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Former protégé Abike Shugaa opens up on split with actress Toyin Abraham
A professional relationship between Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham and her former protégé, Abike Shugaa, has ended in controversy following fresh claims and counterclaims about their association. In a YouTube video released on Friday, which has gained over 100,000 views, Abike Shugaa, whose real name is Pelumi Olawuni, recounted her journey into Nollywood, saying that she was speaking out after more…
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Ibadan elders move to resolve Makinde–Olubadan rift, urge restraint
The Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, has said Ibadan elders have stepped into the reported disagreement involving Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja. Ajibola disclosed this on Friday while speaking with journalists at his residence in Sanyo, Ibadan South-West Local Government Area of Oyo State, adding that efforts were underway to ensure…
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Troops intercept ammunition, suspected IED components on Kaduna-Jos highway
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have intercepted a large cache of ammunition and suspected improvised explosive device (IED) components along the Kaduna-Jos highway in Kaduna State. The operation, carried out on Thursday at about 11:45 a.m., followed a stop-and-search exercise by troops deployed at Manchok, supported by a Special Forces Tactical Team. According to a statement by the Joint Task…
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NMDPRA insists aviation fuel supply stable, dismisses airlines’ price claims
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has said there is sufficient aviation fuel supply in the country amid concerns over rising prices. The clarification comes as domestic airlines threatened to suspend operations from April 20 over the increasing cost of aviation fuel, also known as Jet A1. The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) had earlier stated that…
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Palestinians hand over suspect in 1982 attack on Jewish restaurant in Paris
French authorities have detained a 72-year-old man considered a key suspect in a grenade and gun attack on a Jewish restaurant in Paris in 1982, in which six people were killed. Hicham Harb was extradited by the Palestinian National Authority on Thursday, in response to a request last September by France’s National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s Office (PNAT). Harb, whose real name…
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Nigerian comic group Ikorodu Bois earn Kanye West’s praise over ‘Father’ recreation
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nigerian comedy group, Ikorodu Bois, have earned global rapper Kanye West and his wife, Bianca Censori’s acknowledgment following the recreation of his newly released song, “Father.” “Father,” a collaborative song by American rappers Kanye West and Travis Scott, was released on March 28, 2026, accompanied by a music video. The song was produced by the two…
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Airlines halt planned strike, pending talks with aviation minister
Airline operators in Nigeria have suspended their planned nationwide shutdown, offering temporary relief to passengers who would have been affected by disruptions from Monday. The operators, however, said the decision is conditional and would depend on the outcome of a scheduled meeting with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) announced the…
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Obi condemns abduction of JAMB candidates in Benue, demands urgent security response
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the recent abduction of candidates of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Benue State. In a post on his verified X handle on Friday, Obi described the incident as heartbreaking and warned that continued insecurity poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s future. He noted that the attack on students…
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Pope urges Cameroon to reject violence at Mass attended by 120,000 worshippers
Pope Leo on Friday called on Cameroonians to reject violence and show generosity to their neighbours during a Mass in Douala attended by about 120,000 people, marking the largest event of his four-nation Africa tour. The Mass, held at Japoma Stadium, drew massive crowds despite heavy security, with some worshippers arriving a day earlier and sleeping outdoors to secure a…
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Nollywood actress Wunmi Ajiboye marks birthday with stunning photos
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nollywood actress Wunmi Ajiboye has shared stunning photographs to celebrate her birthday. The filmmaker took to her Instagram page on Friday to mark the occasion, captioning the post: “HBD to me, thank you God for adding another year to my life.” In the post, she also expressed gratitude to God for her progress in life and…
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