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Mbah rallies support for APC candidate Asogwa ahead of Enugu North by-election
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has urged voters in Enugu North Senatorial District to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Chief Chinedu Asogwa, in the June 20 by-election, citing ongoing development projects across the zone. Speaking at the grand finale of the APC campaign on Wednesday, Mbah described Asogwa as the best candidate for the seat and said…
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Nigerian singer Tems performs at Obama Presidential Center opening
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Grammy Award-winning Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, performed at the opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, alongside other global stars. Tems’ performance followed the Obama Foundation’s announcement of performers lined up for the historic event, placing the songstress as the only Nigerian artiste on the roster. She performed alongside global…
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Afropop star Rybeena announces forthcoming project
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Fast-rising Afropop artiste, Adewale Atanda, popularly known as Rybeena, has announced the forthcoming release of Mr Bee Deluxe, following the success of his 2025 project, Mr Bee. The announcement came shortly after the singer reaffirmed his commitment to his record label, Dapper Music & Entertainment, officially renewing his partnership with the music powerhouse on June 15,…
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Ex-beauty queen Helen Prest loses bid for recognition as Tosin Ajayi’s widow
Former Miss Nigeria, Helen Prest-Ajayi, has lost her legal bid to be recognised as the lawful widow of the late founder of First Foundation Hospital, Dr Tosin Ajayi, following a judgment by a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja. Justice Oluwatoyin Odusanya, who delivered the judgment on Wednesday, declared Mrs Adenike Oluyemisi Ajayi as the sole lawful wife and widow…
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EFCC, Army renew commitment to joint fight against corruption, economic sabotage
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army have renewed their commitment to strengthening collaboration in the fight against corruption, economic sabotage and other threats to national security through enhanced intelligence sharing and operational cooperation. The renewed pledge was made on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the Acting Zonal Director of the…
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Ondo police destroy suspected criminal camps in forest operation
The Ondo State Police Command has disclosed that it has dismantled several suspected criminal hideouts during a large-scale security operation carried out in the Ilu-Abo Forest and adjoining communities. The operation was led by the Commissioner of Police, Felix Ohagwu, alongside tactical commanders and operatives as part of ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism and other violent crimes…
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Governor Sanwo-Olu orders immediate evacuation of waste across Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has directed an immediate scale-up of waste evacuation operations across the state following the recent accumulation of refuse in some areas. The governor disclosed this in a statement posted on his social media handle on Thursday, assuring residents that the state government was taking urgent steps to address the situation. According to him, the Lagos…
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APC accuses Adeleke’s chief of staff of intimidation, forced defection plot
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the Chief of Staff to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye, of orchestrating attacks and intimidation against party members in an attempt to force them to renounce their membership. In a statement by its Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, the APC…
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Brushstrokes of greatness: The woman who painted her way into history — by Olabode Opeseitan
She was born in Enugu. She grew up in Lagos. She trained at Yale. And now, Njideka Akunyili Crosby has painted one of the most consequential portraits in modern American history. On June 14, 2026, days before the Obama Presidential Center threw open its doors to the world on Juneteenth, the lobby of America’s most anticipated cultural institution was graced…
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After two world cups miss, NFF deserves rejection not re-election — by Bunmi Awoyemi
There comes a moment in the life of every institution when failure ceases to be an unfortunate occurrence and becomes an entrenched culture. Nigerian football appears to have arrived at that tragic destination under the stewardship of the current Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) leadership. It is therefore astonishing—indeed breathtaking in its audacity—that individuals who presided over one of the most…
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