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𝐎𝐬𝐮𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐥: 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐞, 𝐀𝐤𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐞 𝐓𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 — 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐨 Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has disclosed that top political and business leaders, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote, reached out to him to delete his viral social media updates during the Osun State governorship election. Video: News Central TV
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#OsunDecides: Jubilation as Sorting, Counting Ends at Ede North Polling Unit Jubilation broke out at Ward 8, Unit 003, in front of the Town Hall, Timi Palace, Ede North, after sorting and counting of ballots. Results: Accord – 206 | APC – 36 | Void – 4 Video credit: Sulaimon Adeniyi
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𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐔𝐍 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐲𝐨 𝐀𝐛𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has called on the United Nations and other international human rights and accountability bodies to investigate the abduction of pupils and teachers from Ahoro Esinle School in Oriire Local Government Area, saying the incident warrants scrutiny beyond Nigeria's domestic institutions. Credit: X | Oyo Affairs
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𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝟏𝟎-𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐬𝐮𝐧-𝐎𝐬𝐨𝐠𝐛𝐨 𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐡 The 10-year-old Arugba of the Osun-Osogbo Festival, Princess Alimot Moredeke Ajoke Osunbunmi, has carried the sacred calabash for the first time during the annual procession to the Osun Sacred Grove in Osogbo, Osun State. Alimot’s procession on Friday marks a significant moment in her tenure as the Arugba, after she was unable to carry the sacred calabash during the 2025 edition because of her young age. The young princess was selected through traditional Ifa divination in March 2025 to serve as the new Arugba, succeeding Osuntomi Ewatomi, who held the revered position for about 12 years before her marriage brought her tenure to an end. Credit: X | Yorubaness --- Follow us for more breaking news and videos
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Police Bullet Left Me Paralysed, Shattered My Dreams — Ibadan Poly Graduate On August 16, 2021, Nurudeen Azeez says his life changed forever after he was allegedly hit by a police bullet while returning home. The Ibadan Polytechnic graduate said he had just arrived from Lagos and was heading to his apartment on a motorcycle when he suddenly heard a gunshot and realised he had been shot. According to Nurudeen, the officer who allegedly shot him asked him to stand up, but he was unable to move. He said the officers left the scene, and it was passersby, along with a colleague who recognised him, that came to his rescue. He says the incident left him paralysed and shattered the dreams he had worked so hard to build. #HumanInterest #Justice #Police #Nigeria #IbadanPoly Watch full video here:
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How 17-Year-Old Nigerian TikTok Star Taught Herself Chinese, Became Internet Sensation At just 17, Ganiyat Ishola has achieved something many people only dream of. While still in secondary school, she taught herself Chinese by watching movies, turning curiosity into an impressive language skill. Now proficient in the language, Ganiyat hopes to one day become a Chinese interpreter. In this inspiring story, she shares how consistency, determination and a love for learning helped her reach this milestone. #HumanInterest #GaniyatIshola #ChineseLanguage #Education #Nigeria #TeenInspiration WATCH FULL VIDEO ON YOUTUBE:
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𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐊𝐨𝐠𝐢 𝐛𝐮𝐬, 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝟏𝟎𝟎𝐦 𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐦 — 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐦: A rescued victim of the Kogi State highway abduction, Victor Anyichie, has recounted how suspected kidnappers ambushed his bus, took passengers deep into the bush and demanded ransoms running into millions of naira before security forces rescued them. Anyichie shared the account in a video posted by News Central on Monday, following the rescue of the abducted passengers by a joint security team comprising the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigeria Police Force, vigilantes and local hunters. The victims were abducted on Sunday, August 9, 2026, when suspected kidnappers attacked commuters along the Ojuwo–Ajengo–Memarebo and Ojiwo–Itobe roads in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Credit X | News Central
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𝐊𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐏 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 The Kaduna State Police Command has ordered a full-scale investigation into officers captured in a viral video circulating on social media, allegedly showing them extorting money from motorists and cyclists during a stop-and-search operation in a suburb of Millennium City. The command’s spokesman, DSP Mansir Hassan, said in a statement on Tuesday that the Commissioner of Police, CP Rabiu Muhammad, directed that the officers involved be identified and invited for investigation, with those found culpable to be sanctioned appropriately. "The Command wishes to clarify that routine roadblocks and stop-and-search operations has been curtailed , except where there is credible intelligence on the movement of criminals, arms, or other prohibited items. "The Command, however, notes that the route in the video has previously been used by criminal elements, it’s a suburb of millennium city. It was along the same route that Police operatives previously recovered 20 AK-47 rifles," the statement partly read. Credit: X | Authenticvoice6 --- Follow us for more breaking news and videos
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#OsunDecides: Celebration as Adeleke Wins Polling Unit in Ede North Celebration erupts at Ward 2, Unit 9, Abegunde Compound, Ede North, as Accord candidate Governor Ademola Adeleke records 420 votes, against 29 for APC and 1 for ADC. Video credit: Sulaimon Adeniyi
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My Boyfriend Left Me Because I Had Vitiligo – Graphics Designer Blessing Opeyemi Oduola says one of the most painful experiences she faced after developing vitiligo was losing a relationship because of the condition. She is now sharing her story to challenge misconceptions and encourage greater understanding of vitiligo. The graphic designer also opens up about her journey toward self-acceptance, the search for a cure, and learning to live confidently in her own skin. #HumanInterest #VitiligoAwareness #SkinHealth #Nigeria Watch full video here:
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From Banking Hall to Market: Meet Ibadan's Popular Ponmo Seller After spending seven years working in a commercial bank, a graduate never imagined he would one day be selling pomo on the streets. But when he lost his job during the COVID-19 pandemic and other employment opportunities failed to come through, he decided to start over. With ₦20,000 from his wife, he launched a pomo business. Today, he stands out by doing things differently, dressed in a suit and tie as he takes his business to customers. #HumanInterest #Entrepreneurship #Nigeria #SmallBusiness #Inspiration Watch full video here:
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Asa, Ogun Community Where Women Travel To Neighbouring Benin Republic For Potable Water
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𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐘𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐥’𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧'𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞 Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal’s low-hanging shorts during Spain’s World Cup victory celebrations have sparked widespread debate online, shifting focus from La Roja’s triumph in the 2026 final to the teenager’s bold fashion statement. The clip from the Madrid victory party quickly went viral as fans and critics alike weighed in on the 19-year-old’s choice of attire amid national jubilation. In a Video shared by #forcabarca_ar on X on Monday, the 19-year-old winger took centre stage at the victory party in Madrid, grooving energetically in a customised tank top and notably sagging his shorts following Spain’s 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the 2026 final. The viral clip has divided opinions, with many questioning the appropriateness of his attire during the national celebration even as Yamal, who played a pivotal role in Spain’s campaign, soaked in the glory. Credit: X | forcabarca_ar --- Follow us for more breaking news and videos
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