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Court Sentences 2 Men To 30 Days Imprisonment For Roaming The Streets Naked In Ekiti State

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T wo men, Adeniyi Oluwole (49) and Ogunlola John (30) have been sentenced to 30 days imprisonment by an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrate Court for allegedly roaming the streets naked. The duo were arraigned on a one count charge of conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace, contrary to Section 181(i) (d) (h) of Ekiti State Laws, 2021. The defendants pleaded guilty to the charge when it was read to them. The police prosecutor, Akinwale Oriyomi told the Court that the offences was committed around 4 AM on Monday, July 13, 2026 at the palace area of Ado Ekiti. He  said the defendants were seen walking naked around the palace vicinity and along the public highway within the Ado-Ekiti Magisterial District. Oriyomi added that their conduct was capable of causing a breach of public peace, prompting their arrest and subsequent prosecution. Mr Ogunleye Abiola appeared on their behalf during the proceedings. In his judgement, Chief Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun held that the prosecution had pr...
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“I Regret Going To Big Brother, Even Though I Love The Benefits” – Mercy Eke

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Big Brother Naija season 4 winner  and entrepreneur, Mercy Eke has candidly admitted that she regrets participating in Big Brother Naija, even as she acknowledges the significant opportunities the show brought into her life. In a recent episode of Toke Moments with Toke Makinwa, she opened up about the intense personal toll of sudden fame. “I  regret going to Big Brother, even though I love the benefits that come from it,” she stated. Mercy  described the difficulty of readjusting to normal life after the intense spotlight of the reality show. She  eventually relocated abroad to escape constant scrutiny and rebuild a sense of privacy, taking on regular work while adapting to a new environment. While crediting the platform for elevating her career as an entrepreneur and public figure, the media personality highlighted the overwhelming downsides of celebrity in Nigeria. She  observed that public frustration often gets projected onto successful individuals, explain...
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Tems Becomes First Female African Artiste To Earn Diamond Single In The United States

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Grammy award-winning Nigerian  singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has become the first female African artiste to earn a Diamond single in the United States of America. This  is her collaborative hit with Future and Drake, ‘Wait For U,’ was recently certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of American, RIAA, for selling over 10 million units in the United States. Global music monitoring platform, Chart Data revealed that the song has sold over 11 million units in the United States. “ U S Certifications (@RIAA): Future (@1future) Feat. @Drake & @temsbaby, WAIT FOR U 11x Platinum (11,000,000),” the platform posted on X on Friday. Tems now joins Wizkid as the only African artistes to earn a Diamond single in the U.S. Wizkid was the first African artiste to receive a RIAA Diamond Certification through his collaboration with Drake on ‘One Dance.’
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“Recent Or Old?” – 2Baba And Annie Macaulay Spark Reconciliation Rumours After Viral Dance Video

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  A  video circulating on social media shows veteran Nigerian music icon, Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba and his estranged wife, who is a Nollywood actress, Annie Macaulay, dancing affectionately together, sparking online speculation about a possible reconciliation following their 2025 divorce filing. The couple, married since 2012 and parents to two daughters they have continued to co-parent amicably, separated after 2Baba stated the marriage was no longer working, later telling interviewers by February 2026 that he had moved on. Reactions online have been divided over the authenticity of the clip, with some fans invoking the popular notion that former lovers are often drawn back to each other. While sceptics argue that 2Baba appears noticeably more polished in the footage compared to his recent public appearances, noting that the video carries no timestamp and neither party has commented on it.
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Ex-Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina Appears In South African Court To Fight Deportation

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  Former Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, returned to the Cape Town Regional Court on Thursday to continue her legal battle against deportation. Adetshina was arrested by South African immigration officials on June 6, 2026, for allegedly residing in the country without valid legal papers.  She made her first court appearance on June 9 and was released on a warning pending the outcome of the case. During the court session, the beauty queen was expected to submit an affidavit outlining the official steps she had taken to regularise her immigration status in South Africa.  The affidavit forms a key part of her defence against the Department of Home Affairs, which is actively pushing for her deportation. According to home affairs officials, Adetshina and her minor son have no legal right to remain in the country, alleging that she entered South Africa after being declared a prohibited person in December 2024. These allegations have not yet been tested in a trial. Ad...
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At Least 20 Children, 1 Adult Killed In School Bus Crash In Uganda

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  A  bus carrying schoolchildren returning from a trip veered off the road in Uganda, killing 20 children and one adult, police disclosed on Friday. Uganda, known for its poor road safety record, frequently records bus and truck accidents along its poorly maintained highways. According to preliminary findings by the police, the bus, belonging to King David Junior School in Kampala, was returning from a school trip to Sipi Falls in Kapchorwa District when the incident occurred. Police explained that the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, which veered off the road, hit a large stone by the roadside, and overturned. The crash claimed the lives of one adult male and 20 pupils, while three adult males and several children sustained injuries, police said in a statement shared online. Authorities also released an image showing the badly wrecked, overturned bus, noting that investigations were ongoing while several of the injured continued receiving treatment in hospital. ...
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David Umahi Seeks Autopsy Before The Release Of Miss Mary Habila’s Body For Burial

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The  Minister of Works Engr. David Umahi has requested for autopsy on late Miss Mary Habila before the release of her body for burial. The minister made the request through his legal team lead by Roy Nwaeze (SAN) following the death of Mary at his resident at Uburu, Ebonyi State. Miss Habila died on Saturday, 27th of June, 2026 in a building situated within the residence of Umahi at Umunaga, Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area, Ebonyi State. Miss Mary Habila, according to the document, is a staff member of the David Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State, who was on secondment to the Federal Ministry of Works, Mabushi, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT). According to the letter, the deceased did not reside in the same building as the Minister. The document explained further that the building where Habila died is exclusively designated for members of the Minister’s staff and other persons working with him. “On the night of her death, the deceased and...
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