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Sheba clinches Head of House title in BBN 11, saves Chimsom Chuka
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Sheba has emerged as the second Head of House (HoH) of Big Brother Naija Season 11 after defeating other housemates in Monday’s challenge, earning immunity from eviction this week. Sheba won the Week 2 Head of House challenge after completing the task in six minutes. The housemates competed through several obstacles, with Sheba finishing first, while…
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Ex-Osun deputy governor denies defection to APC, reaffirms loyalty to Accord
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Former Deputy Governor of Osun State and former Minister of Defence, Chief (Mrs.) Erelu Olusola Obada, has dismissed reports alleging that she has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Obada, in a statement issued on Tuesday, described the report as false and urged those behind it to stop spreading misinformation. “The attention of former…
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Amaechi accuses Tinubu, aides of disrespecting Onaiyekan, Catholic Church
The presidential running mate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, has accused President Bola Tinubu and members of his media team of showing disrespect to the Catholic Church through their comments about the Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan. Amaechi made the allegation on Tuesday while speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, following the…
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Court dismisses NDC suit challenging Electoral Act provisions
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) challenging sections of the Electoral Act 2026 relating to the qualification and disqualification of candidates for elective offices. Delivering judgment on Tuesday, Justice Muhammed Umar held that the suit lacked merit, ruling that the disputed provisions of the Electoral Act complement, rather than…
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Ifeoma Okoye breaks silence over P-Square family dispute
Wife of music executive Jude Okoye, Ifeoma Okoye, has broken her silence following fresh allegations made by singer Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, declaring that she has no intention of defending herself publicly despite being drawn into the ongoing family dispute. Ifeoma made the remarks in a statement shared on her official Instagram page on Monday, hours after…
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Olukoyede hails CreditCorp, says consumer credit reduces corruption risks
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has praised the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CreditCorp), saying wider access to consumer credit can significantly reduce corruption and financial crimes in the country. Olukoyede spoke on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving the Managing Director of CreditCorp, Uzoma Nwagba, and his management team during a courtesy visit…
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Adeleke did not attack Tinubu, only sought credible poll, says campaign DG
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has dismissed claims by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that Governor Ademola Adeleke attacked President Bola Tinubu, insisting that the governor merely appealed to the President to ensure a free and fair governorship election in Osun State. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Osogbo, the director-general of the council,…
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REPORT: Nigeria’s Dangote refinery aims to raise $5 billion with October listing, source says
Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery is set for Africa’s biggest ever market listing as it seeks to raise about $5 billion through an initial public offering expected to conclude in October, a source with knowledge of the plan told Reuters. Majority owned by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, the refinery emerged as a big winner from the Iran war by selling…
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Osun monarch declares support for Oyebamiji, promises APC overwhelming votes
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Olufi of Gbongan, Oba Dr Adetoyese Oyeniyi, on Tuesday declared support for the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Oyebamiji, assuring him of overwhelming votes from Gbongan and neighbouring communities ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Oba Oyeniyi made the declaration when the APC campaign train visited Gbongan in Ayedaade…
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Davido to address security, INEC preparations ahead of Osun governorship election
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, will on Wednesday address journalists and residents on security, the preparedness of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other issues ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election. According to an invitation released on Tuesday, the press conference will hold at 11 a.m. at Imole House, Ogo-Oluwa, Osogbo. Announcing the…
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