Uruguay’s ex president, Jose Mujica dies at 89

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Uruguay’s former president Jose “Pepe” Mujica, an ex-guerrilla fighter revered by the left for his humility and progressive politics, has died. The 89-year-old, who spent a dozen years behind bars for revolutionary activity, lost his battle against cancer after announcing in January that the disease had spread and he would stop treatment. “With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our comrade Pepe Mujica. President, activist, guide and leader. We will miss you greatly, old friend,” Uruguay’s current leader, Yamandu Orsi, posted on X. “Pepe, eternal!” a cyclist shouted out…

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I’ve been living in a church for six years despite ill-health, missing daughter — Actress Jumoke George

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Jumoke George, veteran Nollywood actress, has opened up in an emotional interview on how she started living in a church six years ago, while battling illness and the heartbreak of a missing child. Speaking in tears on the TalkToB show hosted by fellow actress, Abiola Adebayo, Jumoke said she hid her predicament due to shame and fear of public ridicule. The veteran actress explained that her health began to deteriorate earlier this year which forced her to cancel scheduled acting jobs. She said, “There are some things that are embarrassing…

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Female admission seeker commits suicide over low score in UTME

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A 19-year-old female admission seeker, Timilehin Faith Opesusi committed suicide after getting a low score in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) by Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). According to report, Opesusi ingested rodent poison on Monday after scoring 190 in the recently released results. Her belief was that, her grade was low for her desired course of study which a source said, was Microbiology. In fact, it was said, that her disappointment stemmed from her result which is lower than the 2024 UTME result. Opesusi, a native…

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Teenage girl fakes own kidnap, demands N2m ransom from parents

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Ebonyi State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr. Joshua Ukandu disclosed how a 16 year-old female secondary secondary (SS 2) student (names withheld), allegedly faked her kidnapping and demanded N2 million ransom from the family. The incident happened in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State capital. According to the police spokesperson, the teenage student allegedly carried out the plan with support from one of the family’s friends, named Edozie. Ukamdu said: “According to the teenage student, on getting to town, she decided to go to the house of one of their family friends…

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OGTV broadcaster, Bukola Agbakaizu slumps, dies on duty

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A female broadcaster and staff of Ogun State Television, OGTV, in Abeokuta, Mrs Bukola Agbakaizu, was said to have slumped and died while preparing for afternoon shift duty at the state-owned television station on Monday. Her death was confirmed by the Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ogun State Council, Mr Bunmi Adigun. Until her death, Agbakaizu, aged 52, was an ex-Officio of the council. In a statement released by the body, it reads: “Agbakaizu, a dedicated staff member of Ogun State Television, tragically collapsed while preparing for afternoon…

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Falz: Fornication is not a sin

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Celebrated Nigerian rapper and actor, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, sparked controversy on the internet after publicly declaring that “fornication is not a sin,” thereby setting social media platforms on ‘fire’ with different reactions. Falz, who made the comment via his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, is the son of human rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana. He is also a trained lawyer. Stirring controversy, Falz posted: “Fornication is not a sin.” The remark has since drawn a wave of mixed responses, with many…

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Boko Haram captures, kills soldiers after invading another military base in Borno

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While the recent reported attacks are yet to simmer down, suspected Boko Haram terrorists, again launched attack at the base of the Nigerian Army in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State, killing an undisclosed number of soldiers. Sources said that the incident happened at Forward Operation Base of the 153 Task Force Battalion, around 3:00am on Monday, as the troops were dislodged and many soldiers captured during the attack. Local security operatives said that, “ISWAP took over Marte, an unspecified number of soldiers were killed, some captured and many…

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Court jails TikToker Teee Dollar for six months over Naira abuse

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Popular TikToker, Babatunde Peter Olaitan, also known as Teee Dollar, and one Tobilola Olamide a.k.a. TobiNation, have been sentenced to six months imprisonment each, by a Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, for abusing Naira; the Nigerian currency. The sentence was handed down by Justice Alexander Owoeye on Thursday, May 8, 2025, after the duo pleaded guilty to separate one-count charges of tampering with Naira notes during a social event held at 23 Macdonald Road, Ikoyi, on April 8, 2025. The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and…

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Lagos takes over rape case involving 12year-old girl

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In its bid to curb the menace by sex predators and child abusers, the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has taken over the defilement case involving a 12-year-old girl in the Ayobo area of Lagos State. The survivor (names withheld), was allegedly abused sexually by 25-year-old Farouk Alayande, also known as Lumi, at 13 Oguntaiwo Street, Anisere Ayobo Ipaja, Lagos, on Friday, May 9, 2025. According to report, the 12 year-old victim who lives at 5 Oguntaiwo Street, Anisere Ayobo Ipaja, had returned from school on that…

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Mass exodus in Sokoto as terrorist leader Turji, issues fresh ultimatum to three districts

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Residents of Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State are fleeing en masse following chilling threats from the notorious terrorist leader, Bello Turji, who remains high on the nation’s most-wanted list. Communities in Bafarawa, Arume, Gebe, and Kamarawa have witnessed a mass exodus over the past 72 hours. According to terrified locals, Turji delivered an ultimatum to neighboring settlements—Kamara, Arume, and Kagara—demanding that they vacate their villages by 4:00 p.m. on Sunday or face brutal consequences. “This is no empty threat. We know what Turji is capable of. We left…

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