Lazy husbands are ‘flying’ their wives to Syria to ‘work’. Greedy aunts and shortsighted mothers are pushing their children to go to Libya, Egypt, Mali, Iraq to do jobs that even they do not understand. The terrorism of the Sahel is an attraction for desperate Nigerians. Nigeria is bad. It is not conducive for anything….
Octopuses are considered by biologists to be very crafty, clever, cephalopods, who have multiple brains and three hearts, and can easily manoeuvre their ways around even the most difficult circumstances. These Einsteins of the Deep can be very playful, but you can only underestimate their resourcefulness at your own peril. They can dance in and…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new members to the governing councils of three major federal universities in Nigeria: the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA), the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), and Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy,…
In a concerted effort to bolster transparency and integrity within Nigeria’s broadcasting sector, the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), held a sensitization seminar for members of the NBC Board of Management on Tuesday at the Commission’s…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has sealed the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja due to alleged non-payment of ground rent. The secretariat, located in Wuse Zone 5, was shut down on Monday—just a day before the party’s crucial National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for Tuesday. The NEC, which…
Renowned Nigerian Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has been deported from Saudi Arabia and barred from participating in the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, despite holding a valid visa.In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Sheikh Gumi disclosed that he was denied entry into Medina upon arrival to begin his pilgrimage. He attributed the action…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Jibola Dabo, has addressed longstanding speculations surrounding his past relationship with fellow actress Binta Ayo Mogaji.In a recent interview with Punch Newspaper, Dabo clarified that while the two were indeed romantically involved in the year 2000, they were never married. The actor revealed that their relationship came to an end after he…
In a decisive move aimed at tightening regulatory control over film content, the Kano State Censorship Board has banned 22 Hausa-language film series, including popular titles such as Labarina and Dadin Kowa. The ban comes amid allegations that producers of the affected series failed to comply with the mandatory vetting process required under state law.The…
Nigerian hurdler, Tobi Amusan, delivered a sensational performance at the Rabat Diamond League on Sunday, blazing to victory in the women’s 100m hurdles with a time of 12.45 seconds—a new meet record. Amusan, the 2022 World Champion and world record holder, broke the previous record of 12.51 seconds set by American Brianna McNeal in 2018….
Popular Yoruba actor, Fasasi Quazim, widely known by his stage name, No Gorkin, has opened up about some personal challenges that have affected both his professional relationships and public image. In a recent interview, the actor recounted a troubling incident on a movie set that led to a significant loss of trust among his colleagues.Quazim…
