Month: October 2025

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“Stop acting like a tout, you’re spoiling your case with rants” – Blessing CEO Slams Phyna

BBNaija winner Phyna has continued to dominate headlines following the tragic death of her younger sister, Ruth Otabor, who was killed in an accident involving a truck allegedly linked to the Dangote Group. In the wake of her grief, Phyna has taken to social media to demand justice and compensation, repeatedly calling out Dangote and accusing the company of playing “a deceptive game” with her family. While many sympathize with

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Entertainment News

“These Are False” – Lucky Udu Tearfully Denies Sky B-Linked Allegations

Nigerian content creator and activist Lucky Udu has sparked massive reactions online after releasing an emotional video denying allegations that he mismanaged funds linked to veteran singer Sky B. In the tearful clip, Udu swore on his life that he had never taken anyone’s money for selfish gain. “These are false accusations! I have never taken what does not belong to me. If I take anybody’s money, may I not

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International

Elon Musk Becomes First Person to Hit $500bn Net Worth

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has achieved a historic milestone after his net worth surged past $500 billion, according to Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires Index. This makes him the first individual in history to reach the half-trillion-dollar mark, widening the gap between himself and Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, the world’s second-richest man, by nearly $150 billion. Tesla’s Rally Fuels Surge The jump in Musk’s fortune followed a 4% rise in

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News

Independence Day Fire Destroys 26 Shops in Lagos Market

Tragedy struck at Bariga Market, Lagos State, when a fire outbreak in the early hours of Wednesday destroyed no fewer than 26 shops, leaving traders counting heavy losses. The incident, which occurred around 4 a.m., razed shops stocked with goods worth millions of naira. According to a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, emergency responders arrived to find several wooden key-clamp

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News

Lagos Man Shot Dead After Nightclub Fight

Tension gripped residents of Iyana Isashi, Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State, after a young man identified simply as Alex, also known as Fleximore, was shot dead by suspected gunmen. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on Friday, when Alex was accosted by two men on a motorcycle while on his way to meet a friend. Eyewitnesses said one of the assailants pulled out a gun and shot him

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Sport

Man United Seal Deal for Teenage Colombian Midfielder Cristian Orozco

Manchester United have completed an agreement to sign 17-year-old Colombian midfielder Cristian Orozco from Fortaleza CEIF, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The deal, valued at $1 million, will take effect in the summer of 2026, when Orozco officially turns 18. Romano confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) that all contracts had been cleared by Manchester United’s legal team, with the transfer coordinated by the club’s lead scout Gerardo Guzmán Antonaccio.

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Entertainment News

Craze Clown Laments as Friend Gambles Away Millions Set Aside for Visa Process

Popular comedian Emmanuel Iwueke, better known as Craze Clown, has voiced his anger after a close friend allegedly squandered millions of naira entrusted to him for a visa application process. According to Craze Clown, the individual had pleaded with him to transfer funds into their account in order to strengthen their statement of account—a key requirement for visa processing. Funds Lost to Gambling When it was time to return the

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