Samuel Banks
12 Jun
Samuel Bankole, popularly known as Samuel Banks (Arike preorder), a proud son of Ogun State from the vibrant city of Ijebu Ode, has risen as a prominent public figure, an influencer, Skit Maker and a Tiktoker with a massive TikTok following exceeding 1 million. Renowned for his expertise in content creation, fashion, lifestyle, and influencing,…
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Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned a viral video clip featuring a Nigerian woman, Amaka Patience Sunnberger, threatening to poison Yoruba and Benin people in Canada. Sunnberger, a Canadian citizen, was seen in the clip inciting violence and genocide against the two ethnic groups, prompting widespread outrage and calls for her prosecution. READ ALSO:Trump…
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has been backed to improve Nigeria's economy if elected president in 2027. The Director General of Global Initiatives for Good Governance (GIGG), Dr. Emeka Kalu, gave his backing to Atiku in a statement in Lagos. According to Kalu, the type of leadership Nigeria needs right now is someone who has…
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Donald Trump's lawyers late Thursday filed a request to have his hush money case moved to federal court as they seek a way to overturn the former US president's felony conviction. READ ALSO:Trump pledges free IVF for all in second term In their filing, the lawyers cited the recent…
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A university professor, Benedicta Daudu, has filed a N7 billion defamation suit against PREMIUM TIMES, a Nigerian online newspaper, over its coverage of her examination misconduct scandal at the University of Jos (UNIJOS). Daudu, currently a lecturer at Taraba State University, claims that the newspaper's reports have damaged her reputation and ruined her chances of…
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Al-Ahli have booked a medical for Victor Osimhen after the two parties reached a contract agreement worth a staggering €160 million. According to TALKSport reporter, Ben Jacobs, in a post on his X account on Friday morning, Al-Ahli told Osimhen on Thursday that they want a final answer before lunch today. Jacobs added that Napoli…
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The Council for the Regulation of Engineering (COREN) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have reaffirmed their commitment to a robust partnership aimed at preventing engineering failures, particularly building collapses. READ ALSOProtest: COREN urges dialogue, postpones 32nd assembly Prof. Sadiq Abubakar, COREN President, led a…
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Turkey arrested over 100 suspected members of the Islamic State group this week, authorities said Friday, the latest mass detention targeting the terror organisation. The country has been hit by several major attacks claimed by IS, including a 2017 nightclub shooting that killed dozens of people. The fresh raids took place across the country, including…
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A fire broke out in the early hours of Friday and gutted part of a two-story building at the Lagos State Government Staff Quarters in the Ogba area of the state. READ ALSO:Police arrest PDP spokesman over alleged illegal possession firearms The incident reportedly occurred around 2:20 am at Flat…
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Adeolu Adeboye, the son of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has sued the Kaduna State Government and the State House of Assembly to prevent his arrest and detention over an alleged abandoned road contract worth N8 billion, which he secured under former Governor Nasir El-Rufai's administration.…
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Udeme Okon has won a gold medal for South Africa in the 400m at the U-20 World Athletics Championships in Peru. Born in South Africa to a Nigerian father, Okon is the new World Junior champion, winning the 400m junior title with a time of 45.69 seconds. Okon timed his move to perfection, finishing strongly…