Category: Society

Music Star Davido Gifts Mayorkun Brand-New Tesla Cybertruck Worth Hundreds of Millions

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Afrobeats superstar Davido has gifted his former signee and close friend, Mayorkun, a brand-new Tesla Cybertruck, reaffirming the strong bond between the two music stars years after Mayorkun left Davido Music Worldwide (DMW). Davido announced the surprise gift via his Instagram Story, where he shared a photo of the luxury electric pickup truck alongside a heartfelt message. “My gift to you. I love you #iammayorkun,” Davido wrote, while instructing an associate to ensure the vehicle was delivered the following day. Although the singer did not reveal the exact value of…

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Nigerian-Born South Florida Pharmacist Convicted in 335,000-Oxycodone Pill Distribution Case

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A Nigerian-born pharmacist who owned two pharmacies in South Florida has been found guilty by a U.S. federal jury for illegally distributing more than 335,000 oxycodone pills, the U.S. Department of Justice has announced. The convict, Olushola Yusuf, 60, was found guilty after prosecutors presented evidence that she knowingly dispensed large quantities of the highly addictive opioid to individuals who had no legitimate medical need for the prescription drug. According to prosecutors, customers paid unusually high cash prices for high-strength oxycodone tablets. Investigators also revealed that some buyers traveled long…

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Veteran Nollywood Actress Ngozi Nwosu Seeks ₦30 Million for Urgent Life-Saving Surgeries

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Veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu has appealed to Nigerians and her fans for financial assistance as she battles a serious health condition requiring urgent medical intervention. The celebrated actress disclosed that she has been hospitalized for about three weeks and urgently needs three life-saving surgeries, estimated to cost ₦30 million. In an emotional video shared on her social media page, Nwosu said making the public appeal was one of the most difficult decisions she has had to take. She pleaded with friends, colleagues, fans, and well-wishers to support her in…

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Ooni of Ife Loses Elder Brother, Prince Adegboyega Ogunwusi

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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has been thrown into mourning following the death of his elder brother, Prince Adegboyega Ogunwusi. Prince Adegboyega reportedly died in the United Kingdom after a brief illness. Although the palace has yet to issue a detailed official statement on the circumstances surrounding his death, news of the development has drawn condolences from sympathisers, traditional institutions, and well-wishers. The deceased was said to be a respected member of the Ogunwusi royal family and maintained a relatively private life away from the…

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Ondo Monarch Remanded in Prison Over Alleged Land Grabbing, Court Grants ₦2m Bail

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The Obaloja of Oba-Ile in Ondo State, Chief Olusola Michael Aderounmu, has been remanded at the Olokuta Correctional Centre by an Akure Chief Magistrate’s Court over allegations of forcefully taking possession of a disputed farmland and destroying economic crops. The monarch is facing charges bordering on alleged land grabbing, trespass, and forceful takeover of property located at Sao Family Layout Phase II along Oke-Oge Road, Eleyewo, in Akure North Local Government Area. According to the Ondo State Ministry of Justice, the disputed land originally belonged to the late Chief Daniel…

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Court Orders Final Forfeiture of Aisha Achimugu’s N8.9bn Assets to Federal Government

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A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, has ordered the final forfeiture of assets worth about N8.9 billion linked to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu to the Federal Government. Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie granted the order after ruling on an application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which argued that the assets were proceeds of unlawful activities. The assets ordered forfeited include: Jewellery valued at approximately N4.65 billion 11 exotic vehicles worth about N4.29 billion $50,000 in cash N30 million in cash The combined value of…

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Delta Police Arrest Content Creator ‘Odogwu of Asaba’ After 20-Year-Old TikToker’s Alleged Rape and Death

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The Delta State Police Command has arrested popular Asaba-based content creator, Ifeanyi Ogbonna, widely known as Odogwu of Asaba, over allegations linked to the death of a 20-year-old female TikToker. According to the police, the young woman travelled to Asaba after the suspect allegedly invited her with a promise to mentor and train her in content creation. Investigators allege that she was sexually assaulted and physically abused after arriving in the city. Police said the victim later returned home emotionally traumatised and reportedly recorded a video detailing her alleged ordeal…

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Family Rejects Autopsy for Physiotherapist Who Died at Umahi’s Residence as Police Insist on Post-Mortem

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The family of 26-year-old physiotherapist, Mary Habila, has reportedly rejected plans to conduct an autopsy on her body despite the insistence of the Ebonyi State Police Command that a post-mortem examination is necessary to determine the cause of her death. Mary died under controversial circumstances at the country home of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, sparking widespread public interest and calls for a transparent investigation. The Ebonyi Police Command said detectives from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) have…

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‘My Wife Handles My Money, I’m a Reckless Spender’ — Davido Reveals Why Chioma Manages His Finances

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Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that his wife, Chioma Adeleke, now manages his finances, describing himself as a “reckless spender.” The singer made the disclosure in a viral video that began trending on Wednesday after he was seen calling Chioma to help transfer $4,000 to his longtime personal assistant, Lati, because he was unable to access his bank account. In the video, Davido affectionately told his wife: “Hello, hello baby, good morning my wife, my love. Help me send Lati $4,000. I can’t login, I…

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Police Probe Mysterious Death of Woman at Works Minister David Umahi’s Ebonyi Residence

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The Nigeria Police Force has launched an investigation into the mysterious death of a young woman, Mary Habbila, who reportedly died under unclear circumstances at the country residence of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. According to reports, Habbila, alongside another woman identified as Anita Baski, both said to be from Kaduna State, arrived at the minister’s residence on June 26, 2026. The following morning, Habbila was reportedly found unresponsive inside the residence. A police officer attached to the minister’s…

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