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Tuesday, 12th May, 2026

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Nollywood in Mourning as Actor Alexx Ekubo Dies at 40

Yinka Olatunbosun The Nigerian film industry mourns as one of its most charismatic stars, Alexx Ekubo, passed away today, Tuesday. He was 40 years old. The news was confirmed by

British Envoy Lauds Kwara Gov’s ‘Trailblazing Role’ in Gender Parity, Women’s Rights

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NJI, NDIC Hold Seminar for Appeal Court Justices on Banking Sector Litigation

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Johnnie Walker Honours Nollywood Veterans, Sola Sobowale, Kanayo O. Kanayo

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Execution Discipline Will Define Tegbe’s Agenda for Nigeria’s Power Sector

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Hajj 2026: Flynas Transports 50.2% of Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia

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