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Portable spotted offering Fanta to marine gods

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Habeeb Okikiola, controversial Nigerian singer, popularly known as Portable, has been spotted pouring bottles of Fanta into the river for the marine gods. The street hop singer recently took to social media to share a video of the unusual cultural practice. In the video, the ‘Zazu’ crooner was captured pouring a pack of Fanta drink into the river in what appears to be an attempt to appease the gods. Following this, he entered the river and began taking his bath right inside it. The development comes just hours after he…

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Arabic teacher sentenced to 21 years imprisonment for attempted sexual assault of minor

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An Arabic teacher, Oladosu Sakiru, has been convicted and sentenced to 21 years imprisonment by the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Tuesday, for attempting to sexually assault a 13-year-old female pupil. The trial judge, Justice Rahman Oshodi, sentenced Sakiru following his guilty plea to the amended two counts of attempted sexual assault by penetration and indecent treatment of a child. Oshodi, in his judgment, reprimanded the convict for breaching the trust the parents of the survivor had in him for enrolling their children in the Islamic school.…

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‘I look like Lil Wayne’ – Portable

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Portable, controversial Nigerian singer, has expressed displeasure over comparisons between his facial tattoos and those of his fellow artiste, Asake. Asake recently stirred reactions on social media after unveiling his new facial tattoos, which feature dollar signs and the inscription “Believe,” among others, in an Instagram post on Sunday. The tattoos sparked mixed opinions online, with some commentators drawing parallels between Asake’s look and Portable’s, due to their shared affinity for facial tattoo. Portable, however, took offense to the comparisons, asserting that his style is more aligned with American rapper…

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Ex-OAU VC Prof. Abimbola: Ifa chose new Alaafin of Oyo because kingmakers were bribed

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Prof. Wande Abimbola, a professor of Yoruba language and literature, and a former vice-chancellor of the University of Ife (formerly Obafemi Awolowo University), has revealed the process through which the Alaafin-elect, Prince Abimbola Owoade was chosen. According to the academician and elder statesman who once served as the Majority Leader of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, he was asked by the government to consult the Ifa Oracle to choose the next Alaafin because the Oyomesi Kingmakers had been compromised. Professor Abimbola revealed this in a video clip…

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‘Gospel singer’ who behead girlfriend arrested in Nasarawa

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A gospel musician, Oluwatimileyin Ajayi has been arrested in Orozo, a border community between the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja and Nasarawa State, after he was found with a severed human head in a black nylon bag during a church service on Sunday. The incident occurred during a thanksgiving service marking the end of a seven-day fast at the church. According to the church’s Bible Study Teacher and General Secretary, Caleb Umaru, the suspect’s actions were first noticed by a member, Brother Victor, who saw Ajayi moving suspiciously near a…

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Ibadan stampede: Ooni’s ex-wife, others granted bail

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A high court in Ibadan, Oyo State, granted bail to Naomi Silekunola, ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife. Her bail application was granted alongside that of Agidigbo FM boss, Oriyomi Hazmat, and Abdullahi Fasasi, Principal of the Islamic High School, venue of the funfair where a stampede occurred, resulting in deaths. The trio spent Christmas and New Year in detention after they were arrested and remanded over the tragic incident. There are indications that they have perfected their bail condition and will be released from detention. Share on:

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Death toll rises to 24 in LA wildfire, high winds loom

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Report says that California authorities are bracing for fierce Santa Ana winds expected to sweep through Los Angeles County this week, further complicating efforts to control three devastating wildfires. Officials warn that winds reaching speeds of up to 60 mph (96 km/h) will resume Sunday night and persist through Wednesday, creating “potential disastrous wind conditions.” The death toll climbed to 24 on Sunday, with 16 victims discovered in the Eaton fire zone and eight in the Palisades area. Another 16 people remain missing, according to the LA County medical examiner.…

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Lagos Assembly: Obasa impeached, Mojisola Meranda becomes first female speaker

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The Lagos State House of Assembly has impeached Hon. Mudashiru Obasa as speaker, and subsequently elected Mojisola Meranda, representing Apapa constituency 01, as the new speaker. Meranda, who took her oath of office immediately, has become the first female speaker of the Lagos legislature. Obasa became speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly on June 8, 2015. Share on: WhatsApp

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Leaders warn that NNPP may lose more members to APC in Kano

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After the sack of the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Abdullahi Bichi, and five commissioners, including Hon Abbas Sani Abbas last month, the ruling party in Kano State, New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has continued to lose its members to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Hon. Abbas, who served as the Commissioner for Rural and Community Development in Kano State, announced his defection from the NNPP during a visit to the Kano residence of the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin. Also in the past six…

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New Alaafin gets staff of office, certificate from Oyo State governor

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has presented the staff of office and certificate to the 46th Alaafin, Oba Akeem Owoade. The ceremony held at the Oyo State Exco Chambers at the Governor’s office, Agodi- Ibadan, on Monday, was very brief. The newly elected Alaafin, Oba Owoade was in the company of his subjects from Oyo town. In his remark during the ceremony, Governor Makinde hinted that the chiefs who collected money during the process would be prosecuted. This comes amidst rejection of Owoade’s appointment by some kingmakers who described…

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