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UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Nigeria’s Ahunna Eziakonwa as Special Adviser on Africa. Eziakonwa, with nearly three decades of UN experience, previously led UNDP’s Regional Bureau for Africa. She succeeds Cristina Duarte. Her extensive background includes coordinating humanitarian and development efforts across the continent.
Veteran Nollywood actor Kola Oyewo has passed away at the age of 80. The news was shared on Instagram by Kunle Afod, who had recently visited Oyewo. Afod lauded Oyewo’s significant contributions to Nigerian theatre and film, stating his legacy will endure.
Oyewo began his career with the Oyin Adejobi Theatre Group and later served as a Theatre Arts lecturer at Obafemi Awolowo University. He appeared in notable films such as “Orogun Adedigba” and “Sango.” He had previously mentioned prostate issues impacting his career.
Dickson Claims Yesufu Rejected Reps Ticket
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) National Leader, Seriake Dickson, revealed that he and presidential candidate Peter Obi offered activist Aisha Yesufu a House of Representatives ticket, which she declined.
This statement follows controversy over the NDC’s FCT senatorial primaries, where Yesufu alleged manipulation. Dickson emphasized that Yesufu turned down the ticket despite the high competition, stating she is “too big” for it.
USA Dominates Paraguay in World Cup Opener
Coach Mauricio Pochettino lauded his US squad’s collective effort after a resounding 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their World Cup debut. Folarin Balogun netted twice, supported by Gio Reyna’s stunning late goal and an own goal. Pochettino emphasized the importance of teamwork over individual stars, praising the entire team’s performance.
A Nigerian man, Kingsley O., has been apprehended in Turkey for allegedly defrauding a Hong Kong dentist of $2.5 million through a romance scam. Posing as an American named Richard, he promised marriage to the dentist, whom he met online in 2020.
Kingsley persuaded the dentist to send him the substantial sum for an investment, transferring the money to various Turkish bank accounts between 2020 and 2022. After receiving the funds, he ceased communication, prompting the victim to alert authorities.
Veteran Nollywood actor Kola Oyewo has passed away at 80. His death was announced by his colleague Kunle Afod and confirmed by his son, Adetoyese Oyewo, who shared the news on social media. Oyewo died after a brief illness, leaving behind a legacy in Nigerian theatre and film.