Olivia Hussey, the actress who gained international acclaim as a teenage Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, has died at the age of 73, her family announced on Friday. “Olivia was a remarkable person whose warmth, wisdom, and pure kindness touched the lives of all who knew her,” her family shared…
By Ayomide Otitoju Prominent human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has attributed the recent deaths of 115 Nigerians in food stampedes in Ibadan, Abuja, and Anambra States to negligence by the Nigerian Police Force. Speaking at a public lecture in Akure, Ondo State, in memory of the late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of deploying North Korean soldiers with minimal protection, resulting in several casualties among captured troops. In his Friday evening address, Zelensky disclosed that “several” wounded North Korean soldiers had died after being captured by Ukrainian forces. “Today, there were reports about several soldiers from North Korea. Our soldiers…
By Ayomide Otitoju The 2024 Calabar Carnival and Festivals promises to dazzle like never before, as iconic sponsors including First Bank of Nigeria, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Zenith Bank, Nigerian Breweries, and Minimie join forces to elevate Africa’s largest street party. With their innovation, leadership, and commitment to cultural heritage, these brands are set…
An Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane crashed on Wednesday near the city of Aktau in western Kazakhstan, leaving 35 people feared dead, according to officials. The Embraer 190 was carrying 67 people, including 62 passengers and five crew members, when it went down approximately three kilometers (1.9 miles) from Aktau, an oil and gas hub on…
Security expert Kingsley Uzoma has called for a comprehensive investigation into the reported deaths of civilians during a military airstrike in Sokoto State on Wednesday. The incident, which occurred in Silame Local Government Area, has sparked controversy over whether the military action was a mistake or a justified operation. The Sokoto State Government alleged that…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has pardoned Segun Olowookere and Sunday Morakinyo, who were sentenced to death for armed robbery. The governor announced the decision in a statement on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, clarifying the circumstances surrounding their conviction. The case had drawn widespread attention after social media reports claimed…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank has once again solidified its reputation as a leading supporter of arts, culture, and entertainment through its highly anticipated DecemberIssaVybe initiative. This year, the highlight was the unforgettable Davido Live in Lagos concert on Christmas Eve, held at the prestigious Eko Hotel Convention Centre. The event brought festive cheer and world-class…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Anambra State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Comdt. Maku Olatunde A., on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, embarked on a statewide assessment of security arrangements to ensure a peaceful Christmas and New Year celebration. The visit follows the deployment of 2,409 personnel across strategic locations as part…
