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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...

“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...

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.

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...

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...

Veteran Nollywood Actor, Benedict Johnson Hospitalized, Requires Surgery

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  The  Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has confirmed that veteran Nollywood actor, Benedict Johnson, is currently hospitalized and undergoing medical treatment for an undisclosed health condition that requires surgery. The National President of the AGN, Abubakar Yakubu, confirmed the development on Saturday,  following public concerns raised by a viral video showing the actor undergoing an MRI scan. Yakubu stated that the leadership of the guild is fully aware of the actor’s medical challenges and has committed to providing the necessary institutional support to ensure a successful surgical procedure. “Yes, he is ill. Actually, he is ill and requires surgery. The guild is aware, and we are lending our full support to ensure that he undergoes this surgery,” Yakubu stated. Johnson, an alumnus of Abia State University, began his professional acting career with appearances in pioneering Nollywood films such as Living in Bondage and Stolen Bible. Prior to his film career, h...

Ireland Deports 42 South Africans, Sets New Visa Requirements

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About 42 South African nationals, who were living in Ireland illegally, have been deported back to Johannesburg, and arrived on Friday in a chartered flight. The deportees included 9 men, 18 women, and 15 children. The children were deported as part of their family units. They departed from Dublin Airport on Thursday afternoon and landed in South Africa on Friday morning. According to reports from The Irish Times on June 19, 2026, two of the individuals included in the deportation group held criminal convictions in Ireland. Ireland’s Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan, addressed the situation, noting that the vast majority of South Africans residing in the country do so legally. He emphasised that the Irish immigration system must remain “rules-based and robust.” He further explained that enforcement actions, including deportations, are deemed essential by the government to ensure the system functions effectively and to maintain public confidence in existing immigration laws. E...