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Renowned ‘Candyman’ Actor Tony Todd Passes Away at 69
Tony Todd, the iconic American actor celebrated for his chilling role in Candyman and its 2021 sequel, has died at the age of 69.
Todd passed away on November 6 at his Los Angeles home, as confirmed by his representative to Deadline. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
Born on December 4, 1954, in Washington, D.C., Todd studied at the Eugene O’Neill National Actors Theatre Institute and the Trinity Rep Conservatory.
His legacy in horror cinema was cemented with his lead role in the 1992 Candyman, a performance that earned him a Lifetime Achievement Award at the New York City Horror Film Festival.
Beyond Candyman, Todd starred in various popular shows, including 21 Jump Street, The X-Files, and Star Trek: The Next Generation.
He also portrayed Ben in the 1990 remake of Night of the Living Dead and later reprised his role as the “Candyman” in the 2021 sequel, directed by Nia DaCosta and produced by Jordan Peele.
In the first nine months of 2024, Nigeria spent $3.57 billion on foreign debt servicing—a 39.7% increase from the $2.56 billion spent during the same period in 2023, according to a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) report.
The highest monthly payment in 2024 was recorded in May, at $854.36 million, surpassing 2023’s peak of $641.69 million in July.
January saw a 389% increase compared to the previous year, while May’s payments rose by 286.52%. Although slight decreases occurred in June and July, September’s servicing costs were 17.49% higher than in 2023.
Amid rising debt payments, Nigeria’s total public debt reached N134 trillion in Q2 2024, up 10% from Q1.
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), releases confirmed date for the registration of Batch C Stream I, 2024. The registration will commence from the 14th of November, 2024. Although the duration of days or how long the portal will be opened have not yet been stated.
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The Edo State Government approves of the removal of Executive boards, agencies and parastatals in the state’s public service. This information was confirmed on Wednesday and released in the Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, statement.
Itua shared that the state governor has ordered the appointees to turn over their government properties to the public officer.
“It is hereby announced for the information of the general public that the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the dissolution of the executives of all boards, agencies, and parastatals in the Edo State Public Service, with immediate effect.””
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