Veteran Nollywood actor, Tom Njemanze is dead. The actor is said to have died yesterday after battling prostate cancer.
Having been bedridden for some time now, a lot of people felt he was getting better till the latest news of his passing.
Njemanze, who rose to prominence in the 1990s, is celebrated for his compelling performances in classic titles such as Tokunboh, Pounds and Dollars, Atosa, Issakaba, Osuofia in London, Brain Box, and Igbotic Love.
Known for his expressive delivery and commanding screen presence, he remains a cherished figure in Nigerian cinematic history.
A Professor of Journalism and Emerging Media at Kennesaw State University, Farooq Kperogi, has alleged that Aisha was no longer married to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Kperogi made this claim in a post on his verified Facebook page on Wednesday.
According to him, Aisha had dropped Buhari as her surname and reverted to her maiden name, Halilu.
He further alleged that Aisha was reluctant to travel to the United Kingdom to care for Buhari when he became ill.
Kperogi was reacting to quotes attributed to Aisha, which claimed Buhari had asked her to seek forgiveness from Nigerians on his behalf.
Although Kperogi said he could not confirm the authenticity of the quotes, he maintained that the couple were no longer married.
He wrote: They had divorced, and Aisha reverted to her maiden name, Aisha Halilu. If you paid close attention, you would notice that Aisha didn’t go to Daura when he retired to the town after leaving office.
Buhari was also alone when he later relocated to Kaduna. In fact, when he fell ill and it was suggested that Aisha travel to London to care for him, she reportedly hesitated because she was no longer his wife.
Akure sex workers mourn colleague’s death, demand better protection
Sex workers in Akure, the Ondo State capital, are mourning the tragic death of one of their colleagues following a violent encounter with a male client.
The incident, which occurred at a brothel in the Cathedral area, has sparked calls for improved safety measures and access to healthcare for those in the industry.
According to eyewitnesses, the deceased was hired by a male client for an overnight session after he paid ₦15,000. However, by the following morning, the man reportedly became aggressive when his expectations were not met.
A close friend of the deceased, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, revealed that the victim had not been feeling well that night but still agreed to the client’s request.
"She was unwell but didn’t want to lose the money,” the friend told The Hope. “After he paid, he became violent when he wasn’t satisfied. Others intervened and tried to calm him down.”
The client later returned to the brothel demanding a refund, but by then, the woman was too weak to respond, and no one could access her phone due to a locked screen.
"We asked him to return later, hoping she would regain strength, but when he came back, the situation worsened. That was when we called the police,” she added.
The case has underscored the ongoing vulnerability of sex workers in Akure, many of whom operate without basic health insurance or formal protection.
“If she had health insurance, she could have gone to a hospital when she started feeling sick,” her friend lamented. “We live with constant health and safety risks, and no one seems to care.”
Another sex worker expressed emotional distress over the nature of the job and urged the government to intervene.
“This job is physically and emotionally draining. We need policies that protect us and channels to report abusive clients before it’s too late,” she said.
“That man clearly wanted more than what was agreed. Only used condoms were found in the room. If there were proper regulations, she might still be alive.”
The women are now urging both the government and brothel operators to implement safety protocols and provide access to healthcare and support systems.
One of the sex workers, Patricia Uwonkolo, highlighted the health challenges they face and the limited resources available.
“We have no choice but to protect ourselves. Nobody else will do it for us,” she said. “Some of us have formed support networks to manage drug use.
We don’t want to become addicts, but we use certain herbs or drugs to stay functional.”
She added that some charitable organizations have stepped in to offer basic medical support, including medications for treatment and recovery.
When approached for comment, the brothel owner declined to speak on the incident. “I’m not in the mood to say anything, please. If you want information, go to the police,” she said.
The Ondo State Police Command confirmed the incident, with spokesperson DSP Ayanlade Olayinka Olushola stating that investigations are ongoing.
“The suspect allegedly mobilized some of his peers to forcibly retrieve the ₦15,000 from the woman. Our officers arrested three of his accomplices alongside him, while others fled. The matter is under investigation,” Olushola confirmed.
iLoveYouToo: This isn’t funny but it’s funny af. Who’s the suspect that’s circled at the corner?
A suspect, witness or accomplice?
A lot of people are roaming around with weak hearts. If your heart is weak your body will adjust to save itself. You can’t have a weak heart and hope to knack for hours.
Ladies, subject guys to fitness tests before allowing them to mount you. Wise up before you catch a police case
you hear HARDER! HARDER!!, instead of you to stand up,
wear your clothes
and run for your life. No! You still dey there dey form jagaban while shining your brown teeth. Now, see where you land yourself with your bottle of "odogwu bitters" staring at you. Bro, na you and your maker get case now o.
Well, As for me, I don waka with my R.I.P. cos nowadays, especially in this "tinubulized" economy even R.I P sef dey too expensive to give out
The Trump Organisation announced on Monday that it would launch a new mobile phone service, expanding the family’s business empire while Donald Trump is president. The T1 Mobile service will offer the “47 Plan,” a reference to Trump being the 47th president.
Trump Mobile will be a virtual operator, meaning it will offer the services through the networks controlled by US telecom giants Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile. The monthly rate of $47.45 for 5G service will be less than that of legacy US telecom giants but more than smaller providers such as Boost Mobile or Cricket.
T1 Mobile will also begin selling a smartphone for $499 in August, according to the company’s website, which says the phone will be “proudly designed and built in the United States.” T1 Mobile did not immediately reply to requests for details about contractors involved in building the phone. The push into mobile phone technology marks the Trump family’s latest diversification step of recent years.
In early 2021, Donald Trump launched Trump Media and Technology Group, owner of the Truth Social platform, which soon plans to introduce new investment products.
In September 2024, the Trump family threw its support behind World Liberty Financial, a new cryptocurrency platform that sells stablecoins linked to the dollar. Hours before his January inauguration, Trump launched his own personal crypto memecoin, $TRUMP. Trump administration officials have dismissed questions about conflict of interest as Trump seeks to make money while serving as president, in part by pointing to the transparent nature of his business ventures. But critics in Congress and among watchdog groups say the ventures provide an avenue for foreign interests and other shadowy players to buy influence.