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VeryDarkMan Leads Protest In Ibadan Over Oyo Schoolchildren And Teachers Abduction

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Nigerian social media  activist and influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), on Monday, June 15, 2026, led a mammoth crowd of Ratel Movement members and supporters in a protest at the ever-busy Iwo Road, Ibadan, Oyo State, over the recent abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire local government area of the State. The protesters converged under the Iwo Road bridge, opposite Terminal 1, before embarking on a peaceful march through major roads in the area, demanding urgent action from security agencies and government authorities to secure the release of the kidnap victims. Carrying placards with various inscriptions condemning insecurity and calling for the safe return of the abducted pupils and teachers, the protesters expressed concern over the growing wave of kidnappings and attacks on vulnerable communities across the country. VDM, while addressing the crowd, urged the federal and state governments to intensify efforts to rescue the victim...

“Why I ‘Married’ Myself” – Media Personality, Denrele Edun

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  Nigerian media personality and actor, Adenrele Oluwafemi Edun, popularly known as Denrele Edun has explained the reason behind his symbolic decision to “marry himself” as part of celebrations marking his 45th birthday. The flamboyant entertainer who was born in Hamburg, Germany on the 13th of June, 1981,  sparked reactions on social media after sharing a video in which he announced that he had tied the knot with himself. According to Denrele, the gesture was a celebration of self-love, resilience and the many versions of himself that have endured life’s challenges over the years. “Till death didn’t do us part. So I married myself. After 45 years of chaos, glitter, survival, reinvention, controversy, resilience, heartbreak and triumph, I remain the greatest love story I’ve ever known,” he said in the video. Reflecting on his journey through fame, personal struggles and successes, the television personality said he chose to honour the one person who had remained with him throu...

Emeka Ike Sues INEC And Wike’s Aide, Seeks ₦10 Billion Damages Over Alleged Data Breach

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  Veteran Nollywood  actor, Emeka Ike has sued the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),  Lere Olayinka over the alleged release of his voter registration details. The actor is seeking ₦10 billion in damages. He claims his privacy was breached after screenshots of his voter registration transfer appeared on X. INEC previously stated that the information was not exposed through a cyberattack. The commission said the disclosure resulted from the misuse of internal access credentials. Emeka Ike is asking the court to hold both parties responsible. He is also seeking the removal of the post and a public apology from Olayinka.

Pregnant Woman, 4 Others Arrested For Supplying Food To Kidnappers In Abuja

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  Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, have arrested a pregnant woman and four other suspected members of a kidnapping and banditry network operating around Abuja. The woman, Hauwa Shafiu, was accused of supplying food and other logistics to criminals and their captives. Other suspects arrested included Yahaya Abdullahi, Muhammed Yunusa, and Shamsudeen Mustapha, among others. FCT commissioner of police, Ahmed Sanusi, who disclosed this yesterday while parading the suspects in Abuja, said the operation was a breakthrough in the efforts to dismantle criminal groups operating on the outskirts of the capital. According to him, the arrests followed a security operation carried out in the Byazin area of the FCT on 11 June, during which some suspects were apprehended, others neutralized and kidnapped victims rescued. CP Sanusi further said Shafiu allegedly served as a cook and logistics provider for the gang despite being heavily pregnant...

Atiku Abubakar And Ademola Adeleke Lose Tickets As Court Deregisters ADC, Accord Party And 3 Other Political Parties

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  Atiku Abubakar (left) and Ademola Adeleke Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar and Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke may have suffered a major political setback ahead of the 2027 general election and the 2026 governorship election in Osun State, respectively, following a Federal High Court judgement ordering the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Accord Party, alongside three other political parties. Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja delivered the ruling on Monday in a suit filed by the National Forum of Former Legislators, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2637/2026, directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the five parties for failing to meet constitutional performance thresholds. The other political parties affected by the judgement were the Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA) and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). The plaintiff had asked the court to determine whether INEC was constitutio...

Kate Henshaw Opens Up On Intimate Bedroom Scene With Daniel Etim-Effiong In The Movie, Blood Sisters Season 2

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  Veteran Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw has praised her colleague, Daniel Etim-Effiong, for his professionalism during the filming of an intimate bedroom scene for the series, Blood Sisters Season 2. Speaking during a media interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, the 53-year-old actress shared details about the behind-the-scenes dynamics of recording the sensitive scene. Henshaw stated that she was semi-clothed during the shoot but felt completely safe and respected due to Etim-Effiong’s disciplined conduct on set. “I had a conversation with Daniel about the scene, ‘How far are you comfortable?’ And he said, ‘Sis, no problem,’” Henshaw explained. “I was bare up with him. At no point did Daniel get aroused; he is a good boy.” According to the actress, filming intimate television scenes requires a high level of trust, mutual respect, and maturity between co-stars. She noted that Etim-Effiong handled the situation with the strict discipline expected of a professional actor....

Norwegian Crown Princess’s Son Found Guilty Of Rape And Sentenced To 4 Years Imprisonment

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N orwegian Crown Princess’s son, Marius Borg Høiby has been found guilty of two counts of rape and jailed for four years. ‎ ‎The Norwegian court handed down its verdict and sentence on Monday in the rape trial of Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, concluding a case that has gripped Norway and is widely expected to result in a prison sentence regardless of the outcome of the most serious charges. ‎ ‎Høiby, 29, faced 40 criminal charges, including four counts of rape and allegations involving violence, threats and abuse. ‎ ‎Prosecutors had asked Oslo District Court to sentence him to seven years and seven months in prison, while defence lawyers have argued that he should be acquitted of the rape allegations and receive no more than 18 months for offences he has admitted to. ‎ ‎The six-week trial concluded in March after testimony from multiple accusers and presentation of evidence, including messages, images and videos from Høiby’s cellphone. The rape charge...