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Davido Gifts Wife $300,000 Richard Mille Watch at Miami White Wedding

Afrobeat sensation David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has surprised his wife, Chioma, with a dazzling factory-set Richard Mille wristwatch valued at $300,000 as part of her wedding gifts. The luxury timepiece was presented during the couple’s white wedding ceremony held on Sunday in Miami, United States. This marks Chioma’s second Richard Mille watch from Davido, adding to an impressive collection of high-end accessories from the star. In 2023, the singer had gifted her multiple Birkin bags alongside another Richard

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States’ External Debt Servicing Hits N235.58bn in Six Months Amid Naira Depreciation

Nigerian states spent a total of N235.58bn on external debt servicing in the first half of 2025, according to fresh figures from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) based on Federal Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursement data. The figure is N95.65bn higher than the N139.92bn recorded in the same period of 2024—an increase of 68.4%—reflecting the mounting cost of dollar-denominated repayments following the naira’s sharp depreciation. Although states take the loans, the Federal Government handles external debt servicing on their

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Five Injured as Tanker Rams Into Commercial Bus in Lagos

At least five people were injured on Thursday in a crash involving a petrol tanker and a commercial bus at Toyota Bus Stop, inward Oshodi, Lagos. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident in a statement issued Friday, noting that the tanker, loaded with PMS and marked T28128LA, suffered a brake failure and collided with a Volkswagen T4 bus (GGE 526 YG) near The Guardian newspaper office. According to LASTMA, the accident occurred when the speeding tanker

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Ronaldo Scores Hat-Trick as Al-Nassr Defeat Rio Ave 4–0 in Pre-Season Friendly

Cristiano Ronaldo netted a hat-trick on Wednesday night to inspire Al-Nassr to a 4–0 win over Portuguese side Rio Ave in a pre-season friendly played at the Estadio do Algarve. The 40-year-old forward delivered an impressive performance, scoring three of Al-Nassr’s four goals after Mohamed Simakan opened the scoring in the 15th minute. Ronaldo’s first goal came late in the first half after he finished off a pass from João Félix. He added a second shortly after the break with

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US Increases Bounty on Venezuela’s Maduro to $50m Over Drug Charges

The United States has doubled the reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to $50 million, citing his alleged involvement in large-scale drug trafficking. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, in a video statement on Thursday, accused Maduro of being “one of the world’s biggest narco-traffickers” and a threat to U.S. national security. She said the move reflects Washington’s commitment to ensuring justice. The Venezuelan government, in response, described the development as “pathetic” and “ridiculous.” Foreign

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WAEC Faces Backlash Over Exam Result Glitches

Students urged to recheck results after update delay, parents and educators criticise CBT transition Tensions flared nationwide as the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) temporarily blocked access to its online portal for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results due to technical faults. The announcement, made by WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina, explained that the decision followed the discovery of glitches during a post-release review of this year’s results. As a result, students who had

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Ballon d’Or 2025: Full List of Men’s Nominees Unveiled

The highly anticipated 2025 Ballon d’Or nominees for the men’s category have been officially released, featuring a lineup of the most outstanding footballers over the past year. The 30-man shortlist includes some of the biggest names in the sport, such as Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Vinicius Jr., and Harry Kane — all of whom delivered stellar performances for both club and country. Also making the list are seasoned professionals like Mohamed Salah, Robert Lewandowski, and Virgil van Dijk,

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I Can Generate ₦2 Billion in Six Months as Lagos Governor — Isaac Fayose

Isaac Fayose, businessman and political commentator, has stirred reactions with his bold claim that he could generate ₦2 billion in just six months if he were governor of Lagos State. Speaking during an episode of The Honest Bunch podcast, Fayose said he would outperform the current Lagos administration in terms of revenue generation—mainly by harnessing the untapped potential in the entertainment and tech industries. “If I were the governor of Lagos, I could generate ₦2 billion in six months,” Fayose

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Nollywood Actress Evan Okoro Raises Alarm Over Marital Threats: “My Life Is in Danger”

Popular Nollywood actress Evan Okoro has made a distressing appeal for help, alleging that her husband, Prince Chibuzor Nwachimelueze, has threatened her life as their marriage begins to unravel just months after their traditional wedding. The couple had tied the knot on April 13, 2025, in a traditional ceremony held in Okoro’s hometown. However, the actress now says the relationship has turned toxic and dangerous. In a video that has since gone viral, Okoro tearfully disclosed that she has been

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