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Politics

Governor Adeleke and aides reportedly escape air crash after private jet catches fire

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state and his aides reportedly survived an aircraft crash after the private jet they had boarded, caught fire just before take off. According to a report by Leadership, by a stroke of luck, on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, a Bombadier Global Express 6000, owned by billionaire businessman, Chief Adedeji Adeleke, […]

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General

Naval Officer’s Gbogila Allegedly Missing In Calabar

Male ‘private part thieves’ have allegedly snatched the genital of a naval officer in Calabar, Cross River state’s capital.  Vanguard reported that the naval officer was manning the entry point into the barracks when a young man who gave his name as Samuel walked into the barracks, and was directed to the sentry point for […]

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Union

NUJ CONGRATULATES NEW BCOS GM

The BCOS chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists has sent a congratulatory message to one of its  own, Mr Goke Adelakun on his appointment as General Manager of the  Corporation. In the message signed by the  BCOS NUJ Chairperson, Dupe Fehintola and  Secretary, Olaposi Oshola,the union described  the appointment as due reward for hardwork,excellence in service and unwaivering commitment […]

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Traditional

Olubadan demands for quality representation from Alabi.

Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II has charged a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Akin Alabi from Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency to give the constituency and Oyo State at large quality representation in the National Assembly. Though, a second term Federal Lawmaker, Oba Balogun posited that his performance and […]

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Crime

NDLEA Seizes Illicit Drug Consignment, Intercepts Five Pregnant Teenage Girls

Fresh attempts to export various quantities of methamphetamine and skunk by drug traffickers through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja and courier companies in Lagos have been thwarted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, who intercepted the illicit drug consignments concealed in different items. This was revealed in a statement signed by […]

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Entertainment

I would have stayed in my marriage if I had a fruit for him – Toke Makinwa

According to her, most women stay in unhealthy marriages because of their kids, and she may have done the same thing. Media personality and actress, Toke Makinwa  has said that if she had a kid with her husband, Ayida Maje she would have stayed in her marriage. Recall that in 2015, Toke Makinwa and Maje Ayida divorced when it […]

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Politics

UAE official counters FG’s claim, says ” no changes on the Nigeria/UAE travel status so far”

An official of the United Arab Emirates has countered claims made by the Federal government that it has lifted the year-long visa ban on Nigerian travelers. In an interview with CNN, an official from the Gulf state who spoke on condition of anonymity said “There are no changes on the Nigeria/UAE travel status so far.” […]

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Politics

President Tinubu appoints Zacch Adedeji as acting chairman of FIRS

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Zacch Adedeji is the new Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). A statement released by Ajuri Ngelali, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, says the President has directed the erstwhile FIRS Chairman, Muhammad Nami, to proceed on 3 months of […]

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General

UAE visa issues will be resolved soon- Keyamo

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said efforts are ongoing to resolve the issues Nigerians are experiencing with regards procuring the United Arab Emirates (UAE) visa.  Keyamo disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the 7th African Aviation Summit in Abuja on Thursday, September 14. While speaking on the visa issues […]

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Entertainment

Nigerian police invite Sam Larry, Mohbad failed to show up– FCID

The Lagos Annex, Force Criminal Investigation Department of the Nigeria Police Force, Zone 2, Alagbon, has revealed that it invited music promoter, Samson Balogun, aka Sam Larry and others, after receiving a petition filed by late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba aka Mohbad, over alleged assault, amongst others. In a chat with Punch, the spokesperson for the […]

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Trending

Federal Government to shut 3rd mainland bridge for repairs

The Federal Government in collaboration with the Lagos State Government will on Sunday, September 17 and Sunday, September 24 shut the Third mainland bridge to carry out remedial repair works on bad portions of the bridge. Confirming the planned rehabilitation of the Third Mainland Bridge to be carried out in phases staring from next week, […]

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Sport

Given Nigeria’s pedigree in football, the country should not be in such predicament – Sports Minister Enoh fumes over non-listing of Nigerian referees for AFCON 2023

Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has stated his displeasure over the non-inclusion of Nigerian referees among the match officials listed for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations that will be hosted by Cote D’Ivoire from January 13 to February 11/2024. The 34th Africa Cup of Nations is billed to take place […]

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Entertainment

Nigerians sign petition to ban ‘Marlian Music Label’ over Mohbad’s death

A petition to ban Marlian Music Lable has gotten over 50,000 signatures. The petition was launched on change.org following the death of former Marlian Music signee, Ilerioluwa Olademeji Aloba aka Mohbad, who died on Tuesday, September 12.  The talented singer died a year after his controversial split from the Naira Marley-owned record label due to […]

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Politics

President Tinubu on movement to New York, Sunday for 78th UNGA

President Bola Tinubu will on Sunday depart Abuja to attend the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States of America (USA). The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicitu, Ajuri Ngelali, disclosed this to State House correspondents today September 15. According to Ngelale, alongside the General Assembly proceedings, the […]

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Politics

Nigeria gradually losing respect for rule of law- Peter Obi

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has said that Nigeria is “gradually losing one of the biggest intangible assets that make a nation strong, which is respect for the rule of law”.  In a statement posted on his X handle in celebration of International Democracy Day today September […]

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Politics

Alli congratulates Adedeji on appointment as FIRS Acting Chairman

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated Dr Zacchaeus Adedeji, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Revenue, on his appointment as Acting Chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service(FIRS). This is contained in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan. Alli said that Adedeji’s appointment was not […]

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Traditional

Olubadan pleads with CMDs on incessant strikes in health sector.

Worried by the incessant industrial actions in the health sector, especially in the tertiary health institutions and the attendant negative consequences, heads of teaching hospitals and medical centers owned by the Federal Government have been pleaded with to come up with robust and workable approach that could stem the ugly tide. This plea was made […]

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General

Our Son Is Just Five Months Old – MohBad’s Partner Mourns

Omowunmi Aloba, partner of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba aka MohBad, in a series of posts on Instagram mourned the sudden passing of her husband and father to their five-month old son, Liam.  Omowunmi, a linguist as described on her Instagram bio, shared a series of photos recounting their lives together before his sudden passing […]

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Entertainment

Teni reflects on weight loss journey as she shares her new look

Nigerian singer, Teniola Apata, popularly known as Teni, has spoken candidly about her battle with weight loss and acknowledged that it is not simple to follow a diet. Recall how the plus-size singer’s sharing of some images on social media after losing weight astonished fans last year. Teni claimed in a video on TikTok that self-discipline […]

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Foreign News

US de-transitioner who had her breasts removed as a teen is having boob job to reclaim her femininity as she warns other trans girls

An American woman who had a double mastectomy when she lived as a trans man is now planning to have surgery to get her breasts back. Alia Ismail, now 28, came out as a transgender man when she was 18 and began a medical transition that saw her take hormones and have her breasts removed […]

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