Nollywood actor, Big Larry has passed away. The actor reportedly died on Friday. Popular movie producer, Stanley Ontop, announced Larry’s death on his official Instagram page Sharing his picture, he wrote, “Nollywood actor Big Larry has just passed away. What caused his demise is yet to be known. May your soul rest in peace, Big Larry. Nollywood, Asaba mourns.” DAILY POST reports that Nollywood has lost dozens of practitioners since January 2024, including Mr Ibu, Amaechi Muonagor, Sisi Quadri, Ganiyu ‘Ogunjimi‘ Oyeyemi and Junior Pope. The Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, in May 2024, announced a 4-day fasting and prayer…
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Gynaecologists from the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, UCTH, have expressed dismay over the increasing numbers of pregnant women in the country who prefer the services of untrained midwives during childbirth. The Gynaecologists expressed worry that this preference has exposed many women to lifelong risks and should be discouraged. The Specialists, Dr Jonah Egbe of the Gynaecology Department of UCTH and Dr Ofem Ofem raised the concerns on a Saturday morning health programme, Hello Doctor, produced by Residents Doctors, on a Calabar-based radio station. Dr Egbe said statistics have shown that if 50 pregnant women register at either a primary…
Shooting Stars have solicited fans’ support ahead of the matchday two fixture with Plateau United. The Chairman of the club, Babatunde Olaniyan Akoro made the call in Ibadan. Akoro called on the supporters to come out en masse to support the team to victory. Shooting Stars will square up with Plateau United at the Lekan Salami Stadium on Sunday. “Let firstly appreciate our ever vociferous backers for their support last season, which went a long way in helping the team last season,” Akoro stated to Shooting Stars media. “They were simply fantastic and it was not a surprise to us…
Bendel Insurance captain, Meyiwa Oritseweyimi says the team is in high spirits ahead of their matchday two encounter against Katsina United. Oritseweyimi said the players have learnt from the opening day goalless draw result against Rivers United. He stated that the team would go all out for a win against their hosts. The Benin Arsenals will face off with Katsina United at the Muhammad Dikko Stadium on Sunday. “We have put the goalless home draw with Rivers Utd behind us and focussed on our trip to Katsina,” Oritseweyimi told BSN Sports. “I can say confidently that we are ready for…
Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable has welcomed a baby girl with his 4th baby mama, actress Ashabi Simple. The baby is the actress’s second child with the singer. Portable’s third daughter from different mothers. Announcing the baby’s arrival in an Instagram post, the singer appreciated God for the safe delivery. “ZAzuu with a heart full of joy, we welcome our third princess to the world, I thank GOD for not shaming us Eyitayo Alhamdulilahi God bless you my woman I fly with you forever @ashabi.mohsimple_Mummy @fitilamihan_atandaogo iya newborn baby Akoi Blessings my beautiful princes welcome to the world. God bless the…
Famous Nigerian music producer, ID Cabasa, has advised artists to be business-minded. Cabasa gave the advice during a recent conversation during an appearance at Toopsoul Studio. Speaking about the music business in Nigeria, he noted the need for artists to up their game in the business of creating music. “You need to come into the industry with much more and not just as an artist. Also, you have to be business-minded. Not just the business of making music but with the sense of making money with it.” Cabasa noted that artists should learn to make appropriate choices while signing record…
The Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi says he has never said he would be vice president to anyone in the 2027 general election. In a post via his official X handle, Obi was reacting to an alleged misinterpretation of the interview he had recently. He said some fifth columnists have resorted to propaganda, deliberately distorting the narrative. The former Anambra State Governor said he does not want to be one of those preoccupied with 2027 while Nigerians are suffering from hunger, poverty, insecurity, and other pressing challenges. He emphasized his commitment to partnering…
Asisat Oshoala was on target again as Bay FC recorded a 1-1 draw with North Carolina Courage in their NWSL clash. Oshoala scored the curtain-raiser in the ninth minute with Tess Boade providing the assist. Ashley Sanchez equalised for the visitors in the 25th minute. Oshoala has now scored five goals for Bay FC this season. Bay FC are now unbeaten in their last three league games. They are currently seventh on the table with the top eight teams going through to the championship playoffs after the regular season. NWSL: Oshoala fires fifth goal for Bay FC
Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has successfully commissioned a new 1×100 megavolt amperes 132/33 kilovolt power transformer at its substation in Maryland, Lagos State. TCN disclosed this in a statement on its official X account on Saturday. According to the company, the commissioning was held at the Maryland Substation in Lagos State on Friday. The facility will increase the capacity of the substation from 90 megavolt amperes to 190MVA, bringing the capacity of the substation to 152MW. With the commissioning, more bulk electricity supply will be available to Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company for customers in Maryland, and other parts of…
A former media aide to ex-President Muhammad Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, on Saturday declared that Nigeria is winning the war against terrorism. Ahmad was reacting to the killing of notorious terrorist leader, Sani Wala Burki in Katsina State. Troops of the Nigerian military had eliminated Burki in Katsina State a few days ago. Reacting via a post on X, the former presidential aide urged troops to increase the pressure until all terrorists are eradicated. Bashir wrote: “Happy to read that another notorious terrorist leader, Sani Wala Burki, has also been eliminated in Katsina. Nigeria is clearly winning this war against terror.…