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Oby Ezekwesili & husband celebrate 37th wedding anniversary

  Ex-minister, Oby Ezekwesili is celebrating her 37th wedding anniversary with her husband, Pastor Chinedu Ezekwesili In a heartfelt post, Oby shared the story of her husband’s proposal, recalling her enthusiastic “yes” and reaffirming her lifelong commitment to him. She expressed gratitude to ...

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Korra Obidi laments public judgment

  Korra Obidi has voiced her frustration over the public’s tendency to accuse her of fabricating or staging the challenges in her life On her Facebook page, Korra questioned why some people are so quick to assume that her misfortunes are ...

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Stop being a mother figure in relationships – Bolaji Ogunmola tells firstborn daughters

  Bolaji Ogunmola has reflected on relationships, noting that firstborn daughters often assume caregiving roles, which can shape their expectations in romance According to her post on Instagram, this can lead to a pattern of over-giving and prioritising others’ needs. Bolaji ...

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Remi Tinubu donates N1bn to Niger victims

  Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated N1 billion to the Niger State Government to support communities affected by various disasters across the state Speaking at the Government House in Minna on Tuesday, Senator Tinubu said the ...

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Trump launches Visa bond program of up to $15,000 from applicants

  Beginning August 20, the Trump administration will roll out a new visa bond pilot program requiring applicants from certain countries to pay a minimum of $5,000 as a refundable bond before being issued a U.S. visa According to a ...

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Governor Adeleke jets to U.S. for Davido’s wedding

  Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has travelled to the United States to attend the wedding ceremony of his nephew, David Adeleke, aka Davido Recall, Davido confirmed that he and his wife, Chioma Avril Rowland, will have their white wedding in Miami, Florida, in ...

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Chelsea remove Raheem Sterling, 8 others from official website

  Nine Chelsea players have been left off the club’s official website ahead of the new season, with former England star Raheem Sterling among them Sterling and eight other Blues stars do not have a profile or photo in the senior section ...

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We’ll not award new projects from September – Makinde says as he prepares to leave office in 22 months

  Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says his administration will not initiate nor award new projects as from September Makinde stated this on Tuesday at a luncheon to commemorate the Hijrah 1447 held at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan. The governor ...

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Wizkid deletes all his Instagram posts

  Afrobeats sensation Wizkid has sparked massive buzz online after deleting all posts from his Instagram page This method of wiping social media clean is a common strategy among artists to signal the beginning of a new musical era. Adding ...

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Sophia Egbueje acquires new Range Rover

  Sophia Egbueje has acquired yet another whip to her growing car collection—a brand-new Range Rover The Lagos socialite, who gained public attention following her highly publicized fallout with music star Burna Boy, was seen in a circulating video taking ...

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FBI and EOCO seize Shatta Wale’s Lamborghini Urus

  Ghanaian dancehall, Shatta Wale, is investigated after authorities seized his Lamborghini Urus as part of a joint operation between Ghana’s Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the U.S. Department of ...

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Flooding: Lagos Govt tells Lekki, Ikorodu, Ajegunle residents to relocate

  The Lagos State Government has issued a fresh warning to residents living in low-lying areas across Lekki, Ikorodu, and Ajegunle to relocate immediately to higher ground, as more flooding is expected due to intensified rainfall this season. Speaking during ...

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PoS operator ELECTROCUTED as high-tension wire falls on him

  A male Point-of-Sale operator in Nibo, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, was tragically electrocuted after a high-tension cable snapped and fell on him Punch Metro gathered that the incident occurred while the victim was standing in ...

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MKO Abiola’s wife, Doyin is de.ad

  Dr. Doyin Abiola, the first woman to become Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of a national daily in Nigeria, has d!ed. She passed away at 9:15pm on Tuesday, August 5, family sources confirmed She was 82. Doyin, the widow of ...

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Lawmaker Kabiru Maipalace Renovates 80 Cemeteries In Zamfara As Part Of Constituency Projects

  Lawmaker Kabiru Maipalace Renovates 80 Cemeteries In Zamfara As Part Of Constituency Projects Kabiru Maipalace, a member of the House of Representatives representing Gusau/Tsafe Federal Constituency in Zamfara State, has renovated 80 cemeteries across Gusau and Tsafe Local Government ...

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SECURITY IN ANAMBRA: CP ORUTUGU WARNS SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER “VERYDARKMAN” AGAINST CAUSING BREACH OF THE PEACE

  SECURITY IN ANAMBRA: CP ORUTUGU WARNS SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER “VERYDARKMAN” AGAINST CAUSING BREACH OF THE PEACE The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, *CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc MNIPS PhD* has issued a stern warning to social media influencer Mr ...

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Mohbad: Davido unfollows Iyabo Ojo

  Davido has unfollowed Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo on Instagram following the release of leaked WhatsApp chats by controversial critic VeryDarkMan The leaked messages, allegedly from Iyabo Ojo, accused Davido of faking support for the late singer Mohbad and chasing ...

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Tinubu rewards D’Tigress with N150m, National Honours, house

  President Bola Tinubu has honored Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, with significant rewards following their historic triumph at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire At a special reception held Monday evening at the State House ...

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Customs Intercept 1,620 birds bound for Kuwait

  The Nigeria Customs Service at the Murtala Muhammed Area Command in Lagos State have intercepted a consignment of birds destined for illegal export to Kuwait The live birds, over 1,620 in number are species of Ringnecked Parakeets known as Parrots and Canaries feather tagged ...

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Messi out indefinitely with ‘minor muscle injury’

  Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi will be sidelined indefinitely with what the MLS team described as a “minor muscle injury in his right leg” in a statement on Sunday The 38-year-old Argentine legend suffered an upper right leg injury early ...

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Skip classes, lose your visa’ – US tells international students

  The United States has warned international students, including Nigerians, over the consequences of violating student visa regulations In a message shared on its official X handle on Monday, Aug, 4, the US Mission in Nigeria cautioned that students who drop out, skip ...

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Kaduna ADC warns El-Rufai against alleged plot to hijack party, says you ”will be strongly resisted”

  The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kaduna State chapter has warned former State Governor. Nasir El-Rufai against plotting moves to hijack the party The party says the ex-governor will be will be strongly resisted. Addressing a press conference in Kaduna on Monday, leaders ...

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WAFCON: Ondo Governor gifts Super Falcons star, Tosin Demehin, N30m cash, house

  Ondo State governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has gifted Super Falcons defender, Tosin Demehin, a sum of ₦30 million He also rewarded her with a house for her outstanding performance at the 2024 Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Aiyedatiwa made the announcement during ...

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Physically challenged woman jailed for drvg trafficking

  An Edo State High Court sitting in Benin has sentenced a physically challenged woman, Rita Idehen, alongside six others to varied jail terms for offences relating to drvg trafficking and possession The convictions were secured by the Edo State ...

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