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1966 not Igbo coup, Kaduna Nzeogwu was only Igbo in name, born and raised in Kaduna – IBB
Former Military Head of State, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB), has refuted claims that the 1966 military coup was ethnically motivated. In his newly released book, A Journey in Service, he stated that the coup leader, Kaduna Nzeogwu, was Igbo only by name but was more culturally Hausa. Babangida also condemned Nzeogwu’s assassination of Sir Ahmadu Bello and his wife, Hafsatu, calling it a heinous act against widely respected figures. He wrote: “For instance, the head of the plotters, Major Kaduna Nzeogwu, was only Igbo in name. Born and raised in Kaduna, his immigrant parents were from Okpanam in today’s Delta…
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Tinubu approves relocation of 29 correctional centres
President Bola Tinubu has approved the relocation of 29 correctional centres from urban areas across Nigeria due to security concerns. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced on Friday that 29 correctional centres across the country will be relocated. Speaking at the unveiling of new operational vehicles for the Nigerian Correctional Service, he explained that rapid urban development has encroached on many of these facilities, compromising the required buffer zones and posing security risks. Among the affected centres are those in Ikoyi, Apapa, Agodi, Enugu, and Suleja. The minister emphasized the urgency of the relocation, citing the Ikoyi Correctional Centre— which…
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I got to know about Mohbad’s burial online’ – Widow, Omowunmi
Omowunmi Aloba, the widow of the late Nigerian music star Mohbad, revealed that she learned about her husband’s burial through the internet. Mohbad passed away on September 12, 2023, and less than 24 hours later, his father, Joseph Aloba, laid him to rest in Ikorodu, Lagos State. Omowunmi stated that she was not informed about the burial, which took place just a day after his death. She said, “There’s a nurse involved in this case. He [Mohbad] reacted to an injection. The night my husband died, my father-in-law came to the house and the nurse narrated everything that happened to…
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Illiteracy can lead you to jail – Police spokesman Adejobi warns Nigerians
The spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has cautioned Nigerians about the dangers of illiteracy, describing it as a contagious disease that could lead to imprisonment. He shared this warning in a cryptic post on his Facebook page on the afternoon of Tuesday, February 18.
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”Monitoring spirits, what have you got to do with knowing about my family” – Actress, Rita Edochie responds to those asking about her husband and children
Rita Edochie has addressed questions regarding her husband and children. The actress, who is married, rarely shares posts about her family on social media. However, she frequently posts about her in-laws, especially May Edochie, Yul Edochie, and Judy Austin. This has prompted many to inquire about her own family members. Responding, Rita wrote on Instagram: “Everybody has a lifestyle and if you don’t like mine, too bad. “Rita Edochie, where is your husband? Where are your children? “If all these people asking me these kind of questions are not monitoring spirits, what have they got to do with knowing about…
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Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs – Vatican
The Vatican announced on the evening of Tuesday, February 18, that Pope Francis, 88, has developed pneumonia in both lungs, following new tests that revealed further complications in his condition. His respiratory infection also includes asthmatic bronchitis. “Laboratory tests, a chest X-ray, and the Holy Father’s clinical condition continue to present a complex picture,” the Vatican stated. As a young man, Pope Francis underwent surgery to remove the upper lobe of his right lung. Despite his illness, Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni confirmed that the pope remains in good spirits. He was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital in “fair” condition on…
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”My BP is 157, it is a mad person that lies that they are sick” – Halima Abubakar tearfully solicits help over struggle to make ends meet
Popular Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar has appealed for financial assistance as she struggles to make ends meet. In a distressing video shared on her Instagram page on Tuesday, the actress appeared visibly unwell and frail. Expressing her difficulties since her suspension from Nollywood, Halima accused her colleagues and former best friend of betrayal while seeking support from her followers. “People are confused about what is happening. I’m not feeling fine up till now; I’m just good at being strong. I’m just pretending as if I’m okay. This is the real me because every day you see me post pictures with…
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Ned Nwoko not father of my child – Actress, Chika Ike clarifies
Nollywood actress Chika Ike has responded to speculation that Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, is the father of her child. There were rumors on social media after the actress shared maternity photos on Instagram, announcing the birth of her baby. Some claimed she was set to become the senator’s seventh wife. However, the actress dismissed the rumors, stating that Ned Nwoko is not the father of her child. She also emphasized that she has no intention of becoming any man’s seventh wife. “Ned isn’t the father of my child and whoever name you…
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”All this evil thing wey dey happen to me, na spiritual attack. Make Ogun State government forgive me” – Portable reacts as Police declare him wanted
Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, known as Portable, has spoken out after being declared wanted by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly assaulting government officials on duty. Earlier, the police issued a statement announcing the singer as wanted. In response, Portable took to his Instagram story to deny the allegations, clarifying that he is not involved in any murder case. He further described the police’s actions as an attack against him. “I didn’t kill anybody. If anything happens to me, there will be trouble. They should post the evidence of where I fought them at my bar. They are evil…
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”Such trivial matters cannot be the focus of the state government” – Soludo’s govt. denies authorising the arrest of women not wearing underwear
The Anambra State government has dismissed claims that it authorized security agencies to arrest women seen in public without bras or panties. A viral video on Sunday, February 16, showed a town crier in Abagana, Njikoka LGA, announcing that women without underwear would be arrested, allegedly on the orders of Governor Soludo. However, the Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on New Media, Mazi Ejimofor Opara, clarified that no such directive came from the state government. He released a statement on Monday, Feb. 17, that reads: “The trending announcement by the town crier in Abagana, Njikoka LGA, wherein the announcer stated that…
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Police declares singer Portable wanted for allegedly assaulting Ogun govt officials
The Ogun State Police Command has declared singer Habeeb Okikiola Olalomi, known as “Portable,” wanted for allegedly attacking government officials on duty. According to a statement by police spokesperson SP Omolola Odutola, the incident occurred on February 5, 2025, when officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development were conducting an enforcement exercise in Ota. During the exercise at Odogwu Bar, they encountered an elderly man, later identified as Portable’s father, who informed them that his son was unavailable when asked for an approved building plan. ‘’However, moments later, Portable, armed with a firearm and other…
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Dangote refinery biggest risk of my life. If it didn’t work, I was dead – Dangote
Billionaire Aliko Dangote has called his $23 billion Dangote Refinery the “biggest risk” of his life, emphasizing the challenges he faced in bringing the project to reality. In an exclusive interview with Forbes on February 17, Dangote admitted that failure was not an option. “If this didn’t work, I was dead,” he said. Despite its massive 650,000 barrels-per-day capacity, making it Africa’s largest refinery, the journey was marked by financial, regulatory, and supply chain difficulties. Dangote stressed the need for Africa’s self-reliance in industrialization, rejecting dependence on foreign investments. He described the refinery as a crucial step toward refining Africa’s…
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