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Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma Confirms Move To Resign And Contest For Imo West Senatorial Seat Bid

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  Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has confirmed his intention to leave office before the expiration of tenure and contest for the Imo West Senatorial seat in 2027 elections, declaring that he was answering a renewed call to serve his people at the National Assembly. Uzodinma made this known in a statement posted on his official Facebook handle on Sunday, where he said the people of Imo West Senatorial District had once again called on him to represent them, a responsibility he has accepted with “utmost humility, sincerity of purpose, and unwavering commitment.” “My dear people of Imo West Senatorial District have once again called upon me to serve, and I have accepted this noble call,” he said, signalling a major political shift that could see him exit the Imo State Government House before the end of his tenure. The governor disclosed that he has already presented himself before the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its Screening Committee for the National As...
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Hantavirus-Stricken Cruise Ship Arrives In Spain’s Canary Islands, 3 Passengers Dies

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  The  cruise ship hit with a deadly hantavirus outbreak arrived in Spain’s Canary Islands on Sunday, where most of the nearly 150 people on board will be evacuated and flown home after weeks at sea. The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius arrived at the Spanish port of Granadilla escorted by a Civil Guard vessel. It was confirmed by data from the maritime tracking service VesselFinder. Passengers and some of the crew are expected to evacuate before the ship, where an outbreak of hantavirus led to the deaths of three people, continues on its way to the Netherlands. Three passengers from the ship — a Dutch husband and wife and a German woman — have died, while others have fallen sick with the rare disease, which usually spreads among rodents. The only hantavirus type that can transmit from person to person — the Andes virus — has been confirmed among those who have tested positive, fuelling international concern. “ We classify everybody on board as what we call a high-risk ...
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Evacuation Of Passengers Of Hantavirus-Stricken Cruise Ship Begins In Spain’s Canary Islands

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  The occupants of a cruise ship struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has sparked international concern began leaving the vessel in Spain’s Canary Islands on Sunday, May 10, 2026. “The disembarkation of the passengers and the Spanish crew member has started” from the MV Hondius at Tenerife, the health ministry said on Telegram. It was gathered that five people were seen on a  small boat leaving the ship and heading for the port. According to the health minister, passengers will be divided into groups by nationality and ferried to the coast in small boats. Charter planes will be on the tarmac at the local airport, ready to repatriate them to their home countries. Fourteen Spanish nationals will be the first to disembark, followed by those flown out by the Netherlands, including Dutch, Greek and German passengers, as well as part of the crew. No vaccines or specific treatments exist for hantavirus, which is endemic in Argentina, where the ship departed in April. But healt...
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2026 AMVCA: Nominees And Winners [FULL LIST]

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  The  12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was held on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. The event was hosted by Nigerian comedian, Bovi Ugboma and South African actress/humanitarian, Nomzamo Mbatha.  The 2026 edition marked a major change in hosting after over a decade of IK Osakioduwa leading the event. The event which began at 7 PM, celebrated outstanding achievement in African film, television and digital storytelling. The awards are being broadcast live across all Africa Magic channels on DStv and GOtv, and streamed via DStv Stream and GOtv Stream. BELOW ARE THE LIST OF NOMINEES AND WINNERS: 1). BEST  COSTUME DESIGN “Colours of Fire” – Valerie Okeke (WINNER) “The Serpent’s Gift” – Mary Chukuma “The Real Housewives of Lagos (S3)” – Deola Art Alade, Darey Art Alade  “Something About The Briggs” – Yolanda Okereke “To Kill a Monkey” – Ikechukwu Urum, John Joseph Angel 2). BEST MAKEUP “Warlord” – Hakeem Onilo...
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“My Father Still Supports Me And My Siblings Financially” — Davido

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  Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has disclosed that his father, Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, continues to provide financial support to him and his siblings. Speaking in a recent interview, the Afrobeats singer noted that the billionaire businessman often rewards his children financially whenever he is impressed by their professional achievements. The singer disclosed that his father gifted him $300,000 following a successful performance at a major arena, an event the elder Adeleke attended. “I’d be lying to you if I told you that my dad still doesn’t give his kids money,” Davido stated. He further recounted that after the show, his father called to congratulate him, then wired the funds as a gesture of appreciation for the performance.
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Police Release Ilebaye’s Father, Enforce Custody Order

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  The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has released Hon. Emmanuel Odiniya, father of Big Brother Naija All Stars (Season 8) winner, Ilebaye Precious Odiniya, popularly known as Ilebaye following his brief detention over an alleged domestic altercation. His release was confirmed by his estranged wife, Mrs Lami Odiniya, who disclosed that the incident was tied to a fractured family dynamic following the dissolution of their 32-year marriage. Hon. Odiniya had been detained at the Wuye Divisional Police Headquarters earlier on Saturday, May 9, 2026 after a viral video surfaced showing the reality star in a distressed state with facial injuries. Providing context to the dispute, Mrs Odiniya alleged that the altercation began when Ilebaye visited her father’s residence at Royal Anchor Estate to see her younger brothers ahead of her 24th birthday. She claimed the situation escalated during a disagreement regarding the children’s upbringing and parental influence. While the t...
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BBNaija Season 8 Winner, Ilebaye Cries For Urgent Help Over Alleged Domestic Violence

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The  winner of Big Brother Naija Season 8, Ilebaye Precious Odiniya, popularly known as Ilebaye has called on the general public for help over domestic violence and physical assault. Ilebaye, who was seen with a swollen face, cried for help on Friday midnight on her Instagram Livestream. A now trending video of the Livestream captured the reality star screaming and crying for help as man believed to be his father was seen brutally beating and physically assaulting her in the background. Speaking amid the incident, she was heard saying “Nigerians help me, I need to go. I need to leave this house, I’m being locked up. I’m tired of assault, please come and help me.” Reacting to the scary incident, BBNaija’s Tacha, in a video on her Instagram story, called on anyone in Abuja to help her lead the police to Ilebaye’s house to rescue her. “I  really just want to know who is in Abuja right now, that can take the police to Ilebaye’s house. Ilebaye’s face has been ruined. I do...
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