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Celestial Church Appeals to Davido for Help to Complete Building Project
A Celestial Church of Christ parish in Agege, Lagos, has attracted attention online after publicly appealing to Afrobeats superstar Davido for financial support to complete the roofing of its church building. The church, CCC Igi Oluwagbin Parish located in the Oko-Oba area of Agege, shared a video and social media post asking the singer to “sow a seed” toward the completion of the roofless worship centre. The appeal, shared on social media, asked the singer to “sow a seed,” sparking mixed reactions online. Many pointed to Davido’s long-standing reputation for philanthropy as the reason the church reached out to him.…
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“My Godmother said it is not good to have the cloth you wore to a burial around you”- Actress, Angela Okorie speaks on why she burned the clothes she wore to Alex Ekubo’s burial
Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has revealed why she decided to burn the outfit she wore to the burial of late actor Alex Ekubo. The actress shared the information on her Instagram page, explaining that she acted based on advice she received from her godmother. According to Angela, she was told that clothes worn to funerals should not be kept after the burial but should instead be destroyed. “This is the outfit I wore to Alex’s burial. My Godmother said it is not good to have the cloth you wore to a burial around you; you burn them. So family and…
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“Tinubu’s Government Is Making Progress, Obi’s Call for Resignation Is Childish” — Presidency
The Presidency has dismissed calls by former presidential candidate Peter Obi for President Bola Tinubu to resign, describing the demand as baseless, undemocratic, and a distraction from governance. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency said Obi’s comparison between Nigeria and the resignation of a British Prime Minister was misplaced, noting that Nigeria operates a presidential system with fixed terms. According to the statement, President Tinubu remains popular among Nigerians, citing recent electoral victories recorded by the APC in various states and constituencies as evidence of public support.…
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“Sowore’s Remand Shows Corruption in Nigeria’s Justice System” — VeryDarkMan
Social commentator Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has criticized the remand of activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore at the Kuje Correctional Centre. Reacting to the development, the social media personality described the situation as another indication of the challenges within Nigeria’s justice system. According to VeryDarkMan, Sowore’s detention raises concerns about fairness and due process in the handling of the case. “Omoyele Sowore has been remanded at the Kuje Correctional Center until Wednesday. All I can see here is corruption in the justice system of Nigeria,” he said. He also questioned the charges against the activist, claiming…
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Tinubu Appoints Former UNILAG VC Ogundipe as NUC Board Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has appointed former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Professor Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe, as the new Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Universities Commission (NUC). The appointment was announced in a statement by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga on Monday. Ogundipe succeeds Emeritus Professor Olufemi Aina, who resigned from the position less than a year after his appointment in 2025. A renowned botanist and academic administrator, Ogundipe served as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos from 2017 to 2022 and currently serves as the Pro-Chancellor of Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State. The 66-year-old scholar holds a…
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Portuguese Fans Pressure Bruno Fernandes to Prioritize Ronaldo at 2026 World Cup
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is facing a massive wave of criticism on social media, with over 20,000 fans flooding his latest Instagram post with demands that he provide better service to Cristiano Ronaldo. Supporters are urging the midfielder to show greater deference to the 41-year-old icon as Portugal embarks on its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. The viral movement appears to stem from a widespread belief among fans that Fernandes and other teammates have failed to adequately support Ronaldo during recent international fixtures. One widely shared comment gained significant traction, reminding Fernandes of Ronaldo’s long-standing dedication to the national…
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Ohanaeze Ndigbo Reaffirms Recognition of Nnamdi Kanu as IPOB Leader
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has formally rejected the reported suspension of Nnamdi Kanu as the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The apex Igbo sociocultural organization stated that the claims made by Chika Edoziem—the former head of IPOB’s Directorate of State (DOS)—are “not recognized, not validated, and holds no institutional or communal legitimacy within its purview.” This clarification follows Kanu’s recent decision to dissolve the 3rd administration of the DOS and appoint Chris Nwaogu to head the 4th administration. In a statement signed by Deputy President General Okechukwu Isiguzoro and Assistant Deputy Secretary General Prof. Chibuikeya Achoakawa, the organization…
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”Tell him to call his ex-wife if he wants to see or take his children” – Yul Edochie Addresses Social Media Calls Regarding Judy Austin’s Ex-Husband
Actor Yul Edochie has publicly distanced himself from the ongoing custody and access dispute between his wife, Judy Austin, and her former husband, Emmanuel Obasi. Following a viral podcast interview where Obasi tearfully claimed he was being denied access to his children, social media users began calling on Edochie to intervene. In a statement posted on his social media page, Edochie clarified that he has no involvement in the matter and has never restricted Obasi from seeing his children. “Some of my fans have reached out to me, saying, ‘Please allow him to see his children.’ I have never stopped…
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I’d be unemployed without music — Ayra Starr
Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has revealed that she would likely be unemployed if she had not found success in the entertainment industry, crediting her music career with changing the direction of her life. Speaking in a recent chat with EE72, the singer reflected on her rise to fame, her journey with Mavin Records, and the realities of life in the spotlight. “If I were not doing music, I would literally be unemployed. I do not even think I would be a content creator. That would be a lot of work. I would just be vibing in my mother’s house, eating…
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Family of Slain Bandit Kingpin Sentenced to 40 Years for Terrorism
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday sentenced Safiya Salihu and Halima Abdullahi, the mother and sister of the late bandit kingpin Kachallah Ibrahim Battujo, to 40 years in prison each. Justice Hauwa Yilwa handed down the sentences after the women pleaded guilty to charges of aiding and abetting terrorist activities by passing information to Battujo and failing to report his criminal operations to law enforcement. Investigations revealed that the convicts had visited Battujo in his forest camp and witnessed him in possession of firearms, yet they deliberately concealed this intelligence from security agencies. According to the court documents,…
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Kwankwaso diverted billions into private account to build personal house, others – Muhyi alleges
Former head of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Barrister Muhyi Magaji Rimin Gado, has leveled serious allegations of financial impropriety against former Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. In a recent video circulating on social media, Muhyi claimed that the former governor diverted billions of naira from the state treasury for personal expenses, including house construction, car purchases, and vacation costs. The specific accusations detailed by Muhyi allege that Kwankwaso received N1 billion in December 2023 for the construction of his residence, along with hundreds of millions for office development, vehicle acquisitions, and personal medical and holiday expenses. Muhyi,…
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World Cup: People need to stop pretending about Lionel Messi – Ronaldo Nazario
Lionel Messi solidified his status in football history during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he equaled the all-time tournament scoring record. In Argentina’s opening Group J match against Algeria on June 16, 2026, the 38-year-old captain scored a hat-trick to reach 16 career World Cup goals, drawing level with Germany’s Miroslav Klose. This milestone performance was particularly significant as it occurred during Messi’s 200th international appearance for Argentina and exactly 20 years after his World Cup debut in 2006. With this hat-trick, he became the oldest player to score three goals in a single World Cup match and the…
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