28-Year-Old Widow, Two Children Locked Out of Home Eight Days After Husband’s Death as Father-in-Law Is Arrested in Lagos

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A 28-year-old widow, Tosin Omolola, and her two young children were allegedly locked out of their family home just eight days after the death of her husband in a case that has sparked outrage across Lagos. According to reports, Tosin, who resides at No. 8 Jumofak Street, Igbo Oluwo Estate, Koya Adeniran, Ikorodu, Lagos, lost her husband on July 20, 2026. Barely a week later, she alleged that her father-in-law padlocked the gate to the house, preventing her and her children from accessing the property while they were still mourning…

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Abia Govt to Pay First Phase of Veteran Actress Ngozi Nwosu’s Medical Bills

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Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has approved the payment of the first phase of the medical bills of veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu following her public appeal for financial assistance to undergo multiple surgeries. The intervention was announced by the Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Tourism and Entertainment, Justice Okechukwu Martins, popularly known as JMartins, who disclosed that Governor Otti approved the initial payment to support the actress’s treatment. Ngozi Nwosu, an Abia-born actress, recently revealed that she requires three surgeries and appealed to Nigerians for about ₦30 million to…

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Army Colonel Killed While Resisting Abduction Attempt by Gunmen in Abuja

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A Nigerian Army Colonel has been killed after reportedly resisting an attempt by armed gunmen to abduct him at his residence in Abuja. The officer, identified as Colonel Abdussalam Ude, was said to have fought back when the attackers attempted to whisk him away. Security sources said the gunmen, unable to overpower him, shot him multiple times at close range, killing him on the spot. The attack also left the colonel’s wife, driver and a security guard with varying degrees of gunshot injuries. The victims were rushed to a hospital,…

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Delta Governor’s Protocol Aide Tempo Mudi Allegedly Attacked During APC Stakeholders’ Meeting in Effurun

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A stakeholders’ meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State was reportedly disrupted by violence on Tuesday after Tempo (Temple) Mudi, the Senior Special Assistant on Protocol to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, was allegedly attacked by a group of youths. The incident reportedly occurred at the APC stakeholders’ meeting in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area, where party leaders and supporters had gathered for deliberations. According to eyewitness accounts and videos circulating on social media, the unrest began after Mudi reportedly made comments praising the administration of President Bola Tinubu.…

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Anambra Hostel Collapse: Students Injured as Three-Storey Building Crashes Near Federal Polytechnic

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Several students and other occupants sustained injuries after a three-storey hostel building collapsed in Amaokpala, near the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The building, identified as Elite Five Star Lodge, reportedly caved in late Sunday night, trapping occupants beneath the rubble and triggering a frantic rescue operation. Emergency responders, including officials of the Anambra State Police Command, the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), local vigilantes, and residents, rushed to the scene to rescue those trapped. Initial reports…

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Music Star Davido Gifts Mayorkun Brand-New Tesla Cybertruck Worth Hundreds of Millions

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Afrobeats superstar Davido has gifted his former signee and close friend, Mayorkun, a brand-new Tesla Cybertruck, reaffirming the strong bond between the two music stars years after Mayorkun left Davido Music Worldwide (DMW). Davido announced the surprise gift via his Instagram Story, where he shared a photo of the luxury electric pickup truck alongside a heartfelt message. “My gift to you. I love you #iammayorkun,” Davido wrote, while instructing an associate to ensure the vehicle was delivered the following day. Although the singer did not reveal the exact value of…

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Bandits Abduct Kebbi High Court Judge from Residence, Police Launch Rescue Operation

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Suspected bandits have abducted a judge of the Kebbi State High Court, Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza, from his residence in Bunza Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The incident reportedly occurred around midnight after the judge returned home from Sokoto State. According to family sources, the armed men stormed his residence along Zogirma Road, fired shots into the air, and whisked him away. No other member of the household was injured during the attack. Confirming the abduction, the spokesperson for the Kebbi State Police Command, SP Bashir Usman, said the…

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Nigerian-Born South Florida Pharmacist Convicted in 335,000-Oxycodone Pill Distribution Case

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A Nigerian-born pharmacist who owned two pharmacies in South Florida has been found guilty by a U.S. federal jury for illegally distributing more than 335,000 oxycodone pills, the U.S. Department of Justice has announced. The convict, Olushola Yusuf, 60, was found guilty after prosecutors presented evidence that she knowingly dispensed large quantities of the highly addictive opioid to individuals who had no legitimate medical need for the prescription drug. According to prosecutors, customers paid unusually high cash prices for high-strength oxycodone tablets. Investigators also revealed that some buyers traveled long…

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Makinde Alleges APC Chieftain Warned Him Against Contesting Tinubu in 2027, Says EFCC Moved Next Day

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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has alleged that an unnamed chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) warned him against contesting the 2027 presidential election against President Bola Tinubu, claiming that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) took action against his administration shortly afterward. Makinde made the allegation in the July 2026 edition of his monthly newsletter, where he reflected on what he described as political pressure following President Tinubu’s endorsement as the APC’s sole presidential candidate for the 2027 election. According to the governor, an APC chieftain warned…

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Veteran Nollywood Actress Ngozi Nwosu Seeks ₦30 Million for Urgent Life-Saving Surgeries

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Veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu has appealed to Nigerians and her fans for financial assistance as she battles a serious health condition requiring urgent medical intervention. The celebrated actress disclosed that she has been hospitalized for about three weeks and urgently needs three life-saving surgeries, estimated to cost ₦30 million. In an emotional video shared on her social media page, Nwosu said making the public appeal was one of the most difficult decisions she has had to take. She pleaded with friends, colleagues, fans, and well-wishers to support her in…

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