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Oluwo of Iwo Alleges Ooni of Ife Had Affair With Ex-Wife, Plotted His Death

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The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, has levelled grave allegations against the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, accusing him of having a sexual relationship with his former wife and conspiring to assassinate him. In a video shared on social media, the Oluwo claimed his ex-wife, who returned from Canada, was “packaged” and planted in his palace as part of a plot to discredit and eliminate him. He alleged that she attempted to poison him twice and secretly colluded with the Ooni while they were still married.…

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Edo NSCDC Commandant Slumps, Dies at Public Event

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Tragedy struck in Benin City on Thursday when the Edo State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Agun Gbenga, slumped and died during a public event. Gbenga, who had just delivered a goodwill message at a programme organized by the International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) at the Bishop Kelly Pastoral Centre, suddenly collapsed before the gathering. He was immediately rushed to the Military Base Hospital in Benin, but doctors confirmed him dead on arrival. Eyewitnesses and colleagues described the incident as shocking, noting that…

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Fire Razes 26 Shops in Lagos Market on Independence Day

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A fire outbreak in the early hours of Wednesday destroyed no fewer than 26 shops at Bariga Market, Lagos State, leaving goods worth millions of naira in ruins. The incident occurred around 4 a.m., barely a day after the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) convened a summit on emergency preparedness in the state. According to LASEMA’s Permanent Secretary, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, emergency responders arrived to find several key-clamp shops already engulfed in flames. Investigations at the scene revealed that the fire began in one shop and quickly spread due to…

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Father Among Five Arrested for Human Trafficking Attempt, 24 Victims Rescued at Abuja Airport

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The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has arrested five suspected human traffickers, including a father who attempted to traffic his own daughter to Baghdad, Iraq. A total of 24 victims were rescued during the operation at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. NAPTIP’s National Press Officer, Vincent Adekoye, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, noting that the operation was led by the agency’s Director-General, Binta Adamu Bello, following credible intelligence. Among those arrested was a retired senior security officer, alleged to be a key…

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Fubara Dismisses Commissioners, Public Office Holders appointed by Ibas

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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed all commissioners and other public office holders in his administration, with immediate effect. The decision was announced on Wednesday evening in Port Harcourt through a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, and comes on the heels of the recent Supreme Court judgment. During a valedictory session with his cabinet, held in commemoration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary at Government House, Port Harcourt, the governor expressed gratitude to the outgoing officials for their contributions to the state’s growth over the past…

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No More Account Maintenance Fees: …Sterling Bank Gifts Nigerians on Independence Day

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Sterling Bank has once again redefined the boundaries of customerfirst banking in Nigeria by scrapping Account Maintenance Fees (AMF) across all personal accounts. Just months after abolishing transfer fees on local online transactions in April 2025, the bank has dismantled yet another long-standing industry practice, cementing its role as the nation’s leading force for transparent, fair, and customer-focused banking. This decision cuts at the heart of a revenue model that has long cost Nigerian customers dearly. In 2024 alone, tier-1 banks raked in over ₦650 billion from account maintenance and e-banking charges.…

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Philippines Quake Toll Climbs to 69 as Hospitals Struggle With Influx of Victims

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At least 69 people have been confirmed dead following a powerful earthquake that struck central Philippines late Tuesday, leaving hundreds injured and overwhelming hospitals on Cebu island. The shallow magnitude 6.9 tremor, recorded near the city of Bogo by the US Geological Survey, sent residents fleeing into the streets and forced hospitals to treat patients under makeshift tents as aftershocks rattled the area overnight. Disaster officials said many victims were crushed by falling debris. “Many of them were pinned down by debris, which caused their death,” Office of Civil Defence…

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Court Orders Remand of NURTW Boss Over Alleged Murder

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The Ebute Metta Chief Magistrate’s Court has ordered the remand of Shamsideen Oladiti, popularly known as Shameleon, a leader of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), at a correctional facility pending legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions. Oladiti, 55, was arrested by the Lagos State Police Command on allegations of assault and murder. According to police spokesperson Babaseyi Oluseyi, the suspect allegedly attacked a dispatch rider on Lagos Island using his fists and a helmet, inflicting serious injuries. In a separate incident reported on August 28,…

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Tinubu at 65th Independence: ‘The Worst Is Over, A New Nigeria Is Rising’

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President Bola Tinubu, in his Independence Day address to Nigerians, reflected on the nation’s 65-year journey since freedom from colonial rule in 1960, praising the sacrifices of the founding fathers and highlighting reforms his administration has undertaken to reset the economy. The President acknowledged Nigeria’s challenges—ranging from civil war and military rule to economic crises—but stressed that the country had survived every storm and continued to make progress in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and national unity. Tinubu said his administration chose reform over complacency, scrapping fuel subsidies and unifying foreign exchange…

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Police launch investigation into killing of ARISE TV anchor

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The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has confirmed the killing of an Arise News Channel anchor, Ms. Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, during an armed robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja, on Monday. FCT Commissioner of Police, Ajao Adewale, described the attack as “a cruel and senseless act that has no place in a sane society,” while commiserating with the family, colleagues, and the media community. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Police spokesperson SP Josephine Adeh said the Commissioner has ordered a discreet and comprehensive investigation into the circumstances…

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