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Susan Mutami, the outspoken ex-partner of Zimbabwean politician Temba Mliswa, has called on the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) to disqualify Mliswa from its upcoming presidential election.    Taking to her X account, Mutami questioned Mliswa’s suitability for the position, citing personal experiences and accusing him of irresponsible behavior.   “Dear @online_zifa, I have a son with aspiring ZIFA President Temba …

A controversial court ruling that has ignited widespread debate, following reports of a Zimbabwean man Forward Mumango evicting his wife, Primrose Mumango, and their children from their family home to accommodate his new girlfriend.   According to H-Metro, Mumango obtained a protection order from Magistrate Meenal Narotam at the Harare Civil Court, barring his wife and children from returning to …

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has reaffirmed that Islam supports the education of the girl-child, emphasizing its role in societal development.   Speaking at the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project in Bauchi, organized by the Ministry of Education with World Bank support, the Sultan called for a shift in social and cultural norms …

The President-General of Okuama Community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Pa James Oghoroko, has reportedly died while in military custody, Vanguard reports.      Pa Oghoroko was arrested between August 18 and 20, 2024, along with other community leaders, including Prof Arthur Ekpekpo, Chief Belvis Adogbo, and Pa Dennis Okugbaye.      These arrests occurred after …

Base Coat, a renowned luxury nail studio in Lagos recently marked its 5th anniversary in grand style with a sparkling celebration at the Ikoyi Point Centre. The event, which brought together a select group of about 30 high-profile women, was graced by influencers, media personalities, and industry leaders who have been long-time supporters of the brand.   Laurent Perrier champagne …

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Ekiti State Command has arrested a wanted Boko Haram member suspected to have fled from the Northeast after a persistent onslaught from the Nigeria Army.      NSCDC State Public Relations Officer, SC Afolabi Tolulope, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, December 5, 2024, said the suspect, Isah Jafaru aka Nabida …

The NYPD released new photos Thursday of the suspected gnman who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Midtown hotel on Wednesday, December 4. The surveillance images show the suspects face, which had previously been hidden, with him seen flashing a smile with a black mask hanging from his chin. The suspect was wearing the same dark hoodie he wore when he is believed …

Katsina State Police Command has arrested a bank official in Daura for allegedly stealing N18 million from a customer through an ATM.    The suspect, an Assistant Operations Officer at a New Generation bank, is accused of conspiring with a friend to carry out the theft.     The spokesperson of the command, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, confirmed the arrest during …

Comedian, Bright Okpocha aka Basketmouth has stated that some movie producers receive huge sums of money from streaming platforms to produce high-budget movies but end up using 10% of the funds to produce the movie and use the rest to buy houses and cars.    This comes amidst reports that NETFLIX has stopped giving Nigerian filmmakers funds to produce original …

A Nigerian man has gone viral after going on his TikTok page to lament about the way police officers stop his car repeatedly for a search.    The man filmed himself inside a ride before encountering police officers somewhere in Ikeja who stopped him for a search. He said this is becoming frustrating as he is always getting stopped for …