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Nollywood Mourns as Veteran Actor Francis Duru Dies at 57

Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has died at the age of 57 following a brief illness, leaving Nigeria’s movie industry and fans mourning the loss of one of its familiar faces. The actor’s family announced his death in a statement shared on his official Instagram page in the early hours of Friday, October 23, 2026. In the announcement, the family expressed grief over his passing … Continue reading Nollywood Mourns as Veteran Actor Francis Duru Dies at 57

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Reps Summon MTN, Airtel, Glo CEOs Over Poor Network Service, Threaten Arrest

The House of Representatives has summoned the chief executive officers of major telecommunications companies operating in Nigeria to explain persistent poor network services affecting subscribers across the country. The affected operators include MTN Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria, Globacom (Glo), Mafab Communications and other telecommunications service providers. The lawmakers have directed the executives to appear before an ad hoc committee investigating the quality of telecommunications services on … Continue reading Reps Summon MTN, Airtel, Glo CEOs Over Poor Network Service, Threaten Arrest

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Funkẹ Akindele, K1 Dé Ultimate, Pasuma, Late Ògògó Join ‘Jagun Jagun 2’ Cast (Watch)

Utelnova | Entertainment News Nollywood filmmaker Femi Adebayo has unveiled a star-studded cast for Jagun Jagun 2, the highly anticipated sequel to his 2023 Yoruba epic, Jagun Jagun: The Warrior. The newly announced cast includes award-winning actress Funke Akindele, Fuji music stars Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, and Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, alongside veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who … Continue reading Funkẹ Akindele, K1 Dé Ultimate, Pasuma, Late Ògògó Join ‘Jagun Jagun 2’ Cast (Watch)

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How 57 illegal miners died in two days, including 37 in Niger state civil defence custody

At least 57 suspected illegal miners have died in separate incidents in Niger and Taraba states within two days, including 37 who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. The Niger incident occurred after the NSCDC arrested suspected illegal miners during operations in M.I. Wushishi and Lukoto villages on September 15 and 16. 37 die … Continue reading How 57 illegal miners died in two days, including 37 in Niger state civil defence custody

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Court sentences South African woman to 25 years’ imprisonment for trafficking heroin into Nigeria

A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced a 38-year-old South African woman, Will Jessica Ann, to 25 years in prison for trafficking 5.75 kilogrammes of heroin into Nigeria. Justice Obiora Egwuatu handed down the sentence on Thursday after Ann pleaded guilty to conspiracy and unlawful importation of the drug. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) had arrested Ann on July 6 during the … Continue reading Court sentences South African woman to 25 years’ imprisonment for trafficking heroin into Nigeria

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