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Lagos In Mourning As Highly Respected Monarch Is Confirmed Dead.
Residents of Ogudu community in Kosofe Local Government Area, Lagos State, have been thrown into mourning following the death of their traditional ruler, Oba Nojeemdeen Fashola.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
It was gathered that the first-class monarch died peacefully in the early hours of Thursday at his residence in Ogudu. Palace sources confirmed his passing but declined to provide details surrounding the circumstances of his death, simply stating, “The monarch departed this world in peace.” The news of Oba Fashola’s demise has left the ancient community in deep grief, with residents, traditional chiefs, and sympathisers paying tribute to the late king, who was widely admired for his humility, wisdom, and leadership. Following traditional Yoruba customs, several social and economic activities in the community, including market operations, were reportedly scaled down in honour of the late monarch. Oba Fashola ascended the throne about four years ago and was regarded as a unifying figure in Ogudu, known for promoting peace, cultural values, and community development. During his reign, he was praised for his calm disposition, accessibility, and dedication to the welfare of his people. In a related development, American business mogul and CNN founder Ted Turner has also passed away at the age of 87. Turner Enterprises confirmed his death in a statement released on Wednesday, saying he died after battling Lewy body dementia, a progressive brain condition. CNN CEO and Chairman Mark Thompson paid tribute to Turner, describing him as a visionary and committed leader.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed concerns that the upcoming 2027 election campaigns will disrupt legislative activities in the National Assembly.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking to journalists at the Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo—shortly after a meeting where key stakeholders endorsed him, President Bola Tinubu, and Governor Umo Eno for 2027—Akpabio maintained that politicking and lawmaking can successfully run concurrently. He explained that lawmakers, belonging to various political parties, can easily balance their schedules by reserving mornings for legislative responsibilities while pushing campaign events into afternoons or evenings.
Emphasizing that their four-year mandate remains the primary focus, Akpabio assured Nigerians that the parliament’s commitment to creating laws that serve the public will remain completely unaffected by the political season.
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Bloodbath At The Box Office: Machete-Wielding Man Leaves Two Dead In Lagos Cinema Massacre!.
Tragedy struck at the IMAX Cinemas in Lekki, Lagos State, on Friday night when an armed assailant launched a violent attack, leaving two people dead.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to eyewitness accounts, the chaos began when security guards blocked the suspect from entering the facility. Enraged by the refusal, the man—believed by police to be destitute and under the influence of substances—produced a machete and a knife, fatally stabbing one security guard and injuring another.
The confrontation ended when bystanders and a mob descended on the attacker, resulting in his death at the scene.
Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, SP Adebisi Abimbola, confirmed the fatalities to Vanguard on Saturday and noted that an active investigation is underway. As part of the preliminary inquiries, the cinema’s Chief Security Officer has been taken into police custody. Investigators are currently reviewing closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage to map out the exact sequence of events and determine if any accomplices were involved.
Authorities have yet to release the names of the deceased or provide a medical update on the injured guard as investigations continue.
Nigeria’s D’Tigers fell to an 82-79 defeat against South Sudan on Friday, August 28, marking their second consecutive loss in the second round of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers. Held at the Salle Multidisciplinaire de Radès in Radès, Tunisia, the narrow three-point victory for the Bright Stars—who fended off a fierce late surge from Nigeria—greatly complicates the D’Tigers’ path toward securing a spot at the upcoming World Cup in Qatar.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
South Sudan set the early tone, capitalizing on a 9-0 run late in the first quarter to erase a 15-14 deficit and surge ahead to a 30-19 advantage by the end of the period. However, Nigeria slowly clawed their way back into the contest. Sparked by Caleb Agada, a 7-0 scoring burst bridging the second and third quarters transformed a 43-41 deficit into a 48-43 lead with 9:08 left in the third.
The game ultimately turned into a nail-biting finish as the Bright Stars clawed back control. Okogie briefly tied the game at 70-70 with a three-pointer with 7:03 remaining, but Wenyen Gabriel answered back 21 seconds later with a hook shot to reclaim the lead for South Sudan, who managed to hold on until the final buzzer.
Statistically, South Sudan was propelled by Marial Shayok’s stellar line of 19 points, six rebounds, four assists, and three steals, alongside 13 points from Nuni Omot and a near triple-double of 11 points, 12 assists, and eight rebounds by Carlik Jones. For Nigeria, Okogie led the scoring charge with 14 points, eight rebounds, and two assists, though his contributions weren’t enough to avert the narrow defeat.
This setback follows a previous 78-62 loss to Cameroon on Wednesday during their second-round opener, leaving D’Tigers under heavy pressure ahead of a decisive matchup against Cape Verde on Sunday.
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