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Controversial social media influencer, Ayomiposi Oluwadahunsi, popularly known as Mandy Kiss, has alleged that some individuals are plotting to have her forcibly admitted to a psychiatric hospital. In a post shared on her Instagram page on Sunday, the self-acclaimed “slay queen of social media” claimed that the move was being orchestrated under the guise of concern for her mental health, which she insists is in perfect condition. According to Mandy Kiss, the alleged plan is unjustified and a deliberate attempt to silence or humiliate her. She said her online persona and controversial statements are purely for entertainment and livelihood, not…

The Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has clarified that his recent comments referencing the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and a plane crash were not intended to ridicule victims of the 2006 ADC Airline tragedy. The fiery cleric said his statement was taken out of context, stressing that his remark was merely metaphorical and aimed at describing instability within some political parties, not at making light of the tragic incident. Bakare, who recently disclosed that he had come under pressure to join the ADC, told reporters on Sunday that his refusal to align with the…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 52-year-old businessman, Ejiofor Godwin Emeka, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, after he excreted 127 wraps of cocaine concealed in his stomach and private parts. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, Emeka, who operates boutiques in Lagos and Onitsha, Anambra State, was apprehended upon arrival from Bangkok, Thailand, aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight (ET941) on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Following his arrest based on credible intelligence, the suspect was subjected to a body scan,…

 Pandemonium broke out at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Sunday when two sisters engaged in a heated fight after missing their United Airlines flight, leaving one of them unconscious during interrogation by airport security officials. The sisters, whose identities had not been released as of press time, reportedly arrived late for their scheduled flight and were denied boarding, leading to a verbal altercation that quickly turned physical in the presence of shocked passengers and staff. An eyewitness said that the disagreement started when one sister accused the other of being responsible for their late arrival. “They began shouting…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a two-week total and comprehensive warning strike across all public universities in Nigeria, citing the Federal Government’s failure to fulfil long-standing agreements with the union. The decision was announced on Sunday by ASUU National President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, during a press briefing held at the University of Abuja. Piwuna said the strike followed the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government on September 28, 2025, to address unresolved issues concerning university funding, welfare, and the implementation of the 2009 ASUU-FGN Agreement. “Compatriots of the press, it goes without…

…Broadcaster, Olufemi Omilani, Inaugurated As PRO The African Church has officially inaugurated the Abeokuta Central Diocese, with the Rt. Rev’d Adebola  Adewale enthroned as its pioneer Bishop. The historic enthronement ceremony took place on Saturday, at the African Church, Ebenezer Cathedral, Ita Oshin, Abeokuta. The event was officiated by the Archbishop of Ogun Province, His Grace, The Most Reverend S.O.B. Ojumu. The new Abeokuta Central Diocese was carved out of the old Abeokuta Diocese, which previously included archdeaconries such as Ita Iyalode, Ita Oshin, Owu Dotun, Ilawo, Arigbajo, Wasinmi, Onse Olose, Abalabi, Ajegunle, and Onigbedu. During the ceremony, the church…

Muslim girls from 25 public and private secondary schools across Abeokuta South and North Local Government Areas have been urged to pursue excellence and leadership with strong moral discipline and faith-based values. The call was made at a career guidance workshop held to commemorate the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child at the Egba Central Mosque, Kobiti, Abeokuta. The event, themed “Rise to Stardom,” was organized by HER-GUIDE INT’L FORTRESS, a faith-based initiative dedicated to empowering young Muslim girls. Delivering the keynote address, Alhaja Jeleelah Sanusi encouraged participants to be focused, ambitious, and morally upright while striving for success.…

OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU Gcfr. Greetings, Your excellency Mr. President. I hope this letter gets to you as you have not been seen in radar of the profession which I belong, The Films Arts, Creative and Entertainment Industry a.k.a Nollywood. The abandoned Sector. Mr President, somebody have to tell you some hidden facts and truth about this Nation Nigeria. Everything is obviously not known to you. I am largely unknown but known to have supported you in getting to the Presidency as the Nation’s number 1. The rigorous Campaign we did for your emergence is not regretted…

…World Bank Holds 38% Of External Loans, China Follows …Domestic Debt Up By N1.79trn In Three Months Nigeria’s total public debt stock has climbed to N152.40 trillion as of June 30, 2025, according to the latest figures released by the Debt Management Office (DMO) on Saturday. The figure represents a N3.01 trillion increase from the N149.39 trillion recorded at the end of March 2025 — signalling a 2.01 per cent rise in just three months. In dollar terms, the country’s total debt grew from $97.24 billion to $99.66 billion, reflecting a 2.49 per cent increase. The new data underscore the…

The Presidency has explained that President Bola Tinubu’s decision to grant presidential pardon and clemency to 175 Nigerians and foreigners, including the late environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa, the late Major General Mamman Vatsa, and Nigeria’s nationalist icon Sir Herbert Macaulay, was aimed at promoting fairness, justice, and national reconciliation. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency said the gesture also sought to correct historical wrongs and decongest the country’s correctional facilities. According to Onanuga, the decision followed the recommendations of the Presidential Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of…