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Security

Tragedy in Ibadan: Stray Bullet K@lls WASSCE Student on Way to Exam Centre

Tragedy struck in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, today when a student en route to sit for the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) was allegedly killed by a stray bullet. The incident occurred along Gbagi Market Road in Egbeda Local Government Area when a police officer reportedly opened fire while pursuing a […]

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NEWS

BREAKING: CBN Retains Interest Rate at 27.5% in Second MPC Meeting of 2025

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has maintained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27.5% for the second time this year. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, announced the decision on Tuesday during a press briefing following the 300th meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) held in Abuja. “The Committee was unanimous in its agreement to […]

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Entertainment

Ibadan Week Grand Finale: Akinyele LG Emerges Most Visible, Produces Miss Ibadan Week 2025

The grand finale of the 2025 Ibadan Week celebration concluded with colour, culture, and commendable community participation—most notably from Akinyele Local Government, which stood out as the most visible delegation at the event. Akinyele LG’s remarkable presence was led by its Executive Chairman, Hon. Akinwole Akinleye, who reaffirmed the council’s dedication to promoting cultural heritage […]

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General

Jehovah’s Witnesses begin 2025 Regional Conventions June 6 in Ibadan

A large gathering of delegates from Oyo, Osun, Ogun and Kwara states ,numbering over 40,000 members of Jehovah’s Witnesses are converging on the ancient city of Ibadan, the Oyo state capital for the 2025 annual convention of the global organisation. The 2025 convention, which will be held simultaneously across major cities in the world will […]

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Crime

NiDCOM Receives 13 Trafficked Nigerians Repatriated from Ghana and Mali

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has received 13 Nigerian victims of human trafficking, including 12 young women and a five-year-old boy, who were recently repatriated from Ghana and Mali. According to a statement issued on Sunday by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocol at NiDCOM, the victims were received in Abuja […]

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Entertainment

When Last Did You Visit Imade?” – Uche Maduagwu Slams Davido Over Lavish Display at Manager’s Wedding

Nollywood actor Uche Maduagwu has once again taken aim at Afrobeats star Davido, calling him out for allegedly neglecting his daughter, Imade, while flaunting wealth on social media. Over the weekend, Davido sparked reactions online after videos surfaced showing him spraying bundles of naira at the wedding of his longtime manager, Asa Asika. The display […]

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Entertainment

“God has done it, I asked and He answered” – Yul Edochie gives thanks as he makes promise to his Maker

Yul Edochie says God has done it for himNollywood actor Yul Edochie is starting the new week with Thanksgiving. Taking to his Instagram page to share a video of him with his pregnant wife at her maternity shoot, he announced that God has done it for him as he revealed that he asked and God […]

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General

Christ didn’t die for us to become rich” – Woli Arole tells Christians

Woli Arole cautions ladies over ritual killingsNollywood actor turned preacher Woli Arole has sent a message to Christians. In an Instagram post, he revealed that mammon is already creaking into churches. According to him, talk of money and worship of money have taken over today’s churches. The preacher noted how Christ didn’t come to die […]

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Entertainment

Birthday: Senator Alli felicitates Rep Oseni, Adebunmi

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has congratulated Rep. Aderemi Oseni (APC-Ido/Ibarapa Federal Constituency) and Hon. Lasun Adebunmi, an APC chieftain, on the occasion of their birthdays. This is contained in a statement issued by Senator Alli’s Media Office and made available to newsmen on Friday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described both celebrants as visionary leaders […]

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General

Akinyele Celebrates Cultural Triumph as Council Chairman Hon. Akinwole Akinleye Honours CCII 2025 Orekelewa Winner, Ayorinde Oluwaseyi

The Akinyele Local Government Area was filled with jubilation as residents celebrated a remarkable cultural milestone: the emergence of one of their own, Ayorinde Oluwaseyi Phoebe, as the winner of the 2025 CCII Orekelewa Brain and Beauty Pageant. The event, a key highlight of the Ibadan Cultural Festival Week, was organised by the Central Council […]

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Entertainment

Biola Bayo Shares Update on Jumoke George’s Missing Daughter, Appeals for Support

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Abiola Bayo has provided a promising update on the case of veteran actress Jumoke George’s missing daughter, Adeola, while renewing calls for public support for the embattled screen legend. Jumoke George recently broke down in an emotional interview with Bayo on the TalkToB show, revealing that her 41-year-old daughter, Adeola, had […]

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Entertainment

“I’ve Been Homeless for Six Years,” Veteran Actress Jumoke George Cries Out Over Health Crisis, Missing Child

Veteran Nollywood actress Jumoke George has made an emotional public appeal, revealing a heartbreaking tale of homelessness, chronic illness, and the ongoing search for her missing child. In a deeply moving interview on the TalkToB show, hosted by fellow actress Abiola Adebayo, George tearfully shared details of her current living conditions, disclosing that she has […]

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Entertainment

Singer Portable Weighs in on Mercy Johnson’s Weight Loss, Sparks Reactions

Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, well known as Portable, has stirred conversation online following his recent remarks about Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson Okojie’s noticeable weight loss. Recall that last month, fans of the popular actress expressed concern over her slimmer appearance after she posted a promotional video for her slim tea brand on Instagram. The […]

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Education

NYSC Oyo State Coordinator Urges Corps Members to Embrace Service, Discipline as 2025 Batch A Stream I Orientation Ends

The 2025 Batch A Stream I orientation course for corps members deployed to Oyo State officially came to a close today at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Iseyin, with a strong call for discipline, patriotism, and community engagement. Delivering his address at the closing ceremony, the State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps […]

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Entertainment

BIRTHDAY: Hon Akinwole Akinleye Celebrates Leader, Engr Festus Alade MACADOF on his birthday, Eulogizes his Leadership and Fatherly Roles*.

The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye felicitates with Engr Festus Alade MACADOF on the Auspicious celebration of his birthday. Hon Akinwole Akinleye In a statement released by his Chief Media Aide, Ogundipe Miracle extolled Engr MACADOF’s Leadership and Fatherly roles. He described Him as an Epitome of Quintessential Leadership and a […]

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Entertainment

Global Excellence Summit & Awards 2025 Unveiled in Lagos

The Global Excellence Summit & Awards (GESA) 2025 was formally unveiled today in Lagos at a prestigious press conference that attracted high-level dignitaries, members of the diplomatic community, government officials, business moguls, and key stakeholders from across the public and private sectors. Scheduled to hold on May 23rd and 24th, 2025, at the renowned Oriental […]

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Entertainment

Angela Okorie Reignites Feud, Accuses Mercy Johnson of Spiritual Manipulation Over Weight Loss Claims

Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has once again lashed out at her colleague Mercy Johnson, accusing her of spiritual misconduct and alleging that her recent weight loss is not due to slimming tea, as claimed. Mercy Johnson, a mother of four, has recently made headlines over her noticeable weight transformation, which she attributed to the use […]

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Politics

EFCC to Grill Tompolo Over Alleged Naira Abuse at Birthday Bash

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to question former Niger Delta militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, over alleged abuse of the naira. The anti-graft agency made this known via a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, stating emphatically that “nobody is above the […]

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Politics

Fubara Seeks Reconciliation, Visited Me with Two APC Governors — Wike

Amid ongoing political tension in Rivers State, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, has confirmed a recent visit by suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara. According to Wike, Fubara was accompanied by two All Progressives Congress (APC) governors and an elder statesman in what appeared to be a reconciliatory move. Speaking […]

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Education

ASUU Elects Prof. Chris Piwuna as New President Amid Tensions Over Allowances, Brain Drain

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has elected Professor Chris Piwuna, a consultant psychiatrist and Dean of Student Affairs at the University of Jos, as its new president. Piwuna succeeds Professor Victor Osodeke, a soil science expert from the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State. The leadership transition was confirmed during ASUU’s […]

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