Nigerian Actor Survives Assasination Attempt Popular Nigerian actor Maurice Sam has reportedly survived an assassination attempt on his life. According to reports, the shocking incident happened while he was on a movie set carrying out his duties. What was meant to be a normal filming session suddenly turned into a frightening moment, leaving those on set in total panic. Thankfully, he survived the attack and is currently safe. Sources say he is stable and receiving the necessary care. This comes as a huge relief to fans, colleagues, and loved ones who were thrown into fear by the disturbing news.
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Kano Court Jails Kannywood Actress Six Month s Justice S.M Shuaibu of the Federal High Court sitting in Kano on Friday, February 13, 2026 convicted and sentenced a Kannywood actress, Saadatu Mohammed Inuwa, (a.k.a Samha) to six months imprisonment for the abuse and mutilation of the Naira. The actress was arraigned on a one-count charge bordering on the mutilation of the Nigerian currency, contrary to the provisions of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act, 2007. The charge against the convict reads: “That you Saadatu Mohammed Inuwa sometime in 2022 within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court tampered with Naira…
Ex-Osun SSG Moshood Adeoti Moves To Succeed Adeleke in 2030, Joins Accord Party Former Secretary to the Osun State Government and frontline politician, Moshood Adeoti, has declared his support for the second-term ambition of Governor Ademola Adeleke and officially aligned with the Accord Party together with thousands of his supporters across Osun State. Adeoti’s declaration comes two months after he stepped back from active politics following the fallout within the Omoluabi/ADC political bloc. His latest move signals a major return to the political scene with a new platform and renewed direction. The announcement was made at a large town hall…
Subpoena Dispute Stalls Examination of Access Bank Witness in ₦110.4bn Kogi Fraud Trial Arguments over the examination of a subpoenaed prosecution witness in the trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, stalled proceedings before Justice Maryanne Anineh of the Federal High Court, FCT, Abuja. Bello is standing trial alongside Umar Shuaibu Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu on a 16-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust and money laundering to the tune of an alleged ₦110.4 billion. At the resumed proceedings, lead prosecution counsel, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, informed the court that…
President Bola Tinubu will embark on a historic two-day state visit to the United Kingdom from March 18 to 19, 2026, following an invitation from King Charles III. The visit, announced on Sunday via the official X handle of the British royal family, confirms that King Charles III and Queen Camilla will host the Nigerian leader at Windsor Castle. President Tinubu will be accompanied by his wife and First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. The statement read: “The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mr Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by the First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, has accepted an invitation…
Oyo NUJ Felicitates Makinde, Ladoja on Sun Awards The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has congratulated Gov. Seyi Makinde and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on honours conferred on them by The Sun Newspapers. The statement, jointly signed by Chairman, Akeem Abas and Secretary, Temidayo Adu, said Makinde won Sun Political Personality of the Year, while Ladoja received the Lifetime Achievement Award. The NUJ said that Makinde’s award recognised his purposeful leadership, people-centred governance, infrastructural transformation and consistent democratic values delivered across Oyo State. The council said the governor’s visionary policies strengthened…
Troops Of 4 Brigade Raid Kidnappers’ Hideout, Arrest Suspect In Edo North Senatorial District Troops of 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, in collaboration with personnel of the Nigerian Air Force, Edo State Police Command, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Edo State Security Corps, on 4 February 2026 conducted a clearance operation, codenamed Operation IGBO DANU 1 to neutralise, flush out terrorists, kidnappers and rescue victims at Osara Community in Etsako West Local Government Area as well as Auchi and Okpella Communities all in Edo North Senatorial District of Edo State. During the operation, eight suspected kidnappers…
World Cancer Day 2026: United by Unique, Strengthened by Purpose. World Cancer Day 2026, marked on the 4th of February, stands as a solemn reminder and a clarion call to action against one of humanity’s most formidable health challenges. With the theme “United by Unique,” this year’s observance affirms a fundamental truth: cancer does not present itself the same way in every individual, and therefore demands care that is personalized, compassionate, and inclusive. To the resilient and forward-looking people of Oyo State, this message is both global in outlook and deeply local in responsibility. Cancer remains a deadly and silent…
Osun 2026: Fadahunsi, Ajagunla, Oyetola Meet, Vow to Rescue Osun Ahead of the forthcoming Osun State governorship election on August 8, Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi OFR representing Osun East Senatorial District and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Industries—along with his Osun Central counterpart, Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi Ajagunla, met with the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, HE Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, in Abuja. The strategic, closed-door meeting, which lasted over two hours, aimed to rescue Osun from what they described as total collapse. In a statement by his Head of Media and Public Enlightenment, Omole Oluwasegun Omo-Osodi, Senator Fadahunsi…
Ahead 2027 Oyo Governorship Contest, Adeduntan Inaugurates Committee To Actualise Ambition As race to who becomes the governor of Oyo State in 2027 hots up, a former health Commissioner and Osi Bashorun of Ibadanland, Azeez Popoola Adeduntan has inaugurated executives of his campaign outfit, “Make Oyo Great Again (MOGA).”. > The inauguration marked the official commencement of the movement’s operational structure, with carefully selected leaders positioned to drive the MOGA agenda across all zones of Oyo State. The ceremony reflected the movement’s commitment to strategic organization and grassroots mobilization as it prepares to engage citizens on critical developmental issues. Hon.…