US basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna were among nine people killed in a helicopter crash in the city of Calabasas, California. Bryant, 41, and Gianna, 13, were travelling in a private helicopter when it came down and burst into flames. The LA county sheriff said there were no survivors. Bryant, a five-time NBA champion, played for the LA Lakers throughout his career and is considered one of the greatest players in the game’s history. Tributes from celebrities and fellow sports stars have been pouring in, many expressing shock at his sudden death. Moments of silence have been…
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Twin suicide bombers linked to the Boko Haram sect attacked a mosque in Gwoza, Borno state, on Sunday, killing a 12-year-old child and leaving many people injured. A security source, who disclosed this to TheCable, said the suicide bombers forced their way into the mosque while prayer was ongoing. The source said before some persons in the neighbourhood raised the alarm, the attackers had already gained entry into the mosque. The incident happened at Guduf Nagadiyo in Bulabaulin, Gwoza. Soldiers from 192 battalion of the Nigerian Army later cordoned off the mosque. A resident said the suicide bombers might have…
Nigerian famous singer Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy has lost the 2020 Grammy Award for the Best World Music Album. He lost the award to Beninese singer-songwriter, Angelique Kidjo, who was on Sunday announced the winner of the Best World Music Album at the 62nd Grammy Awards. Others nominated in the category alongside Burna Boy were Altin Gun, “Gece”, Bokante & Metropole Orkest conducted by Jules Buckley, “What Heat”, Nathalie Joachim with Spektral Quartet, “Fanm D’Ayiti”, and Angelique Kidjo, “Celia”. Burna Boy has had a remarkable career, especially in the past one year. In 2019, the singer…
HRM Uzoma Cynthia Maryan Chiamaka Uzoma Cynthia Maryan Chiamaka hails from Imo state in Njaba LGA, Nigeria. She is an OND Holder in Public Administration from the polytechnic of Ibadan, Nigeria. She is a professional fashion runway model, commercial and a beauty Queen. She has been on this profession for the past five 5 years until recently where she won Ambassador for Anti-Human trafficking, Topflyers Magazine 2019/2020. In this exclusive interview with Topflyers magazine team, she sheds light on her journey and pet project. HOW DID YOU FEEL WHEN YOU PARTICIPATED IN FACE OF TOPFLYERS MAGAZINE PAGEANT AND WON THE POSITION…
The Clerk of the Benue State House of Assembly, Torese Agena, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged case of fraud, stealing and misappropriation of public funds to the tune of over N220,000,000 (Two Hundred and Twenty Million Naira). The Clerk was detained after the anti-graft agency secured a valid remand warrant obtained from the Federal High Court, Makurdi. According to the commission, he would be charged to court as soon as investigation is completed. Also, his wife, Agena Terngu and her two daughters, Terfa- Mamadu Ngweavese and Agena Suur created a scene on…
Abdullahi Ganduje The Supreme Court on Monday has affirmed the 2019 election of the Kano State governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, as the Governor of Kano State. A seven-man panel led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, in an undisputed judgment, dismissed the appeal filed by the People’s Democratic Party’s Abba Yusuf to defy the victory of the governor during the March 2019 election. Justice Sylvster Ngwuta, who delivered the lead judgment of the apex court, held that Yusuf failed to demonstrate any cogent reason to warrant the setting aside of both the…
Major-Gen. Charles Airhiavbere is the award winner of Topflyers Lifetime Achievement in Philanthropy, 2019/2020. He merited this award consequent upon his altruism in Nigeria in time past and at present. PROFILE Major-General Charles Ehigie Airhiavbere (Rtd) was born on 11th October 1954 at Ekiadolor, Benin City to the family of Late Chief Peter Aisia Erhinmwingbovo Airhiavbere and Mary Orhue Airhiavbere. He is an indigene of Edo State, Nigeria. Major General Charles Ehigie Airhiavbere is happily married to Ehiorose Philomena, and they are blessed with 5 Children and Grandchildren. His father, Late Chief Airhiavbere, who was from Agbodo village,…
A Federal High Court Lagos on Monday, adjourned until Feb. 11, continuation of trial of President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Paul Usoro, charged with alleged N1.4billion fraud. Usoro is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission before Justice Rilwan Aikawa on 10 counts. Usoro was first arraigned before Justice Muslim Hassan in December 2018 but the case was re-assigned to Justice Rilwan Aikawa. In the charge marked FHC/418c/18, the anti-graft agency alleged that the defendant committed the offence on May 14, 2016. Usoro, was alleged to have conspired with others, to commit the offence within the jurisdiction…
Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija Sixty-nine-year-old, Nigerian oil magnate, Folorunsho Alakija, has emerged the wealthiest black woman on earth and nineteenth richest African in 2019 according to Forbes. According to Forbes, Alakija’s fortune has been estimated at $1 billion, as of today, January 13, 2020. It is pertinent to note that Folorunsho Alakija started her career as a secretary in a bank in the mid-1970s, after which she studied fashion in London and then returned to Nigeria to start a label, Supreme Stitches. Her biggest break, however, came in oil. In 1993, her company, Famfa Oil, was awarded an oil prospecting license,…
By Emeke Nwaoboli Benin City felt the crowning of love in the air on Saturday January 11, 2020 as Austine Osaogie Idahor and Maureen Omoye Eriagbondia in their majestic and elegant splendor walked down the aisle at the ebullient Emporium Event Center, JBS Estate, Benin City, Edo State. The reception began with an opening dance by the two love birds who stole the hearts of the crowd with their magnificent moves, romantic outfits, passionate eye contacts, astonishing men in suit and splendid bridal train. In the grandeur of the sunrise, soft hues, delicate lighting, and plenty of floral well-designed air-conditioned…
