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By, Demola Inusokan Incredible has happened , with Festival Tradition Broken in Osogbo, Osun State. At this year’s sacred festival of Osun/Osogbo, a shocking change unfolded the revered calabash, traditionally carried by a pure, virgin girl, was instead carried by a man for the first time. Community sources revealed that the shift happened due to the scarcity of virgin girls ...
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August, 2025
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13 August
Dangote reduces petrol price to N820/litre
By, Kemi Owolabi Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemical Limited has announced a reduction in the ex-depot (gantry) price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol, by N30 with immediate effect. The announcement was contained in a statement by the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, late on Tuesday. The refinery reaffirmed its pledge to support ...
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12 August
NBA condemns Ibom Air’s treatment of passenger, demands investigation
By Onome Jackson The Nigerian Bar Association has condemned Ibom Air and the Airline Operators of Nigeria for their handling of the incident that involved Ms. Comfort Emmanson on an Ibom Air flight on August 10, 2025. In a press release signed by its president, Mazi Afam Osigwe and general secretary, Dr Mobolaji Ojibara, the NBA described the airline’s actions, ...
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12 August
Keyamo Orders Arrest of Ibom Air Crew Members over Comfort’s Nude Videos
By, Biola Davies Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development, has directed sanctions against any Ibom Air staff member responsible for leaking the video showing the indecent exposure of a female passenger involved in an onboard altercation. In a statement on Monday, Keyamo said while filming the incident for use as evidence in court was appropriate, releasing footage containing ...
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11 August
Just In: 5 persons perish in #30k Car race bet by Ogun Students
By, Joke Thomas Three students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Sapade, Ogun State die in a fatal crash this evening. They had placed a ₦30k bet, to race with their car.. Along the line, their car crashed into a shop at the garage, killing two people instantly. Totalling the dead persons to five …many YOUNEWS learnt also sustained degrees of injuries. ...
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6 August
TVC’s Morayo Afolabi-Brown’s resigns
TVC Communications, the parent company of TVC News, TVC Entertainment, Max FM, Adaba FM, and Yanga FM, has confirmed the resignation of Morayo Afolabi-Brown—Managing Director of TVC Entertainment and host of its flagship all-women’s show Your View. This is confirmed in a statement by the company’s Public Relations Manager, Edward Akintara, adding that Morayo’s final day with the organization will ...
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6 August
Otedola reveals how Banks sent pretty ladies to woo him
By, Biola Davies Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has revealed how banks once deployed “bewitching ladies” to secure his deposits and loans when his business empire was flourishing. Otedola made the disclosure in his forthcoming memoir, ‘Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business,’ published by FO Books and scheduled for release on August 18, 2025. I was the darling ...
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6 August
First HoldCo reveals position of shares after Otudeko’s exit
By, Biola Davies Concerns about the identity of the beneficial owner behind RC Investment Management at First HoldCo after Otudeko’s exit has been addressed, and YOUNEWS serves you the true position. The shares, previously held by Barbican Capital Ltd., were transferred through an off-market transaction to RC Investment Management Ltd. in July. The block deal involved about 10.43 billion ordinary ...
July, 2025
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18 July
Uncovered: Awujale rubbishes Kings rite while alive !
By, Ayoofe Aiyedatiwa This Kabiyesi is a non-believer in traditional rituals. His belief is in his Creator, the King of Kings Hear him…”…….As part of the coronation process, the Odis (aafin attendants) embarked on the various rituals that would lead to my installation as the Awujale of Ijebuland. Personally, I can say here that there is nothing about these rituals ...
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17 July
Tinubu renames University of Maiduguri after Buhari
By, Biola Davies President Bola Tinubu has renamed the University of Maiduguri in Borno State after late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari. President Tinubu announced this on Thursday during an expanded FEC meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja in honour of the former Nigerian leader. “Before we take the prayers — in honour of his [Buhari’s] memory, with this special session ...
