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REMA BECOMES FIRST AFRICAN ARTIST ON ROLLING STONE COVER. (PHOTO).

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 Rema Becomes First African Artist on Rolling Stone Cover Nigerian music star Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has made history as the first African artist to be featured on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. The American publication, renowned for its coverage of music, politics, and pop culture, announced Rema as the cover star for its April 2025 edition. Mavin Records celebrated the achievement on Instagram, calling him the “Afrobeats Visionary.” Following the announcement, Rema delivered an electrifying performance at the Rolling Stone concert, thrilling audiences with hits like Dumebi, Woman, and Calm Down. This milestone further solidifies Rema’s influence in global music, coming shortly after his feature on Dazed magazine. Since rising to fame in 2019 under Mavin Records, Rema has continued to push Afrobeats to new heights. His hit song Calm Down, featuring Selena Gomez, became the most streamed Afrobeats track in history, surpassing a billion streams on Spotify and ...
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POLICE RESCUE 4 KIDNAPPED VICTIMS, NEUTRALIZE 7 CRIMINALS DURING FIERCE GUN BATTLES.(PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 PRESS RELEASE  SECURITY: POLICE RESCUE 4 KIDNAPPED VICTIMS, NEUTRALIZE 7 CRIMINALS DURING FIERCE GUN BATTLES. IGP Reechoes Stern Warning Against Criminality, Applauds Operatives for Recovered Arms During Operations.  In a concerted effort to combat kidnapping, which has been perceived lucrative by some criminals, and other gun-related crimes, the operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have once again made significant strides. Curbing these violent crimes, particularly kidnapping and gunrunning, operatives of the Abia State and the Nasarawa State Police Commands have successfully executed operations that resulted in the rescue of kidnapped victims, the neutralization of notorious criminals, and the recovery of firearms and ammunition. On March 9, 2025, at approximately 09:30 hours, the Abia State Police Command received reports of four individuals kidnapped while driving their Toyota RAV4 along New Umuahia Road, Obingwa. Leveraging credible intelligence, the Command's tac...
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ZIMBABWEAN MAN COMMITTED SUICIDE AFTER HIS GIRLFRIEND MOCKED HIS MANHOOD. (PHOTOS).

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 Zimbabwean Man Shares Heartbreaking Final Moments on WhatsApp Before Taking His Own Life. Charles Chindundundu, a young man battling depression, took his own life by consuming poison after his girlfriend mocked his manhood. In his final WhatsApp messages to loved ones, he shared emotional videos and wrote 'Mission completed' with a haunting photo, ending with 'Best decision ever. Soul leaving.!  One more photo below. 
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MOROCCO 2025: FLAMINGOS ADVANCE TO FINAL ROUND OF QUALIFYING SERIES.(PHOTO).

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 Nigeria U-17 women team, the Flamingos defeated the Bantwana of South Africa to 2-0 on Saturday to move into the next round qualifier for the FIFA World Cup. The team rallied to a 5-1 aggregate win over South Africa in the penultimate round of the qualifying series for this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, to reach the final round slated for next month. Two-goal heroine in the first leg, Harmony Chidi coolly nodded home from an acute angle in the 37th minute, to compound the fixture for the visitors who lost the first leg at home 1-3. Shakirat Moshood, who scored a goal in the first leg, was the provider from a well-taken free kick on the right. She turned provider again 11 minutes into the second half, when she found Aishat Animashaun, who lifted the ball over and above Samekelise Mthembu into the net for Nigeria’s second. Zoe October, Thoriso Mphelo, Khmezi Khoza and captain Katleho Malebana impressed in the ranks of the Bantwana, but they could not find a way through the Nige...
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AFRICA FACES DIABETES CRISIS, STUDY FINDS. (PHOTO).

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  Africa faces diabetes crisis, study finds Diabetes is a condition in which the body struggles to turn food into energy due to insufficient insulin. Without insulin, sugar stays in the blood instead of entering cells, leading to high blood-sugar levels. Long-term complications include heart disease, kidney failure, blindness and amputations.  The International Diabetes Federation estimated in 2021 that 24 million adults in sub-Saharan Africa were living with the condition. Researchers had projected that by 2045, about 6% of sub-Saharan Africans — over 50 million — would have diabetes.  The new study, published this month in the medical journal The Lancet, suggested the actual percentage could be nearly double that.  Dr. Raylton Chikwati, a study co-author from the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa, said a risk factor is living in or moving to the outskirts of cities, or “peri-urban areas.”  “Access to health care, you know, in the rural areas is a bit...
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HOW CUSTOMS DISMANTLED SMUGGLING NETWORK, SEIZES 34,470 LITEES OF PMS. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 How Customs Dismantled Smuggling Network, Seizes 34,470 Litres of PMS ...As CGC Authorises Public Auction at Subsidised Rate The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 34,470 litres of smuggled Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) along the Adamawa and Taraba border corridors. Acting on intelligence, operatives seized 1,149 jerrycans of PMS along with a specially modified transport vehicle valued at ₦4 million, bringing the total duty-paid value of the confiscated items to ₦37.78 million. Speaking at a press briefing in Jalingo, Taraba State Capital, on Thursday, 13th March 2025, the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, described the operation as a strategic response to the growing sophistication of transnational smuggling networks. “Our intelligence-led operations have revealed that this corridor is a strategic transit point for cross-border petroleum diversion. The economic implications extend beyond revenue losses it disrupts supply chains, fuels artificial scarcity, an...
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COURTESY VISIT BY THE UNITED NATIONS OFFICE ON DRUGS AND CRIME FOR GLOBAL MARITIME COOPERATION PROGRAMME TO NAVAL HEADQUARTERS. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

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 COURTESY VISIT BY THE UNITED NATIONS OFFICE ON DRUGS AND CRIME FOR GLOBAL MARITIME COOPERATION PROGRAMME TO NAVAL HEADQUARTERS On Friday 7 March 2025, The Team Lead of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime for Global Maritime Cooperation Programme (UNODC/GMCP) and the Danish Defence Advisor to Nigeria, Navy Captain Soren Skovbjerg Nielsen paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla who was represented by the Chief of Training (COT), Rear Admiral CE Atebi at Naval Headquarters, Abuja. The Team Lead stated that the visit was aimed at evaluating the engagements within the framework of Denmark's effort to strengthen Maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea by enhancing the capabilities of regional and national maritime law enforcement institutions. He also opined that this will continue to engage the NN in the area of Training, Operations and Exercises in order to enhance the implementation of the project activities under U...
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NAFDAC CRACKS DOWN ON FRAUD SYNDICATE, ARRESTS MASTERMIND IKORI MANG IFENDU. (PHOTO).

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 NAFDAC Cracks Down on Fraud Syndicate, Arrests Mastermind Ikoro Mang Ifendu In a major breakthrough, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has busted a notorious fraud syndicate operating in Aba, Abia State. The syndicate's leader, Ikoro Mang Ifendu, was arrested on February 7, 2025, for impersonating a NAFDAC staff member and scamming foreign companies with fake documents. According to NAFDAC Director General, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, Ifendu, born on January 2, 1973, is a native of Amamba village, Abiriba in Ohafia LGA, Abia state, and deals in clothing materials. He is currently in NAFDAC custody and cooperating with the investigation. The syndicate's modus operandi involved a three-pronged scheme, where they would contact foreign companies to purchase and import goods into Nigeria. They would then introduce these companies to banks, which would declare that NAFDAC approval was required for export. A lawyer would be introduced, claiming...
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C’WEALTH DAY 2025: LAGOS GOVT, EXPERTS URGE YOUTH TO EMBRACE AI TOOLS FOR SOLVING SOCIETY CHALLENGES . (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 C’WEALTH DAY 2025: LAGOS GOVT, EXPERTS URGE YOUTH TO EMBRACE AI TOOLS FOR SOLVING SOCIETY CHALLENGES    The Lagos State Government and experts in the Information Communication and Technology (ICT) sector have urged Nigerian youth to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in solving societal challenges.   They gave the advice during the 2025 Commonwealth Day organised by the Tantacom Group and the Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) at the University of Lagos, Akoka, on Friday. The theme of the event was "AI, Youth, and the Future of Work."   Speaking at the event attended by hundreds of youths and students, Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende, said AI has not only transformed how people work; it has also redefined the very essence of productivity and creativity.   Ogunlende said the impact of AI on work cannot be overstated. He noted that across industries, AI has altered how tasks are completed, reducing the ...
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TWO TEXAS SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS HAVE BEEN FIRED AFTER HEARTBREAKING VIDEO SURFACES OF THEM ABUSING A SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD. (PHOTO).

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 Two Texas special education teachers have been fired after heartbreaking video surfaces of them abusing a special needs child. The video was captured by an assistant teacher on February 18th at Millsap Independent School District. In the video you can see 10-year-old Alex Cornelius, a non verbal autistic child, being slapped by his special education teacher. Alex then walks across the room to the assistant teacher who yells at him before hitting him multiple times with an object. The assistant then throws the object at the child. Alex's mother, Carissa, says she did not find out about the incident until 21 days after the abuse happened.  Millsap Independent School District said the two teachers are no longer employed at the district. They utilized independent investigators which also led to the principal and assistant principal being put on administrative leave. Carrisa shared that Alex use to love to go to school but is now afraid to go back. She says she is pursuing legal a...
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I'M BACK TO BEING A BOY- JAMES BROWN SAYS AMIND FINANCIAL STRUGGLES. (PHOTO).

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 I’m back to being a boy – James Brown says amid financial struggles Popular Nigerian crossdresser James Brown has announced that he is temporarily stepping away from his female persona due to financial difficulties. In a post on his Instagram page on Friday, Brown appealed to his followers for support, stating that he needs assistance with advertisements and promotions to sustain himself. The social media personality also revealed his aspiration to further his education, disclosing that he requires approximately N30 million for tuition fees alone. He said, "Many people have been asking James, is it true you need help? I actually do. I need all the ads and promotions. In fact, I have turned to a boy right now. I have reached out to some friends. If you want to support, nothing is too small. “Don’t come laugh at someone who’s trying to put everything together to go back to school.” His announcement has sparked mixed reactions from netizens, with some questioning his decision to stu...
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MAINTAIN SILENCE FOR NOW- JOE IGBOKWE CAUTIONS EL-RUFAI, SON. (PHOTO).

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 Maintain silence for now – Joe Igbokwe cautions El-Rufai, son An All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain, Joe Igbokwe, has cautioned former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai and his son should maintain grave silence. Igbokwe urged El-Rufai and his son to stop issuing statements following the former governor’s defection from APC to the Social Democratic Party, SDP. Posting on his Facebook page, Igbokwe, however, admitted that El-Rufai “drilled the deepest well for APC.” According to Igbokwe: “I want my good friend , HE El Rufai to stop all these not-too-good statements I see everyday. He is bigger than this. His sons should also maintain a grave silence at least for now. “I am not unmindful of the risky efforts Malam made for APC to triumph in 2023. He drilled the deepest well for APC. However, this street dance is totally negative and consequently too low. I CALL HIM THE STORMY PETRELDazzol.” Igbokwe’s reaction folows the former Kaduna Governor’s defection from the APC to th...
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GLAUCOMA WEEK: NOA URGES CITIZENS ABOVE 40 YEARS TO PRIORITIZE REGULAR EYE CHECK TO PREVENT BLINDNESS. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 Glaucoma Week: NOA Urges Citizens Above 40 Years To Prioritize Regular Eye Check To Prevent Blindness By Uzo Ugwunze  As Nigeria joins the global community in commemorating this year's World Glaucoma Week, citizens of Anambra State have been urged to undergo early eye check-ups and seek prompt treatment to prevent irreversible blindness. The Chairman, Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA), Anambra State Chapter, Dr Chidiebere Ezeanowai, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen at Onitsha, saying that lack of awareness remains a big cause of eye blindness for many. Dr. Ezeanowai who stated that glaucoma cases are on the rise across the country, called for more collaboration between the governments and non governmental organizations, in promoting eye health. He  urged Nigerians, particularly those over 40 and those with a family history of glaucoma, to prioritise regular eye tests and commence early treatment if detected. Concerning self medication, Dr Ezeanowai further...
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PRESIDENT GENERAL OGBOJI TOWN UNION INAUGURARES COMMITTEES. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 President General Ogboji Town Union Inaugurates Committees By Sunday Okoli The President General (PG) Ogboji Town Union, Hon. Ndu Nwaedozie has inaugurated various committees of the town union. Inaugurating the committees virtually on behalf of the Executive Committee of Ogboji Town Union, Hon. Nwaedozie expressed appreciation to all the committee members for accepting to serve Ogboji community in various capacity.    He urged committee members to carry out their duties diligently to ensure that Ogboji is better than it was met, pleading with some members of the committee who are yet to join various branches of the town union where they reside to do so in order to contribute their quota for the development of Ogboji through their branches. The PG used the opportunity to brief the community members what his administration has done so far in the town after inauguration. He said that the government of Prof. Chukwuma Soludo is building a power substation in Ogboji directly f...
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AKILI OZIZOR COMMUNITY SEEKS GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION AGAINST ILLEGAL MINING . (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 AKILI OZIZOR COMMUNITY SEEKS GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION AGAINST ILLEGAL MINING  By Adaobi Nsofor  Akili Ozizor, a community in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State has sought the intervention of the state government on the recent activities of illegal mining going on in the community.  The President General of Akili Ozizor Community, Mr John Odua, with his team, while briefing the Managing Director/CEO, Anambra State Solid Minerals Development Company Limited, Prof.Charles O.Ofoegbu on the latest development, stated that as people living in the riverine area, being fully aware of the topographic nature and porosity of their soil,  it's disheartening that some illegal miners in the community have resumed their activities without being cleared from the relevant authorities, which inturn leads to their structures being destroyed and subjecting their arable lands to degradation and erosion havoc. According to him "It is for our best interest and the interest ...
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UPDATE: MULTIPLE KILLER ENOCH NDOU SENTENCED TO LIFE IN PRISON. (PHOTO).

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 Multiple Killer Enoch Ndou Sentenced to Life in Prison The Thohoyandou High Court, sitting at Waterval Magistrate's Court, has sentenced Enoch Ndou to life imprisonment for multiple murders. Ndou carried out the brutal killings on Christmas Day in 2021 at Jimmy Jones village near Malamulele, Limpopo. His victims included family members, reportedly due to a dispute over inheritance. Among those killed was his pregnant cousin and her unborn child. The horrific crime shocked the community and the country. With the sentencing, justice has been served for the victims and their families. More photos below. 
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OTEDOLA GAS EXPLOSION: A COUPLE CONFIRMED BURNT ALIVE DURING THE EXPLOSION. (PHOTOS).

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 A newlywed couple, Dozie and Joan Okoye, d!ed in the gas explosion on the Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.  It was gathered that the couple got married on February 22, 2025.  According to reports, Dozie and Joan were on the way home when their phone lines suddenly became unreachable.  After searching for them at the Burns Center in Gbagada and Yaba Mortuary, their charred remains were finally found on Wednesday evening. The only identification was their car's registration number, which was found among the burnt vehicles.  The explosion, which occurred at 8:08 pm on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, was caused by a 30-tonne tanker carrying gas products, said to be owned by a nearby gas station.  The blast severely affected a Dental Clinic, while the generator house and security post of a nearby church building also sustained significant damage.  Responders recovered four charred bodies, including that of an auto mechanic identified as Rotimi Ad...
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TRAGEDY STRIKES ABIA COMMUNITY AS BANISHED COMMERCIAL MOTORCYCLIST MEETS UNTIMELY DEATH. (PHOTO).

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 Tragedy Strikes Abia Community as Banished Commercial Motorcyclist Meets Untimely Death A devastating incident has shaken the Obuoro community in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, following the murder of a commercial motorcyclist, Mr. Okezie Onyema Onyendu. The victim, who was allegedly banished by his community over a land dispute, succumbed to injuries sustained from a brutal attack on March 7, 2025. According to reports, Onyendu was assaulted at Amawom village, where his attackers severed one of his ears and stole his motorcycle, phone, and earnings. His widow, Mrs. Ogechi Okezie, claims that her husband's murder was a result of a conspiracy within their community. Mrs. Okezie revealed that her husband was banished in February 2024 for refusing to relinquish his land to a distant relative. Despite taking the matter to court, with a hearing scheduled for March 12, Onyendu's life was brutally cut short. The Abia State Police Command has confirmed that the incident ...
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NATASHA: FCT SENATOR BACKS AKPABIO'S PROBE ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT ALLEGATION. (PHOTO).

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 Natasha: FCT senator backs Akpabio’s probe on sexual harassment allegation The senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Senator Ireti Kingibe, on Friday, promised to champion the probe of sexual harassment allegation raised by Kogi Central lawmaker, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Kingibe made the promise in a statement posted via her official X handle on Friday titled ‘My Unwavering Stance for Justice, and Women’s Rights.’ Her statement comes two weeks after she berated Akpoti-Uduaghan for lashing out over the seating reassignment in the Senate. Kingibe, while appearing on Arise TV, faulted Akpoti-Uduaghan for not following senate rules, stressing that she should not have made a big deal out of the seating rearrangement controversy. However, the FCT senator made a U-turn on Friday, claiming that she was initially unaware of the sexual allegation incident. She said, “First, I would like to assure Nigerians that I will be at the f...
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OSIMHEN'S HAT-TRICK SEALS GALATASARAY WIN, CLAIMS TOP SCORE SPOT IN TURKEY LEAGUE. (PHOTO).

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 Osimhen’s hat-trick seals Galatasaray win, claims top scorer spot in Turkey league Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen dazzled in the Turkish Super Lig with a stunning 52-minute hat-trick for Galatasaray, further cementing his status as the league’s top scorer. The Nigerian striker showcased his lethal finishing, propelling the Turkish giants to a commanding 4-0 triumph over Antalyaspor.  His remarkable performance showcased his lethal touch in front of goal and cemented his status as an unstoppable force in Turkish football.  Osimhen opened the scoring by latching onto Alvaro Morata’s precise far-post cross, smashing the ball into the net to give Galatasaray an early advantage.  His second came from an excellent delivery by Barış Alper Yılmaz down the right flank, which he finished with pinpoint accuracy to extend the lead to 3-0.  The 26-year-old completed his hat-trick in style, sprinting onto Yunus Akgün’s perfectly timed through ball before slotting a precise low sho...
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ALESHINLOYE INFERNO: OLUBADAN SEEKS SAFETY MEASURES IN MARKETS. (PHOTO).

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 Aleshinloye inferno: Olubadan seeks safety measures in markets The Olubadan of Ibadanland Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has called on market leaders and all stakeholders to imbibe safety measures and protocols in their operations to prevent or minimise disasters that may lead to loss of lives and property across markets in the state. He made the call following the recent fire disaster at Aleshinloye market in Ibadan which reportedly gutted over 500 shops with the Oyo State government promising an investigation into the incident. The monarch spoke through his Chief Press Secretary, Chief Solomon Ayoade in a statement on Friday. The monarch said: “I am not happy with the spate of fire disasters in market and other places in Ibadan and Oyo State. It is too frequent for comfort. My call is for the managers of markets to develop and implement stringent safety protocols and measures in our markets to stem the tide of incessant fire outbreaks and other disasters. “Lives and property are preciou...
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"I'VE SENT HIM SO MUCH MONEY", ASAKE RESPONDS TO ALLEGED FATHER'S VIRAL FINANCIAL PLEA. (PHOTO).

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 “I’ve sent him so much money”, Asake responds to alleged father’s viral financial plea   Afrobeats singer Asake has finally spoken out after his alleged father, Fatai Odunsi, accused him of neglect. Odunsi, who has been battling a stroke since 2022, claimed in a video that, Asake ignored his calls despite his failing health. Asake responded with a cryptic message on social media, singing in Yoruba, “You can’t please everyone, you can’t please the world. But anything you are doing, just do it for God. My own father wants to cajole me, and I have sent so much money to him. I have struggled for so many years, but they want to make life tire me.”
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MERCY CHINWO: VERY-DARKMAN REACTS TO ARREST WARRANT, ALLEGES CONSPIRACY. (PHOTO).

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 Mercy Chinwo: VeryDarkMan reacts to arrest warrant, alleges conspiracy Social critic Martin Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has reacted to a court order for his arrest over alleged defamation of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. In a video response, he accused the judiciary of attempting to silence him, alleging a conspiracy involving corrupt judges and lawyers. VeryDarkMan claimed he is currently not in Nigeria and pointed out that he has a pending case in the same court, which he has never missed.  He questioned the legitimacy of the arrest order, insisting it is a move to suppress his voice. He further revealed that another court had issued an injunction preventing him from discussing Mercy Chinwo and Eezee Tee, which he believes is part of an effort to gag him. Vowing to resist what he described as a plot against him, VeryDarkMan declared that he will not be silenced and intends to expose those involved. He said in a video: “So in respect to this news that went vi...
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PDP MAY NOT HAVE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE IN 2027- PRIMATE AYODELE. (PHOTO).

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 PDP may not have presidential candidate in 2027 – Primate Ayodele The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has claimed that the major opposition party in Nigeria, the People Democratic Party (PDP) may not have a presidential candidate in 2027 if the party doesn’t wake up from slumber. Nigerian e-commerce platforms In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele advised that the party needs to retrace its steps. He noted that even if at all PDP eventually have a candidate that is legally recognized, the party will lose disgracefully. “If care isn’t taken, PDP will lose 2027 except they retrace their step and do total cleansing. PDP will not even come second, not to talk of third in the election. There are satanic forces that will ruin PDP till the party dies except they wake up.” The prophet stated that the party has to run to God in order to survive because the party is dying speedily, and those who can save the party are no...
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UPDATE: ABDULRAHMAN BELLO: PRIME SUSPECT IN ALLEGED MURDER OF FEMALE FINAL YEAR STUDENT MOVED TO ABUJA. (PHOTO).

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 Abdulrahman Bello: Prime suspect in alleged murder of female final year student moved to Abuja Abdulrahman Bello, a 25-year-old prime suspect in the alleged gruesome murder of the female final-year student, Yetunde Lawal, has been whisked to Abuja as an investigation into the tragic act intensifies. DAILY POST reports that operatives of the Department of State Service, DSS, stormed the Oke-Kura custodial centre in Ilorin, where the suspect is remanded, at about 6:00 p.m. on Thursday for his onward journey to Abuja. Officials of the Oke-Kura custodial centre could not explain the reasons behind the latest development at the time of this report on Friday. Abdulrahman Bello was remanded in prison custody until March 20, 2025, by Chief Magistrate Sanusi Mohammed for further hearing. At the last appearance before Magistrate Mohammed, Abdulrahman Bello, the prime suspect in the murder of the female final-year student, Yetunde Lawal, of the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, claim...
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UKRAINE DENIES TROOPS SURROUNDED AFTER PUTIN, TRUMP'S CLAIM. (PHOTO).

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 Ukraine denies troops surrounded after Putin, Trump’s claim Ukraine has dismissed claims that its troops are trapped in Kursk Oblast amid Russia’s ongoing offensive in the region. Kyiv’s response followed President Donald Trump’s statement that he had urged President Vladimir Putin to “spare” encircled Ukrainian troops during their discussions. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “Thousands of Ukrainian troops are completely surrounded by the Russian military and in a very bad and vulnerable position.” Also on Friday, at a meeting of Russia’s Security Council, Putin stated that some Ukrainian troops “are blocked” in the embattled Kursk Oblast. However, Ukraine’s military has accused Russia of claiming the encirclement of rival forces “for political purposes and to put pressure on Ukraine and its partners.” In an update, the General Staff confirmed that Ukrainian units had regrouped, moved to more favourable defensive positions, and were completing their assigned tasks in Kursk...
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EKITI TO RECRUIT 1,800 SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, NON-TEACHING STAFF. (PHOTO).

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 Ekiti to recruit 1,800 secondary school teachers, non-teaching staff Ekiti State Government has approved recruitment of 1,800 teaching and non-teaching staff into public schools in the State. Commissioner for Information Taiwo Olatunbosun who made this known in a statement to newsmen in Ado Ekiti, explained that the authorisation is a continuous exercise aimed at addressing gaps and possible shortfalls created by workers leaving the public service due to abscondment and the japa syndrome, resignation, as well as mandatory or voluntary retirement after attaining the compulsory retirement age or the maximum number of years in service. He noted that about 170 teaching staff would be disengaging from the public service before the end of the year, adding that properly scheduled recruitment exercise remained the only panacea for guiding against shortage of staff and its attendant problems. Giving a breakdown of the approval, Olatunbosun stated that the vacancies declared are for 1,600 t...
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SOUTH AFRICA RESPONDS TO U. S. EXPULSION OF AMBASSADOR EBRAHIM RASOOL. (PHOTO).

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 South Africa responds to U.S. expulsion of Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool The South African presidency has expressed regret over the expulsion of its Ambassador to the U.S., Ebrahim Rasool, AP reported. In a post on X, South Africa has called on all stakeholders to maintain diplomatic decorum in handling the matter and reiterated its commitment to a strong relationship with the U.S. The statement comes after the U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Friday that Rasool was "no longer welcome" accusing him of being a "race-baiting politician" critical of President Donald Trump. Rubio’s statement followed a webinar where Rasool discussed demographic shifts in the U.S. and the Trump administration's policies. This rare diplomatic move comes amid rising tensions between the U.S. and South Africa over a controversial land law and claims made by Trump about discrimination against South Africa’s white minority. South Africa has denied these claims, emphasising th...
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APC CHIEFTAIN MUMUNI CAUTIONS EL-RUFAI OVER 'LAGOS BOYS' REMARKS. (PHOTO).

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 APC chieftain Mumuni cautions El-Rufai over ‘Lagos Boys’ remarks A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abayomi Nurain Mumuni, has strongly condemned the recent remarks made by former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, where he alleged that those who worked for the ruling party were sidelined while political positions were given to “Lagos boys.” El-Rufai, in the BBC interview, also accused the APC government of deviating from its founding principles, alleging that positions were now being distributed based on favouritism rather than merit.  However, Mumuni’s reaction underscores growing discontent within the APC over El-Rufai’s statements, with party loyalists dismissing his claims as baseless and self-serving. In a statement issued on Friday, the renowned security expert accused El-Rufai of making flippant and divisive statements that unfairly drag Lagos indigenes into his grievances.  According to him, “One needs to caution Mallam El-Rufai about ...
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