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Popular Nollywood actor, Lateef Adedimeji, has opened up about the emotional challenges he and his wife, actress Mo Bimpe, faced before welcoming their triplet sons, revealing how they endured public scrutiny, rumours and hurtful comments during their journey to parenthood. In a reflective message shared on his Instagram page, the actor recalled how the couple became the subject of public discussions and criticism while they waited for children. He said there were moments when the rumours and mockery became difficult to ignore, but they deliberately chose not to respond to the accusations. According to Adedimeji, the couple decided to remain…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2026 Osun State governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, has intensified consultations with religious and community leaders as part of his preparations for the upcoming poll. Oyebamiji recently visited Sheikh Daood Imran Molaasan, the Grand Mufti of Yorubaland and National President of Jama’at Ta’awunil Muslimeen, in Iwo, Osun State, where he sought the Islamic scholar’s prayers, counsel and support for his political ambition. The former Osun State Commissioner for Finance described the meeting as an important part of his engagement with influential religious and community figures whose guidance, he said, would be valuable as…

Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has called on United States President Donald Trump and the international community to closely monitor the forthcoming Osun State governorship election. The singer made the appeal in a post on X on Tuesday, expressing concern over the possibility of violence, intimidation and disruption of the electoral process ahead of the August 15 poll. Davido urged the United States and other members of the international community to encourage Nigerian authorities to protect voters and ensure that their choices at the ballot box are respected. “President Donald Trump, I am calling your attention to…

Katsina United defender Ozor Chinedu has reportedly died after collapsing during the club’s pre season encounter against Niger Tornadoes on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. The newly signed defender was said to have slumped during the friendly match without any apparent physical contact or pressure. He reportedly received immediate attention following the incident, but was later confirmed dead. Ozor joined Katsina United ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season after previously featuring for clubs including Kano Pillars, Heartland, Lobi Stars, Sunshine Stars and Abia Warriors. The circumstances surrounding his reported death remain unclear, and no official cause of…

The Nigerian Law School has confirmed the death of Faith Alayande, a student of the Nigerian Law School, Enugu campus, who was undergoing the externship programme in Lagos. According to the institution, the incident occurred at about 4:00 a.m. on Friday, August 7, 2026. Preliminary information indicated that the student fell from the hostel rooftop and subsequently died from the incident. The Law School said it is working with relevant authorities and the deceased’s family to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.The Lagos State Police Command also commenced an investigation after the incident was reported by the hostel matron, with…

Flight operations of Air Peace were disrupted on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, following industrial action by aviation labour unions at the airline’s terminals in Lagos and Abuja. The unions picketed Air Peace facilities and barricaded access to its departure terminals at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The development disrupted scheduled flights and left several passengers stranded, causing outbursts across several social media platforms as they express their displeasure. The unions are protesting against alleged anti union practices by airlines, including claims that workers are prevented from freely joining unions of their…

Nollywood Star, Funke Akindele, has unveiled the official teaser for her upcoming feature film, The Four: No One Fights Alone.The teaser provides the first official preview of the highly anticipated movie and marks the commencement of the film’s promotional campaign ahead of its release. The Four: No One Fights Alone features an ensemble cast of notable Nigerian actors, including Funke Akindele, Bisola Aiyeola, Chioma Chukwuka, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Timini Egbuson, Lateef Adedimeji, Ali Nuhu, Uzor Arukwe and Wunmi Toriola, among others. The film, produced by Funke Akindele Network and distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, is scheduled to premiere in cinemas globally on…

The Lagos State Government has declared zero tolerance for undisclosed changes to consumer products, directing manufacturers, importers, distributors and businesses operating in the state to clearly disclose any material alterations to their products or face regulatory sanctions. The directive was issued by the General Manager/CEO of the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA), Afolabi Solebo, Esq., as part of efforts to strengthen consumer protection, promote transparency and curb deceptive trade practices across Lagos. Solebo said businesses must disclose any changes affecting a product’s brand, packaging, labelling, formulation, ingredients, composition, weight, size, quality or other specifications before introducing the modified product…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been eliminated from the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations following a narrow 1–0 defeat to Cameroon in the quarter finals on Sunday, August 9. The defending champions fell behind in the 19th minute when Cameroon’s Myriam Nyadjou found the back of the net from a free kick.Nigeria responded with sustained pressure and created opportunities in search of an equaliser, but the Falcons were unable to break down the Cameroonian defence. The defeat brings Nigeria’s title defence to an end and means the nine time African champions will not secure automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 10,000 personnel from 10 state commands to reinforce security ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election. The deployment, ordered by NSCDC Commandant-General Prof. Abubakar Audi, is scheduled to begin on Monday and is aimed at ensuring a peaceful and secure electoral process across the state. According to NSCDC spokesman Afolabi Babawale, about 1,000 personnel each will be drawn from the Oyo, Ondo, Ekiti, Ogun, Lagos, Kwara, Edo, Kogi, Delta and Federal Capital Territory commands. The deployment comprises both uniformed and undercover officers and will complement existing personnel in…