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“Tragic Loss”: Presidential Media Aide Onwubuariri Passes Away Suddenly.
The State House is in deep mourning following the passing of Peter Onwubuariri, a senior information officer and veteran journalist, who died on Monday evening at the age of 48 in Kano after battling a prolonged illness. Onwubuariri, an Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations at the State House who previously worked with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), passed away after receiving about a month of treatment at the Kano Cancer Hospital—care that was authorized by the Kano State Government.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
His remains were officially released by the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital on Tuesday and transferred to Oche Echeija Egwa, Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations at the State House, acting on behalf of Presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga. The handover process was attended by Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, spokesperson to Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, and Sulaiman Dederi, Chairman of the Kano State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists. The body is currently being transported to Owerri, Imo State, for burial.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf expressed his condolences to President Bola Tinubu, the Presidential Media Unit, and the grieving family through a statement released by Dawakin-Tofa. He lauded the late officer as a dedicated professional who significantly contributed to enhancing the Presidency’s image and reputation, while offering prayers for his soul and strength for his loved ones, colleagues, and associates.
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“Paid To Deceive”: Nollywood Actor Drops Bombshell Confession Over Fake Miracle Scams.
Veteran Nollywood actor Yemi Solade has opened up about an incident during his student days before achieving fame, where he was paid to fake a physical disability for a staged church miracle. Speaking in an interview with Feel Right News TV on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, Solade confessed that he accepted the offer and subsequently spent the money on alcohol. While noting that the individuals involved are still alive, he chose to withhold their names.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
During an interview with Feel Right News TV on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, Solade recounted that he was approached and compensated to play the role of a person with a disability while he was still a struggling student. He admitted that he accepted the financial offer at the time and spent the earnings on alcohol.
Reflecting on the incident, Solade stated:
“I have been used for a miracle then, when I was not popular. I acted as a cripple; they paid; I used the money to drink; then I was a student. The people involved are still alive; I don’t just want to mention names.”
In a separate development, popular Nigerian TikToker Peller revealed during a livestream on Tuesday that he reached out to Pastor Tobi Adegboyega to seek intervention regarding the detention of dancer and singer Poco Lee. According to Peller, he appealed to the cleric to help secure Poco Lee’s release from prison. However, Pastor Tobi informed him that the situation was already being handled by Burna Boy’s camp, noting that the cleric had initially shown interest in resolving the matter before Burna Boy’s involvement.
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has declared that he will not actively campaign for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, choosing instead to let his achievements on the pitch speak for themselves. At just 19 years old, Yamal stands as a frontrunner for the prestigious prize following a stellar campaign that saw him help Spain clinch the World Cup and guide Barcelona to another La Liga title, building on his second-place finish behind Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembélé last year. Addressing reporters, Yamal expressed complete satisfaction with his season, stating that winning the World Cup and the league leaves him with nothing more to ask for. He asserted that he refuses to beg for votes, leaving the final decision entirely up to the voters and media.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The young star faces fierce competition for the award from heavyweights such as Kylian Mbappé—who bolstered his credentials by claiming the World Cup Golden Boot and becoming the tournament’s all-time leading scorer—as well as Dembélé, Harry Kane, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Responding playfully to Dembélé omitting him from a top-three prediction list in favor of players like Mbappé, Yamal quipped that Dembélé is simply good friends with Mbappé, adding that he remains unbothered and believes his performances on the pitch must have frustrated his rivals.
Having fully recovered from a hamstring injury sustained in April, Yamal has hit top form with recent goals against Rayo Vallecano and Valencia. Fresh off winning the World Cup and enjoying what he describes as the best holidays of his life, the teenager admits he has never been happier. His attention is now firmly locked on the UEFA Champions League, where Barcelona kicks off their campaign against Feyenoord on Wednesday. While Barcelona last lifted the trophy in 2015 and faced knockout exits in recent seasons, manager Hansi Flick remains confident in the squad’s capability to fight for the title. Flick lauded Yamal’s match-winning quality, emphasizing that the winger’s sheer joy for the game is the secret behind his elite-level performances. The winner of the 2026 Ballon d’Or will be crowned at a ceremony in London on October 26.
The Edo State Government has announced a N50 million cash reward for Edo Queens following their triumph in the 2026 WAFU B Women’s Champions League. The announcement was made by Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo earlier today, September 8, during a grand reception held in Benin City to honour the champions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The team, which returned victorious from Burkina Faso, was given a hero’s welcome, beginning with a victory parade from the airport to Osadebe Avenue, where they were greeted by the governor and jubilant supporters.
At the reception, Governor Okpebholo lauded the players for their resilience and fighting spirit, particularly in the final against Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa Ladies. He expressed pride in their achievement, noting that the regional cup holds significant meaning for the people of Edo State.
Okpebholo specifically highlighted the tension-filled final, which ended 2-2 in regulation time. He praised the goalkeeper for her crucial saves during the penalty shootout, which ultimately saw Edo Queens defeat Ampem Darkoa Ladies 4-1 to lift the trophy.
Looking ahead, the governor assured the team of his administration’s continued support, promising to provide more opportunities for the players to further their football careers and excel on the continental stage. By virtue of this victory, Edo Queens will represent the WAFU B zone at the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League.
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