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Tiwa Savage hails Don Jazzy’s brilliance in new interview
By Tosin Brown – Popular Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage has praised Don Jazzy’s exceptional talent for creating hit songs in a recent interview. Speaking with NotJustOkay, the singer revealed that she initially thought “Dorobucci,” one of Mavin Records’ biggest hits, was a “crap song” when she first heard Don Jazzy playing it repeatedly during her wedding trip to Dubai.…
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Lagos names street after Adekunle Gold
By Tosin Brown – Nigerian music star Adekunle Kosoko, popularly known as Adekunle Gold, has been honoured by the Lagos State Government. The singer and father of one now has a street in Lagos named after him. The 38-year-old artiste shared the heartwarming moment with fans on Instagram, posting a video that captured the unveiling ceremony. In the clip, Adekunle…
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Forgery allegations politically motivated, says Minister of Science Nnaji
The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Hon. Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, has refuted reports challenging his academic credentials, calling them politically motivated attempts to damage his reputation. The minister, who spoke through his spokesperson, Dr Robert Ngwu, stated that University of Nigeria Nsukka records indicate he earned a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Biochemistry, Second Class Honours, lower division,…
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Mimiko denies appointment as Jonathan’s Southwest campaign consultant
By Boye Oyeyemi – Former Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, has dismissed reports claiming he was appointed to head a South-West consultation team for a yet-to-be-announced campaign of former President Goodluck Jonathan. The report, which was published by a national daily, had claimed that Mimiko was chosen to lead consultations ahead of a possible political move by Jonathan. However,…
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Muslim Congress calls for urgent steps to ease economic hardship
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Muslim Congress (TMC) has urged governments at all levels to take swift and practical measures to cushion the impact of ongoing economic reforms on Nigerians. The National Amir of the body, Alhaji AbdulWasi’i Bangbala, made the call on Sunday in Akure during the Annual State Lecture organised by the Ondo State chapter of the congress…
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Gunmen kill, abduct Kwara village head as Army denies being overpowered by bandits
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho – The Nigerian Army has refuted an online report that bandits overwhelmed it’s forces in Obanla, Kwara State, and seized heavy weapons, including six General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMGs) and more than 30,000 rounds of ammunition. In a statement released on Sunday, October 5, 2025, the Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 2 Division, Lieutenant Colonel…
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Oyebanji moves teachers’ retirement age to 65, doles out N46m reward
By Boye Oyeyemi – Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the extension of teachers’ retirement age from 60 to 65 years and service years from 35 to 40 years. The Governor also presented N46 million in cash rewards to outstanding teachers and announced an upward review of science teachers’ and heads of department allowances. He further approved the payment…
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Obasanjo eulogises constitutional lawyer Tunji Abayomi at 75
By Boye Oyeyemi – Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has described constitutional lawyer Dr Tunji Abayomi as a man of conscience who uses the law as an instrument for justice and societal progress. Obasanjo gave the commendation during the 75th birthday celebration of Dr Abayomi, held at the International Event Centre (The Dome) in Akure, Ondo State. The former president praised Dr…
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Organisers announce new date for Southwest Summit
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Steering Committee of the Southwest Citizen–Government Engagement Summit has shifted the date of the event from October 9–10 to October 29–30, 2025, citing the need for wider consultations and improved logistics. In a statement signed by the Chairman of the Steering Committee, Dr Akin Onigbinde (SAN), the committee said the postponement was to ensure that…
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Man attempts suicide after sexually assaulting six-year-old girl in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Police Command has said a man, Bolaji Oluwasetire, who was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl in the Osoro area of Ore, Odigbo Local Government, tried to kill himself. Police spokesman DSP Ayanlade Olayinka Olushola said the incident was reported by the victim’s father, Kolawole Joseph, on October 1, 2025, after…
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