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Police investigate N22.3m alleged fraud in Osun farmer grant scheme
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A 49-year-old man, Benjamin Segun Bright, is under police investigation in Osun State over allegations that he collected N22.3 million from about 4,000 people under a purported farmer grant scheme. The Osun State Police Command said the investigation followed a petition submitted to the office of the commissioner of police, alleging fraud, obtaining money by…
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BBN Season 11: Abi secures HOH position twice as Gambit era closes
By Damilola Akinwale – Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate Abisola Ayoola, fondly called Abi, has won the Head of House (HOH) title for the second time in the competition, while Flora and Aikou have been released from their Gambit roles and Biggie has placed the remaining housemates up for possible eviction. Abi’s victory came after she defeated other housemates…
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Carolyna Hutchings announces departure from Real Housewives of Lagos
By Damilola Akinwale – Nollywood actress and entrepreneur Carolyna Hutchings has announced her voluntary exit from the reality television show The Real Housewives of Lagos (RHOL), citing personal reasons. Hutchings announced her decision in a lengthy Instagram post on Monday, expressing her desire to distance herself from anything related to the show and stating that she had moved on. The…
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Elumelu controversy: Mo Abudu insists younger people must address elders respectfully
By Damilola Akinwale – Nigerian media mogul and CEO of EbonyLife Cinema, Mo Abudu, has weighed in on the ongoing public debate over how elders should be addressed in corporate environments, stating that she expects younger people to address her respectfully in formal settings. The media executive shared her views in a recent interview on Toke Moments, describing herself as…
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Police rescue 10 corps members after Kogi highway abduction
The Kogi State Police Command has rescued 10 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) who were abducted along the Aloma-Egane Expressway in Ofu Local Government Area of the state. The command confirmed the rescue in a statement issued on Monday by its spokesperson, Saliu Oyiza Afusat, saying the operation was carried out by a joint team of security…
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Actress Mo Bimpe advocates support for women trying to conceive
By Damilola Akinwale – Nollywood actress Adebimpe Oyemade, popularly known as Mo Bimpe, has urged the public not to ostracise women who are trying to conceive, stressing that women without children deserve inclusion, love and genuine friendship. In a lengthy Instagram post on Sunday, the actress said she was moved to reflect on her experience after attending the birthday party…
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IHR lauds Governor Namadi’s support for Muslim pilgrims, names him patron
The Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR) has appointed the Governor ofJigawa State, Umar Namadi, as its national patron in recognition of his support for Muslim pilgrims and contributions to the development of the Hajj industry. The appointment was announced during the IHR Post-Hajj Lecture held at the National Mosque, Abuja, on August 20. Speaking on the appointment, IHR National Coordinator, Ibrahim…
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Aiyedatiwa rallies APC elders for Tinubu, party candidates ahead of 2027 elections
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to unite and mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu and all party candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. Aiyedatiwa made the call on Monday while addressing the APC Elders Council meeting at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Akure, where he unveiled the…
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Nigeria’s journalists, one death too many and the families left behind — by Blaise Udunze
Another Nigerian journalist is dead. The newsroom mourns. Photographs flood WhatsApp platforms. Colleagues and their readers or listeners write emotional tributes. Media associations issue condolence messages. Politicians describe the deceased as a “great professional.” Friends gather at the funeral. The body is buried. In several cases, the Nigerian journalist is often the first person to arrive when tragedy strikes and…
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TICC hails Oyebamiji’s sportsmanship, urges Osun leaders to unite
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has commended the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the recently concluded Osun State governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, for congratulating Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory. The council, in a statement issued on Monday by its spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, described Oyebamiji’s gesture as a demonstration of sportsmanship and political…
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