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APC wins local government elections with landslide victory in Ebonyi

The Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) announced on Sunday that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in the local council elections held on Saturday. Chairman Jossey Eze declared that the APC secured all 13 chairmanship seats and ...

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President Tinubu congratulates Fola David for his Guinness World Record achievement

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr. Fola David on achieving the Guinness World Record for the largest drawing ever made. The president took to his Instagram story to praise Dr. David’s remarkable achievement, stating: “Congratulations to Dr. Fola David for ...

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19-year-old lady graduates with first class in Accounting from Adeleke University

  Tolulope Ekundayo, a 19-year-old Nigerian student, has garnered significant attention for graduating with First Class honors from Adeleke University. Her outstanding academic achievement has earned her widespread recognition and numerous awards. Tolulope Ekundayo’s accomplishment has generated considerable interest online, ...

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Man arrested for stabbing girlfriend’s brother in Ogun

Police in Ogun State have arrested Dada Taiwo, 35, for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend’s brother, Damilola Momoh, 34, with a broken bottle in Agbado, Ifo local government area. The incident occurred during an argument over a phone that Damilola had ...

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Emmanuel Obasi allege Judy Austin of refusing access to his children

Mr. Emmanuel Obasi has made public accusations against his ex-wife, Judy Austin, alleging that she has denied him access to their children for over a decade In a video shared on social media, he expressed his distress and concern for ...

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Isreal DMW grateful to Davido after securing 10-year visa

  Media personality Israel DMW has expressed his joy and gratitude after receiving a 10-year UK visa. He shared the news on his Instagram story, thanking his employer, Davido, and the UK embassy for their support. Israel DMW’s post read: ...

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Saidi Balogun appeared at ex-wife, Faithia Williams’ dad’s burial

Faithia Williams, a renowned entertainer, held a burial ceremony for her late father, which was attended by various industry colleagues and friends, including her former husband, Saidi Balogun. The event, held on July 21st, 2024, brought together numerous celebrities, such ...

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Court upholds d3ath penalty on Dane national for k!lling wife & daughter

The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos has upheld the conviction of a Dane National, Peter Nielsen who was sentenced to d3ath in 2022 for k!lling his Nigerian wife, Zainab and their daughter, Petra. The appellate court dismissed the appeal filed ...

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Zenith Bank tops tier-1 capital for 15th consecutive year

In the 2024 Top 1000 World Banks’ Rankings, released by The Banker Magazine, Zenith Bank Plc has maintained its leadership by Tier-1 capital for the fifteenth year in a row. According to the report published in the July 2024 edition ...

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‘My son is dead’: Elon Musk opens up about his transgender child

The CEO of Tesla and Space X, Elon Musk, has said he was “tricked” into granting permission for his child to undergo puberty blockers. Musk made the disclosure in a live interview with psychologist Jordan Peterson on X on Monday. ...

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Five reportedly k!lled during Israeli raid on West Bank refugee camp

Israeli forces reportedly killed five Palestinians, including two women, during an early morning operation in a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday. The incident happened when Israeli troops entered the Tulkarem camp in the northern part of ...

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President Tinubu presents new minimum wage bill to lawmakers

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a new Minimum Wage bill to the House of Representatives for them to review and pass into law. This bill aims to make the recently agreed N70,000 minimum wage legal. This wage was decided ...

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Josh2Funny boasts about his unmatched comedy level in the industry

Nigerian comedian Chibuike Josh Alfred, known as Josh2Funny, has shared his thoughts on the comedy and content creation industry in Nigeria. On the ‘The Honest Bunch’ podcast, he disagreed with the idea that there is no competition in the industry, ...

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Five k!lled in nursing home shooting in Croatia

A ‘war veteran’ k!lled his mother before opening fire on elderly residents and staff at a nursing home in Croatia. The gunman killed at least five people, state media reported, in a rare instance of gun violence in the Balkan country. ...

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Kenyan President, Ruto William vows to end continued protests by citizens

Kenyan President William Ruto has urged an end to the ongoing protests, promising to protect the nation, life, property, and maintain peace and stability. He emphasized that democracy allows for resolving issues through peaceful means. Despite his administration’s concessions, including ...

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50-year old gospel singer says she won’t marry until God permits her

Diana Asamoah, a 50-year-old gospel singer from Ghana, has made a public statement about her decision to postpone marriage indefinitely. Speaking on UTV’s “U-Cook” with Empress Gifty, she shared that despite receiving numerous marriage proposals, she is determined to wait ...

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Gunmen k!ll 300-level Ondo varsity student

A 300-level Linguistics student of Adekunle Ajasin University, simply known as Emmanuel, was on Sunday, shot and k!lled by gunmen in one of the private student hostels in Akungba Akoko. A student who pleaded anonymity disclosed to Punch correspondent that the ...

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Veteran actress, Ngozi Nwosu claims films in Nigeria no longer relatable

Veteran Nigerian actress Ngozi Nwosu has expressed her concerns about the current state of Nollywood films in an interview with Pulse. She notes that the industry has become saturated with inexperienced producers, leading to a lack of relatable and original ...

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Kamala Harris raises record-breaking $81 million in 24 hours for campaign

Democrats have poured $81m (£62m) in donations into Vice-President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign since President Joe Biden dropped out of the race on Sunday. It is the largest 24-hour period of campaign funding in presidential history with more than 888,000 donors ...

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Ousted Niger president Bazoum still DETAINED

One year after a coup in Niger, ousted president Mohamed Bazoum is still being held under strict detention in Niamey by the ruling military — and the prospect of a looming trial worries those close to him. Bazoum was overthrown on ...

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EFCC arraigns fake CONTENT CREATOR

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Kaduna Zonal Command, has arraigned a “fake content creator”, Audu Ishida, also known as Baddie Kylemilli, over allegations of internet fraud. In a post on its X page on Tuesday, the antigraft agency said Ishida is facing ...

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Old video of Judy Austin debunking affair with Yul Edochie resurfaces

An old video has resurfaced showing Judy Austin denying allegations of an affair with Yul Edochie while still married to her ex-husband, Mr. Obasi. This comes after Mr. Obasi accused Judy Austin of keeping their children from him for over ...

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Davido boasts about his $500K valued diamonds on his teeth

Afrobeat singer Davido has shared a video on social media showcasing his diamond-encrusted teeth, which he claims are valued at $500,000. This is not the first time he has displayed his luxurious dental implant, previously reported to be worth $200,000. ...

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Nigerian military gets first female Professional golfer

Sgt. Cynthia Maurice of the Nigerian Airforce has made history by becoming the country’s first Professional female golfer in the military. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the week-long Professional Examinations which held from July 14 to July 20 took ...

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Dangote refinery too vital to fail – Peter Obi

The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has voiced his support for the Dangote Refinery, urging the Nigerian government to resolve ongoing conflicts and provide necessary assistance for the project’s success. In a statement on Tuesday via X, Obi emphasised the critical ...

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