Bocelli Andrea Bocelli will be among the headline performers at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan on 6 February. The crossover tenor joins the previously announced pop diva Mariah Carey, organisers announced on Sunday. Bocelli, a classically trained singer whose recordings include classical and pop music, has previously performed at the coronation of King Charles III and at the 75th anniversary of the Italian Constitution in Rome. He will appear at the Winter Olympics ceremony during a break from a world tour, Billboard reports, travelling the next day to perform in Columbus, Ohio, followed by six other US dates.…
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Portable Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, was on Monday arraigned before the Federal High Court in Ota, Ogun State, over criminal charges including assault and resisting arrest. Confirming the development to our correspondent, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, said Portable was arrested and arraigned in Ota on Monday. “Yes, he was arraigned and remanded yesterday,” Babaseyi said on Tuesday. Portable’s arraignment followed a viral video that surfaced on Sunday showing him in handcuffs, shirtless and tearfully pleading while seated on a couch in what appeared to be a police holding area. His arrest…
L-R: Jacqueline Ekpang, Zonal Head, Retail Sterling Bank Abuja; Tunde Akande, Business Executive, Institutional Banking, Sterling Bank Abuja; Omenta Rachael Chineye, Head of Community Sanitation and Education, Environmental Health and Safety Department, Environmental Protection Board Abuja; and Tochukwu Olife, Business Executive, Commercial Banking, Sterling Bank Abuja, at the nationwide Sterling Environmental Makeover(STEM) held in Abuja recently. In a renewed commitment to strengthen environmental protection across Nigeria, Sterling One Foundation, in collaboration with Sterling Bank, Sunbeth, government agencies, community volunteers, and partner organizations, spearheaded a nationwide Environmental Cleanup and Beach Adoption exercise on Saturday, November 29, 2025. The initiative, which is…
Tier-one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to community development and educational empowerment with the donation of essential learning materials to schoolchildren in Makoko Community, Yaba, Lagos under its Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP). The outreach, which was facilitated by the bank’s Legal Services Division, saw the presentation of school bags, notebooks, mathematical sets, writing materials, and other learning materials to pupils of Makoko Anglican Nursery and Primary School; Aiyetoro Nursery and Primary School, and Adekunle Anglican Nursery and Primary School in Lagos. Speaking during the presentation, Divisional Head of Legal Services, Fidelity Bank Plc, Kingsley Ohiri, explained…
Phyna Josephina ‘Phyna’ Otabor, winner of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) season seven, has claimed her friendship with activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) is the reason actress Iyabo Ojo stopped supporting her. During a recent Twitch livestream, Phyna described a stark change in Ojo’s engagement, recalling a time when the actress actively liked and commented on her social media posts. That support, she claimed, has since vanished. In a viral video from the stream, the reality star suggested the rift is connected to her association with VDM, born Martins Otse. “I feel mama (Iyabo Ojo) doesn’t like me anymore because before she used to comment and…
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AARE RASAQ AKANNI OKOYA, a distinguished figure in industrialization, billionaire philanthropist, a man of remarkable vitality and resilience. At 86, he stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of life, particularly in a country like Nigeria, where life expectancy has seen a troubling decline. He defies the odds, embracing life with vigor and gratitude, often attributing his longevity to his faith and the supportive community surrounding him. Okoya, firmly believes in savoring life’s moments, entertaining guests at events and engaging deeply with the needs of his community. Despite his wealth and the success of his enterprises, he possesses a…
Euracare hospital Euracare Hospital says it has launched an internal probe following Chimamanda Adichie’s allegation that negligence at the facility led to the death of her 21-month-old son. On Wednesday, Nkanu Nnamdi, one of the author’s twin sons, died after an emergency during a medical procedure at the hospital. Adichie, however, alleged that her son’s death was a result of what she described as “criminal negligence” at Euracare Hospital. She had recounted how the toddler initially seemed to have a cold but quickly developed a severe infection. Adichie claimed the anaesthesiologist in charge was “criminally negligent, fatally casual, and careless with the precious life…
Eagles Zinedine Zidane’s son, Luca, has come under scrutiny following his involvement in a post-match brawl after Algeria’s 2-0 defeat to Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 27-year-old Granada goalkeeper was at the centre of unsavoury scenes at full-time, clashing with Nigeria midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru as tensions boiled over following Algeria’s elimination. What began as a heated verbal exchange quickly escalated into a shoving match, drawing in players and staff from both teams and bringing a sour end to the contest. Luca Zidane was seen confronting Dele-Bashiru before Nigeria players intervened to…
Malami in court Immediate-Past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mallam Abubakar Malami (SAN), is facing a fresh investigation over the arms and ammunition found in his house. The Nation learnt that the arms were uncovered at his Kebbi country home by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) during a search. The anti-graft agency, it was further learnt, handed them over to the Department of State Service (DSS) for a comprehensive probe because it is not within its remit to do so. The number of arms and ammunition could not be immediately ascertained, but it was…