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Teju Babyface to men: Don’t confess infidelity to your wives

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Comedian and talk show host, Teju Oyelakin, popularly known as Teju Babyface, has cautioned men against confessing to their partners if they cheat, arguing that such disclosures often cause more harm than good. Speaking in a YouTube video on Monday, Teju described confessing infidelity as “one of the most catastrophic and damaging” choices a man can make in marriage. “If you cheat on your wife, don’t tell her. Don’t confess. Do not ever do it,” he stressed, noting that many men mistake confession for honesty when, in reality, it transfers…

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Nigeria at 65: FG Cancels Independence Day Parade

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The Federal Government has announced the cancellation of the parade earlier scheduled for Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary on Wednesday, October 1. A statement from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Segun Imohiosen, confirmed the development on Monday. According to the statement, the cancellation does not diminish the importance of the occasion. Other programmes—such as the President’s nationwide broadcast, cultural activities, and the grand finale of the National Campus Debate—will still hold as planned. The government…

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I didn’t expect to be unmarried at 40 -Don Jazzy

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Nigerian music producer and Mavin Records founder, Don Jazzy, has reflected on the personal sacrifices he may have made in his pursuit of success in the entertainment industry. Speaking on the Echo Podcast, the 42-year-old music executive was asked what part of himself he had to give up while building his career. In response, Don Jazzy admitted that marriage was the one thing he never expected to miss out on. “I never thought I would be in my 40s and not married. Maybe that’s one thing I lost along the…

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2027: Jonathan will contest, return to Aso Rock — Jerry Gana

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  Professor Jerry Gana, former Minister of Information and Orientation, has declared that ex-President Goodluck Jonathan will contest the 2027 presidential election under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and reclaim the presidency. Speaking with journalists shortly after the PDP Niger State Congress in Minna on Saturday, Gana said Nigerians, having experienced two administrations since Jonathan left office, are now calling for his comeback. “In 2015, Jonathan said his ambition was not worth the blood of Nigerians. Since then, one president has ruled for eight years, and another for two years.…

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Security Guard Nabbed in Rivers State for Alleged Abduction, Rape of 14-Year-Old

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The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a security guard identified as Godday for allegedly abducting and sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in the Mothercat area of Trans-Amadi, Port Harcourt. Police said the suspect was picked up last Tuesday by operatives of the Trans-Amadi Division, working in collaboration with security staff of a nearby bank. The victim’s mother, who withheld her identity for fear of stigmatisation, recounted that she had sent her daughter to withdraw money on September 20, 2025, when the incident occurred. According to her, the teenager was…

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CAN Warns Against False Prophets as Failed Rapture Prediction Shatters Lives

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  The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned false preachers following the failed rapture prophecy of South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela, which left many of his followers in distress. Mhlakela had boldly declared that the rapture would occur between September 23 and 24, claiming Jesus revealed the date to him in a vision. He linked the event to the Jewish Feast of Trumpets, telling a YouTube channel that he was “a billion per cent sure” the world would end on those dates. His prophecy spread quickly online, with TikTok…

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Bandits Attack Mosque in Zamfara, Kill, Abduct Worshippers

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No fewer than five worshippers were killed and several others abducted on Friday morning when armed bandits attacked a mosque in Yandoto village, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident occurred during the early morning prayers, with residents saying the assailants stormed the mosque around dawn and opened fire on the congregation. “They just came in and started shooting at people who were praying,” a resident told reporters. Five people were killed on the spot while many others sustained injuries. Witnesses said the attackers also whisked away an…

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Update: Ladoja Crowned 44th Olubadan in Grand Coronation Ceremony

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In a majestic display of tradition, culture and regal pageantry, Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja was officially crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland today, marking a new era in the history of Ibadan’s revered monarchy. Coronation Amid Splendour and Tradition The coronation rites commenced at the Ose Meji Temple in Ibadan’s South-East Local Government Area, where Ladoja first received the sacred Akoko leaf at the Labosinde Compound, Oja’ba — a symbolic gesture denoting his acceptance by the kingmakers and the people. From there, he proceeded in a regal procession to Mapo Hall,…

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Ivorian rescued after staged kidnapping in Ogun

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A 38-year-old Ivorian, Kacou Alleby, has been rescued by operatives of the Intelligence Response Team of the Nigeria Police Force in Ogun State, after he was reported kidnapped, only to later discover that the incident was staged. A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Thursday stayed that the operation followed a distress request received from the INTERPOL National Central Bureau in Abuja on behalf of authorities in Côte d’Ivoire. Alleby was said to have been reported kidnapped on September 12, 2025, with his family contacted through…

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Ladoja Crowned 44th Olubadan, to Receive Staff of Office at Mapo Hall

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Former Oyo State Governor, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has been crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The coronation took place at the Ose Meji Temple in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area, where he performed the traditional rites after receiving the Akoko leaf at the Labosinde Compound, Oja’ba, Ibadan. Oba Ladoja will be formally presented with the staff and instrument of office by Governor Seyi Makinde at a ceremony scheduled to hold at the historic Mapo Hall. Governor Makinde, who cut short his annual leave to attend the event, is expected to…

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