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Papa Ajasco

I have no car, no house, ‘Papa Ajasco’ actor laments financial struggles

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Veteran Nigerian actor Abiodun Ayoyinka, widely recognised for his role in the popular sitcom Papa Ajasco, has opened up about the severe financial hardship he has endured in recent years. Speaking during an emotional interview with internet personality Lucky Udu, the actor revealed that despite the fame that came with the role, life has remained […]

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Nigerian student dies during plasma donation

Canada: 22-year-old Nigerian student dies during plasma donation

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Canadian health authorities have launched an investigation following the death of a 22-year-old Nigerian international student during a plasma donation procedure in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The incident, which has drawn attention to the safety of plasma donation centres in the country, is being reviewed by Health Canada after the agency received mandatory reports of fatal adverse

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UAE intercepts missiles

Six dead as UAE intercepts missiles, drones launched from Iran

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The United Arab Emirates has confirmed that six people were killed after its air defence systems intercepted multiple missiles and drones launched from Iran, as tensions continue to escalate across the Gulf region. In a statement posted on its official X account on Saturday, the UAE Ministry of Defence said the UAE intercepts Iranian missiles

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Gospel singer Toun Soetan, composer of ‘Darling Jesus,’ dies at 73

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Veteran Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter, Toun Soetan, popularly known as Evangelist Shouet, has passed away at the age of 73, marking the end of an era in Nigeria’s gospel music ministry. News that Toun Soetan dies has sparked tributes from members of the gospel music community, many of whom described her as a gifted

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NDPC cautions content creators over citizens privacy violations

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The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has cautioned content creators across the country to respect the privacy rights of Nigerians and avoid actions that could lead to citizens privacy violations. In a statement issued on March 13, 2026, the Commission said its attention had been drawn to individuals who record videos or take pictures of

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Broda Shaggi

Broda Shaggi hospitalised after being shot in Ogun

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Popular comedian and skit maker Samuel Perry, popularly known as Broda Shaggi, has reportedly been hospitalised after sustaining a gunshot injury in the Sango-Ota area of Ota in Ogun State. The incident happened under the Sango-Ota bridge on Sunday afternoon. The exact details of the shooting are still unclear. A police source, who spoke anonymously,

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Iran vows US will ‘regret’ war, threatens to block Strait of Hormuz

Iran vows US will ‘regret’ war, threatens to block Strait of Hormuz

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Iran has warned that the United States will “regret” launching war against the Islamic Republic, while threatening to maintain a Hormuz oil blockade that could disrupt global energy supply. Iranian security chief Ali Larijani issued the warning on Thursday, saying the country would not back down until Washington feels the consequences of its actions. He

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British Airways pilot arrested over secretly filming women

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A British Airways pilot has been arrested after allegedly filming himself with 16 women and sharing the videos online without their consent. Reports say the pilot formed relationships with women from other airlines during layovers at hotels around the world. Many victims only realised they had been recorded after noticing the videos on websites. One

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Nigerian woman prays for Tinubu’s reelection in a viral video after receiving Ramadan palliatives in Lagos, sparking debate online about poverty, welfare aid and political loyalty.

Nigerian woman prays for Tinubu’s reelection after Ramadan freebies in viral video

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A video circulating on social media has sparked debate after a woman publicly prayed for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following the distribution of Ramadan palliatives in Oshodi-Isolo, Lagos. The 27-second clip, recorded during a welfare outreach reportedly organised by members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), shows the woman holding the items

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Iran pulls out of 2026 World Cup after US-Israel airstrikes

Iran pulls out of 2026 World Cup after US-Israel airstrikes

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Iran has announced it will not take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup following airstrikes carried out by the United States and Israel that killed the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and triggered a wider regional conflict. Iranian Sports Minister, Ahmad Donyamali, said the country cannot participate in the tournament under the current

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