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Saida, the mother of the late popular Afrobeat singer Afeez Adeshina, widely known as Destiny Boy, has revealed the circumstances surrounding her son’s death. The singer, who rose to fame in 2019 with his Fuji cover of Davido’s hit song If, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2025, after battling a long-term mysterious illness known as “Ogu oru,” which frequently caused seizures. Speaking in a video that trended on Monday, Saida explained that her son’s condition had been closely managed by the family, traditional healers, and clerics. She said the illness had almost taken a severe toll on him, but…
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong is set to join Qatari club Al Ahli SC from Al Kholood, DAILY POST reports. Transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano confirmed Troost-Ekong’s imminent departure on Monday. “Nigerian defender William Troost-Ekong is signing in Qatar for Al Ahli SC from Saudi club Al Kholood,” Romano wrote on X. The 32-year-old joined Al Kholood from Greek club, PAOK in August 2024. The centre-back scored twice in 45 league appearances for the club. He announced his retirement from international football few weeks to the start of the just concluded 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Hundreds of students of the Ondo State College of Health Technology on Monday took to the streets to protest alleged extortion by the management of the institution. The protesting students also decried what they described as the deplorable state of infrastructure on the campus, including classrooms, hostels, laboratories and water supply. The students, who converged in their hundreds at the institution’s main entrance, barricaded the gate and set tyres ablaze while chanting solidarity songs. They vowed to boycott lectures and examinations until their grievances were addressed by the management. They carried placards bearing inscriptions such as “We Are Tired of…
Saida, the mother of popular Afrobeat star Afeez Adeshina, popularly known as Destiny Boy, has revealed the real reason behind the death of her son. The singer’s mother made this known in a now-trending video on Monday. According to her, the singer had been suffering from a long-term mysterious illness described as “Ogu oru” that constantly led to seizures. “Destiny went to rest. When he gave birth to his child, about four days after the naming, we went to Oba Edu Ifayomi, who initiated him traditionally. The man likes him as his son, so that’s why he told us to…
A former England striker Alan Shearer has criticised the decision to book Diogo Dalot during Sunday’s Manchester derby, insisting the challenge should have earned a red card. Speaking to BBC Sport on Monday, Shearer said: “I think VAR got that terribly wrong. For me, that was a clear red card.” He added, “Forget about whether the contact was ‘glancing’ or not. I can understand why the referee hasn’t given it—it might have been difficult for him to see—but when the VAR has two professionals looking at that, it should have been a very easy decision to give a red card.”…
Italian fashion legend Valentino Garavani, whose elegant evening gowns were favoured for decades by some of the world’s most glamorous women, has died at the age of 93. According to a statement issued on Monday by his foundation, Garavani died at his residence in Rome, Italy, surrounded by his family members. The statement read, “Valentino Garavani passed away today at his Roman residence, surrounded by his loved ones. “The lying-in-state will be held at PM23, Piazza Mignanelli 23, on Wednesday, January 21, and Thursday, January 22, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. “The funeral will take place on Friday, January…
Revolut, a London-based digital banking and payments company, has applied for a full banking license in Peru as part of its expansion across Latin America, Bloomberg reported on Monday. If approved, the license will allow the company to operate as a regulated bank in the country, adding Peru to a list of regional markets alongside Mexico, Colombia and Brazil. Bloomberg said Revolut plans to compete primarily with incumbent banks rather than newer fintech rivals.Revolut has identified remittances and cross-border payments as key parts of its local strategy, noting that about 1 million people in Peru rely on money sent from…
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Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has defended the ongoing demolition of structures in Makoko, a waterfront community along the Third Mainland Bridge, saying the action is necessary to safeguard lives and property. Speaking on Monday after signing the N4.4 trillion 2026 appropriation bill into law, Mr Sanwo-Olu said the demolitions, which began in December 2025, targeted illegal structures built on power-line setbacks and other high-risk areas. “The safety of lives and property is paramount and must be safeguarded,” the governor said. “We had to deploy first responders when a tanker carrying 33,000 litres of fuel fell on a bridge and…
Ned Nwoko, senator representing Delta North, has explained why Izuvegbu “Ann” Anthonet, a friend of his estranged wife, filmmaker and actress Regina Daniels, was arrested. PREMIUM TIMES gathered that Regina alleged her friend was arrested in Lagos and questioned the legality of the detention. In a statement posted on her Facebook page on 13 January, the 25-year-old actress claimed that Ann was arrested without committing any offence, raising concerns for both her friend’s safety and her own. She also alleged a series of shifting accusations against Ann, ranging from drug-related claims to theft, which she said were being levelled by…
