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World’s oldest living person marks 116th birthday in UK

21 August 2025

Caterham was born on August 21, 1909, in the village of Shipton Bellinger in southwestern England, five years before the start of World War I. In a statement, Ethel and her family expressed gratitude for the kind messages as she celebrated her 116th birthday. “Ethel and her family are so grateful for all of the […]

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Teenager Arrested For Allegedly Killing Five-Year-Old Cousin In Enugu

21 August 2025

His alleged accomplice, one Sunday Michael, aged 24, a security guard at 9th Mile and a native of the Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area of Adamawa State, was also arrested. According to report, the suspects were arrested by operatives of the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad, following intelligence gathered after ransom demands were reported. In a statement […]

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Alaafin Denies Supremacy Battle With Fellow Monarchs

21 August 2025

The Alaafin disclosed this in a statement released by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. According to reports, a fresh battle between the Alaafin, Oba Owoade and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, sprang up after the Alaafin faulted the Ooni’s decision to confer the title […]

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NELFUND suspends upkeep loans for student during holidays

21 August 2025

This was disclosed in a statement by NELFUND’s Director of Corporate Communications, Osayemi Oluwatuyi, adding that students who transition into a new academic year will no longer receive upkeep disbursements for the preceding session. “In line with this directive, students shall only be entitled to upkeep loans for their current academic session. Upon the conclusion […]

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Super Falcons Defender, Tosin Demehin extends stay at Galatasaray

21 August 2025

The 23-year-old centre-back arrived in Istanbul in the summer of 2024 following her departure from French side Stade de Reims. According to reports, the star defender in her very first season, made 26 appearances across all competitions, scoring once and anchoring Gala’s backline with consistency and authority. Read Also: Tinubu Confers National Honours On Super […]

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Katsina Massacre death toll rises to 50, 20 burnt bodies discovered

21 August 2025

At least 50 individuals have been confirmed killed in the recent bandit attacks on villages in the Malumfashi LGA, Katsina State. This was confirmed by a member representing Malumfashi constituency in the Katsina State House of Assembly, Aminu Ibrahim, during a plenary session, saying that the attacks took place across several communities, including Gidan Adamu […]

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Kannywood Veteran Mallam Nata’ala Battles Cancer, Appeals for Support

20 August 2025

In a video circulating on social media, Nata’ala, known for his role in the Dadin Kowa series on Arewa 24, revealed that he has been undergoing treatment for one year and seven months but the cost has drained his savings despite contributions from friends, clerics, and colleagues in the film industry. “I want to thank […]

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ADC Rejects Politicians’ Pay Rise, Demands Better Wages for Nigerians

20 August 2025

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, had reportedly proposed a salary review for the President, Vice President, governors, and other top officials. But the ADC described the move as “tone-deaf” and insensitive to the economic realities facing citizens. In a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, said the proposal […]

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Rashidi Ladoja to be Crowned 44th Olubadan on September 26

20 August 2025

Reports revealed that Governor Seyi Makinde has approved his nomination, paving the way for the long-anticipated coronation. A government delegation reportedly met with Ladoja and members of the Olubadan-In-Council at his Bodija residence on Wednesday to finalize arrangements. Confirming the development, Adeola Oloko, media aide to the monarch-in-waiting, told newsmen that the coronation ceremony will […]

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INEC declares LP candidate winner of assembly rerun election

20 August 2025

INEC declared Bright as the winner of the Enugu rerun election in a statement by its spokesperson, Sam Olumekun. The Enugu South Urban Constituency rerun was held on 16 August 2025, the fourth attempt the court-ordered exercise was to happen. The election, which was ordered after the 2023 election was nullified in eight polling units, […]

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