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Peller Laments After Mr Eazi’s Reaction to Livestream Request

Popular streamer, Peller, has expressed disappointment after Nigerian singer Mr Eazi laughed off his request for a joint livestream. In a video shared online, Peller revealed he had messaged the newly married musician, who recently tied the knot with billionaire heiress Temi Otedola, asking for a collaboration on a live session. According to him, Mr Eazi responded with nothing but “LMAO” (laughing my ass out), which Peller interpreted as mockery. “Guys, I wanted to do livestream with Mr Eazi. I

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Entertainment News

“I Am Not Responsible for Her Pregnancy” – Verydarkman Denies Viral AI Photo With Nkechi Blessing

Nigerian activist and social media personality, Verydarkman, has dismissed a viral picture linking him to actress Nkechi Blessing’s alleged pregnancy, describing it as fake and generated with artificial intelligence. In a post shared on Sunday, he clarified that the widely circulated image—which showed him posing with a visibly pregnant Nkechi Blessing—was created to smear his reputation. “I want to address this picture going around. I am not the man responsible for her pregnancy, if indeed she is pregnant. I have

todaySeptember 22, 2025 29

Sport

Fans React as Onana Assists Onuachu in Trabzonspor Draw

Cameroonian goalkeeper, Andre Onana, grabbed headlines on Saturday after providing a stunning assist for Nigerian forward, Paul Onuachu, in Trabzonspor’s 1-1 draw against Gaziantep in the Turkish Super Lig. Onana, currently on loan from Manchester United, showcased his ball-playing ability with a precise long pass that sliced through the defence and found Onuachu. The Super Eagles striker held off his markers before calmly slotting past the goalkeeper to score his third goal of the season, rescuing a point for Trabzonspor

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News

NDLEA Intercepts Heroin, Cocaine, Meth, Skunk in Nationwide Crackdown

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported a series of major seizures across the country, including at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, and in several northern states, as part of its ongoing war against illicit drug trafficking. According to a statement released on Sunday by NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the operations uncovered heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, skunk, tramadol, and other opioids concealed in unusual ways, ranging from body ingestion to food packages and

todaySeptember 22, 2025 18

Politics

2027 Elections: APC, PDP, ADC Outline Expectations for New INEC Chairman

With Nigeria’s 2027 general elections drawing closer, political parties are voicing their expectations for the next head of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), stressing the need for credibility, neutrality, and adherence to democratic values. Current INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, whose tenure ends in November, has served since 2015 and was reappointed in 2020, making him the longest-serving chairman in the commission’s history. According to the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the President appoints the INEC chairman, subject to Senate

todaySeptember 22, 2025 24

News

$2m Fraud: UK-Based Nigerian Extradited to US, Faces 20-Year Jail Term

A 34-year-old Nigerian man, Olamide Shanu, has been extradited from the United Kingdom to the United States, where he now faces charges in connection with a $2 million fraud scheme. The US Department of Justice (DoJ), in a statement released on Thursday, confirmed that Shanu, originally from Lagos State, appeared before a US Magistrate Court on Wednesday. He is standing trial on an eight-count indictment that includes charges of wire fraud conspiracy, aggravated identity theft, extortion-related offenses, and cyberstalking. Prosecutors

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Police Dismiss Viral 2025 Recruitment Notice as Fake

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has debunked a widely circulated recruitment notice online, labelling it “fake” and warning the public not to fall victim to the misinformation. The forged document, titled "Nigeria Police Force Recruitment Exercise 2025", falsely claimed that a recruitment drive would begin on September 22, 2025, targeting SSCE, OND, HND, and B.Sc. holders. It detailed supposed application procedures, age limits, physical requirements, and documents needed for registration. The notice also directed applicants to a website it falsely

todaySeptember 18, 2025 28

Politics

Obi Urges Peace, Reflection Following Rivers Emergency Rule Suspension

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on political leaders in Rivers State to reflect on the lessons of the recent constitutional crisis and work toward lasting peace. Speaking after the federal government lifted the six-month emergency rule imposed on the state in March 2025, Obi criticized the intervention, describing it as a breach of constitutional norms and a setback for democracy. President Bola Tinubu had declared the emergency, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and appointing a

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NECO Investigates Mass Exam Cheating in 13 States, Records Drop in Malpractice Cases

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has launched a formal investigation into widespread cheating involving 38 secondary schools across 13 states during the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE - Internal). Speaking in Minna, Niger State, on Wednesday, NECO Registrar Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi said the Council will summon the implicated schools for discussions, after which appropriate penalties will be issued. Despite the cheating concerns, Wushishi noted a significant drop in overall exam malpractice cases—from 10,094 in 2024 to 3,878 in 2025.

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