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Davido’s logistics manager, Israel DMW, loses father at 71

Davido’s logistics manager, Israel Afeare, popularly known as Israel DMW, has announced the death of his father, Mr. Afeare Eric, at the age of 71. Speaking in a telephone conversation on Friday, Israel confirmed that the incident in which Israel DMW loses father occurred on March 2 at a hospital in Ibadan, Oyo State, after […]

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Nigerian lecturer laments mass failure as 65 of 80 students get carryovers, seeks advise

A Nigerian lecturer has triggered widespread online discussion after revealing that a large number of his students failed a course he taught. The video, which has since gone viral, shows the professor explaining that only 15 of the 80 students who registered for the course passed with grades between C and D, while the remaining

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U.S.–Israel tensions: Nigerians in Iran Safe — Ambassador

U.S.–Israel tensions: Nigerians in Iran Safe — Ambassador

Iran has assured that Nigerians in Iran safe despite the escalating U.S.–Israel tensions in the Middle East, Nigeria’s envoy said on Thursday in Abuja. At a news conference, Amb. Mahdavi Raja, Iran’s Ambassador to Nigeria, reiterated that since the outbreak of hostilities between Iran, the United States, and Israel, there have been no reports of

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killing of Gaddafi’s son.

Libya identifies three suspects in killing of Gaddafi’s son, Seif al-Islam

Libyan prosecutors say they have identified three suspects linked to the killing of Gaddafi’s son, Seif al-Islam, who was shot dead at his residence in the northwestern city of Zintan last month. In a statement issued on Thursday, the prosecutor’s office said its investigation had established the suspects’ meeting point, the time they travelled to

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Cross River: Assembly suspends lawmaker Dickson Agbor over alleged assault on wife

The Cross River State House of Assembly has indefinitely suspended the member representing Obubra I State Constituency, Dickson Agbor, over alleged violent conduct involving his wife. The decision means the Cross River Assembly suspends Dickson Agbor from all legislative activities pending the outcome of an investigation into the allegation. Reports indicate that the incident allegedly

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JUST IN: IGP Disu removes Hundeyin as Police PRO, six months after appointment

The newly inaugurated Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, has removed Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Benjamin Hundeyin from his position as the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). The development comes six months after Hundeyin assumed the role. Reports indicate that the decision was finalised on Thursday morning, making it one of the early personnel

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Court acquits Abba Kyari in NDLEA asset declaration case after a Federal High Court ruled that prosecutors failed to prove the 23-count charge beyond reasonable doubt.

Court acquits Abba Kyari, brothers in NDLEA asset declaration case

A Federal High Court in Abuja has acquitted suspended police deputy commissioner Abba Kyari and his two brothers in a 23-count asset declaration case filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. The court ruled on Thursday that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt. Delivering judgment, James Omotosho said criminal allegations

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ChubbieDivah allegedly sentenced for accusing Rudeboy of rape as unverified claims of a seven-year prison term spark mixed reactions on X, with no official confirmation yet.

X user, ChubbieDivah, allegedly sentenced to seven years for accusing Rudeboy of rape

A claim circulating on X alleges that ChubbieDivah has been sentenced to seven years in prison for accusing singer Rudeboy of rape. The rumour relates to a 2025 controversy in which ChubbieDivah accused Rudeboy of rape and other offences involving his househelp. Rudeboy denied the allegations. The dispute later reportedly moved to court in Lagos,

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WW2 veteran pilot, Colin Bell, marks 105th birthday

World War II veteran pilot Colin Bell has marked his 105th birthday after appearing on BBC Breakfast, where he reflected on his wartime service. Bell, believed to be the last surviving pilot of the de Havilland Mosquito bomber from World War II, joined presenters Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt during Thursday’s programme. His appearance came

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VIDEO: Wole Soyinka leads pyrates confraternity in final tribute to Biodun Jeyifo

Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on Tuesday led members of the Pyrates Confraternity in paying their last respects to Emeritus Professor Biodun Jeyifo, former President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), who was laid to rest. A video from the burial ceremony showed Soyinka and other members of the confraternity in solemn procession

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