Despite ongoing speculation about his future, Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has been included in Napoli’s pre-season squad ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Osimhen is expected to link up with the rest of the squad as preparations begin between July 14 and 15. The 26-year-old recently returned from a loan…
President Bola Tinubu is reportedly preparing to reinstate suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, later this month, following a high-level peace agreement with former governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. According to multiple sources within the Presidency, the move comes after a closed-door reconciliation meeting held at the Presidential…
The president of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Baba Latin, has paid glowing tribute to veteran actor and filmmaker Adebayo Salami, famously known as Oga Bello, as he marks 60 years in the Nigerian entertainment industry. Amusan, in a heartfelt message shared via his…
Nigerian filmmaker Daniel Ademinokan has denied recent claims by his ex-wife, actress Stella Damasus, that she discovered their divorce through social media. In an interview with Teju Babyface that recently resurfaced online, Damasus said she found out about the end of her marriage to Ademinokan on YouTube after being alerted by calls and notifications from…
Bob Chikwem Amadi, a Nigerian medical student at the American International University in Saint Lucia, has described his recent encounter with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Saint Lucian Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre as a profoundly inspiring moment in his academic journey. Amadi, who is preparing to begin the clinical phase of his medical training,…
Days after Samad Uthman, a Nigerian journalist, published an exposé on misinformation trends that are driving the online propaganda for Burkina Faso’s junta leader Ibrahim Traore, the deluge of attacks he faced on social media platforms was something he had never experienced before.Openly and in his private messages, social media users abused, cursed, and threatened…
People often see journalism, especially radio presenting, as a pathway to wealth. The moment you’re on air, you’re seen as a millionaire. The fame and recognition that come with radio make many assume you’re financially comfortable. Listeners call you to hail and praise your work, and after all the admiration, some end the conversation with,…
Award-winning filmmaker, director, and scriptwriter Ifeanyi Barbara has opened up about her decade-long journey in Nollywood, sharing insights into her personal and professional evolution as well as the industry’s ongoing transformation. In an exclusive interview which was conducted by Pelumi Bolawa for TheCable Lifestyle, Barbara recounted her bold leap from a lucrative career in the…
Former Military Administrator of Kaduna State, Colonel Abubakar Dangiwa Umar (rtd), has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for bestowing on him the national honour of Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR), in recognition of his role in the June 12 pro-democracy struggle. In a statement released on Sunday, Col. Umar expressed gratitude for the honour,…
Veteran Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has expressed deep concern over the increasing practice of surrogacy in Nigeria, warning that it could be used to exploit financially disadvantaged women due to the absence of robust legal frameworks. In an interview on News Central, Henshaw emphasized the urgent need for clear and enforceable legislation to govern surrogacy…
