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Student Beheaded in Imo State: Police Launch Investigation
There was panic at the College of Nursing, Umulogho, in Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State, following the brutal murder of a female student, Wendy Achumba, on Thursday. The victim, who was undergoing post-basic training after completing her midwifery program, was reportedly discovered beheaded in her off-campus apartment. Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, confirmed the incident in a statement released on Friday. He noted that upon receiving reports of the tragedy, police operatives and the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) visited the crime scene to conduct an initial assessment. The victim’s remains have since been recovered and…
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Pep Guardiola Confirms Departure from Manchester City After Decade-Long Tenure
Pep Guardiola has officially announced he will step down as the manager of Manchester City at the conclusion of the 2025/26 season, marking the end of a transformative ten-year era at the club. The 55-year-old confirmed his departure in a heartfelt statement on Friday, May 22, 2026, noting that while there is no singular reason for his exit, he feels it is the right time to move on. Joining the club in July 2016, Guardiola’s tenure is widely considered the most successful in Manchester City’s history. Over the past decade, he has led the team to 20 major trophies, including…
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Blaqbonez Explains Why He Declined $1 Million Mavin Records Offer
Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez has revealed why he turned down a reported one-million-dollar deal to join the prominent label, Mavin Records.The rapper shared his reasoning via a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, citing his personal approach to digital engagement as the primary obstacle. According to Blaqbonez, he is not inclined toward the high level of social media activity that a major label environment typically demands.In his post, he explained: “Need to get this off my chest before chanel drops, the reason I didn’t sign to mavin when they were begging me with a million dollars is cos i…
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Obi Cubana Reportedly Deletes City Boy Movement Posts from Instagram
Nigerian businessman and socialite Obi Cubana has reportedly removed all content related to the “City Boy Movement” from his official Instagram page. The development comes amidst ongoing public backlash directed at him for his prominent role in the pro-Tinubu advocacy group. Obi Cubana, who had been serving as the South-East Regional Director for the City Boy Movement—a youth-driven organization dedicated to promoting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda”—has yet to issue an official statement regarding the deletion of the posts. The movement has been a visible entity in Nigerian politics, known for organizing grassroots support, campus tours, and food…
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”I started smoking in JSS3. I smoked for 13 years. By the time I entered university, I was smoking two packs a day” — Ebuka Obi-Uchendu Shares Personal Battle with Addiction
Media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and singer Banky W have opened up about their personal experiences with addiction, highlighting the challenges of self-regulation and the pursuit of healthier habits. During a recent episode of the ‘MENtality’ podcast, joined by social media influencer and medical professional Aproko Doctor, the trio discussed the root causes of addictive behaviors. Ebuka revealed that his struggle with nicotine began at a young age, starting in JSS3. He described his habit as severe, noting that by his university years, he was consuming two packs of cigarettes daily. “I started smoking JSS3. I smoked for 13 years. By…
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Lere Olayinka Hits Back at Verydarkman Over Kingsley Chinda Land Allegations
Lere Olayinka, a media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has publicly rebuked social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, known as “Verydarkman” (VDM), for renewing allegations of land grabbing against House Minority Leader and Rivers State APC gubernatorial candidate, Kingsley Chinda. In a recent video, VDM revisited claims he originally posted in December 2024, accusing Minister Wike of revoking a property in the Life Camp area of Abuja and reallocating it to his associates, specifically naming Kingsley Chinda as a beneficiary. Following Chinda’s official emergence this week as the Rivers State APC governorship candidate…
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“Nigerians Have the Right to Defend “Themselves”— Bwala Speaks on Insecurity
Presidential aide Daniel Bwala has said Nigerians are constitutionally allowed to defend themselves against attackers, especially in life-threatening situations. Speaking on Arise Television, Bwala stated that citizens have the right to self-defense when faced with violent threats. “If you come to my house to try to kill me, any lethal weapon I use to defend myself is guaranteed by the Constitution,” he said. However, he clarified that firearm ownership remains regulated by law and urged communities to work with government-approved security structures. Bwala also linked rising insecurity to election periods, claiming that crises often increase during political cycles due to…
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Temi Otedola, Mr Eazi set to welcome first child
Nigerian actress and fashion personality Temi Otedola and singer-entrepreneur Mr Eazi have announced that they are expecting their first child together in a heartfelt Instagram post that has sparked widespread reactions online. The couple made the announcement with a biblical caption that read: “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, Before you were born I set you apart 🪽” The message has now quickly drawn congratulatory reactions from fans, colleagues, and public figures, with many celebrating the couple’s latest milestone. Temi, an actress and fashion influencer, has built a growing career in film and digital media while…
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2027: APC has totally lost its bearing, vision – Former Ekiti Gov, Fayemi
Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, says the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has lost its bearing and vision. Kayode stated this Thursday during an interview on State Affairs, a podcast hosted by Edmund Obilo. Speaking on the ongoing primary election of the party across the country, Fayemi said consensus is an implosion in the APC. “There’s no intellectualism in the APC because there’s no debate in the party. This was the address that I gave at the Southwest party conference in Lagos. “I was very explicit that this is not where the party has come from, that we have lost our…
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We are crying on your mandate; you have failed to protect Nigerians – Veteran Actor, Laide Olabanji tells Tinubu
Veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker Laide Olabanji has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over rising insecurity and continued killings across the country. Reacting to the recent beheading of a teacher in Oyo State and ongoing attacks in Plateau State, Olabanji questioned the government’s commitment to protecting lives and property. The actor condemned what he described as the government’s silence and lack of urgency despite the worsening security situation. He lamented the continuous bloodshed in Nigeria, accusing the administration of failing to govern in the interest of ordinary citizens. Speaking in pidgin, he said, “On your mandate we dey cry, on…
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“Ebonyi Will Give Tinubu 95% Votes” — Umahi Declares
Minister of Works David Umahi has declared that Ebonyi State will deliver 95% of its votes to President Bola Tinubu in the next general election. Speaking during an inspection of the Abaomoge/Akpoha/Afikpo road project, Umahi said he would work closely with Governor Francis Nwifuru to ensure massive support for the president. According to him, Tinubu has executed major infrastructure projects across Ebonyi and the South East, deserving strong political backing from the region. Umahi urged South East leaders to openly support Tinubu’s re-election, saying the state would embark on aggressive campaigns to reward the president for his projects and interventions.…
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Only fools will believe that we are working for Tinubu – Kwankwaso
Former Kano State governor and NDC leader Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has denied claims that he is secretly working for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking in an interview with Global TV, Kwankwaso said knowing Tinubu personally does not mean they share the same political ideology. “We have known each other for years, but we belong to different political camps,” he said. Kwankwaso also accused some presidential aides of hiding Nigeria’s real economic and security challenges from Tinubu while focusing more on persuading politicians to join the APC. He further defended his alliance with Peter Obi, saying the…
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