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Celebrities, Influencers And Content Creators Storm Lagos For Peller And Jarvis’ White Wedding

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Celebrities, influencers and digital content creators have converged on Lagos for the highly anticipated white wedding of TikTok star, Peller and his fiancée, Jarvis, as the couple rounds off a series of elaborate wedding ceremonies that have captured the attention of fans across Nigeria and beyond. The white wedding, held on Saturday, August 1 in Lagos, comes just days after the couple’s traditional marriage ceremony and civil wedding, completing a relationship journey that has remained one of the most talked-about on social media in recent months. The event has attracted some of the biggest names in Nigeria’s online entertainment space, with videos and photographs of guests arriving at the venue already circulating across various social media platforms. Among the early arrivals are internet personality Ghe Ghe, media personality and show host Nons Miraj, Nigerian music artiste Jo Blaq, social media influencer, Papaya Ex and several other popular digital creators and entertainers. The...
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Nigerian WWE Star, Oba Femi Defeats Brock Lesnar In First-Ever Hell In A Cell Match

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  Nigerian professional wrestler, Torioluwa Oshiumi Isaac Odugbesan, popularly known as Oba Femi secured a landmark victory at the 2026 SummerSlam, defeating Brock Lesnar in his first-ever Hell in a Cell match. The blockbuster main event took place on Saturday night at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, United States, with the Lagos-born WWE star extending his remarkable run in the company. Following the match, Lesnar hailed Oba Femi as the future of WWE while describing himself as part of the past in a show of respect for the Nigerian wrestler. Reacting to the endorsement, Oba Femi admitted he was surprised by Lesnar’s gesture. “The hug and public endorsement was definitely a sword and I didn’t see that coming. “I know that deep down, Brock has always respected me and he knows that deep down, I respect him as well,” Oba Femi said. The victory adds another major milestone to Oba Femi’s impressive debut year in WWE.  He defeated Lesnar at WrestleMania in April before going o...
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Danny Welbeck Joins Chelsea On Two-Year Contract From Brighton

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  Chelsea FC have signed striker, Danny Welbeck from Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion on a contract running until 2028. The 35-year-old England international will join Xabi Alonso’s squad during the club’s pre-season tour. Welbeck expressed his delight at the move. “When you hear of the interest from Chelsea, it’s something that fills you with such immense pride,” he said. “Knowing the history of Chelsea, it’s a club that wants to win trophies and is pushing to do that every single season. “I’m really honoured to come to a club of this stature at what feels like a really exciting time. I know a few of the boys already and I’ve had fantastic conversations with the manager and already feel that connection. “I’ve got that fire in my belly and I’m ready to give it everything for this club to make everyone at Chelsea, and the supporters, proud.” Welbeck brings extensive top-level experience. He has made 400 Premier League appearances, played in the UEFA Champions League, a...
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Kidnapped Benue Seminarian Escapes From Abductors

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A Catholic Diocese of Otukpo in Benue State has confirmed the safe return of its seminarian, Kelvin Ochai, who was abducted by gunmen at Asa III in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state. This  was disclosed in a statement issued by the Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese, Very Rev. Fr. Joseph Itodo, on Saturday. Itodo attributed the seminarian’s safe return to divine intervention and the prayers of Christians and well wishers. According  to the diocese, the seminarian escaped from the custody of his abductors and made his way to Aliade in Gwer East Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, where he was reunited with his family unharmed. “Through the prayers of the people of God, Kelvin escaped from the custody of his abductors on the evening of Friday, 31st of July, 2026, and made his way to Aliade, Gwer East LGA of Benue State. He has since been safely reunited with his family and is unharmed,” the statement read in part. The  Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Otukp...
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Portable Loses To Charles Okocha After Walking Out Of Celebrity Boxing Rematch

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Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, suffered defeat in his celebrity boxing rematch against Nollywood actor, Charles Okocha after abandoning the bout during the opening round. The  highly anticipated “Chaos In The Ring” showdown, held at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, ended in dramatic fashion when Portable walked out of the contest, prompting officials to declare Okocha the winner. The rematch was organised following their first celebrity boxing encounter in 2023, which Portable. Charles Okocha  had challenged the result and activated a rematch clause, setting the stage for Friday’s clash. The fight started at a frenetic pace before descending into confusion, with Portable exiting the ring and refusing to continue. Following his withdrawal, organisers awarded victory to Okocha. Videos  from the event have since gone viral on social media, sparking reactions from fans and entertainment...
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“Nigerians Have Spent ₦1.7 Trillion On MTN Data Services In 6 Months” – MTN Nigeria

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Nigerians have spent approximately ₦1.7 trillion on data services provided by MTN Nigeria in the first half of 2026, highlighting sustained demand for internet connectivity despite prevailing economic challenges. The telecom operator disclosed this in its unaudited financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026, filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited. According to the results, MTN’s data revenue climbed to ₦1.699 trillion during the review period, compared with ₦1.229 trillion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, representing a 38.3 per cent year-on-year increase. Data services remained the company’s largest revenue driver, ahead of voice services, which generated ₦897.14 billion, while SMS services contributed ₦112.68 billion. Overall, MTN Nigeria recorded ₦2.99 trillion in revenue for the first half of 2026, up from ₦2.38 trillion posted in the same period last year. The company explained that its data revenue comprises earnings from mobile data, fixed broadband ...
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Staircase Collapse Traps 300 School Girls In Kano State

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About 300 students of Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS) Janbulo in Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State were trapped in their classrooms on Thursday after the staircase leading to a one-storey classroom block collapsed during school hours. The incident occurred at about 1:00 p.m. while students were attending lessons in two upstairs classrooms, according to the school principal, Hajiya Jamila Mustafa Mai Nasara. She said panic erupted after the collapse, prompting teachers and school authorities to rush to the scene. “We heard shouting from the one-storey building where about 300 students were taking lessons in two upstairs classrooms. We rushed to the area and discovered that the staircase had collapsed,” she said. The principal explained that members of staff quickly mobilised and brought a ladder, which was used to safely evacuate all the trapped students from the building. She confirmed that no lives were lost and no student sustained any injury during the incident. Des...
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