Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has criticised actress Iyabo Ojo over her recent comments praising single motherhood. The reaction followed a viral video of Iyabo Ojo speaking on the issue. In the clip, the actress argued that society no longer stigmatises single mothers. According to her, many now succeed without relying on…
The United States Supreme Court has blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard to Chicago. The move aimed to protect Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents operating in the city. The ruling marks a major setback for the White House. It also deepens tensions over federal authority in domestic law enforcement. In an…
Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya, has approved the immediate disengagement of four aides. The decision followed an investigation into the assault on Abdulrahman Sheriff, the councillor representing Shamaki Ward in Gombe Local Government Area. The Secretary to the Gombe State Government, Professor Ibrahim Njodi, announced the decision on Tuesday. He said a special committee investigated…
Arsenal secured a place in the Carabao Cup semifinals after edging Crystal Palace 8-7 on penalties on Tuesday night. The quarterfinal clash ended 1-1 after normal time at the Emirates Stadium. The London derby produced late drama. Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix turned the ball into his own net in the 79th minute. His mistake…
The lawmaker representing Ideato Federal Constituency, Ikenga Ugochinyere, has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to investigate the activities of the Imo State Police Command following the disruption of a civic reception organised in his honour. Ugochinyere made the call on Tuesday evening during a reception hosted by residents of Ideato South Local…
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Radda, has urged Nigerians to stop blaming state governors alone for the country’s worsening economic hardship, stressing that the Federal Government controls the largest share of monthly federation revenue. Radda made the remarks during an interview with Radio France Internationale (RFI) Hausa on Tuesday. He said many Nigerians wrongly assume…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that he possesses the experience and qualifications required to lead Nigeria at the highest level. He made the statement on Tuesday while fielding questions from selected journalists during a media parley in Ibadan, Oyo State. Makinde based his confidence on his background as an engineer and his years…
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has again said that the #EndSARS protests claimed lives across Nigeria but caused no deaths at the Lekki Toll Gate on October 20, 2020. Mohammed spoke on Tuesday during an interview on Politics Today, a current affairs programme on Channels Television. He said the Federal Government acknowledged…
The Super Eagles began their Africa Cup of Nations campaign on a positive note with a 2-1 victory over Tanzania on Tuesday night in Fes, Morocco. Goals from Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman ensured Nigeria claimed all three points in their opening Group C fixture. Nigeria started brightly and dominated early possession. Despite recent disappointment…
Nollywood actress and producer Funke Akindele has reinforced her box office dominance as her latest film, Behind The Scenes, crossed ₦512 million in its first week in cinemas nationwide. The milestone positions the movie as the highest-grossing Nollywood film of 2025 so far. It also makes the title the fastest Nigerian film to reach the…
