Gunmen murder Abuja Vet Doctor, abduct his three children

Suspected kidnappers have killed an Abuja-based veterinary doctor and former chairman of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), FCT Chapter, Dr. Ifeanyi Ogbu, after invading his residence in the Kubwa area of the Federal Capital Territory. The assailants reportedly stormed his home along the Kubwa–Kaduna road on Friday night, abducting him and his three children. Dr. Ogbu’s lifeless body was later discovered by the roadside, while his children remain in captivity. News of his death was shared by Andrew Gabriel Ikechukwu on Facebook, who wrote: > “Dr. Ifeanyi Ogbu, the…

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Union Bank Champions Employee Wellness with Stay Recharged Health Walk

Union Bank of Nigeria held its first-ever Stallion Plaza, a dynamic event that affirmed the Bank’s steadfast commitment to employee well-being and sustainable workplace development. The walk kicked off at the Stallion Plaza, Union Bank’s Head Office in Marina. It concluded at the Bank’s Sports Complex, The Stable, on Bode Thomas Street, Surulere, tracing an energising 7.5km route through Lagos’ vibrant streets. The overwhelming participation and enthusiasm from employees from diverse departments and locations made it a celebration of physical fitness, mental health, and the power of community spirit. Stay…

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Imisi Ayanwale Wins Big Brother Naija Season 10, Takes Home ₦150 Million Grand Prize

Imisi Ayanwale on Sunday night emerged as the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10, clinching the coveted title after weeks of intense competition, drama, and entertainment that kept millions of viewers glued to their screens. The outspoken and humorous contestant walked away with a grand prize of ₦150 million, including ₦80 million in cash and other rewards, after securing 42.8 per cent of the total votes. Her closest rival, Dede, finished as the first runner-up with 15.94 per cent of the votes, followed by Koyin (15.23%), Sultana (7.94%), Kola…

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Badenoch Unveils Plan to Deport 150,000 Illegal Migrants Annually

The United Kingdom’s Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, has announced a sweeping immigration reform plan that seeks to deport 150,000 illegal migrants every year — a move she described as the “toughest border policy Britain has ever seen.” In a video message shared on her official X (formerly Twitter) account, Badenoch unveiled the Radical Borders Plan, which proposes the creation of a new Removals Force modelled after the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The new agency, she said, would be empowered to detain and deport illegal migrants more…

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Minister Uche Nnaji Denies Forgery Allegation, Says UNN Refused to Issue His Certificate

Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, has reacted to allegations that he forged his degree certificate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), describing the reports as misleading and malicious. An investigative report by Premium Times had alleged that the minister’s university degree and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificates were forged, citing official denials from both institutions. According to the report, UNN and the NYSC claimed they had no record of issuing the certificates being paraded by the minister. However, in a verifying affidavit filed before…

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Ondo Police Arrest 10 Over Armed Robbery, Attempted Assassination of Monarch

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested ten suspects in connection with a violent robbery attack on Igoba Community in Akure North Local Government Area of the state. The armed gang reportedly stormed the community around 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, dispossessing residents of valuables at gunpoint and inflicting injuries on some victims. It was learnt that the hoodlums later advanced to the palace of the traditional ruler of the town, Oba Adinlewa John, where they allegedly attempted to assassinate him. The monarch, however, narrowly escaped unhurt. Confirming the incident in…

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Oba Ewuare II: Iyaloja title is alien to Benin tradition 

The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II, has declared that the Iyaloja title is foreign to Benin culture and has no place in the kingdom’s traditional structure. The monarch stated this at his palace in Benin City during a visit by Mrs Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and National Iyaloja-General, who had led a delegation to the palace as part of her working visit to Edo State. Trouble began after Mrs Tinubu-Ojo’s team reportedly sought to inaugurate Pastor (Mrs) Josephine Isi Ibhaguezejele as Iyaloja-General…

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Sterling Holdco’s Public Offer Gains Momentum…as New Investors Rally

Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc. (‘Sterling Holdco’), the parent company of The Alternative Bank, Sterling Bank, SterlingFI, and a number of other novel business solutions, has witnessed a very positive response to its public offer, as investors rally for a stake in the company’s future. The public offer, launched on September 17, 2025, has quickly become one of the most talked-about opportunities in the Nigerian financial market, with analysts predicting that the offer will prove to be amongst the most lucrative in the sector’s investment landscape. The Sterling Public Offer has sparked widespread…

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P Diddy Jailed Four Years Over Prostitution Offences

American music mogul Sean “P Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of offences related to prostitution. The verdict was handed down by a United States federal court on Friday, bringing to a dramatic close months of legal proceedings that have attracted global attention. Prosecutors accused the 54-year-old rap icon and entrepreneur of running a criminal enterprise that facilitated prostitution, exploiting young women under the guise of music and entertainment ventures. The court found that Combs not only profited from the illicit activities…

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After Crashed Marriage, Fountain of Life’s Tolu Odukoya Praises Ex-Husband as ‘Great’

Tolu Odukoya, daughter of the late Pastors Taiwo and Bimbo Odukoya of The Fountain of Life Church, has opened up about her past marital experience, describing her former husband in glowing terms despite their separation. Speaking during a recent interaction, Odukoya, who now serves as Associate Senior Pastor at the church, said that while her marriage did not last, she holds no resentment. Instead, she expressed gratitude for the years shared and acknowledged her ex-husband as “a great man.” The cleric, known for her candid teachings on relationships and family…

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