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OAU dismisses viral resumption notice as fake
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –The management of Obafemi Awolowo University has dismissed a purported letter circulating online regarding the resumption date from the institution’s ongoing three-week mid-semester break.In a statement issued by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, the institution stated categorically and unequivocally that the said letter did not emanate from the Office of the Registrar or any…
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AMVCA 2026 kicks off with Icons Night celebration
By Folashade Olorunfemi – The 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards 2026 kicked off on Thursday with the AMVCA Icons Night. The event, which served as a prelude to the main awards ceremony, was dedicated to honouring pioneering legends and veterans of Nollywood. It also recognised outstanding talents in the African storytelling industry. Special recognition was given to four iconic…
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Plateau community attack claims 12 lives, police confirm mass burial
The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed that 12 people were killed in the early hours of Friday following a gunmen attack on Ngbra Zongo community in Kwall District of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. Police spokesperson, Alabo Alfred, confirmed the incident to TheCable, adding that the victims had already been buried in a mass grave. “From the…
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Adeleke camp, APC clash over alleged Osun billboard vandalism
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State of carrying out coordinated acts of political vandalism, alleging that billboards belonging to Governor Ademola Adeleke’s campaign and the Accord Party were destroyed in several local government areas. In a statement on Friday signed by its spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, the…
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Nollywood actors Lateef Adedimeji, Mo Bimpe celebrate naming of triplets
Nollywood actor, Lateef Adedimeji, and his wife, Adebimpe Oyebade (Mo Bimpe), have held the naming ceremony of their triplets in Lagos on Thursday. The newborns, fondly referred to as “ETA with love” since their arrival, were officially named Abdul Ramon Taiwo, Abdul Rahim Kehinde Adetona, and Abdulrokeeb Idowu Adebare. The ceremony, which took place on Lagos Island, was attended by…
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Adekunle Gold confirms birth of baby boy, dismisses twin rumours
Nigerian singer, Adekunle Gold, has dismissed reports circulating online that he and his wife, Simi, welcomed twins, clarifying that the couple recently had a baby boy. The singer made the clarification during an interview with Greatday Houston, where he spoke about family life and being married to a fellow musician. According to him, being married to another songwriter has been…
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Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu resumes duties at foreign affairs ministry
Newly-appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has officially assumed office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja following her appointment by President Bola Tinubu. Her resumption was confirmed in a statement issued on Friday by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, who said the appointment reflected the Federal Government’s confidence in her diplomatic experience and leadership capacity. Speaking during…
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ADC leadership suit adjourned indefinitely over request for reassignment of judge
Proceedings in the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) suffered a setback on Friday after a federal high court in Abuja adjourned indefinitely a suit challenging the leadership of former Senate President David Mark following a request for the matter to be reassigned to another judge. The suit was filed by Nafiu Bala, a former deputy national chairman…
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Stung by West Africa rejections, France courts rest of continent at Kenya summit
Shorn of influence in its former colonies in West Africa, France will seek to deepen ties elsewhere on the continent next week at an Africa summit in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, its first in an English-speaking country. With a year left in his presidency, French President Emmanuel Macron is hoping to showcase a “renewed partnership” with Africa, an aide at…
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Peter Obi’s howling hubris — by Iboro Otonganran
One of the carefully curated aspects of Peter Obi’s persona is that he is humble. His fans point to the fact that he flies economy in spite of his fabled wealth, a good deal of which he stashes away in tax havens around the world to evade paying tax to a country he is desperate to govern. They also draw…
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