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Actress Bimbo Ademoye settles YouTube copyright issue out of court
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Actress and filmmaker Bimbo Ademoye has announced the resolution of her copyright dispute over her YouTube movie, Where Love Lives, The matter, which had caused the film’s demonetization on the platform, was settled out of court. In an Instagram post on Monday, Ademoye expressed heartfelt thanks to those who supported her, including her colleague in the…
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Saraki’s defection from APC led to Kwara political collapse — Abdullahi
Former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Bolaji Abdullahi, has described former Senate President Bukola Saraki’s 2018 decision to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a critical political error that accelerated the collapse of the Saraki political dynasty in Kwara State. Abdullahi shared this in his memoir, The Loyalist, which will be presented to the public on Tuesday. The…
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I never planned for polygamy — Hadiza El-Rufai
Hadiza Isma El-Rufai, wife of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, has revealed that she did not anticipate becoming part of a polygamous household when she got married, despite her husband’s background. Mrs El-Rufai shared the account on Sunday via her X handle while responding to an online discussion on polygamy. She explained that she was raised in a monogamous…
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Shettima launches empowerment fun for women, youth, children at ASIS Summit
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima is set to launch a new learning and empowerment fund aimed at unlocking the potential of Nigerian children, women and youth as Nigeria co-hosts the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) 2026 High-Level Policy Engagement in Abuja. The launch is scheduled for Wednesday, 28 January 2026, at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja.…
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Osun Assembly disowns chairmanship ‘rotation’ claim on traditional rulers
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –The Osun State House of Assembly has disowned a social media claim alleging that the Speaker, Hon. Adewale Egbedun, received or authorised a letter on the rotation of chairmanship among traditional rulers in the state.The Assembly, in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Olamide Tiamiyu, on Monday, said the publication, circulated…
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Oyo confirms readiness to host Falconets vs Senegal U-20 WC qualifier
Oyo State is once again stepping into the continental football spotlight as it prepares to host Nigeria’s Falconets in a crucial 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying clash against Senegal’s Lionesses of Teranga. In a statement issued and made available to the media in Ibadan on Monday, the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Honourable Wasilat Adegoke, said the highly…
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Ekiti APC records 66,000 members in two-week e-registration exercise
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ekiti State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has recorded over 66,000 members in its ongoing electronic membership registration exercise within two weeks. The coordinator of the exercise in the state, Mr Gold Adesola Adedayo, disclosed this on Monday in Ado-Ekiti while speaking with journalists. Adedayo, who also serves as the Commissioner for Youth…
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Armed attack in Iluabo leaves victims injured, one abducted, police confirm
The Ondo State Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the state following a violent incident in the Iluabo area on Sunday evening, 25th January 2026. According to a statement signed on Monday by DSP Abayomi Jimoh, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ondo State Command, six unidentified armed men ambushed a resident, John Ofuduwa, around…
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JUST IN: President Tinubu Arrives in Türkiye
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Türkiye on an official state visit. The Nigerian leader landed at Ankara Esenboğa Airport at exactly 9:05 p.m. local time. He was warmly received on arrival by a Turkish government delegation led by the Minister of National Education, Yusuf Tekin. President Tinubu’s visit is expected to further strengthen diplomatic and…
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Osun APC accuses Adeleke of political anxiety over alleged opposition blueprint
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed Governor Ademola Adeleke’s criticism of an alleged economic blueprint linked to its governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, saying it was born out of envy and fear of losing the August 8, 2026 governorship election. Adeleke had criticised the economic blueprint allegedly released…
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