June 28, 2023

The top brass of the Nigerian Actors Guild (NAG) has officially declared the imposition of an indefinite suspension on renowned actor, Jerry Williams, due to his abuse of prohibited substances.

In a statement endorsed by Mr. Emeka Rollas, MON, the National President of AGN, it has come to light that the activities of Jerry Williams concerning illicit substances have been under careful observation since December.

Regrettably, the situation has escalated beyond control, rendering it unsafe for him to collaborate with fellow performers on set, which may jeopardize their well-being. Mr. Rollas emphasised that the primary concern lies in ensuring the …

On Wednesday, the tragic result of a Russian missile strike on a restaurant in eastern Ukraine became even more devastating, with the death toll reaching 11 individuals, including children. Despite the mounting evidence, the Kremlin continued to assert that Russian forces had solely targeted military-affiliated objectives.

Amidst the recent development, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz commented on the perceived weakening of Russian President Vladimir Putin following the mutiny within the Wagner mercenary group. However, the full implications of this uprising remained unclear. Sadly, the Ria Pizza restaurant in Kramatorsk became the target of a strike, resulting in the deaths of three …

Mr. Matthias Schmale, the United Nations’ chief humanitarian representative in Nigeria has disclosed that approximately 4.3 million individuals residing in the states of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe are being severely affected by hunger.

Speaking to reporters in Geneva on Wednesday, Schmale revealed that the population of children under the age of five facing the grave danger of severe acute malnutrition has doubled within a year, now totaling 700,000.

While describing the situation in Borno state, Schmale said: ‘I have been to Borno and the other two states several times.’

‘I’ve seen mothers fighting for lives of their malnourished children …

The Ondo State Police Command has verified the apprehension of three suspects linked to the purported killing of a naval officer named Akingbohunmi.

Local reports indicate that a group of thugs attacked the deceased on Monday following a disagreement he had with a commercial motorcyclist, commonly called ‘Okada’.

Upon being attacked, the late naval officer was rushed to the town’s hospital, where a doctor pronounced him dead.

A reliable source within the community, who preferred anonymity, revealed that the suspects were apprehended in different places both inside and outside the town after community leaders organized a thorough search operation.

These …

The weekend rebellion, which resulted in Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin retracting his troops’ push toward Moscow, has raised doubts about Putin’s ability to maintain control as the war in Ukraine continues unabated. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speculated that Vladimir Putin had been ‘weakened.’

Putin’s hold on power has come under questioning following the weekend uprising, which concluded when Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of Wagner, decided to cease his troops’ advancement on Moscow.

Sharing his initial comprehensive remarks on the failed mutiny, Scholz expressed his belief that it would undoubtedly result in lasting consequences within Russia.

‘I do believe that he …