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Keir Starmer Resigns As The UK Prime Minister

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Keir Starmer has resigned as British prime minister and leader of the Labour Party. In an emotion-laden voice, Starmer said he has “heard the answer” of his party on whether he is best placed to lead it into the next general election and “accepts that answer with good grace.” He announced his resignation on Monday, June 22, 2026, outside 10 Downing Street. Andy Burnham, who would be sworn in as MP for Makerfield, could replace Starmer as Prime Minister. Burnham is expected at Westminster today. He won his by-election last week. After exiting No 10 with his wife, to cheers and applause, Starmer said walking up Downing Street two years ago was the proudest moment of his life. He said he inherited a party that was “politically, financially and morally bankrupt”, noting that he implemented a raft of policies to change the lives of millions for the better. “I will resign as leader of the Labour Party,” he said, noting that every decision he has taken has been about “putting the country I lo...
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Court Orders Omoyele Sowore’s Remand In Kuje Prison For Trial On Defamation Of President Tinubu

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  The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, June 22, 2026, ordered the remand of the Nigerian Human Rights activist and two-time presidential candidate under the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore in Kuje prison. Justice Mohammed Garba Umar, in a short ruling, ordered Sowore to be kept in prison pending the hearing and determination of his motion for stay of the order for revocation of his bail and bench warrant.  Justice Umar also dismissed Sowore’s earlier application seeking the judge’s recusal from the case on the ground of alleged bias. The  judge then adjourned the matter until June 24 the hearing of the application for stay.  The motion for stay was filed by the defendant’s new lawyer, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN). Omoyele Sowore  arrived at the court in the company of members of his group with placards.  Justice Umar had, on June 16, revoked a bail granted to Sowore following his failure to appear in court for his trial. Justice Mohamm...
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Ex-OGTV Broadcaster And Security Guard Killed In Abeokuta, Ogun State

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  Tragedy struck in the Kobape area of Abeokuta, Ogun State, as a former Senior Programme Producer with Ogun State Television (OGTV), Mrs. Kitan Oyesiku, popularly known as Aunty Kitan, and her security guard were found dead at her residence under circumstances that have sparked concern among residents. The bodies of the retired broadcast journalist and her security guard were discovered on Sunday at her residence in the Agodo community along the Kobape axis of Abeokuta. The incident was said to have occurred in the early hours of Sunday, June 21, sending shockwaves across the state and leaving family members, neighbours, friends, and former colleagues devastated. Initial reports indicated that unidentified assailants may have attacked the residence on Saturday night, killing the victims before fleeing with the deceased broadcaster’s vehicle and mobile phone. Mrs. Oyesiku, who retired from Ogun State Television after years of service, was widely regarded as a dedicated me...
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“You Still Growing As A Child Why Get Married Now Eehn...” – GehGeh Blasts Peller Over His Marriage Decision

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  Nigerian social media influencer, Emmanuel Obruste,  popularly known as GehGeh, has criticised TikToker and streamer, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, over his decision to proceed with marriage to his partner, Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, popularly known as Jarvis. Peller had on Sunday announced that he had completed the traditional marriage rites after paying Jarvis’ bride price during a family introduction ceremony. Sharing a video from the event on Instagram, he wrote, “Today, I proudly paid the bride price of the woman I love.” But, reacting via his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Sunday, GehGeh questioned the growing argument that financial strength alone justifies marriage, insisting that other key factors must be considered before making such a life decision. “Y’all are justifying his act with ‘he has the money, allow him’. But y’all failed to ask yourself if he’s ready mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually,” he wrote. GehGeh further expressed disappo...
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Nigerian TikToker, Peller Completes Bride Price Rites For Jarvis Ahead Of Marriage In Benin City, Edo State

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  Nigerian TikToker and streamer, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller has officially completed the traditional marriage rites of his fiancé, who is also a TikTok star, Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, popularly known as Jarvis, after travelling to her hometown in Benin City to officially pay her bride price. He  made this known via his social media handle on Sunday, June 21, 2026. He wrote; “Today, I proudly paid the bride price of the woman I love.  “A  beautiful journey has officially begun, and I’m grateful to both families for their blessings.  “She said “yes” to forever, and now it’s time to build our future together. Officially off the market.” This  comes just weeks after the streamer proposed to his lover, Jarvis on the 3rd of June in Ghana.
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Shell Appoints Elohor Aiboni As First Female Country Chair For Nigeria

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  Shell Plc has appointed Elohor Aiboni as its Executive Vice President and Country Chair for Nigeria. With the appointment, which takes effect on August 1, 2026, Aiboni becomes the first Nigerian and the first woman to hold the combined position in the company’s 60-year history. She replaces Marno de Jong, who is retiring after leading Shell’s Nigerian operations for six years and spending 34 years with the company. The incoming Country Chair has over 24 years of experience with Shell. She has worked across the company’s onshore and offshore businesses in Nigeria, and has held international roles in Kazakhstan and Brunei. In 2021, Aiboni became the first female Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo). Under her leadership, the subsidiary produced its one billionth barrel of oil from the Bonga field in 2023. Before her new appointment, she was posted to Brunei in 2024 to oversee production and project delivery. Reacting to her appointm...
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Co-Founder Of Video Game Company Ubisoft, Claude Guillemot Dies In Plane Crash In France

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  The co-founder of video game company Ubisoft, Claude Guillemot, has died following a private plane crash in western France. The company confirmed the development in an official statement issued to French media on Saturday, expressing condolences to the entrepreneur’s family. According to local aviation reports, Guillemot, who was 69, was piloting a twin-engine Cessna 421 aircraft alongside a flight instructor when the plane went down near the coastal resort town of La Baule. The flight had departed from Rennes in the northwestern region of the country, heading towards La Baule, where Guillemot maintained a private residence. Emergency authorities noted that the cause of the crash remains under investigation by French aviation officials. Claude  Guillemot co-founded Ubisoft in the mid-1980s alongside his brothers, growing the firm from a regional computer vendor into one of the world’s largest video game publishers, known for major franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry...
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