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DRAMA : Edo ADC crisis escalates again over state chairmanship 
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DRAMA : Edo ADC crisis escalates again over state chairmanship 

The crisis in the Edo State chapter of the African Democratic Congress has escalated over the party’s state chairmanship.Addressing journalists in Benin on Friday, a member of the ADC National Executive Council, Senator Roland Owie, disclosed that the chairmanship of the Edo ADC was zoned to Edo South, which then micro-zoned the position to Oredo Local Government Area.He said that following the development, two aspirants, Dr Mike Ehima and Tony Alile, indicated their interest in contesting for the office, necessitating a mini primary to be conducted for them.Senator Owie stated that at the end of the exercise, Dr Ehima scored 75 votes while his opponent, Tony Alile, polled 4 votes.undefinedHe told journalists that information reaching him and the party indicated...
Eight family members, including pregnant woman k!lled in fresh Plateau attack {VIDEO}
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Eight family members, including pregnant woman k!lled in fresh Plateau attack {VIDEO}

Eight members of a family, including a pregnant woman, have been k!lled in a late-night attack on Mbwelle village, at Forof Wur District in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attackers reportedly stormed the community around 11 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026, unleashing sustained gunfire that lasted close to an hour, leaving homes shattered, families displaced, and several residents unaccounted for. Those k!lled in the assault have been identified as Elder Iliya Mangut Dakus, Lucky Titus Dakus, Habila Istifanu Dakus, Hassan Istifanus Dakus, Mrs Hassan Moses Dakus, Biggie Lucky Dakus, Sunday Gideon Dakus, and Innocent Barnabas Makwin. At least three others sustained injuries, while search efforts continue for those still missing.Chairman o...
Chris Brown and Usher announce R&B tour
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Chris Brown and Usher announce R&B tour

R&B stars, Chris Brown and Usher have announced plans for a joint tour, sparking excitement among their fans on social media.Chris Brown and Usher took to social media to announce the Raymond & Brown Tour, also known as the R&B Tour, the genre the two men have dominated for decades.Posting on Instagram, Brown wrote: “It’s time! #R&BTOUR #Raymond&Brown… Gonna be the biggest of all time.”Teaser video, posted on Instagram, shows both artists getting ready, Usher wearing a suit while Brown opted for a moto look, putting on helmets and hopping on motorbikes at two different locations."It's time," Usher says, to which Chris responds, "Hell, yeah." The video ends with the pair walking onstage to loud applause.Dates and cities for the tour have not been anno...
INEC postpones nationwide voter revalidation until after 2027 elections
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INEC postpones nationwide voter revalidation until after 2027 elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced the postponement of the proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise until after the 2027 General Election.This follows a meeting with the Resident Electoral Commissioners, RECs, on Friday, April 10.A statement signed by INEC’s National Commissioner, Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, said“the voter revalidation exercise is a critical component of the Commission’s mandate to maintain a credible and up-to-date National Register of Voters.It is designed to verify and review existing voter records, ensure the accuracy of personal data, eliminate duplicate and ineligible entries, and strengthen the overall integrity of the voter register.The exercise also aims to p...
Ahead 2027: Oyo APC Aspirants Alli, Folarin Meet Tinubu in Lagos
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Ahead 2027: Oyo APC Aspirants Alli, Folarin Meet Tinubu in Lagos

Two top governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Sharafadeen Alli and Teslim Folarin, have separately met with Bola Tinubu in Lagos as part of moves to advance their 2027 ambitions.The meetings, held on different days, are believed to be part of efforts by both politicians to secure the party’s governorship ticket ahead of the election. Alli reportedly met with the president earlier in the week, while Folarin’s meeting took place on Thursday.Sources indicated that both aspirants sought Tinubu’s support and possible endorsement as the race within the party begins to gain momentum.Confirming his visit, Alli shared details on his Facebook page, describing the meeting as insightful and inspiring. He praised the president’s leadership qualities and...
Nigerian Cancer Society petitions EFCC, DSS, Police over alleged false cancer claims
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Nigerian Cancer Society petitions EFCC, DSS, Police over alleged false cancer claims

The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has filed a petitioned to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigeria Police Force, against social media influencer, Blessing ‘’CEO' Okoro over alleged false cancer claims and obtaining donations from Nigerians to ‘’treat'' herself.In a statement signed by its National Director of Publicity, Hon. Bashir Mohammed Ranccasu, the Society explained that the action followed growing public concern over the allegations, stressing the need to uphold accountability, transparency and integrity within cancer advocacy and patient support systems in the country.The Society recalled that it had earlier issued a statement condemning the alleged conduct, describing it as unethical and harmful to the f...
Man had dormant STI from oral s3x for 30 years before it became life-threatening
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Man had dormant STI from oral s3x for 30 years before it became life-threatening

A British man Jeff Bradford initially thought his persistent sore throat was caused by dust from gym renovations where he worked as a personal trainer. But weeks later, when symptoms didn’t improve, he decided to seek medical help, a decision that ultimately led to a life-changing diagnosis.Doctors first treated him for tonsillitis with antibiotics, but the symptoms persisted. Months after the first signs appeared in 2016, he was referred to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, where further checks revealed something more serious.“I had no fever… a different doctor gave me stronger antibiotics… he was a bit suspicious of it and took some photos,” Jeff recalled.\By June 2016, after surgery, he was diagnosed with stage three throat cancer. A week later, doctors delivered another sho...
European airports could run out of jet fuel in weeks as Iran war sparks more chaos
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European airports could run out of jet fuel in weeks as Iran war sparks more chaos

ACI Europe has warned that airports across Europe could run out of jet fuel within weeks, raising fears of widespread flight cancellations and rising travel costs.According to the airport body, fuel reserves may last less than three weeks unless oil shipments resume through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been heavily disrupted due to the ongoing Middle East conflict.“If the passage through the Strait of Hormuz does not resume in any significant and stable way within the next three weeks, systemic jet fuel shortage is set to become a reality,” ACI Europe said. The group warned that shortages could “severely disrupt airport operations and air connectivity,” potentially affecting millions of travellers, especially during the busy May half-term holiday period.Airports in Italy hav...
China and Taiwan will unite – Xi Jinping tells Taiwan’s opposition leader
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China and Taiwan will unite – Xi Jinping tells Taiwan’s opposition leader

Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Kuomintang (KMT), in Beijing on Friday, April 10, expressing confidence that relations between China and Taiwan would ultimately lead to unity.During the meeting, Xi said: “The general trend of compatriots on both sides of the Strait getting closer, edging nearer and becoming united will not change.”He added: “This is an inevitable part of history. We have full confidence in this.” Xi also indicated Beijing’s willingness to engage with Taiwanese political groups, stating China is ready to strengthen dialogue on the basis of “opposing Taiwan independence.”Cheng, whose visit marks the first by a KMT leader to China in a decade, echoed similar sentiments, saying efforts to reduce tensions are necessary to avoid con...
Morocco could host Spanish La Liga matches, League President Javier Tebas says
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Morocco could host Spanish La Liga matches, League President Javier Tebas says

The possibility of Morocco hosting official La Liga matches is becoming increasingly realistic following new comments from league president Javier Tebas.In In an interview with the Moroccan News Agency (MAP), Tebas suggested that the Kingdom is one of the most viable destinations for the Spanish league’s international expansion plans.Tebas highlighted that the immense supporter base in Morocco and the geographical proximity to Spain make it a logical choice.“Given the number of supporters who follow the Spanish league in Morocco, I think it would be easier to play in Morocco, especially because the logistical constraints linked to travel are minimal,” Tebas explained.The La Liga president specifically mentioned the city of Casablanca as a potential host, noting the ongo...
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