Anthony Joshua’s Driver Arraigned for Manslaughter Over Ogun Crash

A 47-year-old man, Kayode Adeniyi, the driver who conveyed British-Nigerian boxing star Anthony Joshua during a fatal road accident, has been arraigned before a High Court of Ogun State sitting in Sagamu for manslaughter and reckless driving. Adeniyi was arrested shortly after the incident and interrogated at the Eleweran Police Station, Abeokuta, where he gave his account of the circumstances surrounding the crash. He was subsequently charged to court. A police source confirmed the development to The Guardian, saying, “He is currently in court. More details are expected as proceedings…

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Nigerian Brand Influencer Lazywrita Dies, Leaves Emotional Final Instagram Message

Nigerian brand strategist, influencer and author, Anda Damisa Paul, popularly known as Lazywrita, has died, sources close to him have confirmed. Details surrounding his death remain unclear. However, friends disclosed that a scheduled Instagram post published on December 29, 2025, suggested his passing may have been connected to emotional distress following a failed relationship. According to the sources, Damisa reportedly died several days before the post went live, having programmed it in advance to announce his death. In the message, Lazywrita wrote: “Don’t cry for me please o… I lived…

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REMO DAY 2025: A Celebration of Royal Leadership, Heritage and Sustainable Development

By Dr. R. Y. Akinbo The Pioneer Rector of the Ogun State Polytechnic of Health and Allied Sciences, Ilese-Ijebu, Dr. R. Y. Akinbo, has extended warm greetings and heartfelt felicitations to the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, His Royal Majesty, Alayeluwa Oba (Dr.) Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, CFR (Torungbuwa II), on the occasion of Remo Day 2025. In a goodwill message released to commemorate the annual cultural celebration, Dr. Akinbo, on behalf of the Governing Council, management, staff and students of the institution, paid glowing tribute to the monarch’s exemplary…

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Pastor Chris Okafor Apologises to Doris Ogala Amid Feud, Kneels in Church to Seek Forgiveness

Senior Pastor of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, Chris Okafor, on Sunday publicly apologised to Nollywood actress Doris Ogala, kneeling before his congregation as he sought forgiveness over what he described as past “mistakes.” The apology follows weeks of intense public controversy between both parties, which has played out largely on social media. Ogala had accused the cleric of engaging in an affair, making unfulfilled marriage promises, sharing explicit content, and allegedly offering her $10,000 to withdraw claims that she was sponsored by rival pastors to defame him.…

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I’ve Stopped Impregnating Women Carelessly — 2Baba

Nigerian music legend, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has declared that he has put an end to what he described as impregnating women “anyhow,” saying he no longer lives the kind of life many people still associate with him. The veteran singer made the revelation during the MC EdoPikin Undiluted with StarBoy and Legends show held in Benin City, Edo State, shortly before taking the stage to perform. Addressing the audience directly, the African Queen crooner said he had chosen to speak openly in order to correct public perception…

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Jehovah’s Witness Cancer Patient, ‘Aunty Esther’, Dies After Blood Transfusion Debate

A Nigerian cancer patient and social media personality, Mensah Omolola, popularly known on X (formerly Twitter) as Aunty Esther, has died after a prolonged battle with breast cancer. News of her death emerged late Saturday after a social media user, Auntymuse (@AUNTYMUSE_), reacted to a post announcing her passing. Quoting an earlier message that read, “Unfortunately, we lost Aunty Esther. Very sad!”, Auntymuse wrote, “May her soul rest in peace.” The confirmation triggered an outpouring of grief from Nigerians who had closely followed her health journey and treatment updates on…

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SGF George Akume Marries Ooni of Ife’s Former Queen Zaynab Ngohemba

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has married Queen Zaynab Ngohemba, a former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. The marriage became public on Friday, December 26, 2025, following a celebratory Facebook post by Abraham Double-D Dajoh, a member of the Akume Dajoh family from Mbakor, Benue State. Confirming the union, the Dajoh family described the marriage as “beautiful” and “uncommon,” formally welcoming Queen Zaynab into their fold. In a statement shared online, the family said: “We, the entire Dajoh…

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Primate Ayodele’s Prophecy Fails as Lookman Scores Match-Winning Goal

Prophet Primate Elijah Ayodele’s prediction suffered a setback on Tuesday night after Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman scored the decisive goal to secure victory for his side. Ahead of the encounter, the cleric had publicly predicted that Lookman would fail to find the back of the net, a prophecy that quickly went viral across social media. However, events on the pitch proved otherwise as the Atalanta star delivered a clinical finish that settled the contest. Lookman’s goal not only handed his team maximum points but also sparked reactions online, with…

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Indian Police Arrest Nigerian Lady for Smuggling Cocaine Hidden in Bread Loaves

Indian police have arrested a 29-year-old Nigerian national posing as a student for allegedly trafficking cocaine concealed inside bread loaves. Operatives of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) apprehended the suspect after recovering 121 grams of cocaine, valued at about ₹1.2 crore, hidden inside hollowed bread loaves packed among food items in her backpack. According to a report by The Times of India on Tuesday, the suspect was identified as Olajide Esther Iyanuoluwa, who entered India last year on a student visa but was never enrolled in any educational institution. Investigations…

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KWAM 1 Withdraws from Awujale Race, Ends Court Battle Over Ijebu Throne

Fuji music icon, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (KWAM 1), has officially withdrawn from the contest for the Awujale of Ijebuland, bringing an end to his legal challenge against the ongoing selection process for the revered traditional stool. KWAM 1 filed a notice of discontinuation at the Ogun State High Court on Monday, December 22, 2025, formally stepping away from both the throne race and the suit he instituted to halt the process. The notice was submitted by his legal team led by Dr Wahab Shittu, SAN, effectively closing a case…

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