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Inside The Black Magic Pot of Nigeria

Inside The Black Magic Pot of Nigeria

By FESTUS ADEDAYO (Published by the Sunday Tribune, April 12, 2026) A huge social dynamite recently exploded in the discourse of black magic. With the 2027 elections and early political manipulations already holding our lives by the jugular, the explosion went unnoticed. One of Yoruba’s leading musicians, Saheed Osupa, real name Saheed Okunola, openly detonated the dynamite. On March 30, 2026, at a live performance marking the birthday of a Yoruba actor, the musician admitted that he uses traditional spiritual power to fortify himself and enhance his musical success. Osupa is a known Islamic faith adherent. Can anyone openly hoist…
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2027: Between Gov. Mbah And Social Media Traducers

2027: Between Gov. Mbah And Social Media Traducers

By SAMSON EZEA As a graduate of Mass Communication and a journalism practitioner for years now, I am totally baffled and at a loss over how Nigerians have abused social media platforms, using them to spread falsehood and fan the embers of war, discord, disunity, and crises. In doing this, they throw caution, ethics, decorum, professionalism, and facts to the wind, forgetting the fundamental principle of news gathering and reporting: that the authenticity or genuineness of the source(s) of information is more important than the information itself. For this reason, every news item must not only be attributed to a…
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Zubby Michael Officially Joins ADC, To Run For Office In 2027?

Zubby Michael Officially Joins ADC, To Run For Office In 2027?

Popular Nollywood actor, Zubby Michael, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking his formal entry into the nation's murky political terrain, barely 10 months to the 2027 general elections. In a now-viral video and still photo, the poster boy of youth success through talent was spotted holding an ADC membership card, confirming his alignment with the party, which boasts heavyweights such as former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar; Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in 2023, Peter Obi; former Senate President David Mark; ex-governors of Osun and Kaduna States, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and Nasir El-Rufai respectively; former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi:…
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Alleged ‘Smuggling’ Of US Navy Destroyer Among American Ships Now Passing Through Hormuz Strait Sparks Fresh War Threats By Iran

Alleged ‘Smuggling’ Of US Navy Destroyer Among American Ships Now Passing Through Hormuz Strait Sparks Fresh War Threats By Iran

*We've Finally Opened Hormuz To Whole World -Trump Declares *Iran'll Attack US Destroyer Going Through Strait, Tehran Warns US Navy ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the start of the war — as Iran threatened to attack any US vessels that entered the Strait. "Several” American military vessels crossed the channel Saturday in a move that “was not coordinated with Iran,” Israeli journalist Barak Ravid reported, citing intelligence officials. At least two were US Navy guided-missile destroyers, according to reports. The development came as high-level ceasefire talks between both countries were being held today in…
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Newspaper Publisher, Others On Updated List Of 48 Alleged Terrorism Financiers Released By FG

Newspaper Publisher, Others On Updated List Of 48 Alleged Terrorism Financiers Released By FG

Federal authorities in Nigeria today published a list of 48 individuals and groups allegedly linked to terrorism financing in the crises-ridden West African nation. The list was unfurled by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NIGSAC). More recognizable on the list is the Publisher of Kaduna-based Desert Herald, Tukur Mamu. Recall that during the Muhammadu Buhari administration, Mamu took the lead in negotiating the release of hostages kidnapped during the 2022 Abuja–Kaduna train attack. He is now being prosecuted for terrorism financing even as the prominent Publisher has consistently pleaded his innocence. Also on the list are names of several personalities and…
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Few Games To Go: Nervy Arsenal’s Title Hopes Take Major Hit Vs Bournemouth, As Game-In-Hand Man City Seek To Pounce

Few Games To Go: Nervy Arsenal’s Title Hopes Take Major Hit Vs Bournemouth, As Game-In-Hand Man City Seek To Pounce

The dread of that phrase "same old Arsenal" gripped most Arsenal fans today, after the guns of the Gunners failed to boom in their own Emirates backyard against pesky Bournemouth. For Arsenal’s long-suffering supporters, the emotional strain is reaching unbearable levels. They could only watch in stunned disbelief as Alex Scott’s goal 16 minutes from time condemned the Premier League leaders to a defeat they must fear will prove to be extremely significant. While Arsenal still lead Manchester City by nine points, a defeat at the Etihad next Sunday could give City an opportunity to draw level on points if…
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Fresh Anxiety Over Iran’s Missing Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Fresh Anxiety Over Iran’s Missing Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

There is renewed anxiety over the fate of Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not surfaced since his selection by the country's authorities 8 March this year. Latest disclosure indicates that he is still recovering from severe facial and leg injuries suffered in the 28 February US-Israeli airstrike that killed his father, the legendary Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, at the beginning of the war, three people close to his inner circle told Reuters. Mojtaba Khamenei’s wife, brother-in-law ⁠and sister-in-law were among other members of his family reportedly killed in the strike, which also snuffed lives out of over 40…
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Ade-Bada Foundation Hosts 2nd Biennial Conference/Lecture On Disability Inclusion

Ade-Bada Foundation Hosts 2nd Biennial Conference/Lecture On Disability Inclusion

*Kogi Gov, Speaker, Other Prominent Persons Gear Up For Event *VP NGE Chief Sheddy Ozoene Is Chief Host, NUJ National President Alhassan Yahaya Chairs Event Prominent disabilities advocacy group, Ade-Bada Foundation International, has announced plans to hold its 2nd Biennial Conference and Lecture. The august event is slated for Friday, 24 April, 2026, at the Kogi State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre, Lokoja,the state capital. The conference, themed 'United For Ability: Changing the Disability Narrative', is aimed at promoting inclusion and creating opportunities for persons living with disabilities to be supported, empowered, and fully integrated into…
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Problem Unsolved: Israel Says Iran Now Run By Far More Hardline Revolutionary Guards

Problem Unsolved: Israel Says Iran Now Run By Far More Hardline Revolutionary Guards

*Doubts Over Trump's Less Radicalized Successful Regime Change Rhetoric *Netanyahu Rallies Ordinary Iranians To Overthrow 'Evil' Regime *Washington Warns Tehran To Negotiate Well Or Face Harsher Bombardment, Warships Reload Deadlier Weapons *'Make Or Break' Talks Scheduled For Saturday In Pakistan, VP Vance Leads US Team, Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf Part Of Iran's Delegation Iran's new leadership is far more hardline than its predecessor, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) told the Knesset during a closed-door intelligence briefing yesterday, a day after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran. According to a report by the Times of Israel, the IDF said…
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Mbah Flags Off Construction Of Oji River College of Nursing

Mbah Flags Off Construction Of Oji River College of Nursing

*176-, 200-bed Hostels For Oji River, Awgu Campuses By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has performed the groundbreaking ceremony for construction of the administrative block, classrooms and a 176-bed hostel for the Enugu State College of Nursing Sciences, Oji River Campus. The governor, who also flagged off the construction of a 200-bed hostel at the State College of Nursing Sciences, Awgu, performed the function at the two locations on Thursday, and reiterated his administration's commitment to making education and health top priority. The governor, represented by his Special Adviser on Health, Dr Yomi Jaye, also announced…
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