Author: Olumide Akinrinlola
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Mystery as Wife Linked to Death of Ondo SDP Ex-Governorship Candidate Akingboye
Fresh details have emerged surrounding the death of Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, the former Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in the November 2024 Ondo election, with allegations that he was pushed from a balcony by one of his wives. Akingboye, a prominent businessman and philanthropist, died last Wednesday at his residence in Victoria Garden City…
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VIDEO: Shock in Lagos as Sheep Allegedly Gives Birth to Creature With Human Head
Residents of Lagos have been left in shock and disbelief after a Sheep gave birth to a strange creature with a human-like head. Starnews NG reports that the unusual incident occurred in a yet-to-be-identified area of the state, and it has sent shockwaves across social media, sparking widespread curiosity and heated debates. Eyewitnesses described it…
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Mabaja Crooner, Ojagbemi Dazzle Fans with Album Launch Announcement
The much-loved Mabaja crooner, Oluwatoyin Ojagbemi, has officially announced that her long-awaited album will be launched this November, sending waves of excitement through her devoted fan base. The singer, whose infectious hit Mabaja catapulted her to widespread recognition, revealed the launch date via a social media post on Sunday. This forthcoming project is poised to…
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From Royalty to Prison: Osun Monarch Sentenced for COVID-19 Fraud in US
Oba Joseph Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, has been sentenced to over four years in prison in the United States. The 62-year-old monarch, who holds dual U.S. and Nigerian citizenship and resides in Medina, Ohio, was sentenced to 56 months in prison on August 26 by U.S. District Judge Christopher A. Boyko.…
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Why I returned N4.8m bank error — Maiduguri cleaner
A cleaner at a tertiary hospital in Maiduguri, Borno State, Faiza Abdulkadir, has captured national attention for her remarkable honesty after returning N4.8 million that was mistakenly credited to her bank account. The story, initially reported by News Central TV on 24th August, has since gone viral on X, with many praising her virtuous character…
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UN Recognizes Amotekun Corps, Declares July 7 as World Amotekun Day
….First state-owned security outfit in Nigeria to gain UN affiliation In a historic development, the United Nations has officially recognized the State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun, affiliating it with key UN agencies for its pivotal role in regional security, peacebuilding, and community protection. The international recognition was formally presented at the Amotekun Corps headquarters…
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Mounting Tensions: Buhari’s Allies Consider Leaving APC as Political Landscape Shifts
The death of former President Muhammadu Buhari has reignited speculations about the political future of his loyalists, particularly those from the now-defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), the party he founded in 2009. Since President Bola Tinubu’s emergence in 2023, the influence of CPC loyalists has waned, with some key figures, such as ex-Kaduna Governor…
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Chelsea Humble PSG 3–0 to Clinch Club World Cup Title in Grand Style
Premier League giants, Chelsea FC, on Sunday night delivered a resounding statement on the world stage with a 3–0 demolition of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to lift the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup title. The electrifying final, played before a packed crowd at the MetLife Stadium, saw Cole Palmer steal the show, scoring a first-half brace…
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BREAKING: Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari Dies in UK Hospital
Former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, has been confirmed dead while receiving treatment in a hospital in the United Kingdom. The confirmation came on Sunday from his former media aide, Mallam Garba Shehu. While the news of his passing has now been made public, full details regarding the circumstances surrounding his death have not yet been…
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BREAKING: Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olakulehin, Passes Away
Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, has reportedly passed away. The revered traditional ruler, who ascended the throne in July 2024, was said to have died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, marking the end of a one-year reign. Born on July 5, 1935, Oba Olakulehin’s death comes just two days…
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‘I Brought Evil Tinubu To Power, I Should Remove Him Now’, El-Rufai Says
In a fiery appearance on Arise News Channel’s PrimeTime show on Monday evening, former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has distanced himself from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), expressing deep regret over his role in bringing President Bola Tinubu to power. El-Rufai spoke as a guest of the TV show in Abuja. “I…
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BREAKING: Aiyedatiwa Nominates 12 New Commissioners for Ondo
The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has submitted a list of 12 nominees for the position of Commissioner in the State Executive Council to the Ondo State House of Assembly for confirmation. In a letter addressed to the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, dated June 12, 2025,…