Dear friends, please join me in wishing my big brother and role model, Mr. Toni Kan, a happy birthday Uncle T, as you mark this special day, may the years ahead bring you greater joy, sound health, divine favour and the fulfilment of your deepest aspirations. May your path continue to shine ever brighter, your voice remain impactful and your contributions to humanity continue to leave lasting footprints. Wishing you abundant blessings, endless reasons to smile and many more fruitful years of purpose and celebration. Once again, happy birthday sir. May your best days always be ahead of you. Azuh…
Author: Lilian Azuh
The Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Presidential Candidate for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider resigning his position, having failed woefully in discharging most of his campaign promises. And having failed to improve the standard of living of the citizens. Reacting to the announcement of the British Prime Minister’s resignation, which is not unconnected with the complaints of British citizens about their deteriorating standard of living under his watch, Obi, in a tweet he titled “owning up to Leadership Failures and Political Responsibility”, advised Tinubu to emulate the British PM and save the country…
A senior medical doctor working with the AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria, in the Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State, has died following complications from Lassa fever. The State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Paul Ejeh-Ogwuche, confirmed the development on Monday in Makurdi, saying the ministry had activated contact tracing and surveillance measures in response to the case. According to him, the deceased reportedly battled the illness for over two weeks before his condition worsened. Ogwuche said the death occurred at a time the state was preparing to be declared free of Lassa fever. Punch
Supporters of human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, on Monday, accused operatives of the Department of State Services of forcefully arresting the activist despite an order remanding him in a correctional facility. The allegation came shortly after Justice Mohammed Umar ordered that Sowore be remanded in the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the determination of his application seeking a stay of execution of an earlier order revoking his bail. The judge also dismissed an application by Sowore seeking his recusal from the case on the grounds of alleged bias and adjourned the matter…
BENIN CITY — Parents and caregivers have been urged to pay closer attention to changes in their children’s behaviour and emotional well-being, as early detection remains crucial in preventing serious mental health challenges among young people. The Medical Director of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Benin City, Dr. Imafidon Osama Agbonile, made the call during a lecture on Mental Well-Being in Children at the Church of God Mission International (CGMI) Faith Arena, Benin City, held as part of activities marking the 2026 Children’s Day celebration. Speaking before parents, guardians, teachers and church members, Dr. Agbonile said mental health concerns among children…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, June 22, 2026, re-arraigned a former Chairman, Board of Directors, defunct Skye Bank Plc ( now Polaris Bank Limited) Tunde Ayeni before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Apo, Abuja for an alleged N15.6 billion fraud.Ayeni was re-arraigned on an amended 18-count charge bordering on alleged criminal breach of trust, misappropriation, and diversion of funds amounting to N15.6 billion following the EFCC\`s submission of additional proof of evidence.At Monday\`s proceedings, prosecution counsel, Abba Muhammed SAN, informed the court of an amended charge and additional proof of…
Nollywood actor Chinedu Ikedieze, popularly known as Aki, has expressed surprise after discovering that football fans were being charged $30 to watch a FIFA World Cup match at a fan viewing area in Dallas, United States. Ikedieze shared his reaction in a video posted on his Facebook page on Thursday while attending a fan festival for Wednesday’s Group K World Cup clash between DR Congo and Portugal. In the video, Ikedieze expressed surprise at the $30 fee charged to fans watching the match on giant screens, adding a rough conversion to Nigerian currency, saying it was about ₦40,000 in Nigeria.…
Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has revealed that she would likely be unemployed if she had not found success in the entertainment industry, crediting her music career with changing the direction of her life. Speaking in a recent chat with EE72, the singer reflected on her rise to fame, her journey with Mavin Records, and the realities of life in the spotlight. “If I were not doing music, I would literally be unemployed. I do not even think I would be a content creator. That would be a lot of work. I would just be vibing in my mother’s house, eating…
Benedict Johnson, the Nollywood actor, is currently receiving medical attention for an undisclosed health condition that requires surgical intervention, the Actor’s Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has confirmed. Abubakar Yakubu, the AGN president, confirmed the development to TheCable Lifestyle on Saturday, addressing concerns raised by a viral video showing Johnson inside an MRI scanning machine. The footage had generated significant public speculation regarding the actor’s health status. Yakubu acknowledged the guild’s awareness of Johnson’s condition and affirmed its commitment to providing necessary support. “Yes he is ill. Actually, he is actually ill. And requires surgery. The guild is aware and we are…
Popular TikTok star, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, says he has fulfilled traditional customs by paying the bride price of his partner, Elizabeth Aminata, known as Jarvis, during a family introduction ceremony. The event was captured in a video posted by Peller on his Instagram page on Sunday. It shows the streamer in traditional attire, a white shirt with George wrapper and red coral beads, while Jarvis appeared in a red wrapper, adorned with matching coral accessories and a beaded crown. Peller captioned the video on Instagram, “Today, I proudly paid the bride price of the woman I love.…