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Bwala Retracts “No-Man’s Land” Remark, Affirms Lagos as Yoruba Homeland

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has backtracked on his earlier description of Lagos as “no-man’s land,” clarifying that the state rightfully belongs to the Yoruba people. Bwala had sparked controversy during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, September 3, where he described Lagos as Nigeria’s economic pride and referred to it as “a no-man’s land.” His remarks quickly drew sharp criticism, forcing him

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Court Orders DNA Test on Mohbad’s Son

The Ikorodu Magistrate Court has ordered that DNA tests be conducted to establish the paternity of Liam Aloba, son of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. The directive was issued on Tuesday by Magistrate Adefisoye Sonuga in response to an application filed by Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, who requested clarity on the child’s paternity. Mohbad’s widow, Omowunmi Cynthia Aloba, is listed as the respondent in the suit.

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Dangote Group Takes Custody of Phyna’s Late Sister’s Remains

The Dangote Group on Sunday evacuated the body of Ruth Otabor, younger sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna, following her death in Edo State. Ruth, who had her leg amputated after being hit by a truck reportedly belonging to the company near Auchi Polytechnic last month, died in the early hours of Sunday. She was confirmed dead around 6:30 a.m., weeks after the accident. Her family, through

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Blinding Lights becomes first song to hit 5 billion streams on Spotify

The Weeknd has broken another record in global music history. His smash hit Blinding Lights has officially become the first song to surpass five billion streams on Spotify, cementing its place as the platform’s most streamed track of all time. Spotify confirmed the milestone on Sunday, August 31, while the Canadian superstar, born Abel Tesfaye, shared the news with his 78 million Instagram followers. The achievement adds to an already

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BBNaija Day 33: Diary Sessions Expose Nominations, Feuds and ‘Thriller Week’ Confessions

BBNaija Day 33: Diary Sessions Expose Nominations, Feuds and ‘Thriller Week’ Confessions Day 33 in Biggie’s house delivered plenty of drama, as housemates opened up during their Diary Sessions, revealing their secret nominations, ongoing feuds, and personal struggles while preparing for their “Thriller” dance-themed wager task. The day began with Head of House Rooboy assembling the housemates for the weekly task brief — a recreation of Michael Jackson’s iconic Thriller

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UPDATED: Tiwa Savage Returns With New Album This One Is Personal After Five Years

Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has made her long-awaited comeback with the release of a new album, This One Is Personal, her first full-length project in five years. The 15-track album, which dropped on Friday, explores themes of pain, growth, and resilience, blending Afrobeats with a deeply personal touch. Announcing the project on X, Savage wrote: “This project is so close to my heart, and I poured every part of me

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Mercy Johnson Celebrates 41st Birthday with Family and Heartfelt Message

Nollywood star Mercy Johnson Okojie has marked her 41st birthday in grand style, celebrating the special day with her family and a touching note of gratitude. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, August 28, the actress shared stunning photos from a beach outing with her children, radiating joy as she embraced her new age. In her caption, Mercy reflected on her journey, giving thanks to God and appreciating the strength she

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Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux’s Newborn Son Rakeem Hits Over 50K Instagram Followers in Under an Hour

Prince Rakeem Mkambala, the newborn son of Priscilla Ojo and Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, has taken social media by storm, gaining more than 50,000 Instagram followers within just an hour of his birth. The exciting news was shared by Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, who proudly announced the arrival of her grandson. She posted a touching photo of Priscilla and her baby at the hospital, confirming that both mother and child

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Widow Disguised as Pregnant Woman Arrested With Cocaine in Lagos

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 50-year-old widow and fashion designer, Mrs. Ifeoma Henrietta Ezewuike, after she allegedly attempted to smuggle 1.3 kilograms of cocaine while posing as a pregnant woman. According to the NDLEA, Ezewuike, who owns Golden Star Creation, a fashion business based in Okota, Lagos, was intercepted on Friday, August 22, 2025, at a bus terminal in Jibowu, Yaba. She was reportedly on

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