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Coroner Suspends Inquest Into Death Of Chimamanda Adichie’s Son

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  The Coroner’s Court sitting at the Igbosere Magistrate Court, Lagos Island, on Tuesday, suspended further hearing in the inquest into the death of 21-month-old Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege. The inquest was halted pending directives from the Chief Coroner, Justice Mojisola Dada, following a controversial intervention by the Lagos State Attorney-General. Counsel from the Lagos State Ministry of Justice informed the court that the Attorney-General, Lawal Pedro, had directed that proceedings to be suspended until after a meeting with all parties scheduled for May 12, 2026. However, Coroner Magistrate Atinuke Adetunji strongly faulted the directive, insisting that the court operates independently of the executive arm of government. “I find it very appalling that the Attorney-General would take such steps without informing the court. The AG does not have the power, under the principle of separation of powers, to direc...
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17 ADC House Of Representatives Members Follow Peter Obi And Rabiu Kwankwaso To NDC

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  About 17 African Democratic Congress (ADC), lawmakers in the House of Representatives have defected to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). This was disclosed by Speaker Abass Tajudeen on the floor of the House on Tuesday. Tajudeen also announced the defection of Leke Abejide from the ADC to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Lawmakers who defected to the NDC include Yusuf Datti, Uchenna Okonkwo, Adamu Wakili, Thaddeus Attah, George Ozodinobi, Lilian Orogbu, Oluwaseyi Sowunmi, Peter Aniekwe, Mukhtar Zakari, George Oluwande and Munachim Umezuruike. Others are Emeka Idu, Jesse Onuakalusi, Ifeanyi Uzokwe, Afam Ogene and Abdulhakeem Ado. This comes barely a day after former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso defected from the ADC to the NDC. Obi and Kwankwaso have pledged to continue their pursuit for a better Nigeria in the NDC.
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14-YEAR-OLD BOY OPENED FIRE: Death Toll From Turkey School Shooting Rises To 10

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  An 11-year-old girl has died of injuries sustained in a school shooting in southern Turkey more than two weeks ago, bringing the death toll to 10. Almina Agaoglu died in hospital, the private NTV television reported. A 14-year-old opened fire at a school in the Kahramanmaras province on April 15, killing nine students aged 10 and 11 and one teacher. The youth attacker died at the scene. Authorities said the boy brought five firearms to the school and was the son of a former police inspector, who has since been arrested. In a separate incident the previous day in the southeastern province of Sanliurfa, a former student opened fire at his former high school, wounding 16 people, before taking his own life when confronted by police. The attacks have sparked public outrage. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has dismissed a deputy education minister and said the government would introduce measures, including restrictions on gun ownership.
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Activists Protest, Demand The Release Of Blogger, Justice Crack Over Cybercrime Charges

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  Nigerian a ctivist, Peter Akah, on Monday, May 4, 2026, led a protest at the Federal High Court in Abuja, demanding the release of blogger and social media personality, Justice Mark Chidiebere, popularly known as Justice Crack, who is currently in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). In a video on his X handle and circulating online, Akah was seen calling on the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to intervene and secure the blogger’s release. “Where is the Attorney-General, Lateef Fagbemi? We want Justice Crack now. Nigerians, we are at the Ministry of Justice. The Nigerian Army wants to imprison Justice Crack—it is not possible. Look at the charges; they are frivolous. They said he circulated a video talking about your feeding,” Akah declared, adding that the case has been adjourned to Monday, May 25, 2026. The protesters further chanted: “Nigerian Army, free Justice Crack. Free Justice Crack now. He is not a crimi...
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Ice Prince Cuts Off Sex, Alcohol, Cigarette, Energy Drink And Soda

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  Nigerian  rapper and singer, Henry Panshak Zamani, popularly known as Ice Prince, has shared more details about his lifestyle overhaul during his weight loss journey. The Oleku crooner revealed that he is celibate and has also completely ditched smoking. Relishing his transformation on social media, Ice Prince said he felt “unchained and saved.” On his X handle, he wrote; “Quitting sex and cigarette is by far the best decision I ever made in my life. From chronic smoker to nonsmoker. God is the greatest!!! Feeling unchained and saved.” The rapper added he has also ditched alcohol, soda, energy drinks, and bread, for over a year. He  expressed his desire to continue his current lifestyle for the rest of his life, stressing that he feels “good.”
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Uche Montana’s Monica 2 Hits 4.3 Million Views On YouTube Within 24 hours

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  ‎Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Uche Montana’s new movie, Monica 2, has hit 4.3 million views on YouTube within 24 hours of its release. It was gathered that the movie has  ‎generated approximately 4,403,874 views within its first 15 hours after debuting on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. ‎ ‎This has surpassed Monica’s early performance and reinforces the filmmaker’s influence in Nollywood’s digital distribution space. ‎ ‎Uche Montana had earlier celebrated hitting 1.3 million views just four hours after release, signalling strong initial audience demand for the film. ‎ ‎The latest figures position Monica 2 as one of the fastest-growing Nollywood titles on YouTube in recent times. It was also gathered that the first instalment, Monica, crossed 13 million views within two weeks of its March 7, 2026, premiere on her YouTube channel. ‎ ‎The movie averaged nearly one million views daily which highlights a consistent and expanding digital audience base for Montana’s product...
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Security Agencies Arrest Three Persons Over False Divorce News About Tony Elumelu

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Security agencies have arrested 3 persons over the false news of a divorce between United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, and his wife, Awele. This was made known by the bank, which  confirmed that security agencies had been notified and arrests had already been made. ‎The statement from the bank read, “The matter has been referred to the relevant law enforcement authorities, who have commenced action. We confirm that three individuals directly connected to the creation and dissemination of these malicious falsehoods have been arrested”. ‎The individuals named include Kingsley Akunemeihe (@Directorkem), Chigozie Ihebom, and John Nwanorue (@problemchimky) ‎ ‎The bank had dismissed as false and defamatory a viral social media claim alleging that its Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, had divorced his wife, Awele. ‎ ‎In a formal notice issued by the bank’s Group Head of Brand, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Alero Ladipo, on Sunday, the institution described the...
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