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Nigerian pastor and Nollywood actor Jimmy Odukoya has sparked speculation about his marital status after sharing a photograph of what appeared to be a pair of wedding rings on social media. The senior pastor of The Fountain of Life Church posted the picture on Instagram on Friday, October 30, 2026, with the caption, “To New Beginnings ❤️,” prompting reactions and questions from fans and followers. Several celebrities, including actress Adesua Etomi and actor Deyemi Okanlawon, congratulated him in the comment section, while other social media users expressed confusion about the post. Some followers questioned whether the pastor was getting married…

A 46-year-old Ondo State businessman, Kayode Akinbolusere, popularly known as Tolufe, has reportedly died in a suspected suicide incident at his office in Igba town. The businessman, who owned Esther Estate, was found dead on Thursday, October 29, 2026, around 3 p.m., near BOVAS Petrol Station. The Ondo State Police Command confirmed that officers from the Bolorunduro Division visited the scene after receiving a report. Two empty bottles suspected to have contained Sniper insecticide were reportedly recovered from a nearby bush. Before his death, Akinbolusere allegedly recorded a video that later circulated on social media, in which he spoke about…

The Ekiti State Police Command has confirmed that African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, sustained injuries during a confrontation with some individuals at a restaurant in Ado-Ekiti on Friday, October 30, 2026. The incident occurred around the Dalimore area of the state capital, following which police operatives were alerted and moved to the scene to rescue the politician. He was subsequently taken to the Police Hospital in Ado-Ekiti, where he is receiving medical attention for what the police described as minor injuries. The development followed a post on Sowore’s X account alleging that armed, government-sponsored thugs had attacked…

Cristiano Ronaldo has been voted the greatest Ballon d’Or winner of all time after his 2008 award-winning season topped a public poll organised by France Football to celebrate the prestigious award’s 70th anniversary. The Portuguese football star emerged victorious ahead of his long-time rival, Lionel Messi, whose 2012 season finished second. Ronaldo’s 2017 campaign came third, Messi’s 2023 season placed fourth, while Ronaldo’s 2016 campaign completed the top five. Ronaldo’s winning season came during the 2007/08 campaign at Manchester United, where he scored 42 goals across all competitions, including 31 in the Premier League and seven in the UEFA Champions…

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has partnered with Facebook to promote her forthcoming film, The Four: No One Fights Alone, as she seeks to expand its reach to a global audience. Akindele announced the partnership on Thursday, October 29, 2026, through her verified Instagram page, expressing appreciation to her fans for their continued support and describing the collaboration as a new chapter in her filmmaking journey. Under the partnership, fans will gain access to exclusive content, including preparations for the film, premiere fashion looks, behind-the-scenes footage and firsthand updates. She encouraged fans to follow her Facebook pages, FUNKE AKINDELE,…

Five people, including four students of the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUT Minna), have died in a fatal road accident involving a vehicle in the convoy of Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago. The crash occurred on Monday at Gidan Mangoro, near Gidan Kwanu, along the Minna–Bida Road. It involved a Toyota Hilux conveying the Director-General of the Government House, Dauda Chikuba, and a vehicle carrying the students. Reports indicate that the students and the Government House driver died at the scene, while Chikuba sustained injuries and was taken to a hospital for medical treatment. The accident happened as the…

The Federal Government has introduced a revised national school curriculum for the 2025/2026 academic session to reduce subject overload, improve learning outcomes and equip students with practical, digital and vocational skills. Under the new curriculum, Primary 1–3 pupils will study 9–10 subjects, Primary 4–6 pupils 10–13 subjects, junior secondary students 12–14 subjects, senior secondary students 8–9 subjects, while technical school students will offer 9–11 subjects. The curriculum prioritises digital literacy, technology and vocational training, including solar installation, fashion design, livestock farming, cosmetology, computer repairs and horticulture. It also reintroduces Nigerian History as a compulsory subject from Primary 1 to Junior…

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), in partnership with the Daddy’s Girl Project, has launched a pilot initiative to promote responsible fatherhood, strengthen father-daughter relationships and prevent the abuse of girls, with 70 fathers pledging to safeguard their daughters’ safety, dignity and well-being. The initiative, held on October 27, 2026, at Ikoyi Senior Grammar School, Lagos, was themed “Promoting Responsible, Present and Protective Fathers.” It seeks to encourage fathers to become more actively involved in their daughters’ lives and recognise their role in preventing Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV). Speaking on behalf of the DSVA Executive Secretary,…

The Federal Government has approved a monthly transport allowance of ₦70,000 for Nigerian workers across all levels for six months, beginning in November 2026, following an agreement reached with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). The decision was reached during a conciliation meeting between the Federal Government and NLC leadership at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The intervention is aimed at addressing workers’ concerns over the rising cost of living, fuel prices, minimum wage negotiations and outstanding allowances. According to the resolutions from the meeting, the government also approved the payment of outstanding peculiar…

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has urged accomplished women in business, professional practice and public service to mentor younger women, create opportunities for them and use their influence to remove barriers limiting the next generation. The governor made the call on Tuesday at the opening of the 26th Annual National Women’s Conference organised by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Speaking on the theme, “Anchored in Purpose: Be the Blueprint,” Sanwo-Olu encouraged women to look beyond personal achievements and focus on the opportunities they create, the lives…