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TikToker Peller escapes fire outbreak in new Lagos home
TikToker Peller has narrowly avoided a fire outbreak involving his generator, according to a video shared on his Instagram page. The blaze, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, The post TikToker Peller escapes fire outbreak in new Lagos home appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Viral video shows moment Peller’s house nearly caught fire
Content creator Peller expresses gratitude to God after a fire nearly destroys his house, supported by fans, friends, and ex-girlfriend Jarvis during the ordeal.
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Foreign election observers arrive at Utako for AMAC council election
Foreign election observers have arrived at Polling Units 081 and 080 located at Utako LEA Primary School in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to monitor the ongoing Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) election. The observers were seen engaging with electoral officials and assessing the voting process as accreditation and balloting continued at the polling units. […] Foreign election observers arrive at Utako for AMAC council election
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₦13.7bn Payroll Audit: Alleged records predates Adeleke’s tenure – Osun PDP blasts APC
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Osun State has defended Governor Ademola Adeleke following allegations of a ₦13.7 billion annual payroll fraud raised by the All Progressives Congress. In a statement issued in Osogbo on Friday by the Chairman, Sunday Bisi, the party described the accusation as misleading and linked it to what it termed […] ₦13.7bn Payroll Audit: Alleged records predates Adeleke’s tenure – Osun PDP blasts APC
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APC Not Full of Saints, But Better Option Than PDP – Keyamo
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is not a party of saints but remains a better alternative to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Keyamo made this known in a post on X shared alongside a video on Saturday. Innthr post, he explained that comments was […] The post APC Not Full of Saints, But Better Option Than PDP – Keyamo appeared first on OsunDefender.
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Pastor Komaiya: Greater Destinies Bring Greater Battles in Life's Warfare
Pastor Komaiya asserts life is a constant battle for those with greater destinies, emphasising divine anointing as key to fulfilment and glory amidst challenges.
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PICTORIAL: Large Turnout, Smooth Voting Recorded At Durumi Polling Unit
Voting activities progressed peacefully at Polling Unit 021, Durumi 1, in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) in the FCT Area Council elections, with electoral officials and community leaders confirming a smooth and orderly process on Saturday. Presiding Officer, Nkechi Chime, disclosed that the polling unit has 700 registered voters, noting that the exercise commenced without […]
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Lassa fever kills 70 in 7 weeks, 318 confirmed cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) on Saturday confirmed that the country has recorded 70 deaths from Lassa fever in the first seven weeks of 2026, with 318 confirmed cases out of 1,469 suspected infections reported nationwide. The post Lassa fever kills 70 in 7 weeks, 318 confirmed cases appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Gunmen Kill Over 50 in Zamfara Village as Army APC Hit by Bomb
No fewer than 50 residents have reportedly been killed in a fresh attack by suspected terrorists on Dutsin Dan Ajiya village in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The attackers, said to be armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the community on Thursday evening and operated into the early hours of Friday. According to a […]
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Police Arrest 13 Suspects Over Ondo APC Ward Congress Attack
Thirteen suspects have been arrested over the violent disruption of the All Progressives Congress ward congress in Idanre, Ondo State, which left two people dead on Wednesday, February 18. The incident occurred in Idanre, Idanre Local Government Area, according to the News Agency of Nigeria. The arrests were confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday […] The post Police Arrest 13 Suspects Over Ondo APC Ward Congress Attack appeared first on OsunDefender.
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Police Arrest 13 Suspects Over Violent Attacks During Ondo APC Ward Congress
He disclosed that the arrests followed a carefully coordinated, intelligence-led operation ordered by the State Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal. The post Police Arrest 13 Suspects Over Violent Attacks During Ondo APC Ward Congress appeared first on Channels Television.
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DHQ Concludes Capacity Building, Regional Doctrine Workshop
DHQ Concludes Capacity Building, Regional Doctrine Workshop Anthony     Ufoh The Defence Headquarters has successfully concluded a four-day Capacity Building and Regional Doctrine Workshop organised by the Joint Doctrine and…
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NSCDC Deploys 4,000 Personnel for FCT Area Council Elections
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Olusola Odumosu, has directed officers to maintain professionalism, neutrality and vigilance before and during Saturday’s Area Council elections in Federal Capital Territory. Odumosu gave the directive during a prep election briefing, announcing the deployment of 4,000 personnel across the FCT […]
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Odunwire invited to PUBG Mobile championship in Egypt
Nigerian gaming content creator Odunwire has been invited to attend the upcoming PUBG Mobile National Championship (PMNC) in Egypt. The event forms part of PUBG Mobile’s competitive calendar and brings The post Odunwire invited to PUBG Mobile championship in Egypt appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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FCT Polls: Quiet Streets, Slow Start As Residents Cautiously Await Polls
Several roads in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) wore a deserted look on Saturday morning as the FCT area council elections commenced at 8:30am, with early delays reported across multiple polling units and voters expressing cautious optimism. The usually bustling Kubwa-Gwarinpa road, typically a beehive of commercial and social activities, stood empty save for essential […]
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LaLiga: Rashford faces Barcelona permanent transfer setback after Carrick’s Man Utd decision
Xavier Vilajoana, one of Barcelona’s presidential candidates, has raised doubts over Marcus Rashford completing a permanent move from Manchester United this summer. Rashford joined Barcelona on loan from Manchester United, and the Red Devils’ caretaker manager, Michael Carrick, has already expressed his desire to have the England international back at Old Trafford if he is […] LaLiga: Rashford faces Barcelona permanent transfer setback after Carrick’s Man Utd decision
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Michael Okpara varsity gets first female VC
Prof. Akanwa, a professor of Educational Measurement and Evaluation, is highly reputed both within and outside the university community for her integrity and firmness. The post Michael Okpara varsity gets first female VC appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Adeleke Writes ICPC, Asks Commission To Investigate Alleged Payroll Fraud In Osun
Governor Ademola Adeleke, has invited the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), to investigate and authenticate the alleged padded payroll of Osun State by ghost workers. OSUN DEFENDER reports that a consulting firm, Sally Tibbot Limited, has alleged an annual payroll fraud of N13.7 billion under the present administration. However, the state […] The post Adeleke Writes ICPC, Asks Commission To Investigate Alleged Payroll Fraud In Osun appeared first on OsunDefender.
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Lagos Police respond to Papaya Ex’ assault allegation
The Lagos State Police Command has responded to allegations of assault by popular Nigerian content creator and influencer, Papaya Ex. According to a report by DAILY POST, Papaya Ex claimed that the incident occurred on Friday night while she was returning from a shoot. During a TikTok live session, she appeared with a bleeding face […] Lagos Police respond to Papaya Ex’ assault allegation
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FCT Polls: Voter Apathy Hits AMAC, Officials Beg Citizens To Vote
The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) election is being marred by a wave of voter apathy on Saturday, as residents across several wards stayed away from polling units, leaving officials with little to do and prompting desperate pleas for citizens to exercise their franchise. Our reporter, who visited numerous polling units across the council, observed […]
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Breaking: Police drop bombshell on Papaya Ex, give fresh account
The Nigerian police force has raised strong allegations against influencer Papaya Ex, who alleged that an officer hit her buttocks and breasts at midnight search.
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Content Creation: When “Catching Cruise” Crosses the Line
Catching cruise with content creation on a faked rape claim feels like a sign of the times, an age where attention is currency and virality is victory. Growing up, I often heard a familiar refrain whenever I buried my face in a newspaper: “All these newspaper stories are lies.” It puzzled me. I struggled to […]
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I discovered football’s dark side, almost quit after my father’s death – Osimhen
"I went downstairs and I had 20 missed calls from my family. I called my brother back on FaceTime, and he said, 'He’s gone.' Then he turned the camera and showed me my father. 'You should say goodbye….' The post I discovered football’s dark side, almost quit after my father’s death – Osimhen appeared first on Vanguard News.
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He hit my face, breasts with gun – Papaya ex alleges assault by Lagos Police [VIDEO]
Nigerian content creator and influencer, Papaya ex, has accused some officers of the Lagos State police command of assault. The influencer explained that the incident happened on Friday night while returning from a shoot. Speaking during a TikTok live, Papaya who showed her bleeding face, also accused the police of hitting her breast after hitting […] He hit my face, breasts with gun – Papaya ex alleges assault by Lagos Police [VIDEO]
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CAF sends important message to NFF amid rumours to replace Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle
CAF emphasises coaching qualification requirements to Member Associations amid Eric Chelle's contract renewal challenges. Chelle seeks a pay rise.
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Oyo Police Arrests Armed Robbers, Recovers Toy Guns  In Ibadan
Oyo Police Arrests Armed Robbers, Recovers Toy Guns  In Ibadan Anthony Ufoh The Oyo State Police Command wishes to inform the public of a successful operation following credible intelligence received…
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Tension in Gwarinpa as suspected thugs delay FCT voting at PU 141
There was palpable tension at Polling Unit 141, LEA Primary School, Karamajiji, in Registration Area Gwarinmpa (Area Code 05), Gwarinmpa, on Saturday as suspected political thugs loitered around the premises while electoral officials struggled to commence voting. The post Tension in Gwarinpa as suspected thugs delay FCT voting at PU 141 appeared first on Vanguard News.
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FCT Poll: Low voter turnout in Kuje as accreditation, voting begins
Accreditation and voting have commenced across polling units in the Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), amid noticeable low turnout of voters. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the early arrival of electoral materials and staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at various polling units facilitated the start […] FCT Poll: Low voter turnout in Kuje as accreditation, voting begins
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FCT Poll: Massive turnout at Garki Village polling unit
There is currently a large turnout of voters at the Garki village polling unit 004, lined up and waiting to cast their ballots. Among the early voters was the AMAC chairman, who was seen exercising his franchise amid heightened security, with electoral officials on standby to ensure smooth voting. Election officials have urged voters to […] FCT Poll: Massive turnout at Garki Village polling unit
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#FCTDecides2026: Civil society urges turnout as voting begins across six councils
Speaking on Sunrise Daily on Channels Television on Saturday, Ms Obi said citizens must recognise the power of participation in shaping local governance The post #FCTDecides2026: Civil society urges turnout as voting begins across six councils appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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11 Major Music Record Labels force Lagos Court to freeze N1.2 Billion — 20 Banks on Alert
On 5 February 2026, Nigeria’s music industry witnessed a legal development that sent immediate ripples across the business, legal, and financial communities as well as among artists and stakeholders in intellectual property rights. Eleven of the country’s leading record labels and music companies, acting through the Record Label Proprietors’ Initiative, filed an ex parte application […] The post 11 Major Music Record Labels force Lagos Court to freeze N1.2 Billion — 20 Banks on Alert appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.
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Oyo Police Police Arrests Suspects With Suspected Human Parts 
Oyo Police Police Arrests Suspects With Suspected Human Parts Anthony Ufoh The Oyo State Police Command wishes to inform the general public of the arrest of one Garuba Aminu, ‘M’,…
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JUST IN: One confirmed dead in Lagos tanker accident
The Lagos State Emergency Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed one person dead in a lone accident that occurred in Lagos yesterday. According to an e-statement signed by the LASEMA Permanent Secretary, The post JUST IN: One confirmed dead in Lagos tanker accident appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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UI law graduate offered N200k as her project topic gets attention of US lawyer
An immigration lawyer based in the United States has offered N200k to a University of Ibadan law graduate because of her interesting project topic.
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ECOWAS court dismisses Nigeria’s objection, assumes jurisdiction in Maishanu’s ₦5bn rights violation suit
The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has ruled that it has jurisdiction to hear a major human rights case filed by human rights activist, Musa Ali Maishanu against the Federal Republic of Nigeria, setting the stage for a full hearing on the merits of the suit. In a ruling delivered virtually in open court in […] ECOWAS court dismisses Nigeria’s objection, assumes jurisdiction in Maishanu’s ₦5bn rights violation suit
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Army Rescues Five Travelers In Swift Night Operation
Army Rescues Five Travellers In Swift Night Operation Anthony Ufoh Troops of the Joint Task Force Southeast (JTF SE) Operation UDO KA have recorded another significant operational success following a…
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