Month: August 2025

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Mr Macaroni Criticises NIDCOM Boss Over Comment on KWAM1’s Apology

Popular actor and content creator Debo Adebayo, better known as Mr Macaroni, has called out the Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, over her social media post regarding Fuji legend Wasiu Ayinde, also known as KWAM1. The controversy follows an incident last Tuesday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, where KWAM1 reportedly clashed with ValueJet staff after being stopped from boarding with a flask suspected

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N30,000 Car Racing Bet Claims Five Lives in Ogun

A street car race allegedly organised over a ₦30,000 wager ended in tragedy on Monday in the Ipara area of Remo, Ogun State, leaving five people dead. According to community sources, the race involved suspected internet fraudsters who were competing for the cash prize. During the contest, one of the drivers reportedly lost control of his unregistered Lexus while speeding, veering off the road and crashing into a roadside shop.

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One dies, Three Injured in Osun Road Accident

The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the death of a man, identified as Usman Mohammed, in a road accident that occurred in Ikirun on Tuesday. According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, the incident happened near Oja Oba Market along the busy Ikirun–Iree–Ila Road. Ojelabi explained that a truck loaded with granite lost control due to brake failure, hitting a motorcyclist before veering into a nearby

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FG Drops Case Against Ibom Air Passenger, Eases KWAM 1 Flight Ban

The Federal Government has withdrawn its criminal case against Ms. Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger accused of unruly behaviour, and reduced the flight ban placed on Fuji music legend, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, announced the decisions on Wednesday after consultations with aviation stakeholders and a review of both incidents. According to him, Ibom Air agreed to

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Russia to Ban Foreign-Made Military Clothing from 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree prohibiting the use of foreign-made clothing and related gear for the country’s armed forces, effective January 1, 2026. Under the new policy, all military uniforms and other apparel must be produced by Russian companies with manufacturing facilities located within the country. By 2027, the regulation will also cover fabrics and knitted materials, which must be sourced from domestic manufacturers. The Kremlin says

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DJ Dope Caesar Refutes Death Rumours

Popular Nigerian disc jockey, DJ Dope Caesar, has dismissed circulating rumours claiming she had passed away after battling an undisclosed illness. Speculation about her alleged demise surfaced online earlier this week, sparking concern among fans and prompting many to reach out to confirm her well-being. Addressing the rumours during an Instagram Live session, the entertainer assured her followers that she was alive and in good health. “Guys, nothing happened to

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Police Arrest 68 Suspected Criminals in Lagos in One Month

The Lagos State Police Command says it has arrested 68 suspected criminals in the past month for various offences, including armed robbery, kidnapping, and unlawful possession of firearms. Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, disclosed this on Monday during a press briefing at the command headquarters in Ikeja. According to him, operatives recovered 17 firearms — among them English pistols, a Beretta pistol, an AK-49, locally made pistols — along with

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Ibom Air Incident: Why Comfort Emmanson Was Remanded – Festus Keyamo

Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has addressed the controversy surrounding viral footage of a female passenger, Comfort Emmanson, involved in a mid-flight altercation. Emmanson has been trending online after a video surfaced showing her physically confronting an airline staff member and security personnel during an Ibom Air flight. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Keyamo criticised the release of the footage, which captured moments of indecent exposure

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Chelsea Urged to Re-Sign Guehi Amid Colwill Injury Blow

Chelsea have been advised to bring back former academy product Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace if they want to mount a serious Premier League title challenge this season. The suggestion comes in the wake of Levi Colwill’s long-term injury, with the young defender sidelined for much of the campaign after undergoing ACL surgery. Manager Enzo Maresca has already admitted that central defence is now a “priority” in the transfer window,

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