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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 Eko Solicitors & Advocates, announced her passing in a statement,

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Entertainment News

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 glittering list of accolades for the track. Released in November

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Politics

Rivers LG Poll: Atiku Rejects Results as Wike Tightens Grip on State Politics

The political drama in Rivers State deepened on Sunday as results from the August 30 local government elections signaled a decisive shift in control, with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, reasserting dominance over the state’s political grassroots. The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) announced that the All Progressives Congress (APC) won 20 of the 23 councils, while the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured only three. Among the LGAs captured by the APC were Obio/Akpor, Wike’s

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FG, ASUU Disagree Over 2021 Agreement

The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Thursday reignited their long-running dispute, this time over whether a 2021 agreement between both parties ever existed. Minister of State for Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, told journalists in Abuja that contrary to ASUU’s claims, the government never signed any binding pact with the union. According to him, what ASUU often refers to as an “agreement” were only draft proposals discussed during negotiations. “The 2021 agreement was not executed

August 29, 2025 19

Entertainment News

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 routine. While Jason Jae and Rooboy led rehearsals in the

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Sport

Germany, Poland, Portugal, Denmark-Sweden in Race to Host 2029 UEFA Women’s Euro

Four bids are in contention to host the 2029 UEFA Women’s European Championship after Italy withdrew on Friday, UEFA confirmed. With Italy already set to co-host the men’s Euro 2032 alongside Turkey, the race is now between Germany, Poland, Portugal, and a joint Denmark-Sweden bid. UEFA will announce the winning host nation on December 3. The chosen host will face high expectations following the success of the 2025 tournament in Switzerland, where England retained their title. Nearly all matches sold

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Motorists Lament Gridlock as Sagamu–Ijebu Ode Road Repairs Drag

Motorists and commuters along the Sagamu–Ijebu Ode Expressway have expressed frustration over the slow pace of the ongoing reconstruction, which they say has worsened gridlock and prolonged travel times. The Federal Government, through the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, flagged off the reconstruction of the 60km stretch in February, following years of public complaints about the highway’s deplorable condition. Contractors reportedly moved to site in April, starting from the Sagamu Interchange. But four months later, road users say progress has

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Entertainment News

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 into it. I just pray you receive it with the

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Immigration Increases Passport Fees to N100,000, N200,000

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced another upward review of passport application fees, which will take effect from September 1, 2025. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Service Public Relations Officer, ACI AS Akinlabi, the new rates will apply only to applications made within Nigeria. Under the new structure, a 32-page passport with five-year validity will now cost N100,000, while the 64-page passport with ten-year validity will go for N200,000. The agency, however, clarified that fees for

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