Nollywood actress Etinosa Idemudia has revealed the mental toll that playing a witch in a movie series took on her, leading her to seek therapy to detach from the character’s persona. In an interview with Punch, the actress shared that acting roles can sometimes leave lasting effects on performers, citing her experience playing a witch … Read more
Sixty-eight political associates of former Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki have obtained an interim injunction from the Edo State High Court, preventing the Nigerian Police from arresting them in connection with a petition filed by the Acting State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in July. The group, which includes political appointees, local government … Read more
A devastating fire swept through a neonatal intensive care unit at a hospital in northern India, killing 10 newborns and injuring 16 others, authorities reported. The blaze broke out late Friday at a hospital in Jhansi city, Uttar Pradesh state, and spread rapidly through the ward, which housed 55 infants. Emergency teams managed to rescue … Read more
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has disclosed that some individuals have accused her of being involved in the death of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Speaking on the Glass House podcast with comedian AY, Iyabo Ojo revealed she was also accused of using Mohbad’s death to gain attention, despite her genuine efforts … Read more
Segun Odegbami has praised Victor Osimhen after the Galatasaray forward matched his goal record for the Super Eagles. Osimhen reached Odegbami’s tally of 23 goals by scoring in the Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic on Thursday night. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris … Read more
Gunmen suspected to be cultists have reportedly killed a soldier and four people at North Bank, a suburb of Makurdi, Benue state capital. This dastardly act occured on Friday night. In the past few weeks the North Bank area of Makurdi has been embroiled with rival cult clashes that has claimed several lives and properties. … Read more
Nigeria’s representative, Chidimma Adetshina, has secured the first runner-up position at the 73rd Miss Universe Competition, held in Mexico. In the early hours of Sunday, the grand finale unfolded with a captivating showdown between Nigeria and Denmark, as both contestants stood poised for the coveted crown. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation … Read more
Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed a commitment to collaborating with incoming U.S. President Donald Trump following his final meeting with outgoing leader Joe Biden. The two leaders convened on Saturday at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Peru, where they reflected on the “ups and downs” of U.S.-China relations during Biden’s tenure. Despite … Read more
Human rights lawyer Effiong Inibehe has called on Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), to step back from defending President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Inibehe made this statement in response to Pastor Adeboye’s remarks crediting his prayers for preventing the naira’s collapse to ₦10,000 per dollar. Adeboye also commended … Read more
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said that President Bola Tinubu is determined to change the fortunes of Nigeria, regardless of the challenges confronting the country. Shettima said this on Saturday in Abuja at a one-day retreat for presidential aides and heads of units in his office. According to him, the nation’s economy is on the path … Read more
A coalition of northern groups under the Forum for Growth and Development of Arewa (FGDA) has condemned the recent tax reform initiative backed by some northern leaders, threatening to stage a protest on Wednesday against what it describes as “Anti-North bills.” The coalition expressed concerns over the Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Bill transmitted to … Read more
United States President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their final meeting on Saturday during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Peru. The meeting came amid growing concerns about renewed tensions with Donald Trump’s return to the White House. The summit, attended by leaders from 21 countries, was overshadowed by the … Read more
The Southwest Coordinator of the Elders’ Forum of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Moshood Ajao, has refuted claims that the Court of Appeal nullified the election of Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, as the union’s national president. In a statement on Saturday, Ajao clarified that MC Oluomo remains the legitimate … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has started collation of results for the Ondo State governorship election, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) leading so far. The collation started around 12:30am with the declaration of results from Ifedore Local Government Area followed by Ondo East. According to the results announced by the collation officer of … Read more
The Police Service Commission, PSC, has said that there were instances of vote buying at several polling centres during the Ondo State governorship election. Spokesperson for the Commission, Ikechukwu Ani, said some staff deployed to monitor the conduct of police officers observed that vote buying had become a recurring issue in elections across the country. … Read more
The World Bank has raised concerns over $32 million in unaccounted funds from a Nigerian water sector project, sparking fears of embezzlement and mismanagement. According to the FY2024 Sanctions System Annual Report, the Bank’s Integrity Vice Presidency (INT) discovered the discrepancies during a forensic review of the project’s financial records. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox … Read more
Edo Queens staged a dramatic comeback to defeat defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in their final group match of the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League, securing a spot in the semi-finals of Africa’s premier club competition. The Nigerian champions topped Group B with seven points from three games, overcoming a first-half setback to claim victory. … Read more
A Southwest Airlines flight was struck by gunfire as it prepared for takeoff at Dallas Love Field Airport in Texas, authorities have confirmed. Flight 2494, bound for Indianapolis, was struck by a bullet on the right side of the aircraft beneath the flight deck, a Southwest Airlines spokesperson told CBS News, the BBC’s US partner. … Read more
Eight people were killed and 17 others injured in a stabbing attack on Saturday at a college campus in Yixing, a city in eastern China, according to police. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. at the Wuxi Vocational Institute of Arts and Technology. A police statement confirmed that the suspect, a recent graduate, was apprehended … Read more
Live results from the governorship election in Ondo State indicate that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is maintaining a significant lead. His closest rival, Ajayi Agboola of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), trails behind. Below are the results from various polling units across the state: Akoko North East Local Government Area … Read more