London's Burning actor John Alford dies in prison
The 54-year-old former star of Grange Hill and London's Burning was found dead at HMP Bure in Norfolk.
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The 54-year-old former star of Grange Hill and London's Burning was found dead at HMP Bure in Norfolk.
The Caribbean nation has spent 10 of the last 14 months under an emergency status that curtails key civil liberties.

Arsenal would have ended the week with another draw in a row, but thanks to Viktor Gyökeres and Premier League's youngest-ever goalscorer. The post Gyökeres, Max Dowman Give Arsenal Victory, Chelsea Beaten at Stamford Bridge appeared first on News.ng.
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki exited Japan's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal matchup against Venezuela because of right knee discomfort.

The University of Ilorin and NNPCL partner to establish a Centre of Excellence for research and a new Professorial Chair in the energy sector. Read More: https://punchng.com/unilorin-nnpcl-partner-on-research-centre-professorial-chair/

Kannywood actor Umar Ascon, popularly known for portraying Alhaji Lado Mai Barkono in the long-running television series Garwashi, has passed away. He died on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Malam Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital after battling a prolonged illness. The news of his death was confirmed by Kannywood producer and neighbour, Abubakar Yahaya Matinko. The […] Kannywood actor, Umar Ascon is dead
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular socialite Cubana Chief Priest has explained why he supported Peter Obi instead of Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election. Speaking at a recent City Boy Movement rally in Imo State, Cubana Chief Priest said he chose to support Obi at the time because he wanted to identify as an […] The post Cubana Chief Priest Explains Why He Backed Obi Over Tinubu in 2023 first appeared on African Examiner.

The UAE intercepted numerous missiles and drones from Iran, resulting in casualties among foreign nationals. Learn about the escalating UAE-Iran conflict. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-other-nationalities-caught-in-uae-iran-crossfire/
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The government of Lagos State has announced that the monthly environmental sanitation exercise will resume on April 25 after a nine-year suspension. The commissioner for environment and water resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this on Saturday shortly after the governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, carried out a symbolic street cleaning […] The post Lagos Resumes Monthly Sanitation Exercise After Nine Years first appeared on African Examiner.

Awoyinfa Opeoluwa, a former FUTA student union leader, has declared his intention to contest for the NANS presidency, vowing to advocate for student rights Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-futa-union-leader-awoyinfa-declares-for-nans-presidency/

Bayern Munich held on for a dramatic 1-1 draw at Bayer Leverkusen despite finishing with nine men after two red cards in an eventful Bundesliga clash. Read More: https://punchng.com/nine-man-bayern-fight-to-draw-at-leverkusen/
“That particular character has been registered,” Ayoyinka said. “Anybody that wants to use me outside, they want to use me with the character with everything that I have. But it has never been easy for me. That’s why you don’t see me on adverts. You don’t see me on billboards. So it’s painful.”