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The Oyo State police command has clarified that the viral video circulating on social media showing Boko haram invading the state is not new but, rather, recycled footage. The statement was made by CSP Adewale Osifeso, Public Relations Officer for the command, in a press release issued on Tuesday in Ibadan. A video clip is currently being circulated on social media alleging the arrest of suspected Boko Haram members, who […]

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested prominent business executive and socialite, Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu. According to a statement by her legal team on Tuesday, Achimugu was taken into custody at around 5am shortly after voluntarily arriving in Nigeria from London. At the time of filing this report, EFCC’s spokesperson had not responded to requests for official comments. Achimugu had been declared wanted in March by […]

The Italian government has declared a five-day period of national mourning following the death of Pope Francis. The flags in front of public buildings are flying at half-mast. Strict security measures are in place in the Italian capital ahead of the funeral services and burial on Saturday. Top-level dignitaries from all over the world are expected to attend. Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 […]

Controversial street-pop musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable has declared his intention to fight former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua following his victory over Speed Darlington in their celebrity boxing match. The “Zazuu” crooner, who defeated Speed Darlington at the “Chaos In The Ring” bout on April 18 at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos, also confirmed receiving N20 million from Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy. The celebrity boxing match […]