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Security Guard Shot Outside Drake’s Toronto Home Toronto police have reported that a security guard was shot overnight outside the residence of Canadian rapper Drake. Excel Magazine International learnt that the incident occurred around 2:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday when suspects in a vehicle fired at the guard at the corner of Park Lane Circle, near…
Charly Boy Demands Resignation of Tinubu Over ‘Disappearance’ Following the disappearance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the country, Nigerian musician Charly Boy has demanded his resignation. Charly Boy took to his social media account on May 6, 2024, questioning the president’s whereabouts and well-being after attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Saudi Arabia….
Nigeria Cuts Electricity Supplies to Benin Republic, Togo, Niger The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has ordered a reduction in electricity exports to Benin Republic, the Niger Republic, and Togo. Excel Magazine International learnt that the NERC directive mandates the Transmission Company of Nigeria’s System Operator (SO) to limit power allocations…
Iconic Actor Bernard Hill is Dead Actor Bernard Hill, renowned for his memorable roles in acclaimed films and television series such as “Titanic” and “Lord of the Rings,” has passed away at the age of 79. Hill’s portrayal of Captain Edward Smith in the 1997 Oscar-winning film “Titanic” and King Théoden in “Lord of the…
How Nigerian US-Born Roxy Ndebumadu Weathering the Storm as First Black Councilwoman in Bowie, District 4 Roxy Ndebumadu, a Nigerian US-born Councilwoman for the City of Bowie, Maryland, is recognized as a visionary leader known for her contributions to ethical AI, government technology modernization, and the evaluation of customer experience and online harms on consumer…
Akpabio, Nnamani, Goje, Fayemi Over 50 Others Stole N2.187 Trillion as Governors– EFCC The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has alleged that 58 former governors were implicated in misappropriation, embezzlement, or laundering of approximately N2.187 trillion over 25 years. This sum, Excel Magazine International gathered, excludes seized properties worldwide and ongoing investigations, which total…
Sanwo-Olu Appoints Wasiu Ayinde’s Daughter as SSA Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has named Basirat Damilola Marshall, daughter of renowned Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, popularly known as KWAM1, as his Senior Special Assistant on Tourism. The announcement was made evident through a viral video capturing her father’s gratitude towards the governor, along with…
Kim Kardashian Ends Relationship With Lover Celebrity couple, Kim Kardashian and Odell Beckham Jr. have officially called it quits, marking the end of their brief yet highly-publicized relationship that began last year. According to insiders close to the couple, who spoke exclusively to PEOPLE magazine, the romance between Kardashian, 43, and Beckham Jr., 31, has…
Senators Clash Over Seating Arrangements in Plenary Resumption After a forty-day Easter and Sallah break, Senators resumed plenary, encountering a tumultuous session marked by heated arguments. It happened in the newly renovated Hallowed Chamber, with senators embroiled in disputes over seating arrangements. Excel Magazine International learnt a sense of excitement filled the chamber as proceedings…
Binance Crypto Boss Changpeng Zhao Sentenced to 4-month in Prison The founder of the world’s largest crypto exchange has been sentenced to four months in prison for allowing criminals to launder money on his platform. Changpeng Zhao resigned from Binance in November and pleaded guilty to violating US money laundering laws. Binance was ordered to…