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Shina Peters: I Bought My First Car at 13, Built My House at 16

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Afro-Juju legend, Sir Shina Peters, has revealed that a large portion of his fanbase — about 65 percent — are Igbos, not Yorubas. The veteran musician made this known in a teaser for an upcoming episode of The Honest Bunch podcast, scheduled to air at 6 p.m. on Monday. During the interview, the 67-year-old opened up about his early career, life challenges, and his current creative struggles. Sharing details about his remarkable early years, Shina Peters said: “I started my career at the age of 10. I had my first…

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Ned Nwoko Speaks Out, Attributes Regina Daniels’ Outburst to Drug and Alcohol Abuse

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Senator Ned Nwoko has broken his silence following a viral video showing his wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, in a distressed state, describing her recent behavior as “drug-induced” and “unprovoked violence.” In a detailed statement and video shared via his Instagram handle @princenednwoko on Sunday, the senator alleged that Regina was battling drug and alcohol addiction, which he claimed had caused the ongoing turmoil in their marriage. “Regina was not always like this. Her struggle with drugs and alcohol abuse is the real cause of our marital crisis. She must…

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Gunmen Kill Butcher Inside Lagos Barracks Market

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There was chaos on Saturday morning after unidentified gunmen invaded the Mammy Market located inside the military barracks in Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State and shot dead a butcher known simply as Ridwan. The attack reportedly occurred around 8 a.m. when traders were just opening for business. According to witnesses, about four armed men entered the busy market and fired several shots into the air, sending traders and customers running for safety. Eyewitnesses said the assailants went straight to Ridwan’s meat stall and opened fire on him multiple…

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Defence Headquarters Denies Coup Rumours Against President Tinubu

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed reports circulating in sections of the media alleging a plot by some military officers to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. In a statement issued on Saturday, the DHQ described the claims as “false, baseless, and a deliberate attempt to cause panic and undermine national stability.” The military high command stated that contrary to the rumours, there was no coup attempt and no plan to subvert the constitutional government. It added that the Nigerian Armed Forces remain loyal to the Constitution and to President Tinubu as…

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Ned Nwoko, Regina Daniels’ Marriage Reportedly Rocked by Domestic Violence Allegations — Brother Speaks Out

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Fresh controversy has trailed the marriage of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels and her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, following allegations of domestic violence made public by Regina’s brother, Sammy West. In a viral video making the rounds on social media, Regina Daniels appeared emotional as she lamented her experience in her marriage, saying: “In Ned Nwoko’s house, I am nothing, but in my house, I am a queen. Not again, I cannot stand the violence; it is too much.” Shortly after the video surfaced, her brother, Sammy West, took to Instagram…

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IMF Excludes Nigeria from Africa’s Fastest-Growing Economies

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has left Nigeria out of its list of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, naming Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Uganda as the continent’s top performers. IMF’s African Department Director, Abebe Selassie, announced this during the presentation of the Fund’s latest Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa on Thursday. He attributed the strong performance of the five countries to fiscal reforms, improved governance, and rising investment in infrastructure and manufacturing. According to the IMF, growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to stabilise at 4.1 per cent in…

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UNILAG Confers Honorary Fellowship on Jawa Group MD

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The Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, on Wednesday, October 16, 2025, conferred an honorary fellowship award on the Managing Director of Jawa International Group, Mr. Varkey Verghese. The conferment took place during the 25th Investiture Ceremony of the Faculty, held at the Old Great Hall, College of Medicine, Idi-Araba, Lagos. Speaking at the event, the President of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Prof. Lere Baale, said the award was in recognition of Mr. Verghese’s outstanding contributions to healthcare development, exemplary leadership, and unwavering commitment to professional and community advancement. Prof.…

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Customs Officer Found Dead in Katsina Hotel After Night With Three Women

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A young customs officer, identified as Assistant Superintendent of Customs (ASC) Lawal Tukur, has been found dead in a hotel room in Katsina State under mysterious circumstances. According to sources, the incident occurred on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Murjani Hotel in Katsina metropolis, where the deceased had reportedly lodged with three women. Hotel staff discovered the officer lying lifeless in his room around 8:30 a.m. and immediately alerted the management. Investigators later found empty sachets of suspected substances in the wastebasket. The three women, identified as Khadija Ali (34)…

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Iya Rainbow Marks 83rd Birthday and 60 Years on Stage

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Veteran Nollywood actress and Yoruba film icon, Idowu Phillips, popularly known as Mama Rainbow, has celebrated her 83rd birthday and six decades of excellence in the entertainment industry. The legendary actress marked the double milestone on Thursday with a heartfelt message on her Instagram page, expressing deep gratitude to God, her family, fans, and colleagues for their unwavering love and support throughout her illustrious career. “Today, I celebrate 83 years of life and 60 unforgettable years on stage! What a journey it has been — filled with music, memories, love,…

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Kano Coach Sentenced to Eight Years Imprisonment for Defiling Minor Player

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A Kano State High Court, presided over by Justice Musa Dahuru Muhammad, has sentenced a football coach, Hayatu Muhammad, to eight years in prison without the option of a fine for sodomising one of his underage players. The convict, a resident of Sanka in Dala Local Government Area, was found guilty of committing the offence on two separate occasions and at different locations. Initially, Muhammad pleaded not guilty to the charges. However, during the trial, the prosecution counsel, Ibrahim Arif Garba, called five witnesses whose testimonies established the case beyond…

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