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Afrobeats superstar, Davido, has clarified the nature of his relationship with Seyi Tinubu following criticism that trailed his recent comments on insecurity and injustice in Nigeria. The singer, whose real name is David Adeleke, had earlier taken to X on Saturday to lament the state of the nation and fault entertainers, including himself, for not speaking up enough on issues affecting Nigerians. “I can’t lie, we entertainers… we dey fuck up, I won’t lie, including me. We need to speak up. It’s too much injustice going on. Our country don go,” he wrote. His post sparked mixed reactions, with some…

Vasana Montgomery will not be headed to the Love Island USA villa as planned. Us Weekly has learned that Vasana, 25, has been cut from the season 8 premiere on Monday, June 2, due to two resurfaced social media videos where she appeared to use the n-word. In one video, she purportedly sings along to a song that includes the slur whereas she allegedly says “knock knock, n*****” while playing an arcade game in a second clip. Us understands that both videos were privately owned so would not have been vetted by Love Island producers before her casting. Both clips…

Governor Seyi Makinde on Saturday met with families of the kidnapped pupils and staff members kidnapped in Orire area of Oyo State, urging calm and cooperation as security agencies intensify efforts to secure their release. The meeting, held at Ahoro-Esiele community, brought together relatives of the victims, community leaders, and residents. Mr Makinde said he understood that mere words could not take away their pains, but assured his administration was working around the clock to bring everyone home safely. “Since this incident occurred, I’ve been holding security meetings twice daily and working directly with security agencies. “We will push beyond…

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc’s international subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited, has announced a commitment to support Nigerians – both individuals and corporations – in acquiring properties in the United Kingdom.FidBank UK which provides a comprehensive suite of financial services, including trade finance, personal and business banking, treasury services, commercial lending, and private banking, is set to deliver tailored financial solutions for high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) seeking to invest in the UK real estate market through its FidBank Buy-to-Let product.This announcement was made at an exclusive product showcase hosted by the British Deputy High Commissioner, Mr. Jonny Baxter at his residence…

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has said it will not present a presidential candidate in the 2027 general election, opting instead to explore alliances with other political parties.The party made this known during its 11th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Saturday. Speaking at the meeting, the Acting National Chairman of the party, Bala Mohammed, said the decision was taken in the interest of the country and the need to support a credible candidate capable of addressing Nigeria’s challenges. “We are not going to have a presidential candidate in our party, but we are open to…

Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have foiled a kidnap attempt in Kogi State and neutralised one suspected terrorist during an operation in Lokoja Local Government Area.The development was contained in a post shared on X on Saturday night by security analyst, Zagazola Makama, who disclosed details of the military operation. According to the post, the operation took place on May 30 following credible intelligence that suspected criminals were planning a kidnap attack around Jakura II community. Troops were said to have swiftly moved into the area and positioned themselves along a suspected crossing point on the Old Obajana–Tajimi…

Only three players have scored in a UEFA Champions League final for two different teams in the history of the competition. This follows the conclusion of the Champions League final this season on Saturday in Budapest. Recall that PSG defeated Arsenal via penalty shoot-out after the match ended in a 1-1 draw. Kai Havertz and Ousmane Dembele scored the goals for their respective clubs during normal time. However, according to OptaJoe, Havertz’s goal in the Champions League final against PSG means the Germany international has now scored for two different clubs, Arsenal and Chelsea, in the Champions League final. The other two…

Businessman and socialite, Farooq Oreagba, once again emerged as one of the major attractions at the 2026 Ojude Oba Festival after making a dramatic horseback entrance at the annual cultural celebration in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. Oreagba, a capital market executive, arrived at the festival in elegant traditional attire complemented by matching accessories, drawing loud cheers from spectators as he rode into the arena. His appearance, which was widely captured in photographs and videos, quickly generated buzz on social media, with many users describing it as regal, stylish and unforgettable. Farooq Oreagba at the 2026 Ojude Oba Festival. Credit: IG |…

Suspected armed bandits have attacked a vehicle along the Karaduwa-Matazu Road in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, abducting two occupants and injuring the driver. The spokesperson for the Katsina State Police Command, DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, confirmed the incident in a statement released on Sunday in Katsina. He said the attack occurred at about 11 a.m. on Saturday when the assailants, armed with dangerous weapons, intercepted a red Peugeot 406 saloon car travelling along the route. “The driver, Abdullahi Sa’id, sustained a gunshot wound to his right arm during the attack,” Sadiq-Aliyu said. He added that two occupants, Abdullahi…

Captain Terem Moffi and midfielder Alhassan Yusuf were the driving forces as Nigeria defeated Jamaica 3-0 in the Unity Cup final at The Valley, Charlton Athletic’s stadium in London on Saturday, making the Super Eagles the first team to win the competition four times and retain the trophy in back-to-back finals against the same opponents. Yusuf wasted no time announcing Nigeria’s intentions, firing the Eagles ahead just two minutes into the contest. Chelle’s side dominated the remainder of the first half, creating a string of chances without finding a second goal, but the game was effectively settled when Moffi doubled…