When I was young, I had a friend who became more like a sister to me. Yes, we were those girls, screaming “besties for life” at the top of our lungs. We shared our feeding money, our pens, and our pencils. When boys were giving us trouble, we turned to each other for advice. Sometimes…
Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has agreed to take part in a celebrity boxing match with her long-time rival, Iyabo Ojo, after the idea was suggested by show promoter Paulo Okoye. Lizzy Anjorin made this known in a post on Instagram on Sunday, bringing fresh attention to their ongoing feud. The movie star confirmed she was…
The Dangote Group has rejected reports claiming there is a fallout between its President, Aliko Dangote, and Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings. The company also denied claims that Dangote sought financial help from associates to fund his refinery project. In a statement on Sunday by the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina,…
When I was doing my national service, it was very hard for me, especially during the period when our allowances hadn’t started coming. I had used all the money I had to rent a place in this village I had been posted to. My parents were even looking up to me to send them something…
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will start guiding ships from foreign countries through the Strait of Hormuz from Monday and warned that if Iran tries to disrupt the process, the American military will use force. Trump announced on Sunday that he was launching the campaign – dubbed Project Freedom – at the request…
By Eric Elezuo It was a moment of class, glamour and superlative display of cultural ingenuity as the historic city of Ile-Ife, in Osun State became a beehive of activities, hosting A-list dignitaries. It was the celebration former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun’s wife, Mrs Olufunso Amosun, who not only celebrated her 60th birthday,…
Suspected kidnappers have k!lled a businessman, Justice Abu Oshioke, hours before his child’s dedication in Ekpoma, Edo State. Oshioke, said to be the Chief Executive Officer of a popular fast-food outlet, Principle Takeout, also known as Jusewayne, was reportedly shot d3ad by gunmen on Saturday night, May 2, 2026. According to Punch, the…
Residents of Arandun community in Kwara State stormed the local police station over the weekend, protesting the alleged unlawful detention of a 16-year-old girl who has been held for three days. According to community sources, police operatives, seeking the girl’s brother in connection with an alleged generator theft, took the teenager into custody when they…
The United States has reversed a policy that suspended visa processing for foreign-trained doctors, allowing physicians from Nigeria and about 38 other countries to resume their applications. According to a report by The New York Times, the earlier restriction introduced in January had halted decisions on visa extensions, work permits, and green cards for citizens of…
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPEP) have arrested a suspected human trafficker and rescued three teenage girls in Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The arrest was made at about 1:27 p.m. on May 3, 2026 by troops of Sector 7 deployed at Madakiya. The suspect was intercepted alongside the victims during…
