The Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, has debunked the report that Nollywood actor, Zack Orji is dead. The news emerged on social media on Tuesday that the ailing thespian had passed away. However, the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, has urged the general public to disregard the rumours, saying the…
Justice Sanusi Ado Ma’aji of Kano state high court sitting at Miller road, Bompai, has found Quandong Geng, a Chinese national, guilty of killing his girlfriend, Ummulkusum Sani Buhari (Ummita). Geng had invaded the residence of Ummita in September 2022 and stabbed her to death during an argument. He had fled the scene but was…
A Nigerian woman criticizes Nollywood for its treatment of actors after discovering veteran actor Nonso Diobi soliciting gifts from fans on TikTok live. Expressing her disappointment on her TikTok page, @dareal_bl, she revealed observing similar behavior from other actors but had refrained from commenting until now due to certain circumstances. However, upon seeing Nonso Diobi…
After eleven days in captivity, Dr. Tony Azegbemi, the Edo State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has been released. Azegbemi reportedly returned to his residence around 3 am. The news of his release was announced by Senator Odion Ugbesia at approximately 6:17 am. However, it remains unconfirmed whether a ransom was paid for…
On Monday, the Nigerian Naira showed a surge in strength against the US dollar in the parallel foreign exchange (FX) market, eliciting optimism among currency traders and economic observers. In Lagos’s bustling streets, bureau de change (BDCs) operators quoted the naira at N1,440 to the greenback, marking a significant appreciation compared to previous rates. The…
A major clash is looming in the Labour Party, LP, as the party’s leadership heads for a contentious National Convention. Despite the controversy surrounding it, the LP last night affirmed that its convention slated for Nnewi, Anambra State, tomorrow will proceed as planned. The convention was planned and approved by the leadership of the LP…
One of the frontline governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Paul Akintelure, is dead. He was reported to have passed away in the early hours of March 26, 2024. Before his untimely demise, Akintelure had raised concerns about both direct and indirect threats to his life. He had expressed hope…
Former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has once again expressed regret for supporting Siminalayi Fubara’s governorship bid in the oil-rich state. Wike, while addressing a crowd of supporters in Port Harcourt over the weekend, lamented that Fubara deceived him into supporting his gubernatorial ambition through…
Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, known as Sunday Igboho, and the Chief of Staff to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Mr Tayo Ayinde, have both threatened legal action against the Aare Ona Kakanfo, Iba Gani Adams, for allegedly accusing them of plotting an assassination. Igboho and Ayinde, in separate pre-action letters by their lawyers,…
An afternoon downpour has reportedly washed away Ochanja market road constructed by Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration barely one week ago. Photo used for illustration purposes Ochanja market is located in Onitsha South local government area of the state. News Direct sighted a viral video of the washed road on Tuesday morning, posted by one Onyebuchi…
