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I’m president at home – Fashola on contesting for Nigerian Presidency
Former governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, has dismissed any form of insinuation that he might contest for the Presidency of Nigeria. Fashola disclosed that he’s the president of his home and can’t run for the highest political office in Nigeria. The All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain, who spoke on Beyond The Headlines on TVC, also noted that he doesn’t miss public office. Asked if he would contest for the president of Nigeria, Fashola said: “No, president of what, I’m president at home. I don’t miss public office because I have seen and done it. “There is a sense now…
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Three Sentenced to Life Imprisonment Over Oyo School Abduction
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced three men to life imprisonment for terrorism-related offenses linked to the abduction of school children and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Justice Salim Ibrahim handed down the maximum sentence after the defendants pleaded guilty to charges of terrorism concealment and membership in a proscribed group. The convicts—Abdulrazak Umar (aka Abu Khalifa/Abu Khalid), Yunusa Musa (aka Yunusa Bin Musa), and Shamsu Adamu Sani (aka Abu Itisar)—were prosecuted by the Department of State Services (DSS). While facing a 10-count charge, they entered guilty pleas for counts 4 and 6, admitting…
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I will always hold you accountable – Rufai to Bwala
Arise Television anchor, Rufai Oseni, has told the President Bola Tinubu’sspokesman, Daniel Bwala, that he would always hold him accountable. In a post on his verified X handle on Thursday, Rufai said he had nothing against Bwala, noting that he remained his brother. According to the anchor, the media does not hate Bwala, but only holding him accountable. He wrote, “Dear Bwala, You still remain my brother but I will always hold you accountable. I have nothing against you! “You can say I feed on hatred today because I am holding you to account. Don’t forget you once defended my style and said…
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Nigerian Returnee Recounts Narrow Escape From Xenophobic Attack in South Africa
Jamyou Sanni, a Nigerian returnee from South Africa, recently shared his harrowing near-death experience during an appearance on Vanguard’s The Nigerian Metre Podcast. Sanni recounted being targeted outside a bar simply because a local woman approached him while he was relaxing, stating, “I was in a bar one day when a lady came close to me. You know, just a situation where a lady would come close to you because she sees that you are chilling.” Ambushed by a group of local men after leaving the venue, Sanni said the violent assault could have been fatal had it not been…
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Ubi Franklin Opens Up on Depression and Suicide Attempts After Divorce
Nigerian music executive Ubi Franklin has revealed that he battled severe depression and made multiple suicide attempts following the collapse of his marriage to Nollywood actress Lilian Esoro. Speaking on his podcast, Talks with Ubi Franklin, he recounted the emotional toll of the split and the painful moments leading up to their wedding. Reflecting on their initial engagement in 2015, Franklin described how Esoro surprisingly failed to show up to their celebration dinner after getting cold feet. Although they eventually reconciled and married, the union ultimately ended in divorce, pushing him into one of the darkest periods of his life.…
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VIDEO: I’ve been celibate for four years — Sydney Talker
Skit maker and content creator, Sydney Egere, popularly known as Sydney Talker, has revealed that he has remained celibate for the past four years, saying the decision was driven by his desire to focus on personal growth and his career. In a video shared on his Instagram page on Wednesday, the comedian disclosed that July 27 would mark four years since he last shared a bed with a woman, describing the journey as difficult but rewarding. “27th of this month will make it four years of celibacy for me. Technically, what I am trying to say is I have not…
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World Cup: FIFA president Gianni Infantino told to resign after Spain won
LaLiga President Javier Tebas has publicly demanded the resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, where Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final. Tebas criticized FIFA’s management of the tournament, specifically pointing to issues like hydration breaks, the musical performance during the final in New Jersey, and the controversy surrounding United States striker Folarin Balogun. When asked if Infantino should quit, Tebas stated, “In my opinion, yes, I think his time is up.” This high-profile demand has since triggered a wave of mixed reactions across social media platforms and the global football community.…
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Mo Bimpe Threatens Legal Action Over False Paternity Fraud Allegations
Nollywood actress Adebimpe Oyebade, widely known as Mo Bimpe, has announced plans to take legal action following malicious claims on X alleging paternity fraud involving her husband, actor Lateef Adedimeji. The unsubstantiated rumor, posted by user @iam_Mardiyyah, falsely claimed that her husband filed for divorce after a failed blood donation at a general hospital in Ilorin. Reacting strongly to the defamatory post via her Instagram Story, Mo Bimpe condemned the cyberbullying and drew a firm line regarding her family, stating, “I don’t want to hear justice for whatever your stupid name is by the time I am ready for you!”…
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‘War is over’ — Fubara declares support for Tinubu, Wike’s Rainbow Coalition
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared his support for President Bola Tinubu and the Rainbow Coalition, a political movement led by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Fubara made the declaration on Tuesday during the groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction and equipping of the Riven Medical Facility, a public-private sector pharmaceutical factory in Rivers State. The governor said the prolonged political crisis in the state had come to an end, urging his supporters to unite behind all candidates presented by the coalition. “I am supporting our Rainbow Coalition. President Bola…
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Transfer: Morgan Rogers reveals who convinced him to join Chelsea
New Chelsea player, Morgan Rogers, has suggested that manager, Xabi Alonso convinced him to join the Blues. Chelsea announced the signing of the England international from Aston Villa on Tuesday. Speaking at his first interview as a Chelsea player, Rogers said he spoke to Alonso and the Spaniard’s footballing philosophy aligns with his vision of the game and played a major part in his decision to join the Premier League west London club. “I have had a few conversations with him, and I think it’s important for me to be here that I need to understand what the manager’s like, how…
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Burna Boy becomes first male artiste to top Spotify’s Global Music Video Chart
Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has made history as the first male artiste to reach number 1 on Spotify’s newly launched Global Music Video Chart. He achieved the feat as his World Cup song with Shakira, ‘Dai Dai,’ topped the newly launched chart, making him the first African and first male artist to hit the milestone. Meanwhile, ‘Dai Dai’ also reached a new peak of number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart this week. The song is projected to enter the top 10 next week following Burna Boy and Shakira’s World Cup Final Halftime Show…
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VDM join police officers in alleged baby factory bust in Abuja
Social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, VDM, accompanied operatives of the Nigeria Police Force’s Special Tactical Squad, STS, on a raid of an alleged baby factory in Karshi, Abuja, following allegations that a seven-day-old baby was sold. The development was shared in videos posted on VDM’s official social media page, where he documented the operation carried out alongside police officers. According to VDM, the team departed for the operation at about 4:00am. before arriving at the location around 5:01am. “Enroute to Karshi to rescue the seven-day-old baby that was sold and also bust the baby factory.…
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