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Panic As Fire Guts Petroleum Filling Station In Ikorodu

Tension erupted in Ikorodu, Lagos, on Friday after a fire broke out at A1 Petroleum Filling Station, an independent oil dealer situated on Isawo Road, off Agric Bus Stop.

The blaze, which reportedly began from a diesel-laden truck inside the premises, triggered panic among residents and motorists, many of whom fled the area for safety.

Officials of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, backed by other emergency responders, rushed to the scene to battle the flames.

As of 1 p.m., the extent of damage and possible casualties had yet to be confirmed, while the cause of the fire remained unknown.

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EFCC Declares Popular Real Estate Mogul, Sujimoto Wanted For Money Laundering

Renowned engineer and real estate mogul, Olasijibomi Suji Ogundele popularly known as Sujimoto wanted has been declared.
Ogundele who is the owner of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, a company known for building luxury and state of the art buildings was declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
EFCC’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale said Sojimoto was declared wanted for money laundering and diversion of funds.
A notification tagged “Wanted,” reads:“Olasijibomi Suji Ogundele, The public is hereby notified that OLASIJIBOMI SUJI OGUNDELE of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, whose photograph appears above is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFOCC) in an alleged case of Diversion of Funds and Money Laundering.
 
“Ogundele is a 44 year-old indigene of Ori-Ade Local Government of Osun State and his last known address is: G 29, Banana lsland, Ikoyi, Lagos State.
 
“Anybody with useful information as to his whereabouts should please contact the Commission in its lbadan, Uyo, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Benin, Makurdi, Kaduna, llorin, Enugu, Kano, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt or Abuja offices or through 08093322644; its e-mail address: info@efcc.gov.ng or the nearest Police Station and other security agencies.”
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I Was Betrayed By Many Politicians – Goodluck Jonathan Reveals

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has alleged that he was betrayed during his 2015 re-election bid.

Jonathan made the remark in Benin, the Edo State capital, during the 70th birthday celebration of Chief Mike Aiyegbeni Oghiadomhe.

According to him, Oghiadomhe is one of the few friends he has who can stick out their necks for him.

“Politics in the Nigerian standard is about betrayals,”
said the former President of Nigeria.

“I have witnessed a lot of betrayal during the 2015 election. You will find it difficult to see somebody who says the same thing in the morning, in the afternoon and in the evening.”

During Jonathan’s presidency, Oghiadomhe served as Chief of Staff between 2010 and 2014.

Recently, there has been widespread speculation that the former president may contest the 2027 election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. However, he has yet to confirm the reports.

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Mother Of Late Nigerian Skit Maker Sanku Addresses Money Ritual Rumour

The mother of late skit maker and fast-rising comedian, Sanku Comedy, has refuted claims suggesting that her son’s de@th was connected to money rituals.

Sanku, born Raji Samad Adetola, passed away on Monday after being involved in a ghastly car accident along the Oyo-Ogbomoso expressway in Ibadan.

Shortly after his death, speculations went viral on social media that the comedian was involved in rituals.

But in a now-viral video, the middle-aged woman argued that her son was a devout Muslim who “never engaged in any fetish practice”.

“Many Alfas gave him several soaps to be using but he asked me to only keep praying for him and that I shouldn’t do anything spiritual on his behalf. He said my prayers have been helping him,”
she said.

“Before he died, he said I should come and stay with him and rest at his place before I start working again. It hasn’t even been up to one month. Sanku was a good child.

“He told me to not worry about anything and that I will reap the fruits of my labour. He promised me that he and his siblings will become great people. He really tried his best. He used to help me to hawk peppers before he asked me to allow him face comedy.

“My son did not do money rituals. I heard what people are saying. But my son is not like that. He would always tell me to focus on prayer. He did not go to any herbalist. He is a devoted Muslim and was always praying to God.”

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Nigerian Pastor Allegedly Exploits 13-Year-Old Girl S3xually During ‘Counseling’ In Abuja

A Nigerian pastor has been arrested by the police for allegedly s3xually exploiting a 13-year-old girl in Mpape, Abuja.

According to security analyst, Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred on 2 August 2025, at about 1803 hours, when a resident of Dogo Block Off Mashafa Road, Mpape, reported that her daughter, (named withheld), aged 13, had left home for four days and returned.

Upon attempting to discipline the girl, the family’s neighbor, Pastor Joseph (surname not disclosed) of the same address, intervened and suggested that the daughter be brought to his house for counseling.

It was later discovered that the suspect had allegedly s3xually exploited and abused the girl.

The suspect was promptly arrested by the FCT Police and both the victim and suspect were taken to a hospital for medical examinations.

“The victim is receiving medical attention and psychological support, in line with standard procedures for alleged child victims,” sources said.

The sources said that the case will be processed under Nigeria’s laws on child rights and s3xual violence.

If found guilty, the suspect faces serious penalties, including potential imprisonment and other sanctions as prescribed by law.

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The Livestream I Did With Davido Wasn’t Worth It, Meeting Wizkid Will Change My Life – Peller

Tiktok streamer, Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja aka Peller, has begged Afrobeats star Wizkid to make an appearance on his platform.
Speaking during a recent live session on Tiktok, he noted that such an experience would elevate his career.
Peller, who recently bought a luxury home worth millions of Naira, explained that his past collaboration with Davido was not the kind of stream he envisioned, since it took place on YouTube instead of TikTok.
He said: “If I see Wizkid like this, I swear to almighty God, I don big for life. Guys you know say that streaming wey me and Davido do no be streaming o. The original streaming na here. Na you people push me go YouTube say make I go dey stream for YouTube. Una say make I no dey steam for TikTok, Una say na YouTube be original streaming I con go YouTube go dey stream…”
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I Might Not Play at 2026 World Cup – Messi

Argentina captain, Lionel Messi has hinted that he may not play in the 2026 World Cup.
According to him, he doesn’t enjoy playing football when he’s not fully fit.
The 38-year-old made this admission after scoring twice in the 3-0 win over Venezuela on Thursday.
It could be the last time that Messi features in a qualifying game on home soil.
 
“As I’ve said before, I don’t think I’ll play another World Cup.
 
“At my age, it’s only logical to think I might not,” Messi told TyC Sports.
According to the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, his participation at next year’s World Cup will come down to his fitness.
“Match by match, I’ll finish the season, then have preseason, and in six months, I’ll see how I feel,” he said.
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BBNaija 10: I Wish My Mum Was a Better Mum – Faith

Big Brother Naija housemate, Faith Adewale has revealed one thing he wants changed in his life.
According to him, he really wished his mother was “a better mum.”
He explained that he has tried to improve his relationship with his mum, but still can’t grow a deeper connection with her.
The Osun-born medical doctor disclosed this during a conversation with fellow housemate, Joanna, after the pool party on Thursday.
Faith: “I hate my mum.”
Joanna: “Don’t say that.”
Faith: “Okay, maybe not hate but I just wish she was a better mum.”
Joanna advised Faith to put more efforts into fixing his relationship with his mum, stressing that he could have misunderstood her.
She emphasised that mothers made a lot of sacrifices for their children, even it is just birthing alone, and should be forgiven no matter the misunderstanding.
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It’s Unfair to Exclude Tems From Afrobeats Big 3 – Tiwa Savage

Famous Nigerian songstress Tiwa Savage has stated that it is unfair not to include Tems in the list of Afrobeats’ top three artistes.
Recall that the‘Big 3’ is widely used to refer to the male trio Davido, Burna Boy, and Wizkid.
Tiwa argued that the narrative turns a blind eye to the outstanding achievements of leading women in the Afrobeats genre.
Speaking in an interview with BBC Radio 1Xtra, she challenged the exclusionary labelling of female singers and insisted that Tems deserves top-tier recognition.
“Think about it, Certain types of artistes get paid more. So, they get the opportunity to spend more on influencers and radio play so you are going to hear their music way more.
 
“Also, I feel like it is unfair to have a conversation about the Top 3 and not mention someone like Tems. Are you serious?” she asked.
Tems rose to fame in 2020 after her collaboration with Wizkid on ‘Essence’.
She earned her first Grammy in 2023 for her contribution to ‘Wait For U’ in 2022.
In 2025, Tems received her second Grammy Award in the ‘Best African Performance’ category.
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You Boast About Excess Revenue, But Retirees Are Protesting Over Unpaid Gratuities, Pensions – Peter Obi Blasts Tinubu

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections has lambasted President Bola Tinubu over failure to pay salaries and gratuities of retirees.
Speaking in a post on his official X handle on Thursday, Obi urged the federal government to show sensitivity and compassion to the suffering masses by deploying resources to critical areas that will help to create jobs to alleviate the people’s hardships.
Obi, who lamented that critical economic players and their associated institutions were undergoing a serious dearth of funds, stressed that some of them were even protesting as they could not meet their banks’ and staff needs.
 
“Why are retired public servants, including service men and women who have risked their lives for the nation, still protesting over unpaid gratuities and pensions?
 
“It is shameful that those who built this nation with their sweat, those who defended it with their lives, and those who have fulfilled their contractual obligations are reduced to begging for what is rightfully theirs, even after the government boasts of excess revenue,” he wrote.