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DSS Arraigns Five Men Suspected of Kidnapping 20 Youth Coppers, Others in Imo

NewsDeskNgOct 20, 2026October 20, 20260

The Department of State Services (DSS), on Tuesday in Imo State, arraigned three persons accused of the Independence day kidnapping of 20 prospective Youth Corp members in the state.Also arraigned were two other persons accused of kidnapping four persons in the state, four days after the Independence Day abduction. The...

NUJ FCT Chairman Grace Ike Leads Tributes for Younger Brother on His 40th Birthday

NewsDeskNgOct 20, 2026October 20, 20260

Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Comrade Grace Ike today led a chorus of tributes to her younger brother, Emeka Ike, as he marked his 40th birthday, describing him as a humanitarian par excellence whose calm humility and steadfast commitment to service have...

Akarah Appointed National Chief Strategy Officer of NACPDEAN

NewsDeskNgOct 20, 2026October 20, 20260

The Chairman of BTCBARS Group, Mr. Ebenezer Ulochukwu Akarah, popularly known as Alex, has been appointed National Chief Strategy Officer of the National Association of Charcoal Producers, Dealers, Exporters and Afforestation of Nigeria (NACPDEAN). The appointment took effect on October 16, 2026, with a mandate focused on strategic engagement, institutional...

Broda Shaggi Returns To Social Media, Set To Reveal Life-Changing Ordeal

NewsDeskNgOct 20, 2026October 20, 20260

Nigerian comedian Broda Shaggi returns to social media after an absence, promising to share details of a life-changing ordeal. Nigerian comedian and actor Broda Shaggi has returned to social media after a period away, announcing plans to share the story behind a life-changing ordeal. The entertainer described March 9, 2026,...

Burna Boy To Headline Day One Of Rolling Loud India With Metro Boomin

NewsDeskNgOct 20, 2026October 20, 20260

Burna Boy is set to headline Rolling Loud India’s opening day on December 12, alongside American producer Metro Boomin. Nigerian singer Burna Boy is set to headline the opening day of Rolling Loud India on December 12, alongside American record producer Metro Boomin. The Grammy-winning artist will lead the first...

Angel Reese Becomes Youngest WNBA Player To Record 30 Points, 15 Rebounds In Finals

NewsDeskNgOct 20, 2026October 20, 20260

Angel Reese becomes the youngest player in WNBA history to record 30 points and 15 rebounds in a Finals game. Angel Reese has made WNBA history after becoming the youngest player to record at least 30 points and 15 rebounds in a Finals game. At 24 years and 166 days...

Ronaldo Handed 30-Day Suspension, €255 Fine For Walking Out On Portugal Camp

NewsDeskNgOct 20, 2026October 20, 20260

Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a 30-day suspension and fined €255 by the Portuguese Football Federation for walking out on Portugal’s camp. The federation, which provisionally suspended the forward, said on Monday that the punishment was “adequate and sufficient.” According to the federation, Ronaldo fully admitted the facts underlying the...

Tinubu Rules Out Petrol Subsidy Return, Says ‘You Can’t Ask Moses To Go Back To Egypt’

NewsDeskNgOct 20, 2026October 20, 20260

President Bola Tinubu defends petrol subsidy removal, rejects calls for its return, says Moses can’t go back to Egypt.” President Bola Tinubu has ruled out a return to petrol subsidies, using the biblical story of Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt to defend his decision to scrap the policy....

Kylie Jenner Wears $50 Million Fantasy Bra At Victoria’s Secret Show

NewsDeskNgOct 20, 2026October 20, 20260

Kylie Jenner debuts the $50 million Fantasy Bra at the October 18 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, marking a first for the brand. Kylie Jenner has made her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut wearing the brand’s $50 million Fantasy Bra, becoming the first non-Angel to wear the iconic piece. The Kylie...

Ariana Grande’s ‘God Is A Woman’ Was Initially Written For Beyoncé And JAY-Z

NewsDeskNgOct 20, 2026October 20, 20260

Songwriter Ilya Salmanzadeh reveals that Ariana Grande’s 2018 hit ‘God Is A Woman’ was originally intended for Beyoncé and JAY-Z. Ariana Grande’s hit song ‘God Is A Woman’ was initially developed with Beyoncé and JAY-Z in mind before the track became part of Grande’s 2018 album ‘Sweetener’. Songwriter and producer...