INTIMATE NOTES: The Boy Who Grew Into the Silence

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David was just a boy who wanted to be seen. Not for his grades. Not for his strength. Not for what he could do to make everyone proud. Just seen — for existing. But his father was a man of few words, and his mother, too busy surviving her own storms, forgot that love unspoken is love unfelt. His father, once a powerful businessman who measured life by deals closed and figures achieved, rarely came home before midnight. Even when he did, his presence was a quiet shadow in the…

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President Macron hosts Davido in Paris 

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French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday hosted Grammy-nominated Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, at the Élysée Palace in Paris. Davido shared photos from the meeting on X, showing his warm interaction with the French leader. He was accompanied by his associates — businessman Pascal Okechukwu (popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest) and his manager, Obi Asika. Expressing gratitude after the engagement, the award-winning singer wrote: “It was an honor meeting #EmmanuelMacron and sharing our visions for a better world.” Born in Atlanta, United States, and raised…

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Nnamdi Kanu Lists Danjuma, Sanwo-Olu, Wike, Umahi, Malami, Others as Witnesses in Terrorism Trial

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Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has named several top Nigerian political and security figures — including former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami; former Defence Minister, Gen. T.Y. Danjuma (rtd); and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu — as witnesses in his ongoing terrorism trial. In a fresh motion filed on October 21 and marked FHC/ABJ/CR/383/2015, Kanu informed Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, of his intention to call 23 witnesses in his defence. The IPOB leader said the move complies with…

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Nigerian Man Jailed in UK for Impersonating Female Nurse to Work in Hospital

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A 33-year-old Nigerian man, Lucius Njoku, has been handed a suspended prison sentence in the United Kingdom after impersonating a female nurse to work in a National Health Service (NHS) hospital. Njoku fraudulently used the identity of his female friend, Joyce George, to secure work as a healthcare assistant at the Countess of Chester Hospital in Cheshire, where he completed multiple shifts over a two-month period. Despite wearing George’s NHS name badge – which featured her photograph – Njoku successfully passed himself off as a female staff member until a…

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Over 100 MFM church accounts frozen in UK after major financial scandal hits Olukoya’s ministry

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The United Kingdom’s Charity Commission has frozen more than 100 bank accounts linked to the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) following concerns over weak financial oversight and possible mismanagement of church funds. According to an official report published on the UK government website, the freeze order was issued as part of a statutory inquiry into the church’s operations and governance structure. The investigation revealed that several MFM branches across the UK were running independent bank accounts without proper control or authorization from the central trustees. The Commission said…

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Rita Daniels Denies Forcing Daughter’s Marriage to Ned Nwoko

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Veteran Nollywood actress and producer, Rita Daniels, has denied claims that she forced her daughter, actress Regina Daniels, into marrying billionaire businessman and senator, Ned Nwoko. Speaking in an interview with BBC News Igbo on October 3, Rita Daniels described the allegations as “hurtful and false,” explaining that she only became aware of the relationship after it had already begun. According to her, contrary to public belief that she orchestrated the union, Regina was firm in her decision and emotionally defensive when questioned about it. “When Regina got married and…

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LASAA hosts legislative delegation, vows continued commitment to visual order, safety

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The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) recently welcomed a high-powered delegation from the house committee on environment of the Lagos State House of Assembly, led by its Chairman, Honourable Shabi Rasheed Adekola. The visit served as a statutory oversight function, providing a critical platform for detailed engagement on the agency’s performance and regulatory adherence. The LASAA management team, headed by the Managing Director/CEO, Prince Fatiu Akiolu, engaged the Committee in extensive discussions that spanned the agency’s activities, its performance metrics and compliance with regulatory responsibilities. The meeting fostered…

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Teenager Arrested for Allegedly Plucking Sister’s Eyes for Money Ritual in Bauchi

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A 17-year-old boy has been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command for allegedly plucking out the eyes of his seven-year-old sister in a suspected money ritual incident. The shocking incident occurred on October 17, 2025, at Wailo community in Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the state. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, who confirmed the development in a statement, said the suspect lured his sister, identified as Rukayya Muhammad, into a nearby bush where he allegedly attacked her and removed both eyes. The victim was immediately rushed…

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Tragedy as 22-Year-Old Lady Commits suicide Over Boyfriend’s Infidelity

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A 22-year-old woman identified as Mary has reportedly taken her own life after discovering that her boyfriend was cheating on her. According to a family member, Daniel, the family received a distressing call that Mary had consumed Sniper, a deadly insecticide, and was rushed to the hospital. Despite the doctors’ best efforts, Mary was pronounced dead on Friday evening. Her body was later taken to her village, where she was buried the following day. “Immediately the body arrived on Saturday, we dug a grave and buried her because she was…

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Kano Court Orders TikTokers to Marry Within 60 Days Over Alleged Indecent Videos

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A Magistrate Court in Kano has ordered two well-known TikTokers, Idris Mai Wushirya and Basira Yar Guda, to get married within 60 days following allegations of appearing in indecent viral videos. The ruling came after the Kano State Films and Video Censorship Board accused the duo of featuring in clips deemed contrary to the moral and religious values of the state. Presiding Magistrate Halima Wali, on Monday, directed the Kano State Hisbah Board to ensure the marriage is conducted within the stipulated period. She further warned that failure to comply…

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