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Ondo: Bandits hack monarch to death after gunshots fail to penetrate

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Suspected bandits hacked the Alagamo of Agamo, Oba Kehinde Jacob Falodun, to death after storming his palace in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State on Wednesday evening, according to his daughter. The attackers reportedly invaded the palace around 6 p.m., sending residents of the Agamo community fleeing as gunshots rang out. The Olori […]

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Ogun police probe Mirabel over suspected false rape claim

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The Ogun State Police Command is investigating TikTok user Mirabel (@mirab351) over her viral rape allegation, amid growing claims online that the story may be false. The case gained attention after Mirabel posted an emotional video alleging she was assaulted on Sunday, February 15, sparking outrage and the hashtag #StopRapingWomen. Confirming the investigation, the Ogun

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Lagos sexual violence agency hands over Mirabel rape case to Ogun Police

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The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has handed over the sexual assault allegation involving TikTok user Mirabel (@mirab351) to the Ogun State Police Command after preliminary findings showed the incident did not occur in Lagos. The agency said investigations revealed that the alleged rape took place in Ogun State, placing the matter

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Jigawa: Tree felling without permit lands five in jail

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Five residents of Jigawa State have been convicted and sentenced to one year imprisonment each for illegally felling trees in violation of the state’s climate change law. The judgment was delivered on Wednesday by the Jigawa State Environmental Court sitting in Dutse. The presiding magistrate, Hassan Yau, ruled that the defendants contravened the provisions of

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Nigerian magician set new GWR record as FaddotheGreat breaks the longest magic show mark after performing nonstop for 50 hours in Lagos, surpassing the previous record held since 2004.

GWR: Nigerian magician set new record with 50 hours magic show

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Nigerian magician Ibitoye Kingfahd, known as FaddotheGreat, has set a new Guinness World Records (GWR) mark after completing a 50-hour magic show. The record is for the longest magic show by an individual. FaddotheGreat confirmed the achievement in an Instagram post on Tuesday, where he shared photos of himself holding the Guinness certificate. “IT’S OFFICIAL!

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Don’t make money an issue in your home — Ibukun Awosika

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Businesswoman and former chairperson of First Bank of Nigeria, Ibukun Awosika, has urged married couples to avoid turning money into a tool for control or a source of division in their homes. Awosika gave the advice while speaking at Celebration Church International (CCI), Ikeja, during the church’s relationship-focused teaching series tagged “Love Code.” A clip

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Nigerian medical doctor shares photo of his car after 10 years of practice and a side hustle

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A Nigerian medical doctor identified as Babatunde has shared a photo of the car he was able to buy after spending ten years practising medicine and running a side hustle in the country. The doctor, who is believed to have recently relocated to the United Kingdom, reflected on the difficult financial reality of working in

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How gunmen stormed Owo Church, klled 41 worshippers — DSS witness tells court

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A witness for the Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday told the Federal High Court in Abuja how gunmen allegedly planned and carried out the June 5, 2022 terror attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, which left 41 worshippers dead and about 140 others injured. The witness, a Deputy Director

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Moon sighted for Ramadan

JUST IN: Saudi declares Wednesday as first of Ramadan

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After a moon-sighting exercise, the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has announced that Wednesday, February 18, 2026, will mark the start of Ramadan for the year 1447 AH. The decision came after reports from official moon sighting committees across the Kingdom confirmed that the new moon had been seen. With the confirmation on Tuesday, Muslims

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Imo: Wedding called off after groom finds bride’s old ‘loud’ photo

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A planned wedding in Imo State has reportedly been called off after the groom discovered an old social media post by his fiancée that raised concerns about her past lifestyle. Sources familiar with the situation said the groom found the photo while reviewing his fiancée’s previous Facebook posts a few days before the scheduled ceremony.

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