “We know it won’t be easy playing against Bayelsa United away from home, but we are ready for the challenge,” Awazie told NPFL media. “We have been working hard in training, and we are determined to get a positive result in Yenagoa. “We respect Bayelsa United, but we are confident…