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Popular Hollywood actor Bill Cobbs is dead. Bill Cobbs died peacefully at his home in California at the age of 90, his family has confirmed. He was known for his roles in “Demolition Man,” “That Thing You Do!” and “Air Bud,” among many others. Thomas Cobbs, the renowned Thespian’s brother, confirmed the actor’s passing, making the announcements on his Facebook page. Riding Motorbike Alone Across Laos – Beautiful Memories from LAOS – Nếm TV He described Bill Cobbs as a “beloved partner, big brother, uncle, surrogate parent, godfather, and friend. Bill recently and happily celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by…

The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed his disappointment with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stating that the party has failed him and his supporters in the state. Fubara, who was elected governor on the PDP platform a year ago, made this statement during a meeting with members of the Senate Committee on Privatisation, led by Senator Orji Kalu, at the government house in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. Senator Abba Moro, a former Minister of Interior, was among the committee members. Governor Fubara acknowledged him as a leader within his party, the PDP. The governor amusingly told the Benue…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced negotiations with the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) as part of efforts to avert a proposed strike by the union. At the end of the closed-door meeting at the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja, Professor Tahir Mamman, the Minister of Education, expressed optimism about the amicable resolution of all issues raised. Prof. Emmanuel Osodoke, the President of ASUU, stated that the union can prevent the proposed strike by matching words with action. Last week, the ASUU Gashua branch in Yobe State asked the Federal Government to address the…

A former Super Eagles forward, Peter Odemwingie, is now a professional golfer following his graduation from the Professional Golfers Association school. The PGA disclosed this in a post with a video on X.com on Tuesday. The caption read, “Peter Odemwingie is best known for playing top-level football, scoring over 30 Premier League goals for West Bromwich Albion and representing Cardiff City and Stoke City. “He has played in two World Cups and even won an Olympic medal in 2008. In his post-football career, he turned to golf and is now a fully-fledged PGA professional.” In a statement on the PGA…

The former Chief Executive Officer of one of Nigeria’s e-commerce giants, Konga, Nick Imudia, has died by suicide. Imudia, who, until his death, was the CEO of D.light, a leading innovator in residential solar energy solutions, reportedly took his life in his apartment. He reportedly killed himself on Tuesday night, June 25, by jumping from the balcony of his Lekki, Lagos, apartment. He reportedly called his brother in the United States before making the jump to give instructions on how to distribute his wealth should anything happen to him. Imudia also reached out to his young daughter from a previous…

Salomon Rondon struck a second-half penalty to send Venezuela into the Copa America quarter-finals on Wednesday with a 1-0 win over Mexico in Group B, a result that also sent Jamaica crashing out of the tournament. Rondon made no mistake from the spot in the 57th minute after Jon Aramburu was brought down inside the box by Julian Quinones, sending Mexico keeper Julio Gonzalez the wrong way and slotting home into the bottom corner. The goal was Venezuelan all-time top scorer Rondon’s 42nd for his country. Mexico earned a penalty of their own for a handball in the dying minutes…

Georgia made history and reached their first major tournament knockout stage with victory over Portugal at Euro 2024. Portugal had already won the group, but were shocked in their final group stage game before the clock struck two minutes as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia drilled a low shot past Diogo Costa. That goal came as Georgia hit Portugal on the break after overturning possession and set the tone for how much of the rest of the night would play out. The underdogs did not require dominance and made their chances count as Georges Mikautadze delivered from the spot when they were handed…

Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold and his wife, Simisola Kosoko, have lent their voices to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya. Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’ Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya. Reacting via his X handle on Tuesday, Adekunle Gold urged everyone protesting to stay safe as he is with them in seeking a better situation for Africans in Africa. “To everyone protesting in Kenya, please stay safe. Your courage is inspiring…

Belgium reached the knockout stages of Euro 2024 as group runners-up, but Ukraine exited the competition following their goalless draw in Stuttgart. All four teams in Group E started the evening level with points and a chance of progression. However, an inferior goal difference meant Ukraine knew their fate also depended on Slovakia’s tie with Romania, which ended in a 1-1 draw. They were unable to make an impact in Stuttgart, limiting Belgium to few chances but lacking a consistent attacking threat of their own until late on. Leicester City’s Wout Faes was a standout performer in Belgium’s defence, making…

A section of Dangote Refinery on Wednesday was engulfed by fire. Explosions were heard after a major fire outbreak at the refinery located in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State. As of the time of filing this report, the Dangote group has yet to react to the fire outbreak. Recall that Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, disclosed that he fought and overcame a strong group of local and foreign mafia before establishing the $19 billion refinery. Dangote said the mafia in the oil sector, who are stronger than those doing drugs, did everything they could to sabotage the refinery project.…