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Veteran Nollywood actor Agbako dies at 102 years

Veteran actor, Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, AKA Agbako, is dead. His death was confirmed by actor Jide Kosoko on Instagram. It was gathered that he passed on Thursday morning. The actor, however, didn’t disclose the circumstances surrounding Agbako’s death. He wrote on Instagram, “Good night ooo, Baba Charles. a.k.a Agbako, 102 years, ba wasa ba. R I...
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Tourism alone can drive economic diversification – says Ogun Commissioner

The Ogun State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Sesan Fagbayi, has described Nigeria’s tourism sector as an untapped goldmine, urging stakeholders to harness its vast potential for economic diversification and growth. Speaking at a stakeholders’ forum organised by the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria in Abeokuta on Wednesday, Fagbayi, represented by Mr. Michael Ogunbiyi...
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Ekiti gov hails Oluyede’s appointment as acting COAS

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated Major-General Olufemi Oluyede on his appointment as the acting Chief of Army Staff by President Bola Tinubu. The governor also thanked the President for finding the Ikere-Ekiti-born General Oluyede worthy of the appointment. The president had on Wednesday appointed Oluyede as acting COAS pending the return of the...
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Popular Nollywood actor, Charles Olumo, is dead

Veteran actor, Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, popularly known as Charles Olumo and Agbako, is dead. This was made known in a statement by the president of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) , Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin on Instagram on Thursday. He wrote, “#tampanglobal announces the passing of Pa Charles...
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Flood submerges houses in Anambra communities

Many houses located in flood-prone communities in five different local government areas across Anambra State have been submerged by flood following the rising water level from the River Niger and other related water activities. Five local government areas have been affected by the flood including the Anambra West, Anambra East, Ogbaru, Awka North and Ayamelum...
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Police nab 8 for kidnapping, others in Katsina

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested no fewer than eight suspects in connection with kidnapping, armed robbery, criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide and other related crimes in the state. The command’s spokesman, Abubakar Sadiq, who paraded the suspects before the Command Headquarters in Katsina, noted that the Command arrested 16-year-old Nuhu Haruna of Fenza village,...
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Africa must demand equity in global health, says AHF

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation has urged African leaders to shape Africa’s future in global health security by demanding an equitable agreement that works for all nations, particularly those in the Global South. The foundation made the call as part of its Save Our Society (SOS) campaign, leading up to the next round of World Health...
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Ekiti poly unveils plan to strengthen vocational, technical education

Ekiti State Polytechnic, Isan Ekiti, has begun moves to partner with the Government Technical College, Ado Ekiti, as part of efforts to strengthen technical and vocational education. A statement from the polytechnic’s Public Relations Officer, Martins Olowoyo, made available in Ado Ekiti on Thursday said that the institution’s Governing Council Chairman, Prof. Adedayo Fasakin, made...
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