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Don Jazzy speaking during an interview about his experiences with rejection before becoming successful in music

Don Jazzy Reveals How School Rejections Shaped His Confidence Before Fame Changed Everything

Award-winning music producer and Mavin Records founder Don Jazzy has shared a personal story about how repeated rejection during his secondary school years affected his self-esteem long before he became one of Africa’s most influential music executives. Speaking during a recent podcast interview, the veteran producer reflected on his teenage years, revealing that he struggled…

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Veteran Nollywood actor Nkem Owoh speaking about acting talent and social media influence

‘Talent Can’t Be Replaced’: Nkem Owoh Weighs In on Nollywood’s Social Media Casting Debate

Veteran Nollywood star Nkem Owoh has dismissed concerns that social media popularity is taking over the Nigerian movie industry, insisting that genuine talent remains the foundation of lasting success. The actor, popularly known as Osuofia, shared his views while discussing the growing influence of social media on casting decisions in Nollywood. His comments come amid…

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Candidates arriving at a CBT centre for the 2026 Mop-Up UTME examination organised by JAMB.

JAMB Announces Final 2026 Mop-Up UTME Opportunity as Slip Printing Begins

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced the printing of notification slips for candidates scheduled to participate in the 2026 Mop-Up UTME, while also confirming that no additional examination will be organised after the exercise. The board made the announcement ahead of the examination scheduled for June 13, 2026, urging all eligible candidates…

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Parents, teachers and community leaders react to Oyo school abduction and terrorists' Sharia demand

Oyo School Abduction: Muslim Leaders Reject Terrorists’ Sharia Demand as Schools Shut Across 33 LGAs

The Muslim community in Oyo State has strongly rejected reports that terrorists holding abducted teachers and schoolchildren demanded the implementation of Sharia law as part of conditions for their release. The group described the demand as a distortion of Islamic teachings and insisted that criminal elements cannot speak on behalf of Muslims or Islam. The…

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Parents, teachers and community leaders react to Oyo school abduction and terrorists' Sharia demand

Oyo and Borno School Abductions: Why Rescue Efforts Face Major Challenges

Efforts to secure the release of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo and Borno states are facing significant obstacles as security agencies continue search-and-rescue operations. The latest developments in the Oyo school abductions have triggered nationwide concern, with government officials, humanitarian organizations and security experts calling for urgent action to secure the safe return of…

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