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Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has appealed to residents of Osun State to shun violence and intimidation ahead of the forthcoming governorship election, urging them to come out peacefully and exercise their civic rights.Speaking during a youth campaign mobilisation event in support of Governor Ademola Adeleke which was shared on his Instagram page on Wednesday, the singer described the governor as one of the best leaders the state has had and expressed confidence that he would secure another term in office.“We’re all here for one reason. It’s for the Executive Governor of Osun State, the only Chief Security Officer of Osun State. One of the best, if not the best, governor to ever have ruled this state. We have our projects to show for it. We have our integ...

The Katsina State Hisbah Board has directed all its personnel to obtain valid court orders or arrest warrants before entering hotels or residential premises in the course of their official duties.The directive was contained in an internal circular dated August 4, 2026, and addressed to all local government commanders and headquarters personnel of the board.According to the circular, the decision followed a resolution reached at the board’s regular meeting held on June 6, 2026, and takes immediate effect.It stated that all officers and personnel must first secure a valid court order or arrest warrant before carrying out searches or entering hotels and private residences, “except where the commandant general or existing laws expressly permit otherwise”.It explained that t...

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has revoked the operating licence of Nigeria Reinsurance Corporation after the company failed to meet the statutory Minimum Capital Requirement.The insurance regulator also appointed Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Dr. Muiz Banire, as Receiver and Provisional Liquidator to oversee the company's assets and supervise the winding-up process.The decision became effective on August 3, 2026, following the cancellation of the corporation's certificate of registration.In a public notice dated August 4, Banire disclosed that NAICOM exercised its statutory authority to appoint him as Receiver and Provisional Liquidator for Nigeria Reinsurance Corporation, registered under RR-002.According to the notice, the company lost its licence after f...

Ontario has officially opened applications for its new Workforce Priority Stream, creating a fresh pathway to permanent residence for eligible foreign workers through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).Starting August 4, 2026, eligible foreign nationals can submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through Ontario’s e-Filing Portal, provided they have a qualifying job offer from an eligible Ontario employer.The new stream includes three pathways: one for higher-skilled workers, another for lower-skilled workers, and a third for self-employed physicians who are registered to practise in Ontario and are eligible to bill the province’s public health insurance plan (OHIP).To qualify, applicants must create an EOI linked to a valid job offer submitted by an eligible emplo...

Veteran entertainer CharlyBoy, has addressed Nigerians who have questioned his sexu@lity and even go far as describing him as a g@y man.Taking to his Instagram page, CharlyBoy wrote;‘’For years, many hv questioned my sexuality, some hv openly called me gay.Anything una like make una talk, because I know for many Nigerians, dey are still living under the rock.Embracing ones feminine side isn't about becoming less of a man—it's about becoming more of a human being. It's about having access to the full spectrum of human experience: strength and vulnerability, logic and intuition, independence and connection.If u know u know.I no send ur father.''https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtwG8lGAG1I&t=90s