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By Precious Nnadi

The Imo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of two police officers by suspected gunmen along Okigwe road in Owerri..

The Imo Police Public Relation Officer, Henry Okoye, who confirmed the unfortunate incident, said the officers were attacked by surprise in the early hours of Saturday while on patrol duty along old Gariki road Okigwe by  gunmen who engaged them in a gunfight. #imopolice

https://www.otowngist.com/2024/03/gunmen-kill-two-police-officers-in-imo/

Gunmen kill two police officers in imo - OtownGist

The Imo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of two police officers by suspected gunmen along Okigwe road in Owerri.

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By Judith Nnaji

Nollywood actress Rita Edochie has called on Nigerians to embrace the inevitability of death among celebrities, emphasizing that it is a natural part of life that cannot be avoided. 

In a heartfelt Instagram post, Edochie expressed frustration at the questioning of the deaths of Nollywood stars, asserting that death is a universal reality that affects everyone.

https://www.otowngist.com/2024/03/rita-edochie-urges-nigerians-to-accept-the-inevitability-of-death-among-celebrities/

Rita Edochie Urges Nigerians to Accept the Inevitability of Death Among Celebrities - OtownGist

By Judith Nnaji Nollywood actress Rita Edochie has called on Nigerians to embrace the inevitability of death among celebrities, emphasizing that it is a natural part of life that cannot be avoided.  In a heartfelt Instagram post, Edochie expressed frustration at the questioning of the deaths of Nollywood stars, asserting that death is a universal reality that affects everyone. The actress highlighted that celebrities, including actors, are human beings who are not exempt from the cycle of life and death.  She urged people to refrain from exaggerating the deaths of celebrities and to recognize that they too are vulnerable to...

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The Executive Director of Headfort Foundation, Mrs Oluyemi Orija, said they are committed to seeking access to justice for all at a recent event to mark their five years anniversary in Lagos.

https://www.otowngist.com/2024/03/headfort-5-foundation-expresses-commitment-for-access-to-justice-for-all/

Headfort @ 5: Foundation expresses commitment for access to justice for all - OtownGist

Headfort Foundation, said they are committed to seeking access to justice for all at a recent event to mark their five years anniversary.

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By John Goodness Nkeiruka

Nigerian crossdresser, influencer and self-described "gender fluid" person, Bobrisky, was awarded the "best dressed female" award at the AJAKAJU movie premiere in Lagos, Nigeria on Sunday, March 24th, 2024.

https://www.otowngist.com/2024/03/gender-fluidity-bobriskys-best-dressed-female-award-ignites-debate/

Gender fluidity: Bobrisky's best dressed female award ignites debate - OtownGist

People have questioned whether or not it is appropriate to give the "best dressed female" award to Bobrisky who does not identify as female.

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Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Rachel Edward has shared her opinion on the DNA controversy rocking the country’s social space.

DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians on social media have been advocating that DNA tests be made compulsory given the recent cases of paternity fraud.

However, in a reaction on her X handle, Rachel suggested that demanding a DNA test from a spouse should be considered a criminal offence. #bbnaijarachel

https://www.otowngist.com/?p=190254

Asking your wife for DNA test should be considered criminal – BBNaija Rachel - OtownGist

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Rachel Edward has shared her opinion on the DNA controversy rocking the country’s social space. DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians on social media have been advocating that DNA tests be made compulsory given the recent cases of paternity fraud. However, in a reaction on her X handle, Rachel suggested that demanding a DNA test from a spouse should be considered a criminal offence. According to the reality star, demanding a DNA test showed that the couple does not trust themselves and should not have been married in the first place. HAVE YOU READ?:  Burna...

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Popular singer Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, better known as Iyanya, has denied sleeping with the female fan he met at Davido’s ‘Timeless’ concert last year.

DAILY POST recalls that Iyanya disclosed that he took the female fan, identified as Florence, on a date to help her overcome her depression and even bought her a phone.

https://www.otowngist.com/?p=190247

Singer Iyanya denies sleeping with female fan - OtownGist

Popular singer Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, better known as Iyanya, has denied sleeping with the female fan he met at Davido’s ‘Timeless’ concert last year. DAILY POST recalls that Iyanya disclosed that he took the female fan, identified as Florence, on a date to help her overcome her depression and even bought her a phone. A blogger with the X handle @Antiape1 recently made a post claiming Iyanya disclosed that he bought Florence an iPhone despite sleeping with her just twice. HAVE YOU READ?:  Singer, Iyanya gets political appointmentThe blogger wrote, “I slept with Florence just twice, and I gave her...

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Onuigbo urges state governors to support national drive towards just transition - OtownGist

Hon. Sam Onuigbo, a National Climate Change Champion and the father of the Nigeria Climate Change Act, says state governors have a duty and scope to support the nation towards a just transition from oil and gas Onuigbo, who is also Chairman of the Committee on Security, Climate Change, and Special Interventions North East Development Commission and sponsor of Nigeria’s Climate Change Act, 2021, spoke as a Guest of Honour at the workshop organised by the Centre for Climate Change and Development, Alex Ekwueme Federal University (CCCD, AE-FUNAI) and the World Resources Institute (WRI) Washington DC, to present findings from...

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Nigerian wheelchair tennis player, Williams Terlumun Ukari has raised the alarm over his safety.

Terlumun, who has won medals for the country in international competitions alleged that some unknown persons have on several occasions made attempts on his life, and each time he has miraculously survived the attacks.

https://www.otowngist.com/2024/03/wheelchair-tennis-player-cries-out-says-people-after-his-life/

Wheelchair tennis player cries out, says people after his life - OtownGist

Nigerian wheelchair tennis player, Williams Terlumun Ukari has raised the alarm over his safety.

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Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has revealed that he started listening to Nigerian singer, Davido at the age of 10.

He said the ‘Unavailable’ crooner is his favourite African artist.

The 24-year-old spoke in the latest episode of The Bridge Show, which also had Davido as guest.

He said, “When I was 10 years old, I used to listen to Davido.

https://www.otowngist.com/2024/03/i-started-listening-to-davido-at-10-real-madrid-star-tchouameni/

I started listening to Davido at 10 – Real Madrid star, Tchouameni - OtownGist

Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has revealed that he started listening to Nigerian singer, Davido at the age of 10. He said the ‘Unavailable’ crooner is his favourite African artist. The 24-year-old spoke in the latest episode of The Bridge Show, which also had Davido as guest. He said, “When I was 10 years old, I used to listen to Davido. Don’t get me wrong, I am not saying he is very old. His first song that I listened to was ‘Back When.’” HAVE YOU READ?:  Gospel Audio: Amaka Gift - Lost In Worship | @RealAmakaGiftDavido inferred, “I started young...

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American reality star Kim Kardashian has revealed why she divorced controversial billionaire rapper Kanye West.

She noted that West was “the best rapper of all time and richest black man in America” but lacks character.

She added that she divorced the ‘Ye’ crooner because of his personality.

Speaking in a recent episode of the Big Boss show, Kardashian said, “I married the best rapper of all time. #kanyewest #KimKardashian

https://www.otowngist.com/?p=190244

Why I divorced Kanye West – Kim Kardashian - OtownGist

American reality star Kim Kardashian has revealed why she divorced controversial billionaire rapper Kanye West. She noted that West was “the best rapper of all time and richest black man in America” but lacks character. She added that she divorced the ‘Ye’ crooner because of his personality. Speaking in a recent episode of the Big Boss show, Kardashian said, “I married the best rapper of all time. Not only that, he is the richest black man in America, a talented legit genius who gave me four incredible kids. So when I divorced him you have to know it came down...

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