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US Disbars 17 Lawyers For Stealing Client’s Settlement Fund, OthersThe Lis Will Shock You.

πŸ‘€πŸ‘€πŸ‘¨πŸ‘€   The legal profession depends on trust, but court records reviewed by Peoples Gazette  reveal that 17 Nigerian-born or -licensed attorneys have been disbarred or sanctioned across various US jurisdictions over several years. Their offenses include stealing client funds, filing fraudulent documents, and practicing law under suspension. πŸ‘€ The Complete List of 17 Disbarred Lawyers 1. Owolabi Salis (New York) – Indicted in 2023 and disbarred by the New York State Supreme Court after multiple clients accused him of operating fraudulent schemes that defrauded them of tens of thousands of dollars.    2. Alexander Osondu Akpodiete (Florida) – Disbarred by the Florida Supreme Court following allegations including contempt of court, unauthorized credit card withdrawals from a client, and failing to update clients.    3. Taiwo A. Agbaje (Maryland / Federal Immigration) – Disbarred by the Board of Immigration Appeals after initial disbarment in Maryland invo...

Nollywood Mourns a Titan: Legendary Actor Olu Jacobs Passes Away at 84

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The curtain has fallen on one of the most distinguished chapters in African cinema. Today Wednesday, 16 September 2026, veteran Nigerian actor, cultural icon, and film executive Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs revered across the continent and beyond simply as Olu Jacobs passed away at the age of 84. Freelanews.com shared. The heartbreaking news was confirmed in a public statement shared by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, via Instagram, as reported by TVC News. The family statement formally commemorated his life with the dates 11 July 1942 – 16 September 2026, requesting privacy and understanding from the public and the creative community as they navigate this profound loss. Olu Jacobs leaves behind a towering legacy, alongside his beloved wife, veteran actress Joke Silva, and his children including his sons and daughter who shared in the journey of a man celebrated both as a patriarch at home and an institution on screen. Long before I was born and Nollywood became the global commercial powerhous...

PUBLIC NOTICE: TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE FIRST NIGER BRIDGE FOR MAINTENANCE

This is to notify the general public, motorists, and commuters of the temporary closure of the First Niger Bridge to vehicular traffic to carry out essential emergency maintenance works.  Closure Date: Monday, 7 September 2026  Reopening Date: Monday, 21 September 2026 (subject to the timely completion of the repairs)  Alternative Route: All vehicular traffic is advised to use the Second Niger Bridge, accessible via the Obosi interchange connecting toward Asaba, Onitsha, and adjoining destinations. Motorists are urged to plan their journeys ahead, exercise patience, and comply with traffic directions to ensure smooth transit during this period. Any inconvenience caused is deeply regretted.

Gerald Evicted From Big Brother House

  Gerald Has Been Evicted From Big Brother Naija House..We Wish Him Well❤️❤️ #BBNaija #bigbrotherstars

Vacation Court Remands Ifeanyi Ogbonna a.k.a Odogwu Asaba Over Alleged Rape and Mansl@ughter

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 Delta State High Court has remanded content creator Ifeanyi Ogbonna ("Odogwu Asaba") at the Ogwashi-Uku Correctional Centre over the alleged rape and death of 20-year-old Favour Agbro. ​Recall that Agbro had traveled to Asaba for social media monetization training, where Ogbonna allegedly assaulted her in a hotel. She later recorded a video recounting the ordeal and accusing Ogbonna before dying by suicide from a toxic substance. Following an investigation supported by autopsy and toxicology results, police charged Ogbonna, whose wife publicly defended him by admitting an affair occurred while denying any rape. Ogbonna remains in custody awaiting trial.

EFCC Officials Forcefully Break Into An Expectant Woman's House at 3am

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An expectant father has accused EFCC officials of breaking into his home in the middle of the night to conduct a search without a warrant. The man said he was at his home in Olokuta, Kemta, in Idi-Aba, Abeokuta between 3 am to 5 am, when some men forcefully broke into his house using a hammer.  He added that he was afraid they were armed robbers, so he hid in the guest bedroom with his pregnant wife as the men broke in through the sitting room window. According to him, the intruders claimed to be EFCC officials looking for "Yahoo boys", but they had no form of identification, neither did they have a search warrant.  Even without a search warrant, the victim alleged that they searched his house, damaged things, then left without as much as an apology. Photos shared with LIB shows that the lock on the gate leading into the compound was broken. They also used force on the burglary proof, thereby causing a dent to it. A door leadi...

Kopa Trophy: Samuel Chukwueze makes 10-man shortlist for prestigious award

France Football released a list for the best U21 Kopa Trophy, which sees player Super Eagles Samuel Chukwueze make top of the 10-man shortlist for the prestigious 2019 Kopa Trophy. According to list of nominees released by France Football on Monday night, October 21, the 20-year-old Chukwueze will be vying to be the best U21 player in global football.

'i am not ashamed of menstruating' Singer Fantana Respond to Flashing her sanitary Pad on stage

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Following the backlash that trailed her performance at Shatta Wale's Reign Concert over the weekend, Ghanaian singer,  Fantana  has now released a statement.  The singer stated that she is not ashamed of being a woman and also mesntruating. Her statement read in part;  "Regardless of my costume being transparent, my only option was to put on a sanitary pad and still go ahead to perform. I am a woman and I’m not ashamed of menstruating. "I want to urge every woman to resist being discriminated against because of menstruation. I hope some people read wide and learn about menstrual health to stop the stereotype against young girls and women. "Yes my menses appeared 30 minutes to my performance and I had to put on a sanitary pad and still go on stage. "Menstruation is not a shame and I urge all young women take a cue from my actions and not to let it stop them from doing anything they want to do."

' I was not 'initiated’ into any Aniocha women’s cult, i was only welcomed into womanhood' Regina Daniels opens up

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In an interview with the Vanguard newspaper, Regina Daniels was quoted to have said, ' first of all, I will not call it an initiation, it is more like being welcome to womanhood and for you to be part of that group. It’s an elite group, you must be married and be a woman of substance. I will say I’m even privileged to be part of that group'. As a billionaire’s wife do you still play with your age mates? Well, I have never actually liked hanging out with my age mates. I go for people that are far older than me so I could learn something from them or people who are bellow so I could teach them something and being married to my husband hasn’t stopped me from relating with those people. What do you love most about your husband (Ned Nwoko)? His honesty. He’s the most honest person I have ever met. In short, I love his honesty. What’s the next level for you (Regina Daniel) as an actress? Business, producing, directing and of course, Hollywood. What are the things marriage has robbed...

Reason Why Fruits Should be Taken On An Empty Stomach and not After Meal

πŸ‹πŸπŸ‹ Most people ignore the fruits before them whenever they are having buffet or they eat it wrongly. This article will teach you when to take the various fruits before you start your meal. Eating Fruit on Empty Stomach by Dr Stephen Mak. Dr Stephen Mak treats terminal ill cancer patients by an "un-orthodox" way and many patients recovered. Before he used solar energy to clear the illnesses of his patients, he believes on natural healing in the body against illnesses. See his article below. It is one of the strategies to heal cancer. As of late, my success rate in curing cancer is about 80%. Cancer patients shouldn't die. The cure for cancer is already found - its in the way we eat fruits. It is whether you believe it or not. I am sorry for the hundreds of cancer patients who die under the conventional treatments. EATING FRUIT We all think eating fruits means just buying fruits, cutting it and just popping it into our mouths. It's not as easy as you think. It'...

World's First Ebola Vaccine Approved By The EU

Developed by United States drug maker Merck & Co, the vaccine is already being used under emergency guidelines to try to protect people against the spread of a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The European drug regulators on Friday, 18th October then approved the first Ebola vaccine. WHO’s Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, in a statement on Thursday, said; “This vaccine has already saved many lives in the current Ebola outbreak, and the decision by European regulator will help it to eventually save many more.”

Regina Daniel's Co-wife Laila Nwoko Picks Prestigious Award on behalf of Prince Ned Nwoko

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There is a huge bond between Regina Daniel and her co-wife Lailai, The word 'Habibi' is an Endearment in Moroccan Language and it means ''Sweetheart''. Moroccan Women are brought up to be best friends/sisters with their co-wives and that is why there is a bond of Friendship/sisterhood between Regina and Lailai. The beautiful Moroccan wife picked the honour of “Democracy People’s Choice of the Year” award on his behalf.

Impeached Deputy Governor Under House Arrest

Security men in their numbers and fully armed has now stormed the residence of the impeached Governor in Lokoja, placing him on a house arrest. Recall that the Kogi State House of Assembly had impeached the deputy governor Elder Achuba on Friday over alleged gross misconduct. He confirmed this yesterday Friday night when he featured on ‘Democracy Today’ which was aired on Africa Independent Television, AIT, and monitored by dailypost in Lokoja. He said ” As I speak to you, I am under house arrest. My security aide has been withdrawn. Currently in my house, security operatives from government house have taken over my residence. Nobody can come in and no body can go out.” So guys, we need your answers. Is the purported impeachment an exercise in futility? Have your say in the comment box below.

"We share same names but that Is not Pastor David Wilson -Family Member Say

Pastor David Wilson of Texarkana, Texas, has been a pastor for nearly 40 years. On October 16, a viral video purporting to show the minister performing a sex act on a woman was spread on social media. Speaking exclusively to  Heavy  a family member says that they do not know if the video is real. The family member said that whoever was spreading the video was trying to become famous off of Pastor David Wilson’s name. The daughter of another Pastor David E. Wilson, out of Dallas, some 200 miles west of Texarkana, has taken to Facebook to tell users that her father is not the same Pastor David Wilson. David E. Wilson’s daughter  wrote in a post,  “Sometimes we unknowingly share our names with complete strangers. But that does NOT mean we share the same Mission or Faith! I am the daughter of the Great Doctor David E. Wilson. This other David E. Wilson is a man who just so happens to share same name as him.”

''Onitcha Tanker Explosion Is A Terrorist Attack Against The Igbos'' - IPOB say

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has described Wednesday Onitsha tanker explosion that claimed lives as terrorist attack. The Nationonline reports. It said nobody should be deceived that such incidents were mere accidents, insisting that it was designed to exterminate Biafrans from the face of the earth. In a statement by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, IPOB said the repeated mishaps in the southern part of the country were a clear demonstration that they were being clinically executed by certain people.

NGO Ask EFCC Why Orji Kalu's Trial has not Commenced

12 years ago, the EFCC was prosecuting Kalu, along with a former state Commissioner for Finance, Udeh Udeogu, and his company, Slok Nigeria Limited, for the alleged fraud on an amended 39 counts of which they pleaded not guilty. A Non Government Organization, Network for the Advancement of Good Governance, has now protested at the EFCC's office demanding accelerated trial of Kalu and his cohorts on the alleged N7.6bn fraud. The group said the delay in the trial was not in the spirit of the anti-corruption crusade, which is the hallmark of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government.

"Your parents told you why Igbos should not rule & you forgot to ask your parents why is there so much suffering in the Nigeria that Igbos have not ruled?" -Aisha Yesufu

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Rights activist and co-convener of the Bring Back Our Girls Movement, Aisha Yesufu, has taken to her Twitter handle to remind us of questions we needed to have asked our parents who had consistently told us several reasons why the Igbos cannot rule. She wrote: Your parents told you why Igbos should not rule & yet you forgot to ask your parents why is there so much suffering in the Nigeria that Igbos have not ruled? Do you need a soothsayer to tell you what your parents' generation held onto has not worked for Nigeria? Can't you see it?

Photo of A Young Man Standing Hopelessly Outside his Shop Razed in Onitsha Tanker Explosion

Recall an accident which occurred when a tanker laden with petroleum products, fell into a ditch and spilled its contents. This caused an explosion which spread so quickly as the spill ran through shops in Onitcha, killing a woman and child and razed structures on the Upper Iweka Road, Onitcha and the popular Ochanja market.

Lagos State Government Now Set to try Police Officers Caught on Camera Shooting two Suspects Dead

Some police officers identified as  Inspector Fabiyi Omomayara, Sergent Olaniyi Solomon, Sargent Solomon Sunday and Constable Aliyu Mukaila, who were initially dismissed from the state police command for going against the ethics of the profession are now to be brought to justice following a petition by the families of the suspects, Sgun Sholaja and Ogheneove Ebobo, petitioned the state government over the no case submission by the Director of Public Prosecution. Divaviva learnt that the officers were released from prison after the state Directorate of Public Prosecution ordered their release. DPP says the officers have no case to answer as there is no sufficient facts to pursue a case of murder or involuntary manslaughter against the officers. Based on the petition, the State Government issued a statement today the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Moyosore Onigbanjo SAN has now been directed to immediately investigate and review the case. “In the course of investigation...

Dwyane Wade's 11 Year Old 'Son' Zion Is Now A 'Girl'!!

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NBA legend Dwyane Wade's 11 year old son appears to have come out as a transgender. The superstar NBA player referred to the 11 year old as one of his "girls" on social media today. Dwyane posted a pic on Instagram today - of Zion with Gabrielle Union and daughter Kaavia. The NBA legend captioned the pics with the words "My Girls." Social media has been buzzing ever since - with many viewing the post as a coming out party for Zion, who they suspect is transgender. In April, Dwyane first hinted at his son's LGBTQ status. Dwyane and his wife Gabrielle Union brought the 11-year-old boy to the Miami Pride festivities with his older brother Zaire, and his baby stepsister, Kaavia. “We support each other with Pride!” Dwyane wrote as the caption of one of the pictures, showing his wife with her arm around Zion, who was wearing a rainbow ribbon on his tank top.