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New terror group: Acting Army Chief Oluyede visits Sokoto
The Acting Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has arrived in Sokoto for his maiden operational visit to 8th Division Area of Responsibility. In the North-Western state, he is expected to visit the Sultan of Sokoto and meet with other relevant stakeholders within the 8th Division Area of Responsibility. He would use the…
To a VeryDarkMan who lights up a dark country, respect
You can also commit injustice by doing nothing. – Marcus Aurelius PITCH darkness descends on Nigeria regularly enough that disconcerting as it is, darkness may be a distinguishing Nigerian feature that is not about to go away. Fewer places reflect the darkness, the neglect of the Nigerian society, than the fullsomeness of the energies for…
Arsenal show interest in Ademola Lookman
ARSENAL are reportedly monitoring Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman, who has been in brilliant form for Atalanta this season. According to Transfersdotcom, the Gunners are monitoring the 27-year-old Nigeria international, who is one of the most admired players across Europe at the moment. Lookman, who scored a historic hat-trick for Atalanta in the 3-0 UEFA…
Davido, Wizkid, Tems bag 2025 Grammy nomination
The 2025 Grammy nominations have been revealed, presenting a star-studded lineup of artists, albums, and songs competing for honours at the 67th annual ceremony. Scheduled for 2 February at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the event will celebrate recordings released between 16 September 2023 and 30 August 2024. Leading this year’s nominations with 11 is…
Portable calls Tiwa Savage out over sultry images
Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has raked reactions on social media after calling out Tiwa Savage for posting pictures in her underwear at 40 years old. During his recent TikTok live stream, Portable, who is known for his outspoken personality, questioned the appropriateness of Tiwa’s posts, particularly given her status as a mother and her age.…
Stop castigating your brother in the public – Yul Edochie
After calling out his brother Linc over his stance on his marriage to second wife Judy Austin, Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has opened up about the importance of keeping family matters private. The embattled actor made an Instagram post advocating for family privacy after his public feud with his brother. I Yul emphasised that family…
Desmond Elliott reacts to claims he’s gay
Popular Nollywood actor turned politician Desmond Elliot has finally addressed the spiralling accusations levelled against him, tagging him as gay. Speaking with TVC, the renowned filmmaker explained his reasons for initially refusing to address the claims, stressing that he didn’t see the need to clarify anything. Describing the accusation as baseless, he said, “Why would…
Actresses face high societal pressure – Sandra Okunzuwa
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Sandra Okunzuwa has shed light on the unique challenges faced by female actors in the industry. In a recent interview with Naijatimes, Okunzuwa revealed that societal pressure is significantly higher for actresses than their male counterparts. “There’s societal pressure everywhere. But the pressure on actresses is immense. We constantly have to…
We don’t share same men – BBNaija’s WanniXHandi
Popular BBNaija season 9 alumni Wanni and Handi have revealed that they occasionally swap places because they’re so identical. Speaking during their recent interview on the BTS Reality Podcast, the twins opened up about how they sometimes play pranks on people by switching places. Handi recalled a particular time she asked her sister to go…
Nigerian Sports development… between Sokoto and sokoto!
As a writer of a weekly column, sometimes I run out of subject to write about. The mind goes into ‘idle’ mode, blanketed by the innumerable moving parts of life. Scanning through my mind for the ‘bigger’ stories often obscures the smaller and, sometimes, more significant ones that could turn the tide of events and…
Tinubu off to Saudi Arabia for joint Arab-Islamic Summit
President Bola Tinubu will leave Nigeria on Sunday to attend the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit in Saudi Arabia. The event will begin in Riyadh on Monday with a focus on the situation in the Middle East. Tinubu’s attendance is at the invitation of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will…
Okonjo-Iweala emerges as sole candidate for WTO DG role
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the first African and woman to lead WTO Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has emerged as the sole candidate for the role of director-general at the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The WTO said the former Nigerian finance minister agreed to a second term for the organisation’s top job. “Nominations for Director-General closed; Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala…
KATSINA: Gov Radda inaugurates 550 2nd batch community watch corps
THE Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Radda yesterday inaugurated 550 recruits in the second batch of the Katsina Community See Corps, just over a year after the first group was launched on October 10th of last year. During the ceremony held at the College of Peace and Disaster Management on Batsari Road, the Governor…
KANO: Gov Yusuf presents N549b 2025 budget to Assembly
THE Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf has submitted a budget proposal of N549 billion for the 2025 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly for approval. During his presentation of the budget, titled “Budget of Hope, Human Capital, and Economic Development,” yesterday in Kano, Yusuf emphasized that the budget aims to enhance the…
FCT: Over 10,000 displaced persons lament as VeryDarkMan chide Wike over alleged demolition
RESIDENTS of the Ruga community in Abuja are expressing their distress as over 10,000 individuals have reportedly been displaced due to the ongoing demolition of what the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has deemed ‘illegal’ structures. The residents are lamenting their dire living conditions in the aftermath of these demolitions. A trending 10-minute video shared on…
KEBBI: 15 killed in bandits’ attack on Augie community
A recent assault by bandits on the Mera community in the Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State has resulted in the deaths of 15 residents, marking yet another tragic event for the region. Deputy Governor Abubakar Umar Tafida confirmed the attack and offered condolences to the families of the victims. During his visit to…
KASTINA: Two security officials killed, 16 kidnap victims rescued
TWO security personnel—one from the Katsina State Community See Corps and a member of a local vigilante group—lost their lives during a confrontation with armed bandits terrorizing the Jibia Local Government Area. In a series of coordinated attacks by the assailants in three neighborhoods of Jibia Township yesterday, November 7, five individuals sustained gunshot wounds.…
IGP orders ‘severe’ punishment for corrupt officers over extortion
THE Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has denounced reported extortion activities by certain officers within the force across various regions of the country and has mandated “severe” penalties for those found guilty of corruption. He cited the case involving officers from the Zone 16 Zonal Headquarters in Yenegoa, specifically ASP Emmanuel Ubong, Inspector Nse…
RIVERS: Black box of crashed helicopter recovered, search for three missing persons continues
THE Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) from the Sikorsky SK76 helicopter that crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Bonny Finima, Rivers State, have been successfully retrieved. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) announced this today through a statement from Bimbo Oladeji, the Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance. On October…
My relationship with Kwankwaso strong – Kano Gov
The Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf has denied claims of discord with his political mentor, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, insisting that their relationship remains strong and based on mutual respect. In a meeting with journalists on Wednesday, Governor Yusuf addressed recent rumours within the Kwankwasiyya movement and the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), which suggest that…