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LASU Clarifies Online Learning Policy, Says Only 197 Courses Will Hold Virtually

Lagos State University (LASU) has dismissed rumours that it is moving fully online, explaining that only a small portion of its courses will be taught virtually under its updated blended learning policy. Earlier this week, the university announced that all courses with over 400 registered students would switch to virtual delivery due to limited lecture-hall capacity and its ongoing digital transformation drive. The announcement sparked confusion, with reports suggesting that students had been directed to stay home. But in a

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Politics

PDP Convention Heads to Ibadan — Fintiri Confirms

Adamawa State Governor and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Convention Planning Committee, Ahmadu Fintiri, has confirmed that the party’s long-awaited elective convention will take place in Ibadan. Fintiri made the disclosure on Thursday night during a brief chat with journalists after a closed-door stakeholders’ meeting held at the Bauchi State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja. The meeting brought together key figures in the party, including Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, PDP National Chairman Umar Damagum, former Senate President

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Sport

Nigeria 4–1 Gabon: Super Eagles Cruise Into World Cup Playoff Final

Nigeria is one step away from the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic 4–1 extra-time win over Gabon in the semi-final of the African playoffs on Thursday in Morocco. Akor Adams opened the scoring for the Eagles in the 78th minute, but Gabon dragged the game into extra time after Mario Lemina’s late deflected strike. From there, Nigeria shifted into another gear—Chidera Ejuke scored his first goal for the Super Eagles, and Victor Osimhen delivered a brilliant brace to wrap

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News

Veteran Nollywood Actor Baba Gebu Passes Away After Brief Illness

Veteran Nollywood actor Oyewole Olowomojuore, popularly known as Baba Gebu, has passed away after a brief illness. The sad news was confirmed by actor and filmmaker Kunle Afod, who announced the veteran’s death on his verified Instagram page on Wednesday. In an emotional tribute, Afod described Baba Gebu as “a great legend” who succumbed to an undisclosed illness on Tuesday evening. “It saddens my heart as I announce the passing away of our great legend, a great actor who passed

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Sport

ICYMI: 2026 World Cup — Nigeria, Gabon Set for Crucial Playoff Clash

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to lock horns with the Panthers of Gabon today, November 13, in Rabat, Morocco, in a decisive CAF playoff showdown that will determine who advances to the 2026 FIFA World Cup inter-confederation playoff. Nigeria sealed their playoff spot as one of the top runners-up in the African qualifiers, thanks to a commanding 4–0 win over Benin Republic, highlighted by a Victor Osimhen hat-trick. Gabon, meanwhile, finished second in Group F behind Ivory Coast,

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Entertainment News

Mohbad’s Family Bars Wunmi from Using ‘Aloba’ Until DNA Confirms Paternity, Demands Fresh Probe

The family of late singer Ilerioluwa “Mohbad” Aloba has once again called for a transparent and independent investigation into his death — while also instructing his widow, Wunmi, to stop using the Aloba surname until a court-ordered DNA test confirms the paternity of her son, Liam. In a statement jointly signed by family head Omolayo Aloba and Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, the family said it remains “resolute in its demand for a fair, independent, and comprehensive investigation” into the mysterious

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Entertainment News

Phenom and Ycee Trade Words Over Claims About Getting Features from Top Artists

Nigerian rappers Phenom and Ycee have found themselves at odds on social media after Phenom shared his frustration about how difficult it has become to secure collaborations with major artistes. The back-and-forth, which quickly went viral on X (formerly Twitter), sparked debate among fans about loyalty, industry politics, and mutual support within Nigeria’s hip-hop scene. Phenom Calls Out “Industry Coldness” Phenom had earlier expressed his disappointment about the struggle to get verses from top acts for his upcoming project. The

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Entertainment News

Skepta Named British GQ’s First Man of the Year — A Long-Deserved Honour

British rapper, producer, and creative powerhouse Skepta has made history as British GQ’s first-ever Man of the Year, a recognition many fans believe is long overdue. Since the 1990s, GQ’s annual “Men of the Year” list has celebrated culture shapers like David Beckham, Anthony Joshua, and Paul Mescal. But this year’s spotlight on Skepta feels especially right — a nod to his two-decade influence on music, fashion, and British identity. A Cultural Architect At 43, Joseph Junior Adenuga, better known

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Sport

Osimhen, Aubameyang Set for Rabat Showdown as Nigeria Face Gabon in World Cup Playoffs

It’s all or nothing tonight in Rabat as Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Gabon’s Panthers clash in one of the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoffs — a battle that pits two of the continent’s biggest stars, Victor Osimhen and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, against each other. The match, taking place at the Complexe Sportif Prince Héritier Moulay Al Hassan, will determine who advances to Sunday’s final, where either DR Congo or Cameroon await. The eventual winner will represent Africa

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