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Controversial Nollywood actor, Uche Maduagwu has alleged that the sudden death of his colleague, Yul Edochie’s first son, Kambilichukwu was not ordinary. Recall that the 16-year-old died on Thursday after he suddenly developed a seizure while playing football with his schoolmates. Reacting via his Instagram page on Friday, Maduagwu claimed Kambilichukwu’s death was a result of a spiritual attack. He noted that the boy was healthy and strong, and didn’t show any sign of sickness,… Read the full article here

Former Manchester United striker, Ruud van Nistelrooy, has opened up on his fall-out with former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo at Old Trafford. Van Nistelrooy said that his reported training ground bust-up with Ronaldo during his playing days was exaggerated by the media, insisting that it was an argument in training with the Portugal captain at Man United due to his style of play. Ronaldo moved to Old Trafford from Sporting CP back in 2003, while Van Nistelrooy was already there for two… Read the full article here

The Vatican on Thursday responded to Indigenous demands and formally repudiated the “Doctrine of Discovery,” the theories backed by 15th-century “papal bulls” that legitimized the colonial-era seizure of Native lands and form the basis of some property law today. A Vatican statement said the papal bulls, or decrees, “did not adequately reflect the equal dignity and rights of Indigenous peoples” and have never been considered… Read the full article here

IKENNA OBIANERI writes on the plight of South-East residents, business owners and motorists in the hands of illegal revenue collectors The activities of illegal revenue collectors in the South-East have worsened the economic conditions of residents, business owners, motorists and commuters in the region. Despite efforts and interventions by security agents, the hoodlums, aka ndi agbero, are growing in notoriety, particularly in Onitsha, Anambra State. Onitsha has… Read the full article here

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission has arraigned a lecturer of the Tai Solarin University of Education for allegedly demanding sex and money from a female student of the institution. The defendant, Dr Balogun Olaniran, was on Monday, March 27, brought before Justice Osinuga of the Ijebu-Ode High Court, sitting in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, on one count. The charge is said to be against Section 8 (1) (a) of the Corrupt Practices and… Read the full article here

Dear ma, I really love the good job you are doing. God bless you more and reward you here in this world and in the world to come in Jesus Name. I will be 45 this year and a virgin by God’s grace! From an early age, I made up my mind to do things God’s way in my love relationships but all I get has been heartbreaks and disappointments, even from the tongue-speaking Christian brothers that I meet. At times, I feel down when I think of all I have been through in the… Read the full article here

With over a year left of his four-year tenure, Iyorchia Ayu is walking on a banana peel which analysts predict, may lead to an untimely fall from his exalted seat. In just a week, the former Minister of Industry has seen his continuous chairmanship of the party under threat following his suspension by his ward and a court order barring him from performing his duties as PDP national chairman. DIRISU YAKUBU writes that like others before him, Ayu may likely not return… Read the full article here

The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has agreed to lead a delegation saddled with the responsibility of improving bilateral trade and collaboration between Nigeria and Pakistan. Sirika accepted this offer when a team from the Africa Center for Asia Studies, International Institute for Peace leaders, UN-Geneva, Ajaokuta Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, and other partners paid a courtesy visit to the ministry in Abuja. Sirika, who spoke through… Read the full article here

Super Eagles’ captain, Ahmed Musa, was the surprise visitor to the camp of Nigeria’s U-17 team, Golden Eaglets at ParkView Hotel in Abuja on Wednesday. Nigeria’s most capped international admonished the players to endeavour to maintain the rich culture of Nigeria football and also make a name for themselves and their families, adding that he regrets not ever playing for the U-17 team in his football trajectory. “You have to work hard. Listen and obey your… Read the full article here

The news of the death of Kambilichukwu, the first son of Yul and May Edochie came as a shock to many on Thursday. The 16 year-old reportedly died after he developed a seizure while playing football with his mates in school after their examinations. As family members and friends of the couple are still grieving, a psychologist, Johnbosco Chukwuorji, has proffered ways they can cope during this period. He told Saturday Beats, “I extend my deepest condolences to the… Read the full article here