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Corps member arrested by DSS for impersonation
26Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Corps member arrested by DSS for impersonation

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a 26-year-old corps member, Oluwatosin Medaiyese, for alleged impersonation. He was arraigned before an Osun State Magistrates’ Court in Osogbo for falsely presenting himself as Hon. Justice Jimoh Aliyu to the Zonal Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) with the intention of fraudulently securing the posting of Corps members to their desired places of primary assignment. The charge against him alleges that he committed an offense contrary to Section 108 of the Criminal Code Cap 34 Vol. II Laws of Osun State 2002. Medaiyese pleaded not guilty to the charge and his counsel, Mr. Omaniyi Abifarin, applied for bail on his behalf. He was granted bail of N100,000 with one surety in like sum. The case has been adjourned to 25th...
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An Assault by ISWAP in Chibok Village Results in the Abduction of the Leader of Civilian Joint Task Force
26Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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An Assault by ISWAP in Chibok Village Results in the Abduction of the Leader of Civilian Joint Task Force

Reports reveal that in the early hours of February 26th, suspected members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) carried out an attack on Bambula community in Chibok local government area of Borno state. The attack resulted in the abduction of several individuals, including Mohammed Abba, the leader of the civilian joint task force (JTF) in the community. During the assault, which occurred around 4am, the insurgents entered the community while its residents were still asleep. According to a resident, "The sporadic gunshots woke us, and everybody started running to safety. The insurgents came in through Ajigum Talala, a part of the forest where ISWAP has a strong unit. They headed straight to Abba and took him. They have been warning him before but Abba refused to c...
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Young Twitter user Dolapo passes away after posting: “Anybody can die anytime, enjoy your life! You only live once”
26Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Young Twitter user Dolapo passes away after posting: “Anybody can die anytime, enjoy your life! You only live once”

Following his advice to live life to the fullest as one could die at any moment, a young Twitter user named Dolapo is being mourned by his followers after his passing.   On February 19, 2020, @Kinyels tweeted: "Anybody can die anytime, enjoy your life! You only live once."     His last tweet was shared on February 22. This morning, his followers went under his tweet to reveal that he has passed on.   One of them claimed that he died in his sleep.   Below are reactions to news of his death.      
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Nigeria made $104 million from film and music in 2019 – Lai Mohammed
26Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Nigeria made $104 million from film and music in 2019 – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Laim Mohammed, has revealed that Nigeria earned $104 million from the creative industry in 2019. During a visit to the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation’s headquarters in Abuja on February 25, the Minister highlighted the potential of the film industry as an untapped part of the economy. Lai Mohammed also emphasized that the creative industry is the fastest growing sector of the economy, with $53 million and $51 million generated from film and music, respectively, last year. He stressed the need for more cinema houses and screens to fully realize the industry's potential. He explained, "We need to work harder so that we can actually actualize the potentials of this industry and make it not just the fastest growing sector in Nigeria but als...
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Moment AMCON officials took over Buhari's critic, Buba Galadima's house over N900m debt (videos)
26Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Moment AMCON officials took over Buhari's critic, Buba Galadima's house over N900m debt (videos)

The house of Buba Galadima, a vocal critic and former ally of President Muhammadu Buhari, was taken over by officials of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) due to an alleged debt of N900 million. Videos of the incident have since gone viral on the internet. Galadima lost two houses in Abuja and his company, Bedko Nigeria Limited, to AMCON following a court order. AMCON's spokesperson, Jude Nwauzor, mentioned that the agency had made efforts to resolve the matter amicably but Galadima and his company remained unwilling to repay the debt. On the other hand, Galadima denied the debt, claiming that he did not receive any funds from the loan he signed for in 2003. He also stated that AMCON took legal action against him but his appeal was successful. Several videos capturing the...
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Why Mikaela Spielberg is Choosing to Enter the Adult Film Industry and Confront Online Criticism
26Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Why Mikaela Spielberg is Choosing to Enter the Adult Film Industry and Confront Online Criticism

Mikaela Spielberg, the daughter of renowned Hollywood filmmaker Steven Spielberg, 66, and actress Kate Capshaw, 66, has elaborated on her decision to pursue a career in the adult film industry.   Last week, the 23-year-old revealed to The Sun that she had become frustrated with conventional employment and sought to "capitalize on her body."   Mikaela, who views herself as a "sexual creature," also expressed, "I also just got tired of working day to day in a way that wasn’t satisfying my soul. I feel like doing this kind of work, I’m able to ‘satisfy’ other people, but that feels good because it’s not in a way that makes me feel violated." Following her public announcement, her father Steven was reportedly left feeling 'embarrassed' and 'concerned' about her new career path.  Addres...
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“Any man who cannot cook in my father’s family is considered useless” Man says
26Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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“Any man who cannot cook in my father’s family is considered useless” Man says

Expressing his family tradition, a travel consultant mentioned that every male descendant from his father's side of the family possesses the skill of cooking and it raises eyebrows whenever any male child lacks this ability.   In his words, cooking is an inherent trait that all male children in the family are expected to possess.   The consultant, @_smithsydny, conveyed: "In my father's family, as a man you don't know how to cook, they will ask your mother 'are you sure this is our son?' It's a trademark that comes with every male child. You must know how to cook. This tradition is passing down to the grandchildren as well. I know how to cook."     He further remarked: "The way my father's siblings will question you, you don't know how to cook as a man? You are useless."       ...
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"I'm getting you pregnant again" Davido says as he gushes over fiancée Chioma's beauty
26Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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"I'm getting you pregnant again" Davido says as he gushes over fiancée Chioma's beauty

The Nigerian singer Davido has expressed his admiration for his fiancée Chioma Rowland's beauty and hinted at the possibility of getting her pregnant again. The couple welcomed their first child together in October 2019, and it seems that Davido is eager to expand their family further. In response to new photos shared by Chioma, Davido affectionately commented, "U so sexy I'm gettin U pregnant again... I love you my dear wife... who ever near u nah 6 FT!!" alongside lovestruck emojis. It's clear that the singer is smitten with Chioma and is looking forward to growing their family.
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"I'm thinking of getting you pregnant again" – Davido excitedly mentions to fiancée Chioma
26Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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"I'm thinking of getting you pregnant again" – Davido excitedly mentions to fiancée Chioma

Gushing over the beauty of his fiancée, Chioma Rowland, Davido expressed his desire to have another child with her.   Even though the couple welcomed their first child together in October 2019, it seems the singer is already considering expanding their family.     In response to new photos shared by Chioma, Davido wrote: "U so sexy I'm gettin U pregnant again..."   Additionally, he expressed his affection with lovestruck emojis, stating: "I love you my dear wife... whoever comes near you, they will be 6 FT!!"  
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OAU lecturer dies after welcoming set of twins
26Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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OAU lecturer dies after welcoming set of twins

The unfortunate demise of a lecturer at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, identified only as Dr. Mrs Akintola, has occurred due to complications arising after she gave birth to a set of twins. Dr. Akintola, who was a faculty member in the Department of Quantity Surveying, reportedly fell ill after welcoming her twins and eventually passed away on Monday, February 24th. The university's Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olanrewaju, confirmed the heartbreaking news and stated that the university community is in mourning. In the wake of her passing, one of her students expressed his condolences on Twitter. The loss of such a respected educator has undoubtedly left a profound impact on her students and colleagues at the university.
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