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Alleged suicide: Lagos police confirm death of 23-year-old Law School student who jumped from four-storey hostel building
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 23-year-old student of the Nigerian Law School, Faith Ajoke Alayande, who d!ed after allegedly jumping from the rooftop of a four-storey hostel building at the institutionโs campus in Victoria Island, Lagos. The deceased was found dead within the hostel premises on Friday, August 7, 2026 by another student, who alerted the Chief Matron of the Law School. According to the report shared by security analyst, Zagazola Makama, upon receiving the report, the matron proceeded to the scene, where the deceased was found lying on the ground within the hostel premises.…
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Popular digital creator Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, known as Jarvis, has debunked rumors that she shaved her head for a traditional marital rite ahead of her wedding to fellow TikTok star Habeeb Hamzat, aka Peller. Clarifying the speculation in a trending video, Jarvis explained, โI shaved my hair because I wanted my hair installation to be perfect.โ She noted that her hairstylist recommended the haircut due to her natural hair texture, adding, โThat is what my hairstylist recommended because I have stubborn hair.โ The couple recently concluded their highly publicized wedding celebrations with an intimate white wedding in Lagos on Saturday,…
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2027: Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, Makinde meet Aug. 18, seek to unite against Tinubu
The G100, a coalition of concerned Nigerians, says it has concluded a first round of consultations with leaders of six opposition political parties, including Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress ADC; Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso of the Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC; Seyi Makindeโs Allied Peoples Movement APM and others, as part of efforts to build a united opposition front ahead of the 2027 general election. In a statement on Monday signed by Salihu Moh. Lukman on behalf of the G100, the group said it had also engaged the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, the Peoples Redemption…
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P-Square: Soso offers Peter N500 million to challenge Paul in a boxing fight
Nigerian billionaire music executive, Soso Soberekon, has offered N500 million to Peter Okoye, to challenge his twin brother, Paul Okoye in a celebrity boxing fight. Soso offered Peter the money during his performance on Sunday night. A viral video on social media captured Soso in the crowd raising up his phone to show the offer to Peter who was performing on the stage. The text that was displayed on Sosoโs phone reads, โ500 Million Naira to fight your twin in a boxing match.โ This is coming amid the ongoing financial dispute between Peter, the one-half of the defunct Afrobeats duo,…
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Tinubu wonโt win in 2027 โ Kenneth Okonkwo
Kenneth Okonkwo, campaign spokesperson for African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has declared that President Bola Tinubu will not win in the 2027 election. Okonkwo, who spoke in an interview on Symfoni TV, stressed that after the 2027 election, Tinubu will be gone. According to him, the path is clear for Atiku to win the election. The Nollywood star-turned-politician described the Tinubu administration as the worst in the history of Nigeria, claiming that without rigging, the President will not win any state. โWhen we campaigned for the 2023 general elections, we had no governor. We had nothing, and Tinubu…
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2027: Iโm not lobbying for APC campaign DG โ Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports suggesting that he is seeking the position of Director-General of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike, while rejecting the claim, reaffirmed his commitment to President Bola Tinubuโs bid for a second term, stressing that holding a position in the campaign council was not necessary for him to contribute to the Presidentโs electoral success. The reports had named the FCT minister among senior APC figures and government officials allegedly interested in the campaign councilโs top position or being considered for…
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2026 World Cup: Messi target of assassination attempts in US
It has emerged that Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, received more death threats than any other player during the 2026 World Cup. This was revealed in a review carried out by Spanish newspaper, Marca, on a large-scale American police report on the tournament. The report contained all the security threats faced by both the FBI and the IPCC during the World Cup. It claimed that one man threatened to storm the stadium during the group-stage clash between Jordan and Argentina with two others, armed with homemade bombs and an AR-15 rifle. In that phone call, Messi was named as a specific…
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Jude is not a good person, I donโt know if he used juju on Paul – PSquareโs elder brother, Henry Okoye finally opens up on family feudย
Amid the ongoing public scuttle within the Okoye family, Henry Okoye, the elder brother of musicsuperstar duo, P-Square, has accused their former manager and brother, Jude Okoye, of being the mastermind behind the familyโs longstanding division. Speaking during an interview on Friday night, August 7, Henry alleged that Judeโs character and actions tore the family apart, claiming that their late mother had initially warned against allowing Jude to manage the group. He rejected the narrative that Jude built P-Squareโs career, insisting that the familyโs support for Peter and Paul began long before Jude became involved. โWhen they started this music, they…
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13 children died in captivity after Kwara abduction
Thirteen children died in captivity after being abducted during a February attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, rescued victims have disclosed. The victims were among 176 people abducted during the February 3 attack and were released on Wednesday after spending months in captivity. Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq received the rescued victims at a private location in Ilorin on Friday and commiserated with the families of those who died. The victims described harsh conditions in captivity, including inadequate food and limited access to medical care. A nurse and daughter of the communityโs chief, who was…
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Davido treats me like son, too busy to attend my wedding โ Peller
Popular Nigerian TikToker, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has explained why music star, Davido was absent from his wedding ceremony. Speaking during a live session, Peller dismissed speculations of a fallout between him and the singer, insisting that Davido remained one of his biggest supporters. According to him, the Afrobeats star treats him like a son and has consistently shown him love and support. Peller said Davidoโs absence at the wedding was due to his busy schedule and not because of any misunderstanding. โDavido treats me like his son. He was very busy, thatโs why he couldnโt attend my…
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โLack of electricity makes people engage their wives early, doubles populationโ โ Fayose
The chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency, Ayodele Fayose, has linked Nigeriaโs rising population to the lack of electricity, saying poor power supply forces people to stay indoors at night. Fayose made the remark during a chat with Arise News, where he explained that the absence of electricity limits nightlife and other forms of recreation, leaving people with fewer alternatives in the evening. He said, โWhy you donโt address this issue of electricity? The people at that level have no alternative attraction. Nothing else matters to them. After 7 oโclock, it gets dark there.โ According to him, people resort to…
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Nigeria now full authoritarian state under Tinubuโ PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of turning Nigeria into a โfull authoritarian state,โ citing alleged erosion of democratic institutions, suppression of dissent and weakening of checks and balances. The PDP made the allegation in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Interim National Working Committee, Ini Ememobong, on Saturday. The statement reads in full, โThe report by the Human Rights Foundation, in its latest global assessment, classifying Nigeria as a fully authoritarian regime is a mere global confirmation of the local reality that Nigerians have been facing under the APC-led Federal Government.…
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