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Man slumps, dies during wife’s 60th birthday in Lagos

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A man identified as Akinyele tragically slumped and died on Saturday during his wife’s 60th birthday celebration at an event centre in the Egbeda area of Lagos State. A viral video seen on Sunday captured the heartbreaking moment. In the footage, Akinyele was speaking on stage when he suddenly collapsed. Moments before the incident, he called his wife over and whispered a request for water. When she didn’t respond immediately, he gestured again, signalling his need for water. Seconds later, he slumped. He was said to have been quickly rushed…

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#JP2025: Iyabo Ojo’s daughter exchange marital vows with Juma Jux in white wedding

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Priscilla, daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, and Tanzanian singer Juma Mkambala aka Juma Jux have exchanged their wedding vows in an outdoor white wedding ceremony held on Saturday. Videos now circulating social media reveal the moment Juma Jux arrived at the venue and when Priscilla walked down the isle alongside her father. The videos also captured the moment the couple exchanged their marital vows which was followed by cheers from the guests who arrived in style. A star-studded traditional wedding was held on Friday in Lagos State. A week…

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Pope Francis dies at 88

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Pope Francis is dead. He died at the age of 88. The Vatican confirmed that the pontiff passed away on Easter Monday at his residence in the Casa Santa Marta within Vatican City. Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta on Monday morning. Farrel said the Pope died at exactly 7.35am. His death comes hours after he greeted Catholic faithful who were at the Vatican on Sunday for the Easter mass. The announcement by Cardinal Farrel read, “Dearest…

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Made In Naija: Union Bank Empowers Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs

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  Union Bank of Nigeria, under its Made In Naija initiative, emphasised its commitment to supporting homegrown businesses by recently sponsoring the RISE Business Challenge at the University of Lagos, Akoka, during the 6th Annual Youth Leadership Conference. Dubbed Turning Point 6.0, the Resilience, Innovation, Social Responsibility, and Entrepreneurship (RISE) Challenge is a collaboration between Union Bank and the conference convener, Mr Olusegun Odufuwa, to empower youth-led businesses with financial and mentorship support through a pitch competition. Targeted at uplifting young men and women with requisite entrepreneurial skills, the event…

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Two killed as police officer’s son opens fire at US university

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A mass shooting at a university in Florida has left two men killed. The shooting was allegedly carried out by the son of a local deputy sheriff with her old service weapon, police in the southeastern US state said Thursday. Five people were wounded when the gunman — identified as Phoenix Ikner — rampaged through Florida State University, shooting at students, before he was shot by local law enforcement. A sixth person was hurt trying to run away from the shooting, Chief Lawrence Revell of the Tallahassee Police Department said…

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Gani Adams, others reject South-West Sharia panels

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The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, leader of a Yoruba self-determination group, Yoruba One Voice, has kicked against the push to introduce Sharia law in parts of the South-West, warning that such a move could destabilise the region and threaten Nigeria’s already fragile pluralism. This position was articulated in a communique issued at the end of YOV’s international virtual conference with the theme “Sharia Law in Yorubaland: Setting Things Straight through Restructuring.” Presided over by Adams, who is YOV Convener, the conference brought together members of the YOV…

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Man killed, pregnant wife, sister-in-law kidnapped in Edo

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A man identified as Friday Pius was killed, while his pregnant wife and her sister were abducted by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers at Uloke community, Uzairue, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. According to information gathered, the assailants invaded the victim’s residence between 1:00 am and 2:00 am while the family was asleep. They shot Pius dead and abducted the two women. They left behind the deceased’s three children, who were found crying beside their father’s body soaked in blood. Security forces, local vigilantes and hunters, have…

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Father, stepmother attack seven-year-old son, loses both legs to domestic violence

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A seven-year-old boy, Abubakar Sani has been rescued from his abusive father and step mother in Lere Local Council after he was subjected to severe maltreatment that led to the amputation of both legs. The Kaduna State Government’s Ministry of Human Services and Social Development, said the boy’s father, identified as Sani Tanimi Maishago, allegedly tied the child’s legs and poured hot water on them as punishment for stealing biscuits. Following a medical assessment at Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital, doctors determined that the only way to save the boy’s life…

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WAEC revokes 574 school licences over exam malpractice

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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, says it has revoked the licences of 574 schools found guilty of examination malpractice. Briefing the media on Thursday at WAEC’s national headquarters in Lagos, the head of the national office, Dr. Amos Dangut, said the list of affected schools has been submitted to the federal government. “This year, we have shared with them a total of 574 schools whose recognition has been withdrawn. This measure will also be adopted by all examining bodies. “These schools are no longer recognised as examination centres…

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Fidelity Bank Named “Nigeria’s Best Private Bank” at Euromoney Awards

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Tier one bank, Fidelity Bank PLC, has been named “Nigeria’s Best Private Bank” at the prestigious Euromoney Awards 2025. The recognition was formally unveiled at the awards ceremony held recently at The Savoy in London.  The Euromoney Awards for Excellence are prestigious annual honors and a benchmark for excellence in the global banking and finance industry. Established by Euromoney magazine, the awards highlight outstanding performance, innovation, leadership, and service excellence across various financial sectors and regions. Commenting on the award, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank PLC,…

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