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Aisha Wahab Released After Family Pays ₦20 Million Ransom

Aisha Wahab Released After Family Pays ₦20 Million Ransom

Aisha Wahab, the young woman kidnapped in Edo State last week, has been freed after her family paid the full ₦20 million ransom, activists Harrison Gwamnishu and Davido’s logistics manager Israel DMW confirmed. She was abducted while traveling to Igbira Camp in Auchi by suspected armed kidnappers. Earlier this week, her captors released a video showing her pleading for her life, demanding ₦20 million, and threatening to kill her if the ransom was not paid by 5 p.m. Tuesday. On Saturday, posts on social media, including one by Gwamnishu, confirmed her release. “Aishatu has just been released by her captors after paying the complete ₦20 million. No kobo was deducted,” the message read. Family sources said the full ransom was paid before her release. There are no reports of arrests connected to the abduction.

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Hollywood Actress Isabelle Tate Dies At 23 After Long Battle With Rare Neurological DisorderHollywood actress Isabelle Tate has died at the age of 23 after a long battle with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a rare inherited neurological disorder, her talent manager, Kim McCray, confirmed. Her family has requested privacy as they mourn her passing.

Hollywood Actress Isabelle Tate Dies At 23 After Long Battle With Rare Neurological Disorder

Hollywood actress Isabelle Tate has died at the age of 23 after a long battle with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a rare inherited neurological disorder, her talent manager, Kim McCray, confirmed. Her family has requested privacy as they mourn her passing. Tate was born on August 8, 2002, in Nashville, Tennessee, and rose to prominence with her debut role as Julie in the pilot episode of ABC’s “9-1-1: Nashville,” which aired on October 9, 2025. A graduate of Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s degree in Business, Tate balanced her academic pursuits with a strong passion for acting and music. Diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease at age 13, she faced the progressive condition with courage, continuing to perform and create despite using a wheelchair in her later years. Her passing marks the loss of a gifted and resilient young talent in Hollywood, remembered for both her artistry and her strength.

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Canadian Court Confirms Deportation of Nigerian Pastor After Asylum Denial

Canadian Court Confirms Deportation of Nigerian Pastor After Asylum Denial

A Canadian federal court has upheld the denial of asylum for Nigerian pastor Lucky Bidemi Olorunfemi, paving the way for his deportation. The ruling, delivered by Justice McHaffie in Toronto on October 16, cited fraudulent and inconsistent documents submitted in support of his claim. Olorunfemi, who said he was a pastor in Akure, Ondo State, applied for refugee status in 2023, claiming his pro-LGBTQ stance had angered “Muslim Jihadis” who threatened his life. He alleged that his church was attacked and that he had to hide for a year before fleeing to Canada. To back his application, Olorunfemi submitted four documents, including a newspaper report of the alleged attack, a Nigerian police letter, his wife’s medical report, and a wanted poster from the so-called “Odoua Peoples Congress.” The Refugee Protection Division (RPD) found the documents riddled with errors, inconsistencies, and signs of fabrication. For example, the newspaper excerpt mirrored Olorunfemi’s own narrative and contained multiple mistakes, while the wanted poster misspelled key names and listed a different identity. Justice McHaffie also pointed out contradictions in Olorunfemi’s testimony, noting his claim of limited English proficiency conflicted with his fluent responses in court. The judge concluded that Olorunfemi had failed to provide credible evidence or address the RPD’s concerns adequately. “The application for judicial review is dismissed,” the ruling stated, confirming that Olorunfemi’s asylum claim lacked credibility and that he is to be deported from Canada.

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NFF: Monies received from FIFA & CAF are for specific purposes, and audited in every cycle

The Nigeria Football Federation finds it expedient to reiterate that the monies it receives from world football-governing body, FIFA and the continental governing body, CAF, like other Federations, are usually tied to specific purposes and not gifts to the Federations. The NFF said on Friday that this fresh clarification has become necessary in view of misinformation by some fellows on social media that the Federation ‘collects’ millions of dollars from FIFA on an annual basis, as if such monies were gifts to the Federation. The country’s football-governing body explained that every money received from FIFA or CAF is tied to a specific purpose, and both FIFA and CAF send their auditors to audit the accounts in which the monies are received at the end of every year. The NFF also explained that monies meant for development purposes are usually tied to specific projects and programmes, while the FIFA Forward monies are also properly specified and under strict adherence to financial regulations, compliance, monitoring and auditing at every stage of the project or program. FIFA Forward projects, such as the ongoing NFF/FIFA Players’ Hostel and new training pitches inside the MKO Abiola National Stadium, are subjected to strict controls, monitored and verified at every stage of the work. Every stage is verified, assessed and sanctioned before further monies are released to the FIFA-approved consultants, to whom the monies are paid directly. The Federation called out the mischief of the individual reeling out fictitious figures on social media, saying he would find no reason to seek clout if he has an idea of how much it costs to organize a single match of any of the National Teams. The NFF is a disciplined organization that operates prudent and strict financial protocols that are within global financial best practices. The body has regularly presented its audited account, prepared by our auditors, PriceWaterhouseCoopers (known for its global credibility and integrity) on the floor of the Congress at every Annual General Assembly.

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Nigerian Man Festus Awolowo Etame Sends Follow-Up Marriage Proposal To Tiwa Savage

Nigerian Man Festus Awolowo Etame Sends Follow-Up Marriage Proposal To Tiwa Savage

A Nigerian man, Festus Awolowo Etame, an Isoko native from Delta State, has once again captured public attention by sending a heartfelt marriage proposal to award-winning singer Tiwa Savage. The letter, dated October 23, 2025, comes just a week after his initial proposal. Festus, who identifies as a Management Consultant, Author, and Publisher, expressed deep admiration for the Afrobeats star, insisting his intentions are genuine and not motivated by fame or wealth. In the letter, Festus advised Tiwa against marrying into a polygamous home, warning that such an arrangement could disrupt her career and personal peace. He encouraged her to choose a Christian, monogamous husband who would love her and embrace her son as his own. “I’m not coming to chop and run,” he wrote, promising that a committed, faithful marriage would bring her love, stability, and fulfillment. He also highlighted the importance of sexual satisfaction in a monogamous union, saying it fosters peace and contentment. Drawing from his own upbringing in a polygamous household, Festus cautioned that rivalry and jealousy among co-wives could negatively impact her life and music career. He also shared that he was previously married to a Yoruba woman, who passed away in 2019, and expressed hope that Tiwa could fill the void in his life if it aligns with God’s will. Festus concluded by emphasizing his moral values, stating that he neither drinks nor smokes, and urged Tiwa to accept his proposal, promising to bring love, support, and stability into her life.

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Governor Bala Mohammed Appoints Brother Adamu Mohammed As Duguri Emir, Jibrin D. Hassan Named Bununu Emir

Governor Bala Mohammed Appoints Brother Adamu Mohammed As Duguri Emir

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has appointed his elder brother, Alhaji Adamu Mohammed, as the Emir of the newly created Duguri Emirate. The appointment letter was presented on Friday by the Secretary to the State Government, Aminu Hammayo, during a ceremony at the Duguri Emir’s Palace in Alkaleri Local Government Area. At the event, Hammayo called on the new emir to support government initiatives and contribute to the state’s development. In response, Emir Adamu Mohammed thanked the governor for the honour, offered prayers for his wellbeing, and pledged loyalty to both the Bauchi State Government and the Bauchi Emirate Council. In a separate appointment, Hammayo also handed over the letter of office to Alhaji Jibrin D. Hassan, who was named the new Emir of Bununu Emirate. Hammayo urged him to promote peace, unity, and respect for the law among the communities under his authority. Emir Jibrin expressed gratitude to the governor and promised to serve diligently. The appointments follow Governor Bala Mohammed’s recent law establishing 13 new emirates across Bauchi State.

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Meghan Markle Named 2025’s Most Disliked Celebrity, Prince Harry Ranks Third

Meghan Markle Named 2025’s Most Disliked Celebrity, Prince Harry Ranks Third

Meghan Markle has been named the most disliked celebrity of 2025, topping a global ranking with 48,000 votes, according to Ranker.com. Prince Harry also featured prominently, coming in third on the list. The couple’s ongoing controversies since their exit from the UK, dubbed “Megxit,” are believed to have contributed to their positions. The rankings have sparked discussions online, with some users on X (formerly Twitter) noting Meghan’s repeated appearances at the top. One wrote, “Meghan Markle is deemed the most disliked celebrity of the year AGAIN,” while another added, “And people said she’d never be successful at anything! Congratulations Megs, we have faith that you’ll continue to do well in this category.” Sean “Diddy” Combs ranked second, following his recent conviction and over four-year prison sentence on prostitution-related charges. Other celebrities in the top ten included Oprah Winfrey at four, Jada Pinkett Smith at five, Ellen DeGeneres at six, with Chrissy Teigen, Amber Heard, Bill Cosby, and Kris Jenner also making the list.

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SDP Chairman Shehu Gabam Insists He Remains Party Leader, Rejects Reported Expulsion

SDP Chairman Shehu Gabam Insists He Remains Party Leader, Rejects Reported Expulsion

Shehu Gabam, the embattled National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has insisted that he remains the legitimate leader of the party, rejecting reports of his expulsion as “illegal, null and void.” Gabam, along with the National Youth Leader, Ogbonna Uchechukwu, and other party officials, was reportedly expelled on Thursday. In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by his legal aide, Abubakar Baba, Gabam said the expulsion was unconstitutional and had no legal effect. The statement cited Article 13 (iv) of the SDP constitution, which gives only the national chairman the authority to preside over meetings of the national convention, national executive committee, national working committee, and national caucus. “Any meeting convened or presided over without the consent of the duly recognized chairman constitutes a gross violation of the constitution and a brazen attempt to usurp legitimate authority,” the statement read. Baba also accused the party’s national secretary, Olu Agunloye, of breaching INEC regulations by allegedly notifying the commission of the disputed meeting’s decisions. A certified true copy from INEC confirming Gabam as the recognized chairman was attached as evidence. The statement further challenged the authority of Sadiq, who chaired the meeting announcing the expulsion, saying he “was neither a member of the party nor of its national executive committee and thus had no authority to preside over any of its meetings.” Gabam’s camp urged the public to disregard the actions of the “Dr Sadiq-led group,” describing them as impostors who would face legal consequences. Meanwhile, the SDP’s national publicity secretary, Rufus Aiyenigba, stated that Gabam’s expulsion followed months of investigation and disciplinary proceedings aimed at restoring discipline and accountability within the party. Gabam’s team reaffirmed his leadership, stressing that the SDP remains committed to “upholding the rule of law, maintaining internal order, and protecting the integrity and reputation of the party,” while focusing on building the party and promoting Nigeria’s democratic ideals in partnership with loyal members.

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