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Death of Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, huge loss to Abia, says Otti

Chidi Roberts — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:34:30 +0000

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has described the death of a renowned Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, as a profound loss to Abia, Nigeria’s entertainment industry and millions of admirers across the world. Otti stated this on Thursday during the funeral service held in honour of the late actor at the Mary Slessor Technical College […]

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Awujale throne: Crisis deepens as Sunny Kuku, others lambast Olisa, say ‘your letter to Governor Abiodun ‘dishonest, fraudulent, totally irresponsible’

Femi Adewale — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:28:57 +0000

The crisis rocking the process of picking a new Awujale of Ijebuland has deepened, as the Afobaje Council, on Friday, lambasted the Olisa of Ijebu Ode, Chief Rasheed Adesanya, for sending a letter to Governor Dapo Abiodun and referring to himself as the Head of the Council. The Olisa had in a correspondence to the […]

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APC to boycott Oyo council poll

Femi Adewale — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:01:15 +0000

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has described plans by Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration to conduct another local government election in December 2026 as illegal, ill-conceived and self-serving. The APC, in a statement by its State Publicity Secretary, Mr Olawale Sadare, on Thursday in Ibadan, said that the decision would further worsen the […]

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Awujale throne: Olisa, kingmakers nominate five princes, send names to Governor Abiodun (see nominees)

Femi Adewale — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:42:22 +0000

The Council of Ilamuren Kingmakers in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, led by the Olisa, Chief Rasheed Adeoye Adesanya, has approved the nomination of five princes for the Awujale throne. In a letter addressed to Governor Dapo Abiodun and personally signed by the Olisa, he said the kingmakers acted under Section 4(2) of the Chiefs Law 1957, […]

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Salami Dynasty to hold 40 Days prayer for late Shamusideen

Freedom Online — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:22:44 +0000

The Salami Dynasty, comprising the children of the late Mudasiru Salami, will on Saturday, June 20, hold a 40-day Fidau prayer in honour of their late brother, Shamusideen Salami, who passed away on May 10 in Badagry, Lagos State, after a brief illness. The prayer session is scheduled to take place at Shilloh Hall in […]

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Ekiti APC primary dispute: Appeal Court affirms Oyebanji’s candidacy

Wahab Abdulah — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:52:27 +0000

*Dismisses Olawumi’s Appeal for being incompetent The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed the candidacy of Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State in the forthcoming governorship election as it dismissed the appeal by a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mrs. Abimbola Olawumi, who challenged the outcome of the party’s primary. In a […]

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South Africa Hold Czechia 1–1 After Mokoena Penalty in 2026 World Cup Clash

Robert Imoh — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:24:58 +0000

South Africa’s national football team (Bafana Bafana) came from behind to secure a hard-fought 1–1 draw against Czechia in their second Group A match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The result kept both teams in contention for qualification as the group stage battle intensifies. Czechia made a fast start to the encounter, taking the […]

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Parties are built, not bought, by Babafemi Ojudu

Freedom Online — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:22:16 +0000

*Nations are not transformed by men who buy parties, but by generations who build institutions. When General Yakubu Gowon’s military government announced a transition programme in the late 1970s, many politicians began preparing for the return to civilian rule. Among them was Chief Obafemi Awolowo. Awolowo did not wait for the starting gun before thinking […]

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SportyTV Now Available on DStv and GOtv Across Africa, Expands Sports Coverage

Robert Imoh — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:19:59 +0000

Sports broadcasting in Africa has received a major boost as SportyTV has officially been added to selected DStv and GOtv packages across Nigeria and other African markets. The development was confirmed by David Mignot, CEO of MultiChoice CANAL+ Africa, marking a strategic expansion of sports content offerings for subscribers SportyTV, a 24-hour sports channel, will […]

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OOU Student Killed by Suspected Armed Robbers in Ogun, Police Launch Investigation

Robert Imoh — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:12:06 +0000

Ogun State Police Command has launched a full-scale investigation into the killing of a student of the Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, who was reportedly shot dead by suspected armed robbers in the early hours of Thursday. Police authorities confirmed that efforts are underway to track down the suspects responsible for the attack. The Command’s […]

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Dangote Refinery Saved Nigeria from Economic Crisis During US–Iran Tension – Oluwo

Robert Imoh — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:06:24 +0000

The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has said that the operations of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery played a major role in shielding Nigeria from an economic crisis triggered by rising global tensions linked to the United States–Iran conflict. The monarch made the remarks in a statement issued through his Chief Press Secretary, Alli Ibraheem, […]

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Kidnapping: Diasporan Nigerians seek Canadian Government’s intervention

Freedom Online — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:01:55 +0000

Nigerians in Canada have called on their host government to intervene in incessant kidnappings in Nigeria, just as they justified the reasons for their recent protest in Toronto. The Initiator/Coordinator of Bring Back Our Children, Otunba Kemi Agbeke Olanrewaju, explained that Nigerians in Canada were concerned over the rampant kidnappings in Nigeria. According to her, […]

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Nigeria Risks Becoming AI Consumer Without Local Infrastructure, Experts Warn

Robert Imoh — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:58:04 +0000

Technology experts and digital economy stakeholders have warned that Nigeria could remain a consumer of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies unless urgent investments are made in local infrastructure, data centres, and indigenous innovation. The warning was issued during a panel session at the West Africa Telecoms Infrastructure Summit and Exhibition (WATISE 4.0) held in Lagos. Participants […]

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NEC Approves N83.2bn Flood Control Fund to Tackle Climate Emergencies in Nigeria

Robert Imoh — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:52:15 +0000

The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved N83.2 billion for a nationwide climate response initiative aimed at reducing the impact of flooding and other environmental emergencies across Nigeria. The intervention, known as the Anticipatory Action Task Force (AATF), is designed to strengthen disaster preparedness and improve early response mechanisms ahead of expected flood risks. The […]

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Kalu inaugurates Arkilla Roads Network in Sokoto

Freedom Online — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:50:48 +0000

Former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the National Assembly, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has inaugurated some roads in Sokoto State. Kalu shared the story and photographs on his Facebook wall. He wrote: “Today, I had the honour of commissioning the Arkilla […]

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