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Kannywood actor Umar Ascon, popularly known for portraying Alhaji Lado Mai Barkono in the long-running television series Garwashi, has passed away. He died on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Malam Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital after battling a prolonged illness. The news of his death was confirmed by Kannywood producer and neighbour, Abubakar Yahaya Matinko. The […] Kannywood actor, Umar Ascon is dead
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular socialite Cubana Chief Priest has explained why he supported Peter Obi instead of Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election. Speaking at a recent City Boy Movement rally in Imo State, Cubana Chief Priest said he chose to support Obi at the time because he wanted to identify as an […] The post Cubana Chief Priest Explains Why He Backed Obi Over Tinubu in 2023 first appeared on African Examiner.
The UAE intercepted numerous missiles and drones from Iran, resulting in casualties among foreign nationals. Learn about the escalating UAE-Iran conflict. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-other-nationalities-caught-in-uae-iran-crossfire/
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The government of Lagos State has announced that the monthly environmental sanitation exercise will resume on April 25 after a nine-year suspension. The commissioner for environment and water resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this on Saturday shortly after the governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, carried out a symbolic street cleaning […] The post Lagos Resumes Monthly Sanitation Exercise After Nine Years first appeared on African Examiner.
Awoyinfa Opeoluwa, a former FUTA student union leader, has declared his intention to contest for the NANS presidency, vowing to advocate for student rights Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-futa-union-leader-awoyinfa-declares-for-nans-presidency/
Bayern Munich held on for a dramatic 1-1 draw at Bayer Leverkusen despite finishing with nine men after two red cards in an eventful Bundesliga clash. Read More: https://punchng.com/nine-man-bayern-fight-to-draw-at-leverkusen/
“That particular character has been registered,” Ayoyinka said. “Anybody that wants to use me outside, they want to use me with the character with everything that I have. But it has never been easy for me. That’s why you don’t see me on adverts. You don’t see me on billboards. So it’s painful.”
The Olubadan of Ibadanland distributed food gifts and cash to over 5,000 Muslims and Christians in Ibadan to mark the Ramadan and Lenten seasons. Read More: https://punchng.com/olubadan-gives-ramadan-lenten-food-gifts-to-ibadan-residents/
Nollywood actress Debbie Shokoya has reacted to a viral report claiming that her husband surprised her with a brand-new car. The report began circulating after the Yoruba movie star shared photos of a new vehicle on her Instagram page. Some blogs quickly interpreted the post as a luxury gift from her husband. However, Shokoya has […]
All Progressives Congress chieftains, Ardo Zubariu and Chinsom Nwakanma, said the contribution of Igbos in the nation’s capital to the victory of the ruling party at the February 21 Federal Capital Territory Council election was overwhelming. APC chieftains Zubariu and Nwakanma signed a statement jointly on Saturday. According to them, it would have been impossible […] Igbos’ contribution to APC’s victory in FCT election overwhelming – Party chieftains
Victor Wembanyama made his mark in every facet of Saturday's game against the Hornets, posting 32 points, 12 boards, eight assists, four blocks and two steals as the Spurs improved to 17-2 since Feb. 1.
A Senior Reporter with the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, Musa Mikail, was allegedly assaulted by security operatives attached to Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, during a Ramadan iftar at the Wadata Palace in Bida Local Government Area on Friday. Mikail said he was standing with his cameraman when the governor’s Chief Security Officer (CSO) […] Niger: NTA reporter allegedly assaulted by Gov Bago’s security operatives
