…to build a successful marriage. Chiwetalu Agu stressed that people should take time to understand their partners before marriage, noting that character, kindness, respect and emotional maturity are the qualities that truly matter in a lasting relationship. “Keeping your virginity does not automatically make you wife ma…

…rehabilitation of the victims, noting the trauma and psychological stress they have undergone while in captivity. ‘Also, I want to thank our peace loving governor, Seyi Makinde for standing by the victims and their relations during their moment of trials. Likewise, the security operatives led by the Chief of Defence st…

…ceremonies are now prevalent across all levels of education, from preschool and kindergarten through primary, junior secondary to senior secondary school, even as many parents question the justification for the increasing financial burden. In addition to ceremony fees, parents say the greatest burden often lies in proc…

…Watzke, who worked alongside him during their successful years at Borussia Dortmund, is understood to have helped accelerate negotiations. Germany are seeking a fresh start after another disappointing major tournament. Since lifting the World Cup in 2014 under Joachim Low, the four-time world champions have struggled t…

…a bright start as Mark Akpan Dunstan opened the scoring in the sixth minute. Benin responded through Romaine Gandonou five minutes later, but Nigeria quickly regained control. Esther Enne Stephen restored the visitors’ lead in the 15th minute before Queen Joseph extended the advantage four minutes later to hand the Fla…

…(45), Chief John Ogli (58), Chief Yawuhu Adaji (49), Sylvester Ajonye (80), Aba Alexander Uloko (59) and Fidelis Iduma (45). This development comes after the earlier arrest of 10 suspects linked to the case, bringing the total number of arrests so far to 17. The Benue State Commissioner of Police, CP Cletus Nwadiogbu,…

Bandits abduct corpse of late FRSC commander and mourners, demand N450m ransom in Kogi Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted the remains of a late Deputy Corps Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Augustine O. Ikwue, and the mourners accompanying his body to his hometown at Otukpo, Benue State.…

…media personality, Chude Jideonwo, stating that his lawsuit against Okonkwo was not intended to silence him but to compel him to substantiate his repeated claims.The NDC presidential hopeful noted that Nigerians deserve to know the true character and background of anyone seeking public office before they are elected."I…

…were taking refuge within the Government House. Governor Ademola Adeleke had responded to the allegation by stating that anyone found to have committed a crime, including members of his family, should be arrested in accordance with the law. Speaking at a stakeholders’ interface on credible elections organised by the In…

…the appeal while congratulating President Bola Tinubu and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on the successful operation that secured the freedom of the victims, describing their unconditional release as encouraging news for the country. In a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke said th…

…Senegal Football Federation has dismissed head coach Pape Thiaw following the country’s underwhelming performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The federation announced the decision on Saturday, saying a change in leadership was necessary after the Teranga Lions failed to meet expectations at the tournament. Senegal arri…

…of the other abducted children and teachers, saying every reunited family is a reminder that hope still exists. However, they said their own family remains in mourning, noting that 58 days after Michael was taken from them, they are still waiting, not for a miracle, but for the chance to give him a proper burial. Accor…

…to buy a car for someone in need. He maintained that financial advice should be understood within the context of a person’s stage in life, adding that those who have been greatly blessed may not always relate to guidance intended for people who are still striving to become financially stable. His words in part … “Geh G…

GistReel A Nigerian lady claims that financial dependence is one of the main reasons many married women remain in unhappy marriages. According to her, a significant number of women who are still married would leave their relationships if they had sufficient financial resources to support themselves. She argued that man…

…questioned the timing of the pupils’ abduction, referencing Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s recent political declaration for presidential bid. According to him, the sequence of events had fueled public speculation, although he maintained that he was not accusing anyone but simply making an appeal for children to be k…

Akinwole Okenile, a human rights lawyer, has called for greater transparency and an independent review of the circumstances surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), saying the controversy raises broader questions about institutional accountability and government oversight. Ok…

…use of security agencies and the judiciary against citizens for expressing their views undermines democracy, freedom of expression and constitutional rights. It expressed concern that while many communities in Katsina continue to face deadly bandit attacks, displacement and insecurity, government attention appeared to…

…result,” he said. Recall that Obi was among those that formed the opposition coalition under the umbrella of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in July 2025, and officially joined it on December 31, 2025. However, in May 2026, the former Anambra state governor left the ADC for the NDC, citing internal divisions and…

…of Southeastern Nigerian intellectuals, traditional rulers and stakeholders, has condemned what it calls the systematic suppression of the opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that no democracy develops without a vibrant opposition. ILT cautioned that if the clampdown on the opposition is not…

…Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes for fouling Embolo, but the decision was reviewed under the mistaken identity protocol. Replays showed Embolo had simulated contact, prompting the referee to overturn Paredes’ yellow card and issue a second booking to the Swiss forward, reducing Switzerland to 10 men. Alvarez strike…

…of the National E-Invoicing Project at the NRS, described the initiative as a shared undertaking across the compliance ecosystem: “Everyone benefits from the bigger picture: taxpayers, banks, service providers, and government.” DigiTax, an NRS-accredited e-invoicing platform developed by Namiri Technology Limited and a…

…encountered during attacks.According to the report, one former Boko Haram commander said the group turned to AI after an assault on a military base failed because of a defensive trench. The commander explained that they asked AI tools how to modify motorcycles to jump over such obstacles, providing details about the ty…

…correction. Banks clean up dormant accounts. Fintechs separate registered wallets from funded and transacting wallets. Media platforms distinguish between sign-ups, monthly active users and paying subscribers. E-commerce companies learn that app downloads are not the same as orders. Telecoms could not remain permanentl…

• ‘Gbaja should be suspended, the Presidency cannot investigate itself’ By Gabriel Ewepu The controversy over alleged fake agency, Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, said to have been facilitated by Matthew Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claimed assistance from the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Fem…

…Godswill Akpabio, the expectations of the Edo Central electorate have naturally expanded. If his past efforts—conducted without the full apparatus of federal legislative office—could yield such delicious fruits, then his current role in the 10th Senate promises a bountiful harvest for the district. With an expanded fed…