Author: Olumide Akinrinlola
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300l Varsity student abducted while working on Father’s farm in Ondo
A 300-level Computer Engineering student from Al-Hikmah University, Igbaja in Kwara State, Akindoyo Gideon, was kidnapped while working on his father’s cassava farm in Lumeko village, Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State. His motorcycle was found abandoned by a search team. Gideon went to the farm on June 11, 2024, and has been missing…
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Why I won’t Work with Tinubu – Sowore
The former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2019 and 2023 general elections, Omoyele Sowore said he would never accept any invitation from the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration led by President Bola Tinubu to work with the government. In an interview on the “MIC ON For The Independent Mind Podcast”…
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EURO 2024: SPORT UPDATES
By Miracle Ogunde -Portugal equal their best ever win in the group stages of the European Championships and book their place in the knockout rounds. -Manchester United (3) have more goalscorers at Euro 2024 than Liverpool (1), Man City (1) and Arsenal (1) so far. -As well as being the highest goalscorer in UEFA European…
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FAAN declares war on Extortion at airports, establishes courts for prosecutions
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has declared war on extortion and illicit activities of some touts who usually loiter around Nigerian airports. The FAAN Managing Director, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, made this known while speaking with journalists in her office, in Lagos on Saturday. Kuku noted that she had gathered reports about the activities of…
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EURO 2024: 3 teams seal qualification to Round of 16
At least three teams have qualified for the Round of 16 at the ongoing Euro 2024. Portugal became the latest team to book their spot after they hammered Turkey 3-0 on Saturday. A 21st-minute goal from Bernardo Silva was followed seven minutes later by an unfortunate Samet Akaydin’s own goal. Cristiano Ronaldo then set up…
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Sophia Accuses Davido of Sexual Harassment Amidst Legal Battle for Custody
Sophia Momodu, the mother of Nigerian singer David Adeleke’s (popularly known as Davido) child, has accused him of pressuring her for sex despite his public relationship with Chioma. This allegation surfaced shortly after Davido initiated legal action to obtain joint custody of their daughter, Imade. Ms. Momodu’s claims were detailed in a statement dated June…
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My Nanny tried to Seduce me — Single father of Four Boys reveals
By Miracle Ogunde An Entertainer and father of four boys, Digidi Dunhill, has revealed how his nanny tried to seduce him to sleep with her. Dunhill made the shocking revelation during a recent interview with Punch newspaper. The Entertainer who hails from Orlu in Imo state, explained how an older nanny he hired tried to…
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Government Reveals cause of Cholera outbreak in Lagos
By Our Correspondent The Lagos State Government has identified an unregistered tiger nut drink as the primary cause of the recent cholera outbreak in the state. The outbreak has impacted multiple local government areas, including Lagos Island, Eti-Osa, and Kosofe, with the highest number of cases reported in hospitals. Kemi Ogunyemi, the Special Adviser to…
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Ekiti partners Lagos on disaster management
Ekiti State Government has dispatched a team of experts to understudy Lagos State Emergency Management Agency and domesticate part of its operations to boost disaster management in Ekiti. The Ekiti delegation, led by the Permanent Secretary, Deputy Governor’s Office, Mr Opeyemi Abayomi, in the company of the General Manager, Ekiti State Emergency Management Agency, Mr…
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PHOTOS: Man who lost both arms in a work accident gets married
Samuel Odugbesan, a former electrical staff member who lost both arms in a work accident, has tied the knot with his partner. Ejirocoded, on Friday shared pictures from their special day on TikTok. See Photos Below: