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NOLLYWOOD ACTOR OLU JACOB PASSED AWAY  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs on June 30, 2024, at the age of 81. Jacobs had been battling dementia prior to his death. The veteran actor is remembered for his iconic performances in both British television series and international films. He was also celebrated for his exceptional talent, professionalism, and commitment to mentoring younger talents. Olu Jacobs will be dearly missed by his fans and the film industry as a whole. May his soul rest in peace. 

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has reportedly escaped from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Abuja. Kanu, who has been brought to court several times for various charges related to his secessionist activities, was scheduled to appear in court once again when he made his daring escape. The news of Kanu's disappearance from custody has sparked a flurry of activity on social media, with many posts trending on Facebook about his mysterious disappearance from the court. Many supporters of Kanu are expressing concern for his safety and demanding answers from the authorities about how he was able to escape. Kanu's escape has added a new layer of complexity to an already tumultuous political situation in Nigeria, as tensions between the government and separatist groups like IPOB continue to simmer. The Nigerian government has vowed to track down Kanu and bring him to justice, but his escape has raised serious questions about the secur...

The Deputy National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Ayo Olorunfemi, has expressed strong caution against individuals who are calling on the party's 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to defect to another political party as a means to actualize his presidential ambition. Olorunfemi firmly stated that those who are urging Mr. Obi to leave the Labour Party in the hopes that he could secure victory in the 2027 presidential election on the platform of another party are operating under a sense of delusion. During his appearance on Channels Television's Politics Today show, Olorunfemi used the term "delusional" to describe those individuals who are advocating for Obi to switch parties. He elaborated that some people tend to overrate themselves and their abilities, while failing to see the implications of such a move. Olorunfemi emphasized that genuine supporters of Peter Obi, whom he humorously referred to as the "Obidients", would not advise him to abandon...