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Nigerian Lady Allegedly Scores 14 A’s, 1C in Junior WAEC Despite Being in 7-Day Trance

A young Nigerian woman has stunned social media users with a testimony claiming she miraculously passed her Junior WAEC exams — scoring 14 A’s and 1 C — despite being in a seven-day spiritual trance during the exam period. The revelation was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user @the_girl_IYUN, in response to a prompt asking users to recount their personal encounters with divine intervention. According to her, the incident occurred during her JS3 final exams. She explained that a

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Politics

“Call Me Names, I’ll Still Defend Your Rights” – Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to Free Speech

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his unwavering commitment to upholding Nigerians’ right to free speech, declaring that even personal insults or harsh criticism will not deter him from defending the core principles of democracy. Speaking at the Democracy Day commemoration held at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja, on Thursday, Tinubu emphasized that freedom of expression is non-negotiable in a democratic society and urged security agencies to refrain from harassing citizens who criticize his administration. “Do not be afraid to

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News

Journalist Bagauda Kaltho Vindicated — Widow Speaks After Tinubu’s Posthumous Honour

The widow of late investigative journalist Bagauda Kaltho has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the posthumous national honour conferred on her husband, describing it as a long-overdue vindication and a silencing of years of falsehood surrounding his disappearance and death. President Tinubu, on Thursday, awarded Kaltho the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON), recognizing his courage and commitment to truth in journalism. Kaltho, renowned for his fearless reporting during Nigeria’s military era, disappeared under mysterious

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Nigerian-Australian Woman Arrested in Australia for Trafficking Students from Papua New Guinea

A 56-year-old Nigerian-Australian woman, Binta Abubakar, has been arrested by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) for allegedly trafficking at least 15 students from Papua New Guinea (PNG) and forcing them into unpaid labour under the pretext of offering educational scholarships. Abubakar, who was primarily based in PNG, was taken into custody on Wednesday at Brisbane Airport upon arrival from Port Moresby. Her arrest follows a two-year investigation launched by the AFP’s Northern Command Human Trafficking Team in July 2022, following

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Tinubu Confers National Honours on 68 Nigerians, Grants Presidential Pardon to Ogoni Nine

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, during the 2025 Democracy Day address, announced the conferment of national honours on 68 notable Nigerians, including posthumous recognitions to individuals who played pivotal roles in Nigeria’s democratic journey. Among them was Kudirat Abiola, posthumously awarded the Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR), in recognition of her pivotal role in the June 12 pro-democracy struggle. Others who received posthumous honours include Shehu Musa Yar’Adua (GCFR), Prof Humphrey Nwosu (CON), Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu (CON), Alhaji Balarabe

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Sport

Flying Eagles Coach Pledges to Strengthen Attack Ahead of U-20 World Cup

Flying Eagles head coach, Aliyu Zubairu, has assured fans that the team will improve its offensive play as preparations intensify for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, scheduled for September 27 to October 19. Zubairu, who recently stepped down from his role at NPFL side El-Kanemi Warriors, guided Nigeria’s U-20 team to a third-place finish at the U-20 AFCON in Egypt earlier this year. However, concerns linger over the team’s attacking efficiency, as they managed only four goals

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Sport

NPFL Top Scorer Anas Yusuf to Receive N3.6 Million Eunisell Boot Award

Anas Yusuf of Nasarawa United is set to be honored with the prestigious Eunisell Boot Award after finishing as the top scorer in the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season with an impressive 18 goals. Eunisell, a leading West African specialty chemicals and oilfield solutions firm, will present Yusuf with a N3.6 million cash prize—valued at N200,000 per goal—during an award ceremony on Friday at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos. The Eunisell Boot has become one of

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Entertainment News

Churchill Olakunle Refutes Claims of Marital Crisis with Rosy Meurer

Businessman Churchill Olakunle has dismissed circulating rumors suggesting that his marriage to actress Rosy Meurer is facing turbulence. Speculation began after online reports alleged a fallout between the couple, further fueled by claims that Rosy had deleted all photos of them together from her social media. Responding to the rumors, Churchill took to Instagram to clear the air, sharing that his wife and children are currently in Paris enjoying a summer vacation. “I hear say I dey trend, who cook

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Politics

Wike Escapes Plane Scare After Mid-Air Engine Failure

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, narrowly avoided a tragic air incident when one of the engines on his aircraft failed shortly after takeoff. The unsettling experience occurred during a flight from Port Harcourt to Lagos. In a video shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by user @ChuksEricE, Wike recounted the tense moments on board. He explained that his wife had earlier flown to Lagos to pick up their daughter, and he intended to join them

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