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Michael Donovan, born Paul Drake, was the youngest of nine children, raised on an estate in Dewsbury. Throughout his life, he faced learning difficulties, having about half the average IQ, and attended Hartshead Moor special school, where he experienced bullying. His early years were marked by trouble with the juvenile courts, including arson and shoplifting…

Arthur “Pooch” Tavares, the lead singer of the Grammy-winning music group Tavares, has passed away at the age of 81. His brother, Perry Lee “Tiny” Tavares, shared a photo tribute on his Facebook page on Wednesday morning, April 17, 2024, with a heartfelt message, “Miss what we had.” In the poignant post, a final photo…

Former Senator Rafiu Adebayo Ibrahim, who represented the Kwara South Senatorial District, has passed away at the age of 57, his family confirmed. A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Adebayo served the Kwara South District from 2015 to 2019, during which he chaired the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance, and Other Financial…

Australian swimming has lost one of its beloved figures as two-time Olympian Neil Rogers passed away on April 17, 2024, at the age of 70. Renowned as both an exceptional coach and a remarkable individual, Rogers left an indelible mark on the Australian swimming community throughout his lifetime. Born in 1953, Rogers made his mark…

Sir Colin Giltrap, the founder of the esteemed Giltrap Group renowned for its focus on luxury cars and his notable contributions to motorsport, has passed away at the age of 84. Giltrap Group confirmed his peaceful passing surrounded by his family on April 17, 2024. Although he had distanced himself from the business following a…

America-based Nigerian actor, film producer, film director, and screenwriter, Nkechi Blessing Sunday and internet personality Nina Ivy have condemned a troll for making insensitive remarks about the children of the late actor Junior Pope. The troll, identified solely as Funaya, made a threatening statement in the comment section of Regina Daniels’ post, expressing a desire…

A senior police investigator, who requested anonymity, stated that the police investigating the murder of rapper Kiernan Forbes, popularly known as AKA, will not apprehend KwaZulu-Natal businessman Mfundo Gcaba due to insufficient evidence connecting him to the crime. AKA and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane were fatally shot outside Wish restaurant in Durban last year.…

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is poised to formally unveil Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as its running mate. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, 2024, and will be held at the Kofi Ohene Konadu Auditorium located at the University of Professional Studies (UPSA). In a statement released by the party’s Communications Officer, Lawyer…

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has announced its intention to probe the government’s expenditure of $38 million on relocating the Ameri power plant to Kumasi if it emerges victorious in the 2024 elections. During an interview on the Face to Face show on Citi TV with Umaru Sanda Amadu, Edward Bawa, a member of the…

John Dramani Mahama, the Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has described the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration as the “biggest political scam” in Ghana’s history. He voiced these sentiments during his “Building the Ghana We Want” tour in Nalerigu, North East Region, on Tuesday, April 16th. Mahama wondered if anyone would choose to support the New…