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Day: May 22, 2026

Kaduna pilgrims complete Madinah stay, proceed to Makkah

Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency will convey the last batch of pilgrims to Makkah on Friday in record time, after completing the mandatory four-day stay in Madinah. A statement issued on Friday in Madinah by the Chief Press Secretary, Malam Ibraheem Musa, attributed the smooth evacuation to Governor Uba Sani’s support for the agency. Quoting…

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We don’t govern Abia by assumptions, says Otti

By Steve Oko Governor Alex Otti has declared that his administration’s grassroots engagement initiative across Abia communities is aimed at delivering people-driven governance based on the actual needs of the citizens and not assumptions. Speaking through his Chief of Staff, Caleb Ajagba, during a town hall meeting at Ugwunagbo Local Government Area, the Governor said…

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Alleged SCID Torture: Defendant tells court how he lost both eyes in custody

A Minna High Court was moved to tears on Friday, after a defendant in a long-running homicide trial narrated how he allegedly lost both eyes following torture by operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) of the Niger State Police Command. The defendant, Idris Mohammed, told Justice Mikhail Abdullahi of High Court II, Minna, during cross-examination…

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‘I’m a Man United supporter’ — Rashford clarifies post after fan backlash

By Adegboyega Adeleye Marcus Rashford has clarified his latest controversial comments after backlash from Manchester United supporters who accused him of snubbing the club while celebrating his England recall. The forward sparked reactions online after thanking coaches and clubs that helped revive his career over the past 18 months following his inclusion in England’s 2026…

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Don’t keep malice with your wife, Yul Edochie tells men

By Enitan Abdultawab Actor and filmmaker Yul Edochie has advised men against holding grudges in marriage, stressing that communication remains key to resolving conflicts between couples. In a recent post shared on X, the actor said men should address issues directly with their wives instead of keeping malice, noting that open conversations help couples understand…

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‘I started smoking in JSS3’ – TV host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu

By Mary Agbabiaka Media personality and TV host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu has opened up about his past struggles with smoking and raised concerns over the increasing rate of betting addiction among young Nigerians. Ebuka spoke during the latest episode of the podcast MENtality, released on Friday, alongside health advocate Aproko Doctor. The discussion centred on addiction,…

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Court grants CBN sole ownership of eNaira platform

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, granted the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sole ownership rights to the eNaira digital currency platform. The court, in a judgment delivered by Justice James Omotosho, issued an order of perpetual injunction to restrain a private firm, eNaira Payment Solutions Limited, from further…

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