Fire Guts OPay Office in Ibadan, Property Worth Millions Destroyed

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A fire outbreak on Tuesday razed parts of an OPay office along the busy Akala Expressway in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, destroying property estimated at millions of naira and causing panic among residents, motorists and nearby business operators. The blaze reportedly broke out in the afternoon, sending thick smoke and flames billowing from sections of the fintech company’s premises and drawing a large crowd of onlookers. Eyewitnesses said the fire started suddenly and spread rapidly before emergency responders arrived at the scene. Some residents initially mistook the smoke for…

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New Telegraph Award, Dinner Night: Ooni Is Royal Father Of The Day, Osoba Event Chair

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The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has accepted to be the Royal Father of the Day at the New Telegraph Awards Night/ Dinner holding at the Grand Ballroom of the Oriental Hotels, Lagos this Friday. That is as veteran Elder journalist and former Governor of Ogun State, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, has also accepted to be the Chairman of the event. The New Telegraph Awards Night/Dinner is a high octane event, where governors, captains of industry, banking and financial institutions and executives as well…

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Police constable returns N2.6m to counter NPF negative public perceptions

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A Borno State Police Command constable, Muhammad Alhaji Mohammad, has returned no less than N2.6 million that was erroneously credited into his bank account in Maiduguri, the state capital According to him, the return of the money to the bank was driven by the desire to counter the negative police image in the country. One Bello Jafar, in a Facebook post on Friday, commended the police officer for what he described as “an uncommon display of honesty and integrity of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).” Jafar wrote, “I would like…

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‘I’ve Moved On’ — 2Baba Speaks on Separation from Annie Idibia

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Nigerian music legend, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has said he has moved on from his marriage to actress Annie Idibia, stressing that his focus is now on his personal growth and music career. The award-winning singer made the disclosure during a recent interview with broadcast journalist Seun Okinbaloye, where he addressed life after the separation and his current state of mind. According to 2Baba, he is deliberately concentrating on moving forward and staying productive. “I have moved on from my ex-wife, Annie Idibia. I dey do my thing,…

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Seanate: Appeal Court Upholds Natasha Akpoti’s Suspension, Quashes ₦5m Contempt Fine

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The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has upheld the suspension of the senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, affirming that the Senate acted within its constitutional and procedural powers. In a judgment delivered on Monday, the appellate court ruled that the Senate has the authority to discipline its members and that Akpoti-Uduaghan’s fundamental rights were not breached, contrary to her claims. Delivering the lead judgment, Justice Abba Bello Mohammed held that under Section 66(4) of the Senate Standing Rules, the Senate is empowered to take disciplinary measures to preserve…

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Police Launch Manhunt for 18-Year-Old Housewife Over Alleged Genital Assault on Husband in Yobe

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The Yobe State Police Command has launched a manhunt for an 18-year-old housewife, Khadija Jamilu, over the alleged violent assault on her husband in Potiskum Local Government Area of the state. Police said Khadija is accused of inflicting severe injuries on the genitals of her 25-year-old husband with a knife during a domestic dispute on Friday. The command’s spokesperson, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed on Saturday in Damaturu that the Potiskum Divisional Police Headquarters received a distress call around 3:00 p.m., reporting that the incident had occurred earlier at about 1:00…

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Popular Gospel Artiste, Three Crew Members Found Dead in Lagos Studio, Police Launch Investigation

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Confusion, grief and outrage have trailed the death of popular gospel artiste Matthew Ogundele and three members of his crew, who were found dead inside a music studio in the Abraham Adesanya area of Ajah, Lagos State. The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the incident and said an investigation has commenced to unravel the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Police sources disclosed that no visible signs of violence were found on the bodies of the victims, although investigations are ongoing. The deceased crew members were identified as Joseph Sanya, Itunu…

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Edo Police Arrest Three Suspects Over Kidnapping of Doctor, Killing of Brother

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The Edo State Police Command has arrested three suspects linked to the abduction of medical doctor, Dr. Abu Babatunde, and the killing of his younger brother, in what authorities describe as a major breakthrough in an intelligence-led crackdown on kidnapping in Auchi and its environs. Police spokesperson, CSP Eno Ikoedem, said the arrests followed sustained operations targeting organised criminal gangs operating within the area. The first suspect, Saminu Kawujie, was apprehended on February 3, 2026, by operatives of the Auchi Division working with local hunters and vigilantes at Warake Forest.…

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Ghana’s Former Finance Minister Arrested in US by ICE, Begs for Legal Relief

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Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been arrested in the United States by officials of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over alleged immigration violations, triggering widespread reactions both in Ghana and abroad. Ofori-Atta, who served as finance minister under the administration of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, was taken into custody after authorities said he overstayed his visa while in the United States. He is reported to have travelled to the US for medical reasons but remained beyond the period permitted under his immigration status. Following…

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Nollywood Actress Aunty Ajara Dies After Prolonged Illness

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The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into deep mourning following the death of short sized Nollywood actress Ajara Lasisi, popularly known as Aunty Ajara, after a prolonged illness. Her death was confirmed on Thursday by Nollywood director Tobi Oladele Teemony, also known as Tee Mony, in a statement shared on Instagram. According to him, the actress passed away overnight after what he described as a “long and courageous battle with illness.” “With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved actress, Aunty Ajara. She passed on overnight after…

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