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2 People Dead As Man Wielding A Machete And Knife Attacks IMAX Cinema In Lekki, Lagos State

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  Two people have been confirmed dead following an attack at IMAX Cinemas in Lekki, Lagos State, Friday night, August 29, after a man wielding a machete and knife reportedly stormed the premises. The incident, which triggered panic among cinema patrons and workers, occurred when the suspect allegedly attempted to gain entry into the cinema but was stopped by security guards. Eyewitnesses said the assailant, who appeared to be under the influence of drugs, became violent after being prevented from entering the premises. Confirming the incident, spokesperson of the Lagos State Police Command, SP Adebisi Abimbola, said the suspect allegedly stabbed one of the security guards to death and injured another security personnel during the attack. According to her, the suspect who appear to be destitute, was subsequently mobbed and died in the process. “Two people have been confirmed dead,” Adebisi said, adding that the circumstances surrounding the incident were being investigated...

INTERPOL Rescues 2 Colombian Women Lured To Nigeria By Human Traffickers

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In furtherance of the fight against transnational organised crime, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the National Central Bureau (NCB-INTERPOL), Lagos Annex, have successfully rescued two foreign nationals lured to Nigeria and held captive by a human trafficking syndicate. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Iniedu, made this known on Saturday, saying, “The successful operation followed actionable intelligence received from INTERPOL-NCB, Bogotá, on August 26, 2026, regarding two female citizens of Colombia, identified as Maria Camila Rodas Ortiz and Yuliet Fernanda Rios Mesa. “The victims were fraudulently lured to Nigeria, held against their will, and had their travel documents confiscated by certain Chinese nationals who are currently at large. ‘Upon receipt of the intelligence, police operatives promptly launched a covert tracking operation, locating the hideout in Lagos where both victims were safely rescued on the same day. “The fleeing suspects...

Meta Set To Charge WhatsApp Business Messages From October 1

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Businesses using Meta’s WhatsApp Business Platform will begin paying for certain messages sent to customers from October 1, 2026, under a new pricing structure announced by the company. The change applies to organisations that use the WhatsApp Business Platform, formerly known as the WhatsApp Business API, to manage customer communication on a large scale. Regular WhatsApp users and small businesses using the standard WhatsApp Business app are not the main targets of the new charges. Under the reversed system, the amount businesses pay will depend on the type of message being sent. Utility messages, including payment alerts, order confirmations and other service-related updates, will cost about $0.0101 per message, while marketing messages will attract a higher fee of approximately $0.062 each. Although the individual charges appear relatively small, companies that send large volumes of messages could see their communication expenses rise significantly. For example, a Nig...

Pastor Jerry Eze Gifts Nathaniel Bassey Brand New Car On 45th Birthday

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The founder of Streams of Joy International and converner of the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD), Pastor Jerry Eze has gifted gospel singer, Nathaniel Bassey a brand new car in celebration of the musician’s 45th birthday. Bassey revealed the gesture in an Instagram post on Friday, explaining that he had intended to spend a quiet day thanking God before discovering that Eze had secretly arranged the surprise with his wife. The singer, who turned 45 on Thursday, said he was left “speechless” by the gift, particularly after learning that Eze had rejected his wife’s initial suggestion and insisted on getting a better vehicle. According to Bassey, Eze told his wife, “my brother can’t drive that” while pushing for a more suitable car. He wrote, “Normally I keep things like this private, but not this one. I want to share this. “Woke up yesterday just desiring a nice easy day of gratitude to God. Unknown to me my brother and friend @realjerryeze had this holy coup ongoing...

Ayra Starr To Become First Afrobeats Star To Headline NFL Halftime Show

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Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr has been announced as the headline performer for an NFL halftime show during the league’s international match in London this autumn. The singer will perform at halftime when the Philadelphia Eagles face the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, October 11, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in north London. The game is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. BST (9:30 a.m. ET). Ayra Starr becomes the first Afrobeats artiste to headline an NFL International Game Halftime Show, marking another major international milestone for the Nigerian singer. Her performance will form part of a record seven halftime shows planned across this season’s international NFL matches, presented by American Express. Reacting to the announcement, Starr said she was looking forward to performing on the NFL’s global stage. “I am so excited to perform at the NFL halftime show in London,” said Starr, who recently released her third studio album, Starrgirl...

NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau And Other Board Members Resign

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  The President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, and other board members have resigned. The NFF board had come under intense pressure following the poor management of Nigerian football. The latest debacle was the failure of the Super Falcons to qualify for the FIFA Women World Cup for the first time. It was gathered that the board had been badgered by security agents, as it comes under (mis)management of funds released by the Federal Government for the national football teams. The Department of State Services (DSS), joined other security operatives in investigating the NFF over the utilisation of the ₦17 billion Federal Government intervention fund released to the Federation for players’ wages and bonuses. The fund was approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2024 to clear outstanding payments owed to Nigeria national teams. An authoritative source informed the newsmen on Monday that the DSS had beamed a searchlight on officials of the NFF to show proof on wha...

Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo Faces Backlash Over ₦700,000 Matchmaking Platform

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  The lead pastor of David’s Christian Centre and a popular relationship coach, Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo has sparked mixed reactions after unveiling a Christian matchmaking platform, Mentor To Marry, with membership packages costing up to ₦700,000 annually. The  platform, which is aimed at helping Christian singles find intentional and God-centred relationships, comes amid growing conversations about the financial pressures surrounding modern relationships and marriages. Okonkwo,  in a post shared on X, lamented what he described as the increasing commercialisation of relationships, arguing that financial expectations have made it difficult for some young men to find genuine love. “When we were young all you had to get was a girl’s phone number, but now all they want to send is their account number,” he wrote. He added that men are now often expected to contribute towards expenses such as rent, school fees and transportation before being taken seriously in relationships. I...