Polaris Bank Empowers Over 500 Journalists on Modern Trends in Journalism

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Polaris Bank Limited recently hosted a hybrid capacity-building seminar for approximately 500 journalists both in Nigeria and internationally. The seminar, themed “Empowering Journalists in the Digital Age: Storytelling, Tools & Transformation,” aimed to equip media professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in today’s rapidly changing journalism landscape. In a welcome address, Rasheed Bolarinwa, Head of Brand Management & Corporate Communications at Polaris Bank, highlighted the bank’s longstanding tradition in media education. He pointed out that Polaris Bank has been investing in such initiatives for the past 12…

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Sunday Oliseh Mourns as Younger Brother Uche Dies at 51

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Uche Levi Oliseh, younger brother to former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh, has died at the age of 51. The family announced his passing in a statement on Saturday, disclosing that he died on Thursday, July 17, 2025, following a brief illness. “With heavy hearts, the family of Cosmas Oliseh announces the passing of our beloved son, brother, and father, Uche Levi Oliseh, who departed this life… at the age of 51,” the statement read. Described as a cherished member of the Oliseh family, Uche is survived by four children…

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Kogi Varsity lecturer dies during sex romp with 200-level student in hotel room

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Dr. Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle, a lecturer at Kogi State University, now Prince Audu Abubakar University (PAAU), Anyigba — has passed away. According to information, he reportedly died while having sex with a 200level student, in a hotel room. Known as one of the strictest lecturers of the institution, Dr. Ibikunle; a married man with children, checked into a hotel three days ago with a beautiful Ebira lady, who is a 200-level student of Social Studies Education. Sources claim that the man filled his system with energy drinks before the ‘match’.…

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Dele Momodu Dumps PDP, Joins African Democratic Congress

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Veteran journalist and publisher, Chief Dele Momodu, has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a new chapter in his political journey. Momodu, who was a presidential aspirant under the PDP in the 2023 general elections, announced his defection on Thursday, citing the need for a fresh political direction aligned with his ideals for national transformation. In a statement released via his official social media handles, Momodu expressed gratitude to the PDP for the platform it provided him over the years but…

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RCCG pastor absconds with $8,000, marries another woman in U.S —Pastor Adeboye’s wife alleges

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Pastor Folu Adeboye, wife of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has recounted how a pastor of the church allegedly diverted $8,000 meant for a mission project in South Africa, abandoned his wife, and relocated to the United States where he married another woman. She made the revelation during a recent church programme for men, where she expressed concern over declining spiritual discipline among some church leaders. A video of her address has since gone viral on social media. According to Pastor Folu, the incident…

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“I still love him”: Pregnant teen pleads for father accused of incest

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A 14 year-old girl, who is seven months pregnant, has appealed to authorities to show mercy to her father, who has been arrested for allegedly impregnating her in Oluyole Local Council of Oyo State. The suspect, identified as Kayode Oluwaseunfunmi, was apprehended by police in Ibadan following a report made by a journalist. According to a source in the Oyo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, concerned individuals first rescued the girl and brought the case to the attention of the journalist, who then alerted the police. Police…

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Australian Grandmother Gives Birth to Twins at 56 After Falling in Love with Nigerian Man

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A 56-year-old Australian grandmother, Angela Peters, has captured global attention after revealing how she fell in love with a 36-year-old Nigerian man, married him, and gave birth to twin girls through IVF. Peters, a mother of five and grandmother of 12, shared her story with The Sun UK, recounting how her unexpected love story began in 2020 when she connected with a Nigerian man named Emeka on a dating app. Although there was no romantic spark with Emeka, a family photo he later shared changed everything. “I saw Bright, his…

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Two sisters arrested for kidnapping brother, collect ₦30m ransom in Enugu

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The Enugu State Police Command has arrested two sisters, Juliet Chukwu and Ngozi Nancy Chukwu, for allegedly orchestrating the kidnapping of their elder brother, Mr. Friday Chukwu, and collecting a ransom of ₦30 million for his release. The suspects, who are personnel of Nigerian security agencies—Juliet serving in the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Ngozi in the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)—were said to have masterminded the abduction last month along the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, near the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku-Ozalla, in Nkanu West Local…

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President Biya, 92, declares 8th term bid amid defections and public unease

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Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya has declared his intention to seek re-election in the October 12 presidential poll, aiming to extend his 43-year rule in what would be an unprecedented eighth term in office. In a statement posted on X, Biya said his decision follows “numerous and insistent calls” from citizens at home and abroad, adding that his commitment to serve remains strong despite mounting national challenges. Biya, who assumed power in 1982, is Africa’s longest-ruling leader. His continued grip on power, following the abolition of term limits in 2008,…

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Adeleke Slams Aregbesola, Labels His Tenure “Worst in Osun History”

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Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has launched a blistering attack on his predecessor, Rauf Aregbesola, describing his eight-year administration as the “worst in the history of the state.” Adeleke’s reaction followed comments made by Aregbesola over the weekend during a meeting with members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Osogbo, where the former governor, now the interim National Secretary of the party, declared that the ADC would unseat the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2026 governorship election and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027…

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