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SIT-AT-HOME: Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo Reopens Nkwo Nnewi After One-Week Closure

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  Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo has reopened the New Motorcycle Spare Parts Market, popularly known as Nkwo Nnewi, following a one-week shutdown. The governor had through the Special Adviser on Trade and Markets, Evaristus Uba, sealed the market last Monday after he and other officials visited and found low turnout of traders, signaling non-adherence to the government order calling for abolition of the Monday-sit at-home. Uba, who spoke on behalf of the governor, had threatened that if after one week the traders failed to turn up for Monday business, he would extend the ban. But, kit was learnt that the ban was lifted on Monday after the chairman of Nnewi North Local Government Area, Echezona Anazodo, visited the market and found a large turnout of traders. Anazodo said:  “I’m happy to know today that traders complied with the order to resume for business. "I want to believe that if there was even half of this turn out last week, the market would not...

“How Me And My Best Friend Got Pregnant For My Husband At The Same Time” – Nollywood Actress, Omo Local

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  Nollywood actress, Victoria Akanke Ajibola, popularly known as Omo Local, has shared how she and her best friend became pregnant for her husband at the same time. The actress made this known during a recent interview on Oyinmomo TV. Speaking for the first time on why she divorced her husband, Omo Local disclosed that her best friend was three months pregnant for her husband while her pregnancy was five months. Narrating the incident, Omo Local explained that she was traumatized and attempted suicide because of the shame. “I was five months pregnant, my best friend was also three months pregnant for my husband. "The trauma was so much to the extent that I took poison because of shame,”  she said. When asked about the friend, she answered,  “Anyway, I don’t know about her whereabouts anymore. Maybe she’s still together with my ex-husband, I don’t know, but they had about three (children) together after I left him.”

Saudi Arabia Shuts Down One Of The World’s Largest Oil Refineries After Drone Strike

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Saudi Aramco has suspended operations at its Ras Tanura refinery in Saudi Arabia following reports of a drone strike in the vicinity. Ras Tanura, one of the largest oil refining and export facilities in the world, has a refining capacity of roughly 550,000 barrels per day and serves as the kingdom’s largest oil export terminal. The facility handles approximately 6.5 million barrels of crude daily nearly 7% of global oil supply flows through this single site. Reports indicate the attack was carried out by Iran amid rising regional tensions, affecting critical Aramco infrastructure. Following the strike, a fire reportedly broke out in the refinery’s processing complex. Authorities say the blaze has been contained, and no casualties have been confirmed. Recall that series of strikes by the U.S. and Israel against Iran began Saturday, 28th February, 2026.

“How My Dad Was Killed By Men In Military Uniform” – Nigerian Streamer, Carter Efe

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  Nigerian streamer and skit maker, Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, popularly known as Carter Efe, has shared the tragic story of how his father, a police officer, was brutally killed by armed robbers dressed in military camouflage during a robbery in Ogun State several years ago. The skit maker recalled that his father had closed from duty but decided to follow the police van to the nearest bus-stop to their home. However, on their way, they ran into an ongoing robbery operation on the highway and unknown to them that the men in military camouflage were robbers, they alighted from their vehicle to know what was causing gridlock, but robbers opened fire on them upon spotting their police uniform. Carter Efe said his father’s murder is more traumatizing because he saw his lifeless body on television and the clip is still available on YouTube. Speaking in a recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, Carter Efe said,  “My dad had closed from duty and was heading home but he decided to ent...

Presidency Reacts To Reports That There Was An Attempt To Poison President Tinubu In Aso Villa

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  The Presidency has debunked viral social media claims that kitchen staff at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa were arrested for allegedly plotting to poison President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, took to his official X account on Sunday to share a video of the report and categorically denied it. The video purportedly shows activity at the presidential villa, accompanied by a voiceover reporting the incident. It claimed,  “Today we examine reports surrounding the shocking arrest of a presidential chef over an alleged plot to poison President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, an incident that has prompted swift intervention by a special police squad and triggered heightened security measures within the presidential environment. “According to preliminary information from security sources, the arrest followed intelligence alerts suggesting suspicious activities connected to food preparation procedures within restricted areas linke...

“Why I Have Stunted Growth” – Nigerian Streamer, Kolu

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Popular Nigerian streamer and TikToker, Kolu, has explained the reason behind his distinctive physique. Speaking in a recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, Kolu disclosed that he was born prematurely at 7 months and not 9 months like most people. He stated that he believes being born prematurely was responsible for his stunted growth. “I was born prematurely at 7 months, not 9 months. That is why I look like this,”  he said. The streamer revealed that he also lost his mother at a very tender age. “I have parents but my mother is late. She died a long time ago. But my father is still alive,”  he added.

Dubai’s Iconic Burj Al Arab Hotel Engulfed In Flames After Being Hit By Suicide Drone Shot By Iran

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Dubai’s iconic sail-shaped hotel, the Burj Al Arab, was reportedly hit by a suspected suicide drone, injuring several people amid rising tensions across the Middle East. Thick plumes of black smoke were seen billowing from the luxury landmark on Saturday evening, with footage shared online showing flames at the base of the five-star hotel as emergency crews raced to the scene. Firefighters were pictured battling the blaze amid a heavy emergency service presence. Authorities later confirmed the flames had been brought under control. The strike came hours after another luxury hotel, Fairmont The Palm, was engulfed in flames in the Palm Jumeirah district. Four people were injured in that incident after what appeared to be an Iranian Shahed drone smashed into the building, although some reports suggested it may have been struck by falling missile debris. A Dubai government spokesperson said: “An incident occurred in a building in the Palm Jumeirah area.” They added: “Four people were injur...