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Reaction as Twin brothers wed twin sisters who bear same name as them
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Reaction as Twin brothers wed twin sisters who bear same name as them

Two sets of twins are getting married to each other today, June 20, in Nigeria. The twin brothers individually proposed to the twin sisters who bear same name with them. The male twin named Taiwo is getting married to the female twin named Taiwo while the male twin named Kehinde is to wed the female twin named Kehinde. Taking to Facebook to share their engagement photos, one of the grooms-to-be Oguntoye Kehinde Oladele wrote: "Engagement done and dusted! "What started as a dream is now a testimony. Thankful for love, family, friends, and God's endless grace. "Here's to forever! Taiwo & Taiwo. Kehinde & Kehinde. "#OfficiallyEngaged #ForeverStartsNow #GodsGrace #Twins #Twinbrothers #Twinsisters"  Their wedding is currently underway and ...
Police detain popular Kano TikToker over boyfriend’s death
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Police detain popular Kano TikToker over boyfriend’s death

Police in Kano State have detained a popular TikTok personality, Fati Cele, following the death of her boyfriend, Isma’il Makaye, at her residence in circumstances that are currently under investigation.Fati Cele, a native of Borno State, resides in a rented apartment in the Danbare area of Kano and commands a sizeable following on TikTok, where she has more than 32,000 followers.A close associate of the deceased alleged that the TikTok star emerged from her house shouting that there was a fire, prompting neighbours to rush to the scene.“When people entered the house, they found Isma’il with burn injuries and traces of blood on his body,” the source claimed, adding that efforts were made to save him by rushing him to Nassarawa Hospital.The source further disclosed that officers...
VeryDarkMan Confirms EFCC Invitation, Reveals Details of Investigation
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VeryDarkMan Confirms EFCC Invitation, Reveals Details of Investigation

Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has confirmed receiving an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).The invitation followed a petition submitted to the anti-graft agency by lawyer Blessing Agbomhere of Blessing Agbomhere & Partners, calling for a thorough investigation into the financial dealings, sponsorships, and funding sources linked to VeryDarkMan and activist-lawyer Deji Adeyanju.Reacting to the development on his social media page, VeryDarkMan described the EFCC invitation as an attempt to intimidate and silence critics of the government.The activist alleged that individuals linked to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) were behind the petition, claiming the move was aimed at restricting cr...
Oba of Benin Summons Native Doctors, Traditional Priests Over Rising Insecurity
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Oba of Benin Summons Native Doctors, Traditional Priests Over Rising Insecurity

The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has called an emergency meeting with native doctors, traditional priests, and priestesses as part of efforts to address growing security challenges in Edo State and other parts of Nigeria.The directive was contained in a statement issued on Friday by Chief Victor Nosakhare on behalf of the Secretary of the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Frank Irabor.According to the statement, the meeting is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at noon at the Oba’s Palace in Benin City.The palace said the gathering was convened under the authority of Oba Ewuare II and urged all invited participants to treat the meeting with urgency.It explained that the purpose of the meeting is to explore traditional approaches that could complement ongoing government...
Delta Government Rolls Out Welfare Support for Army Recruitment Candidates
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Delta Government Rolls Out Welfare Support for Army Recruitment Candidates

The Delta State Government has approved a comprehensive welfare package for applicants participating in the ongoing 91st Regular Recruits Intake Screening Exercise of the Nigerian Army in Asaba.The initiative, approved by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, comes as the recruitment screening exercise enters its 10th day and is aimed at easing the financial burden on shortlisted candidates.According to a statement issued by the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Captain Abubakar Umar Hammanga, the Director-General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, announced the governor’s approval of the support package.The government said the intervention is designed to help candidates navigate the recruitment process more com...
New Force PRO Iniedu Pledges Transparency, Accountability in Policing
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New Force PRO Iniedu Pledges Transparency, Accountability in Policing

The newly appointed spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu, has promised Nigerians a more responsive, transparent, and people-focused policing system.In a statement issued on Saturday following his appointment as Force Public Relations Officer, Iniedu reaffirmed the commitment of the police to strengthening public trust and improving engagement with citizens.He emphasized that crime and impunity remain major challenges confronting the nation and stressed the need for collective efforts to address them.According to him, the fight against criminality cannot be won by law enforcement alone, urging Nigerians, media practitioners, and other stakeholders to work closely with the police in promoting security and accountability.“On assuming office ...
Rising Concern as Underage Sex Workers Emerge at Popular Jos Hotspots
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Rising Concern as Underage Sex Workers Emerge at Popular Jos Hotspots

Growing concerns have been raised over the increasing presence of underage girls involved in commercial sex work around parts of Jos, the Plateau State capital.One location attracting attention is Nana Plaza, a commercial building situated near the busy Old Airport Junction. By day, the plaza accommodates legitimate businesses, including shops and offices. However, residents say the area transforms at night into a hub of various informal activities, including street food vending, alcohol sales, and other late-night enterprises.According to findings by a local reporter who visited the area, the open space behind the plaza becomes a gathering point for young girls, some reportedly below the age of 18, who engage in transactional sex.Interviews with several of the girls revealed a...
‘No One Feels Safe Anymore’ – 100-Year-Old Woman Urges Tinubu, Governors to End Insecurity
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‘No One Feels Safe Anymore’ – 100-Year-Old Woman Urges Tinubu, Governors to End Insecurity

A 100-year-old voter in Ekiti State, Madam Oyedade, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and state governors to take decisive action against the growing insecurity across Nigeria.Speaking with reporters while waiting for accreditation at Polling Unit 001 in Aye Ward, Aye Ekiti, located in Ido/Osi Local Government Area, the centenarian lamented that insecurity has reached a point where citizens no longer feel protected.Madam Oyedade said she came out to participate in the governorship election because she wanted the most competent candidate to emerge victorious.“I came out to vote because I want the best candidate to win,” she said.She added, “I want to appeal to President Bola Tinubu and all the governors to urgently find a lasting solution to insecurity. Nobody feel...
Passengers injured as two trains collide in UK
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Passengers injured as two trains collide in UK

A train driver has died and 89 other people were injured after two passenger trains collided near Bedford on Friday evening, prompting a major emergency response and an investigation into one of the UK's worst rail accidents in recent years.The collision occurred at about 5:15pm on the railway line between Bedford and Luton after a Nottingham-to-London St Pancras service reportedly stopped because of a safety fault and was subsequently struck from behind by a Corby-to-London St Pancras train.Emergency services declared a major incident as police, firefighters, paramedics and multiple air ambulances rushed to the scene. Authorities confirmed that one driver was killed in the crash, while dozens of passengers sustained injuries. Eleven people were reported to have suffered very s...
One Person Injured as APC and ADC Supporters Clash Over Alleged Vote-Buying During Ongoing Ekiti 2026 Election
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One Person Injured as APC and ADC Supporters Clash Over Alleged Vote-Buying During Ongoing Ekiti 2026 Election

One of the ADC supporters injured during mild fracas that occurred in Ilawe Ekiti | Credit: Peter DadaA drama ensued at Unit 4, Ward 2 in Ilawe Ekiti during the ongoing governorship election as supporters of the All Progressives Congress and the African Democratic Congress engaged in a heated argument over allegations of vote buying.The candidate of the ADC, Mr Dare Bejide, who cast his vote at the unit, alleged that some politicians brought an undisclosed amount of money to be distributed at the polling unit but were prevented.He also alleged that a chieftain of the APC entered the area in a Toyota Jeep, a few metres away from the polling unit, with a large sum of money and was preparing to share it. He said the development led to an argument and a fight.It was observed th...
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