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Tacha Surprises Fans with Birthday Message to Mercy Eke, Hinting at Renewed Friendship

Former Big Brother Naija housemates Tacha Akide and Mercy Eke have stirred excitement online as signs of peace and maturity begin to emerge between the once-feuding stars. In a move that caught fans off guard, Tacha publicly celebrated Mercy on her birthday, signaling what many hope is the final end to their long-standing rivalry. Unexpected Birthday Shoutout Mercy, who recently marked another year, received a warm birthday wish from Tacha in a public comment. Referring to Mercy as “gorgeous” and

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Toyin Abraham Vows to Stand by Iyabo Ojo Amid Ongoing Criticism

Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has publicly pledged her support for fellow actress and close friend Iyabo Ojo, following months of what she described as relentless bullying and criticism. Iyabo Ojo has recently come under fire over her involvement in controversies linked to the late singer Mohbad, as well as figures like Sam Larry and Naira Marley. She has also faced verbal attacks from colleague Lizzy Anjorin. Taking to Instagram, Toyin broke her silence, stating that she had been quietly standing

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AC Milan climbed to the top of Serie A with a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Napoli at San Siro on Sunday.

Christian Pulisic played a key role, assisting Alexis Saelemaekers for the opening goal before scoring Milan’s second. Despite being reduced to 10 men after halftime, Milan managed to hold off Napoli's pressure. The turning point came when Pervis Estupinan was shown a red card following a VAR review for denying Giovanni di Lorenzo a clear goal-scoring opportunity. Napoli capitalized on the penalty awarded, with Kevin De Bruyne converting to narrow the gap to 2-1. Even with the extra player, Napoli

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Davido Almost Quit Music Before Hit Song With Omah Lay

Afrobeats star Davido has opened up about a turning point in his career, revealing he was on the verge of stepping away from music before releasing his chart-topping track “With You” featuring Omah Lay. In a recent interview making rounds on social media, the singer confessed that the success of the song took him by surprise and reignited his passion for music. The track, which appears on his latest album 5ive, has gone on to become one of the

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I Never Thought I’d Be Unmarried at 40 – Don Jazzy

Mavin Records boss and veteran producer, Don Jazzy, has opened up about one of the few personal sacrifices he made while pursuing his career in music—marriage. Speaking on the Echo Podcast, the 42-year-old admitted that he never imagined he would still be unmarried at this stage of his life. “I never thought I would be 40-something and not be married. Maybe that’s the one I lost. If it comes, it comes. If it doesn’t, I’m totally fine,” he said. The

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INEC: No Evidence Nigerians Have Lost Faith in Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed claims that Nigerians have lost confidence in the country’s electoral process, insisting that such assertions are unfounded and not supported by facts. In recent weeks, civil society and religious groups have voiced concerns about growing voter disillusionment. But in a statement to The PUNCH on Sunday, INEC Chairman’s Chief Press Secretary, Rotimi Oyekanmi, said evidence shows strong public participation, particularly among young people, in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). “The notion

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FG Denies Claims of Christian Marginalisation, Says Security Threats Affect All Nigerians

The Federal Government has dismissed allegations circulating on international media platforms that Christians in Nigeria are facing systematic persecution or genocide. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, described the claims as “false, baseless, despicable, and divisive,” stressing that they represent a “gross misrepresentation of reality.” “Portraying Nigeria’s security challenges as a targeted campaign against a single religious group is misleading and harmful,” Idris said. “Terrorists attack all who reject their murderous

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5,000 UNIBEN Students Risk Exam Ban Over Unpaid Fees

No fewer than 5,000 students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) may be barred from writing their second-semester examinations, which begin on Monday, for failing to pay their school charges. In a memo signed by the Registrar, Mr. Ademola Bobola, the institution said it would strictly enforce its “no payment of school charges, no examination” policy, following repeated reminders to defaulters. “The university management is in receipt of the list of students who have failed to pay their school charges

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Marketers Warn of Fuel Price Surge as PENGASSAN Strike Shuts Down Dangote Refinery

Nigerians face looming fuel scarcity and nationwide blackouts as oil workers down tools Nigeria could be heading into tougher days as the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) began a nationwide strike on Monday, halting crude oil and gas supplies to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Oil marketers warn the move could unleash a twin blow—spiralling petrol prices and widespread power outages—as the action also forces thermal power plants to shut down. Thermal stations generate more than

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