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 Ogun Governorship Race: Late Actor Ogogo's Daughters Rally Behind Senator Yayi Lima and Kira Ogogo, daughters of the late veteran Yoruba movie star Taiwo Hassan, widely known as Ogogo, have officially declared their support for Senator Solomon Adeola in the upcoming 2027 Ogun State governorship election. The sisters announced their endorsement during a weekend environmental sanitation drive in Abeokuta, the state capital. Organized by the "Gen Z for Yayi" youth mobilization group, the community clean-up campaign aimed to merge political advocacy with civic responsibility. Youth Action and Political Endorsement While participating in the sanitation drive, the daughters of the late Nollywood icon urged their peers to become active agents of change. Lima Ogogo noted that young citizens should move beyond complaining about governance and focus on how they can improve their immediate environment. She emphasized that the gathering served a dual purpose: beautifying the neighbo...

 Judy Austin's Ex-Husband Mr Obasi Flaunts Wealth in Bold Video Ahead of Custody Court Case Mr Obasi, the former husband of Nollywood actress Judy Austin, has sent a clear and defiant message to his ex-wife ahead of their looming court battle over child custody. In a bold new video shared on his social media page, the businessman appeared completely unfazed by the legal proceedings as he showcased his luxurious residence and impressive fleet of vehicles. The drama between the former couple escalated after Judy Austin reportedly dragged Obasi to court, citing his custody demands and his controversial online activities. Rather than backing down in the face of the lawsuit, Obasi took to Instagram to show his followers that he is fully prepared for whatever lies ahead. In the video, Obasi can be seen stepping out of his well-finished one-story building. The camera pans across his spacious compound, revealing at least five cars parked on the premises. Addressing his viewers directly, he...

 Lamine Yamal: 'I Play Football For Fun, Not For Money,' Says Barcelona Prodigy Barcelona's sensational winger, Lamine Yamal, has articulated a refreshing perspective on his burgeoning career, asserting that his motivation for playing football transcends financial gain, goals, or assists. In an interview with The Guardian on Saturday, the young Spain international revealed his primary drive is simply the pure enjoyment of the game. Yamal stated he actively avoids becoming fixated on personal statistics, believing that such an obsession can detract from the true joy inherent in football. “I don't play football for money, I play because I like it,” he told the publication, underscoring his intrinsic passion. He elaborated on what truly brings him happiness on the pitch. “Players who are obsessed with goals or assists do not enjoy. I play for fun, to dribble, to play one touch, two, to make a teammate who has not scored, score, for happiness,” Yamal explained. This highlig...

 South African police launch manhunt after deadly mass shootings Eight gunmen armed with assault rifles killed 17 people and wounded 15 others at a bar west of Johannesburg, police said on Sunday, in the latest mass shooting in the crime-weary country. "They allegedly searched some patrons and took their cellphones before fleeing the scene in two unidentified motor vehicles," police said, adding that the incident occurred at around 1930 GMT on Saturday. The victims included 13 males and four females, police said. The motive of the shooting was still unknown, police said, adding that the suspects torched two vehicles before fleeing. "Police have mobilised a team of detectives and other specialised units to trace and apprehend the suspects," they said, AFP reported. In a separate shooting at an entertainment venue in a township outside Cape Town early on Sunday, gunmen killed 10 people and wounded 11 more. South Africa is awash with legal and illegal firearms, and sho...