Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman, who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has died, an Ashiya city official said Saturday. She was 116. Yoshitsugu Nagata, an official in charge of elderly policies, said Itooka died on Dec. 29 at a care home in Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture, central Japan. Itooka, who loved bananas and a yogurt-flavored Japanese drink called Calpis, was born on May 23, 1908. She became the oldest person last year following the death of 117-year-old Maria Branyas, according to the Gerontology Research Group. When she was told she was at the top of the…

A popular Kannywood actress, Samha M. Inuwa, has been suspended from appearing in films for one year by the Kano State Censorship Board. According to the Board, her suspension followed complaints from concerned citizens about her “revealing dress and provocative videos.” Information Officer of the Kano State Censorship Board, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman in a statement revealed that Samha had been warned multiple times about her “crude dressing, vulgar displays, and language in her some videos.” The board emphasised that the actress’ conduct had violated cultural and moral standards. In addition to the suspension, the board has revoked Samha’s licence and…

Controversial social media personality, Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan or VDM has claimed that Naira Marley owed his late label signee, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly called Mohbad a substantial amount of money. Disclosing this during a recent live-stream session on TikTok, VeryDarkMan said Naira Marley admitted that he owed Mohbad money before his sudden death. VDM added that he was bothered that Naira Marley did not come out to defend himself in public since he has evidence and the business side of his dealings with Mohbad. VDM said, “What is crazy is that the guy has his own evidence,…

A mother has allegedly beaten her 15-year-old son to death for stealing N200 in Warri, Delta State. The tragic incident reportedly occurred on Thursday at Obire Street, off Cemetery Road in the rustic town. According to an eyewitness, who did not want to be named, the boy’s hands and legs were tied by his brother, and his body was burned with a hot knife during the punishment. The source said, ”When she realized that her son was dying, she ran out and cried for assistance. “Unfortunately, before they arrived at the hospital, her son died.” The source also disclosed that…

Versatile actress, Mercy Aigbe’s latest work, ‘Thinline’ has set a new milestone in Nollywood after amassing N100 million in total ticket sales at cinemas. Cinemax, the film’s distribution company, made the announcement on Friday by via its Instagram page, @cinemaxng. ‘Thinline’ which was released on December 13, has quickly captured the hearts of audiences nationwide, setting a lofty sales record in the process. While expressing gratitude to fans, Cinemax shared, “Over 100 million, and it’s all because of you. Thank you all for your love and support.”This achievement underscores Aigbe’s influence in the Nigerian film industry and the growing demand…

Gunmen suspected to be members of the Lakurawa terrorists group have killed two policemen and rustled over 200 cows during an attack on Natsini village, Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The incident occurred on Thursday around 11pm, when the terrorists, numbering over 50 and riding motorcycles, targeted a police checkpoint along the Augie/Kangiwa road. After overpowering the officers, they proceeded to rustle cows in the village. A local resident, Abubakar Augie, said, “The Lakurawa were more than 50 on motorcycles; after overpowering the few policemen at the checkpoint, they went to where the cows were kept in a…

A police officer has allegedly killed a young woman, Ifeoluwa Adekalu in Ado-Ekiti, capital of Ekiti State. According to reports, the tragic incident happened at the Okeila Police Station in the capital city on Thursday, after the police officer, said to be a personnel of the Special Unit of the Nigeria Police Force, Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in the state command accidentally discharged the bullet from his gun which hit the woman, described as a nursing mother. It was learnt that the unnamed officer, attached to another police station had paid a visit to the Okeila police post where he…

A young boy was rescued after surviving five days in a game park full of lions and elephants in Zimbabwe, a lawmaker in the east African country said on Wednesday. Mutsa Murombedzi, a member of Zimbabwe’s parliament, said in a Wednesday post on social media that Tinotenda Pudu had strayed into the Matusadona Game Park and ended up “sleeping on a rocky perch, amidst roaring lions, passing elephants… and just the unforgiving wild,” before he was eventually found by rangers. According to BBC News, Zimbabwe’s National Parks & Wildlife Management Authority had confirmed the incident and said Pudu was just…

A New Jersey lacrosse star described as a “gentle-hearted soul” was the latest New Orleans New Year’s Day massacre victim to be identified Friday — days after he and 13 others were murdered by an ISIS-supporting terrorist. Billy DiMaio, 25, of Holmdel, New Jersey, was in New Orleans to celebrate New Year’s Eve and go to the Sugar Bowl college football game when he was killed in the Bourbon Street carnage, his parents confirmed to NOLA.com. “He was a good, humble kid,” his father, Bill DiMaio, said. “He loved life.” “He was a pure, gentle-hearted soul,” his mother, Tracie, added.…

Elon Musk’s attack on the government’s handling of grooming gangs is “misjudged and certainly misinformed,” Health Secretary, Wes Streeting has said. Tech multi-billionaire, Musk has posted a series of messages on his social media site X, accusing Sir Keir Starmer of failing to prosecute gangs that systematically groomed and raped young girls, and calling for safeguarding minister Jess Phillips to be jailed. Asked about his comments, Streeting said, “This government takes the issue of child sexual exploitation incredibly seriously.” He invited Musk to “roll up his sleeves and work with us” against rape gangs. The Tories have also criticised Musk…