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A 74-year-old man from Kogi State identified as Mallam Muhammad Awal, has married for the first time. Awal wedded 45-year-old divorcee, Mallama Rahmat Muhammad, in Lokoja, the Kogi state capital on Sunday, August 28.  Speaking to journalists on why he had stayed this late before getting married, the septuagenarian said lack of money discouraged him from approaching a woman for marriage.  "I have always been afraid I might fail in my duty of care to a spouse if I married and it is something I fear and don’t want to joke with. I am also afraid of separation from my spouse. I know if I fail to take care of her, she might either leave me or cheat on me with another man, which I would not like. So, to avoid all of that, I dismissed the idea of marriage altogether. But now, Allah has made this a reality." he said.  On whether he has ever approached a woman to proposition marriage before, he said; "I have... Many. This was when I was much you...

𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗕𝗬 𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗘𝗫𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘 His Royal Highness Alaiyeluwa Oba Emmanuel Ademola Oluseyi Olusanu, Msc, Bsc, FICMC,  Tolulade, Ilufemiloye, Atunlute 1.  The Ajalaiye of Ilugun South Ijebu today confirmed again his exemplary leadership styles when he led some of his Otunbas, High Chiefs, Baales and many other residents on their annual communial clearing of bushes on both sides of the roads from Idode - Imomo - Eti-Obu - Oke-Eki - Idotun axis of his Kingdom. Kabiyesi Oba Ajalaiye has been doing this communial efforts since he came on board the throne in 2014. We are therefore using this medium once again to call on Ijebu North East Local Government and Ogun State Government to please come to our aid on this particular roads and other roads in this local government of the state. God bless and save our King. Kabiyesi! Kabiyesi!! Kabiyesi!!! #TheAgbonOfIlugunSouthReporting

Former governor of Taraba State, Jolly Nyame and ex-Plateau State Governor Joshua Dariye have been released from the Kuje Custodial Centre on Monday. The duo were granted presidential pardon in April, 2022. Credit: Twitter | AdamsGarba4u

Singer, Kizz Daniel, has been arrested in Tanzania for failing to perform at a show. A video of angry fans trashing the venue of the show had trended earlier. In a fresh video, the singer who was wearing a hooded jacket was seen being led into a police vehicle. Credit: Twitter | TheSilvapr

President Buhari receives in audience Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his running mate Senator Kashim Shettima in State House on 4th Aug 2022 Tinubu 2: President Buhari with APC Vice Presidential Candidate Senator Kashim Shettima, APC National Chairman Senator Abdullahi Adamu, APC Presidential Candidate Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong as he receives in audience Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his running mate Senator Kashim Shettima in State House on 4th Aug 2022

Five of the passengers on Kaduna-bound train attacked by terrorists on March 28, 2022, have regained their freedom. The victims were released today August 2. Among the freed passengers are Prof. Mustapha Umar Imam, a medical doctor at the Usman Dan Fodio University Teaching Hospital (UDUS), Sokoto. Imam was shot in captivity, raising concerns about his safety. Other passengers who were released are Akibu Lawal, Abubakar Ahmed Rufai, Muktar Shuaibu, and Sidi Aminu Sharif. Kaduna-based Publisher, Tukur Mamu, who voluntarily engaged in negotiating the release of the victims but backed out due to threats to his life confirmed their release to Daily Trust. So far, 27 victims have regained their freedom. With the release of the five victims, the number of those still in captivity now remains at 35. It is however not clear if any money was paid to the terrorists to release their abducted victims.

Olarinoye Adenike Adijat wins Nigeria's first Gold medal in the ongoing IWF in Birmingham..... The first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games came through the record-setting Adijat Olarinoye, who emerged as the overall best in the women's 55kg weightlifting. She lifted 92kg in the snatch, 111kg in clean and jerk, lifting 203kg in total which is a Games Record. Congratulations Darling!!! 

A dog has been described as the "world’s most useless guard dog" after being spotted lying down beside its owners during a drug raid.  A footage shared online showed cops arresting the three men yesterday July 28, on a ranch in Hortolandia, Sao Paulo state, Brazil. Three suspects were seen lying face-down on the floor with their hands cuffed behind their backs. Their massive Rottweiler decided that it's best to be compliant with officers and laid down beside them.  Officers seized 1,176 bricks containing 1.1 tonnes of cannabis from the property. Narcotics Police said the drugs was shipped to the house in Hortolandia from Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul state. It is believed the drugs were to be sold in and around Campinas, Sao Paulo state. While the men, one of whom owns the house, were taken to the Narcotics Police headquarters in nearby Americana, the dog remained in the property with the woman who owns the land around the house, who police say is not invol...

The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has reacted to all issues that played out during and after the presidential primary election of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Recalls that the primary election produced former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar as the party’s 2023 Presidential candidate. Wike who spoke on Friday at the Port Harcourt International Airport in the Rivers State shortly after he returned from Spain, described the former Vice President as a liar. He stated “I told my special adviser on Media that am going to speak on issues. We know in this part of our world when lies are been contorted, it becomes a fact. “I have always believed when the left speaks, allow the right to also speak. We are not getting younger and as days passes we get older. “So is important when issues are raised or when speeches are made, one should be able to say this the part of my story so that the public we know the truth. “It is most unfortunate since after our primary I have decided...