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Olu-Epe, Oba Adewale, dies at 86

31 May 2025

The 86-year-old monarch reportedly died in the early hours of Saturday, 31st May 2025. The 19th ruler of Epe will be laid to rest today in accordance with Islamic rites. Confirming the death to newsmen on Saturday, High Chief Odedeogboro Balogun of Epe Kingdom, Musiliu Adeniyi, said the king’s passing was true and he will […]

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INEC fixes 2026 governorship polls for Osun, Ekiti states

30 May 2025

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Saturday, 8th of August 2026, for the governorship election in Osun State and scheduled Saturday,  20th of July 2026, for Ekiti State. This was announced by INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, while delivering his address at the swearing-in ceremony of the six newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), […]

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Immigration hands over arrested Enugu native doctor to police

30 May 2025

The development was made known in a statement on X by the Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin. Levi Obu Onyeka, also referred to as Obieze, was apprehended on May 29, 2025, by agents of the Nigeria Immigration Service at the Gbaji checkpoint on Badagry-Seme Road while trying to escape the country on a […]

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France to ban smoking in public July 1

30 May 2025

Health and Family Minister, Catherine Vautrin, made this known on Thursday, where she noted that “The freedom to smoke stops where children’s right to breathe clean air starts.” The rule will also stop students from smoking in front of schools. Anyone who breaks the rule may be fined up to €135 ($154). However, the ban […]

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Alexander-Arnold joins Real Madrid on six-year deal

30 May 2025

England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has completed his move to Real Madrid on a six-year deal after spending more than two decades at Liverpool. Real Madrid added that the 26-year-old will be available to play in next month’s Club World Cup. Alexander-Arnold, who has made 354 appearances for Liverpool since making his senior debut in 2016, […]

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Okonjo-Iweala, singer Tems listed among ‘100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa’

29 May 2025

The list, which contained several eminent Nigerians and other Africans from different sectors, was announced at the ‘Unveiling News Conference’ by the organisers on Wednesday in Abuja. Egyptian football star, Egyptian footballer Mohammed Salah of Liverpool FC, is also on the list. Other recipients of the peace icon recognition across Africa include Nigerian businessman Femi […]

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China condemns US plan to revoke student visas

29 May 2025

China has criticised a new plan by the United States government to revoke student visas for Chinese nationals, calling the move “political and discriminatory.” The decision, announced by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, marked a tightening of visa rules and is expected to impact thousands of students from China and Hong Kong. The announcement, […]

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Edo Guber: Appeal Court upholds Okpebholo’s victory

29 May 2025

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed the election of Monday Okpebholo as the Governor of Edo State, declaring him the winner of the governorship election conducted on September 21, 2024, by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The appellate court made the declaration in a judgment delivered by Justice Mohammed Danjuma while addressing an […]

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Ooni donates land for construction of world Ifa temple

28 May 2025

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has donated three acres of land to the International Council for Ifa Religion for the construction of the World Ifa Temple. This was aimed at promoting its activities and establishing the largest pilgrimage site for Yoruba traditional worshippers across the world. The ICIR announced this in […]

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Champions League absence could benefit Man Utd – Amorim

27 May 2025

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said on Tuesday that missing out on Champions League football could be a blessing in disguise in his attempts to rebuild the fallen giants. The Portuguese coach addressed the media in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur fresh from United’s worst season since 1974, having come 15th in the Premier League. […]

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