Abducted Ekiti worshippers freed 67 days after, one dies in captivity

Sixty seven days after they were kidnapped during an attack on a Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State,the worshippers have been freed. They are currently receiving treatment at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, at the expense of the state government. But, one of the victims, a […]

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Baba Ijesha got car, not chieftaincy title, Ooni’s palace says

The palace of the Ooni of Ife has denied claims by actor, James Olarenwaju, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, that he was conferred with a chieftaincy title by the monarch. In an interview with Saturday Beats, the Ooni’s spokeperson, Moses Olafare, said he was aware that the actor received a car from the monarch but […]

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Igboho’s security network rescues kidnapped Oyo woman, son in Kwara

The Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, on Saturday disclosed that the woman kidnapped in Igbope, Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State, alongside her son, had been rescued in Kwara State. Igboho, who is also the founder of the Iru Ekun Security Network, said his team, with the support of […]

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UNIOSUN rejects army depot’s position on sexual assault allegations, heads to court

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State University has rejected key aspects of the statement issued by the Depot Nigerian Army regarding allegations of sexual assault involving some military personnel and members of the university community, insisting that the institution will not expose affected students to intimidation or compromise their rights. In a statement issued on […]

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British court ignored CCTV evidence, wrongly convicted my son of robbery – Nigerian mother

A United Kingdom-based woman, Mrs Olayinka Akinrinola, shares her pain with BIODUN BUSARI over how her son, Oluwatobiloba, was wrongly accused of robbery, prosecuted without proper investigation and convicted Before we discuss your son’s case, tell us about yourself and the work of your foundation. My name is Mrs Olayinka Akinrinola. I’m married to Mr […]

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World Cup 2026: Full Round of 16 fixtures, date, time

2026 World Cup Round of 16 | Tosin Oyediran/Gemini AI The 2026 FIFA World Cup enters the Round of 16 on Saturday (today) following the conclusion of the final Round of 32. Traditional powers Argentina, Brazil, France, England, Spain and Portugal remain in contention, while Morocco, Norway and Paraguay continue their impressive runs in the […]

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Tinubu media centre posts AI image of Remi Tinubu selling akara

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Media Centre has shared an AI-generated image of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, frying and selling akara, days after her comments on micro-enterprises sparked widespread criticism on social media. The image, posted on the Presidency’s official social media accounts on Friday, depicts the First Lady at a roadside akara stand […]

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UNIMED staff bags Jhpiego award for clinical mentorship

Dr Mercy Olufunke Iwaola A staff member of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo State, Dr Mercy Olufunke Iwaola, has bagged honoured with a paward by Jhpiego award for her outstanding contributions to healthcare workforce development and clinical mentorship. The President and Chief Executive Officer of Jhpiego, Dr Allyson Bear, presented the award to […]

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