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Borno State Government has announced a cholera outbreak in the state with 451 cases recorded so far following severe flooding caused by the collapse of the Alau Dam.    The flooding has affected Maiduguri and surrounding areas, leading to the displacement of approximately 2 million people, destruction of health facilities, loss of lives and properties, and disruption of portable water …

A 25-year-old man has been taken into custody by the police in Lagos for allegedly st@bbing his 68-year-old father to d3ath.    Chibunna Chiemelie st@bbed his father to d3ath on Thursday, October 3, around 10:00 p.m. at the Isolo area of the state, Lagos Police Command spokesperson SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed on Friday, October 4.  Hundeyin said that the suspect’s …

Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, has said that he has no input in what social critic, Very Dark Man, shares on social media.    Recall that on Tuesday, September 24th, VDM released a purported audio conversation between Bobrisky and a male friend in which Bob claimed he spoke with Falz in prison and that Falz and his dad, Femi Falana, SAN, …

Preston forward, Milutin Osmajic has been hit with an eight-match ban following his bite on Blackburn’s Owen Beck.     Montenegro international Osmajic left teeth marks on the shoulder of Rovers defender Owen Beck but escaped a red card as referee Matt Donohue had not seen the biting take place during last month’s 0-0 draw at Deepdale.     Donohue …

Gospel artiste, Mercy Chinwo and her husband, Pastor Blessed, have released stunning family photos as they celebrate their son, Baby Charis, as he turns a year older today October 4.    The excited mum shared the lovely photos on her IG page and expressed how happy they are to have Baby Charis. ‘’On this day 4th of October 2023 the …

Meta CEO, Mark Zuckerberg has surpassed retailer Amazon’s Jeff Bezos as the world’s second richest person. Zuckerberg’s net worth rose to $206 billion on Friday, a new record for him, behind electric car manufacturer Tesla CEO Elon Musk ($256 billion), according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Jeff Bezos came third at $205 billion with a $2.6 billion decline on the …

Iran‘s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has said that Tuesday’s Iranian attack on rival, Israel was the “least punishment.” and that the Islamic Republic will attack Israel again “if needs be.”     Iran launched about 200 ballistic missiles toward Israel on Tuesday in what it said was a response to the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and others. …

A Nigerian man, Arinze Uzoagu has advised couples to support each other during the difficult period of childlessness.      Uzoagu and his wife, Chinaza welcomed quadruplets, three girls and a boy, in 2022, after six years of waiting.   “Just like parenting, the infertility journey is a team work,” he wrote in a Facebook post on Friday October 4 …

Late Hollywood actor, John Amos’ wanted the announcement of his d3ath delayed because he believed his daughter would turn his passing into a “circus,” according to the late actor’s longtime publicist.      Amos’ d3ath was announced by his son, Kelly Christopher Amos, aka K.C., in an Instagram post on Tuesday, October 1,  more than 40 days after the “Roots” star passed away at the age …

A Nigerian doctor, Obianma Onya has called out people who ignore others including their achievements, needs and requests while alive but mourn when they d!e.  “I need to call out a crazy tradition in our clime where we ignore one another (don’t acknowledge accomplishments, needs, requests) while we’re alive but once someone’s obituary is announced, we gather like WITCHES to …