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REMO DAY 2025: A Celebration of Royal Leadership, Heritage and Sustainable Development

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By Dr. R. Y. Akinbo The Pioneer Rector of the Ogun State Polytechnic of Health and Allied Sciences, Ilese-Ijebu, Dr. R. Y. Akinbo, has extended warm greetings and heartfelt felicitations to the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, His Royal Majesty, Alayeluwa Oba (Dr.) Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, CFR (Torungbuwa II), on the occasion of Remo Day 2025. In a goodwill message released to commemorate the annual cultural celebration, Dr. Akinbo, on behalf of the Governing Council, management, staff and students of the institution, paid glowing tribute to the monarch’s exemplary…

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Pastor Chris Okafor Apologises to Doris Ogala Amid Feud, Kneels in Church to Seek Forgiveness

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Senior Pastor of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, Chris Okafor, on Sunday publicly apologised to Nollywood actress Doris Ogala, kneeling before his congregation as he sought forgiveness over what he described as past “mistakes.” The apology follows weeks of intense public controversy between both parties, which has played out largely on social media. Ogala had accused the cleric of engaging in an affair, making unfulfilled marriage promises, sharing explicit content, and allegedly offering her $10,000 to withdraw claims that she was sponsored by rival pastors to defame him.…

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I’ve Stopped Impregnating Women Carelessly — 2Baba

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Nigerian music legend, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has declared that he has put an end to what he described as impregnating women “anyhow,” saying he no longer lives the kind of life many people still associate with him. The veteran singer made the revelation during the MC EdoPikin Undiluted with StarBoy and Legends show held in Benin City, Edo State, shortly before taking the stage to perform. Addressing the audience directly, the African Queen crooner said he had chosen to speak openly in order to correct public perception…

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Jehovah’s Witness Cancer Patient, ‘Aunty Esther’, Dies After Blood Transfusion Debate

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A Nigerian cancer patient and social media personality, Mensah Omolola, popularly known on X (formerly Twitter) as Aunty Esther, has died after a prolonged battle with breast cancer. News of her death emerged late Saturday after a social media user, Auntymuse (@AUNTYMUSE_), reacted to a post announcing her passing. Quoting an earlier message that read, “Unfortunately, we lost Aunty Esther. Very sad!”, Auntymuse wrote, “May her soul rest in peace.” The confirmation triggered an outpouring of grief from Nigerians who had closely followed her health journey and treatment updates on…

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FirstBank Introduces Exclusive 500-Seater Bleacher at Carnival Calabar & Festival 2025

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FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, has officially announced its sponsorship of the Carnival Calabar & Festival 2025, unveiling a landmark addition set to redefine the carnival experience — the first-ever private premium seating area at the event. The highlight of FirstBank’s participation is the construction of a 500-seater premium bleacher, designed to provide comfort, safety, and an elevated viewing experience for carnival enthusiasts. Speaking on the sponsorship, the Acting Group Head Marketing and Corporate Communications, FirstBank, Olayinka Ijabiyi, noted that the carnival aligns with…

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SGF George Akume Marries Ooni of Ife’s Former Queen Zaynab Ngohemba

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The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has married Queen Zaynab Ngohemba, a former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. The marriage became public on Friday, December 26, 2025, following a celebratory Facebook post by Abraham Double-D Dajoh, a member of the Akume Dajoh family from Mbakor, Benue State. Confirming the union, the Dajoh family described the marriage as “beautiful” and “uncommon,” formally welcoming Queen Zaynab into their fold. In a statement shared online, the family said: “We, the entire Dajoh…

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Primate Ayodele’s Prophecy Fails as Lookman Scores Match-Winning Goal

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Prophet Primate Elijah Ayodele’s prediction suffered a setback on Tuesday night after Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman scored the decisive goal to secure victory for his side. Ahead of the encounter, the cleric had publicly predicted that Lookman would fail to find the back of the net, a prophecy that quickly went viral across social media. However, events on the pitch proved otherwise as the Atalanta star delivered a clinical finish that settled the contest. Lookman’s goal not only handed his team maximum points but also sparked reactions online, with…

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Indian Police Arrest Nigerian Lady for Smuggling Cocaine Hidden in Bread Loaves

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Indian police have arrested a 29-year-old Nigerian national posing as a student for allegedly trafficking cocaine concealed inside bread loaves. Operatives of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) apprehended the suspect after recovering 121 grams of cocaine, valued at about ₹1.2 crore, hidden inside hollowed bread loaves packed among food items in her backpack. According to a report by The Times of India on Tuesday, the suspect was identified as Olajide Esther Iyanuoluwa, who entered India last year on a student visa but was never enrolled in any educational institution. Investigations…

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KWAM 1 Withdraws from Awujale Race, Ends Court Battle Over Ijebu Throne

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Fuji music icon, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (KWAM 1), has officially withdrawn from the contest for the Awujale of Ijebuland, bringing an end to his legal challenge against the ongoing selection process for the revered traditional stool. KWAM 1 filed a notice of discontinuation at the Ogun State High Court on Monday, December 22, 2025, formally stepping away from both the throne race and the suit he instituted to halt the process. The notice was submitted by his legal team led by Dr Wahab Shittu, SAN, effectively closing a case…

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US Partially Suspends Visa Issuance to Nigerians, 18 Others From January 2026

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The United States has announced a partial suspension of visa issuance to nationals of Nigeria and 18 other countries, effective January 1, 2026. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria disclosed this on Monday via a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, citing Presidential Proclamation 10998, a security-focused directive aimed at restricting and limiting the entry of certain foreign nationals into the United States. According to the statement, the suspension affects nonimmigrant B-1/B-2 visitor visas, F, M, and J student and exchange visitor visas, as well as most immigrant…

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