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BBNaija winner, Phyna drops surname

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Phyna, the winner of the 2022 Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality show, has announced her decision to drop her family surname, Otabor, citing a deep emotional disconnect and a lack of familial connection. In a heartfelt post on X (formerly Twitter), she revealed her ongoing struggles to understand her origins, expressing feelings of isolation and confusion. In her post, Phyna shared: > “I am publicly dropping my family surname OTABOR… it has been proven that I actually have no family and nobody knows how I came about. I’m still searching…

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My ex-husband’s abuse destroyed my career –Jumoke Onibread

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Olajumoke Orisaguna, widely known as “Olajumoke Onibread,” has opened up about her painful experience with domestic violence. Olajumoke gained instant fame in 2016 after accidentally walking into a photoshoot with British rapper Tinie Tempah, captured by renowned photographer TY Bello. Her story captivated many, but her sudden withdrawal from the public eye left fans curious about her life. In a recent interview with City FM, the former model shared details about her tumultuous relationship with her ex-husband, Sunday Orisaguna. She explained that their marital struggles began in Ire, Osun State,…

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Davido gifted brand new Escalade for 32nd Birthday

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A Dallas-based Nigerian auto dealer gifted afrobeat superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, a luxury car to celebrate his 32nd birthday. The gift, a brand-new Escalade 600 premium luxury vehicle, was presented on Thursday. The auto dealer shared the news on social media, along with images of the car, writing, “On your birthday, our brand has decided to gift you this new Escalade 600 premium luxury. We appreciate your patronage and love for the brand. Happy birthday, cheers to many more years. Shipping this out immediately to your desired…

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Jussie Smollett’s conviction for staged attack overturned

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American actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction for staging a racist and homophobic hate crime in Chicago in 2019 was overturned on Thursday due to due process violations. The Illinois Supreme Court determined that Smollett, 42, should not have been recharged after a prior agreement resulted in the dismissal of more than a dozen initial charges. This marks another chapter in Smollett’s legal saga, which began with his claim in January 2019 that he was attacked on a Chicago street. Smollett, then starring in the television series Empire, alleged that two masked…

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Police Discover Nine Medications with US-Based Nigerian Found Dead in Ogun Hotel

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The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the discovery of nine different medications in the hotel room of a 51-year-old US-based Nigerian, Sunday Abidoye, who was found dead at Creestar Hotel, GRA, Sagamu, on Wednesday. The command’s spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement, explaining that the hotel’s Chief Security Officer, Mr. Oluwole, reported the incident to the police five days after Abidoye’s arrival from the United States. According to Odutola, detectives visited the scene and found the deceased’s body already placed in a car outside the hotel,…

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How 15year-old Nnamdi Chidera’s kidney was allegedly harvested at Enugu hospital

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The rate at which allegations of organ harvesting is becoming a rampant issue in the country, needs the attention of law enforcement agents. However, a new case involving a teenage boy has surfaced online and drawing attention. It was alleged that his left kidney was illegally removed. Here is the story… Nnamdi Chidera, 15, is the son of Mr. Nnamdi Francis of Ekoyi Iheaka Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area Enugu state. Sometime in January 2022 when Nnamdi Chidera was 13, he took ill and his father took him to Joe…

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Abeokuta FMC workers display controversial banner to embarrass outgoing Director

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The retirement ceremony of the acting Head of Administration of the Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta Health Institution, Mr. David Folarin Akaraiwe on his final day at work, generated controversy and disgrace rather than celebration. Akaraiwe, who is also a Provincial Pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God, received the unusual farewell on Wednesday, November 20. According to information, some of his loyalists were about to roll out the drum to celebrate his exit from the FMC, but unknown to them, health workers at the medical centre under the…

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Teenage boy locked in dog cage for visiting female classmate

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A teenage boy, Samuel Onyeme, aged 17 was allegedly beaten and locked inside a dog cage on Sunday after visiting his female classmate at her residence in Asaba, Delta State. According to report, the incident occurred around 6 p.m. when Samuel went to see his friend following her invitation. He was allegedly assaulted by the father of the girl and her brothers. According to Samuel’s mother, Mrs. Onyeme, she described the incident as traumatic. She said: “My son, Samuel, a Senior Secondary student, visited his classmate, at her house. While…

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Husband of woman accused of illicit affair with Jigawa commissioner rejects court judgment

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A complaint, Nasiru Buba, the man who accused Jigawa Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwal Danladi of having illicit affair with his wife, has rejected the verdict of a Kano Upper Shari’a Court which absolved the politician of wrongdoing. The court dismissed the adultery case against Sankara, saying it could not be proven. The Presiding judge, Ibrahim Sarki Yola, said he struck out the case due to lack of evidence. He said that police investigated and found nothing against the commissioner. “Following the investigation by the office of the Assistant Inspector…

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Enugu LG Chairman appoints Special Assistants on yam, pepper and garden egg

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What could pass as a joke, has been confirmed through letters of appointments issued by the Chairman of Igbo Etiti Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State, Eric Odo, as he appointed a Senior Special Assistant on Garden Egg and Pepper. Odo also appointed a Senior Special Assistant Yam and Pepper. Mr. Ezeugwu Frederick Ogbonna was appointed an assistant on Yam and Pepper, while Mr. Nwodo Everestus Ugonna was appointed to advise the Chairman on Garden Egg and Pepper. According to their letter of appointment dated November 1, both Nwodo…

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