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Mayowa Lambe seeks N100m damages, retraction from ex-husband over podcast allegations
On-Air Personality Mayowa Lambe has issued a cease-and-desist notice to her estranged husband, Robert Ekpenyong Ekpo, demanding a public retraction and N100 million in damages over statements made during a podcast appearance. In a notice dated April 22 and signed by K. Umoh Esq., Lambe’s legal representatives accused Ekpo of making defamatory remarks about her during an appearance on The…
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Military repels Boko Haram attacks, rescues 15 abductees in North-East operations
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, have repelled multiple coordinated terrorist attacks across the theatre of operations while sustaining ongoing offensive operations against insurgent elements. The attacks, which occurred on Wednesday, targeted Kanama in Yobe State, as well as Ngoshe and Banki areas of Borno State, but were decisively thwarted through prompt response and effective…
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Iyabo Obasanjo alleges lack of inclusiveness in Ogun APC consensus
Former Ogun State governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, has alleged a lack of inclusiveness in the party’s consensus arrangement ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement issued on Thursday, Obasanjo said while she supported the consensus approach as a strategy to reduce internal tension and strengthen party unity, its implementation…
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Adeleke inaugurates 52-member campaign team, says victory is certain
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has inaugurated a 52-member Imole Campaign Council to drive his re-election bid, declaring that he already feels the “cloud of victory” ahead of the poll. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony on Wednesday, Adeleke said he was confident of victory for himself, his team and his political party, the Accord. He…
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Strategic shift in Nigeria’s economic management: From Edun to Oyedele — by Okoi Obono-Obla
I was invited to appear on TVC Television to discuss the relieving of the appointment of former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and his replacement with Professor Oyedele. I attributed his removal to several factors, including the possibility that government seeks policy adjustments in the management of the economy. Professor Oyedele, who had earlier…
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Boko Haram attacks initially targeted Muslims, not Christians — Lai Mohammed
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said Boko Haram, at its early stage, primarily targeted Muslims rather than Christians, while dismissing claims of a targeted genocide against Christians in Nigeria as false and misleading. Mohammed spoke on Wednesday in the United Kingdom while engaging students of Abbey College, Cambridge, during a session organised to provide a platform…
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Blessing CEO apologises over cancer claims, pledges to refund donors
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Controversial social media influencer and self-acclaimed relationship expert, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has issued a public apology to Nigerians following backlash over alleged fake cancer claims. Recall that Blessing was recently petitioned to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), as well as one Deborah Mbara, who claims to be the original owner…
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Ooni commends Adeleke on Lagere flyover, road projects in Ile-Ife
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has commended Governor Ademola Adeleke for the ongoing Lagere flyover and road dualisation projects in Ile-Ife, describing the area as the “nerve centre” of Ifeland.Oba Ogunwusi made the remarks when he received the governor at his palace, noting that development projects were being spread across Osun State, contrary…
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Osun nursing college warns against illegal sale of admission forms
By Deborah Oladejoh, Osogbo – The Osun State College of Nursing Sciences has warned members of the public against purchasing admission forms from unauthorised individuals. The warning followed reports of fraudulent activities by persons posing as agents of the college and selling fake admission forms to unsuspecting applicants. In a public disclaimer issued by the institution’s Registrar, Oyeleke J., the…
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Bagudu calls for stronger West African collaboration on social security reforms
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, has called for stronger regional collaboration and improved communication strategies to enhance social security systems across West Africa. Bagudu made the call on Wednesday while speaking as Special Guest at the 2026 International Social Security Association (ISSA) West Africa Technical Seminar, held in Nigeria and organised by the Nigeria Social Insurance…
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