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Nigerian comedian and actor BOVI has disclosed that he deliberately turned down a number of movie roles in the early stage of his career to prevent him from being restricted to one type of character. The 46-year-old entertainer said he had made up his mind as a teenager that he would not allow the industry to define him by a single character, noting that although playing stereotypical roles can provide […]
Enugu State Governor, PETER MBAH, has assured that the state will host the 23rd National Sports Festival as scheduled. The Governor gave the assurance at the Government House early this week when he received a National Sports Commission Advisory Team, led by MOC Consultant, KWEKU TANDOH, who briefed him on preparations for the Games. The delegation highlighted progress made by the Main Organising Committee and Local Organising Committee, as well […]
Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have seized a fabricated Beretta pistol with live ammunition from suspected motorcycle snatchers in Nnewi South Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson for the command, TOCHUKWU IKENGA, in a press statement said operatives attached to the Nnewi Central Police Station carried out the recovery during a routine patrol along the area yesterday. According to him, the suspects abandoned their bag, while […]
A total number of 2,971 next-of-kin of deceased police officers have received 2.317 billion Naira from the Nigeria Police Force for insurance and beneficiaries of dead police officers. The cheque was presented to the beneficiaries yesterday by the Inspector-General of Police, OLATUNJI DISU in Abuja, covering the 2017 to 2025 insurance policy years. According to him, the payments were legitimate entitlements of police officers who sacrifice their lives in the […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed claims alleging that Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States, (ECOWAS), supported the failed attempted coup in Niger Republic, describing the allegations as false and misleading. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, SOLA ENIKANOLAYE, made this known in a statement, arguing that the claims circulating on social media were aimed at misleading the public and damaging Nigeria’s reputation. ENIKANOLAYE reaffirmed […]
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), IBRAHIM GUSAU and General Secretary, MOHAMMED SANUSI, have resigned from their positions, just weeks before the federation’s congress. SANUSI confirmed the development saying the reports about the resignation of the two NFF officials were true. The resignations come amid growing pressure on the NFF leadership and less than two months before the federation’s elective congress scheduled for September 27 in Lafia, Nasarawa […]
The Nigeria Police Force has challenged social media activist MARTINS OTSE , popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), to provide evidence to support claims that the police aid kidnapping of travellers on the road through information provided to them. A statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ANI INIESU, follows VDM’s alleged comment at the recent Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Conference in Port Harcourt noting that that some police officers […]
Enugu is set to host the Enugu City International Marathon on Saturday, August 28, 2026, as the Coal City prepares to welcome athletes for a major international road race. The event is expected to transform the city’s streets, neighbourhoods and landmarks into a hub of sporting and cultural activities, while also creating opportunities for business and tourism. Organisers said key arrangements, including the race route, medical services, security, logistics and […]
Social media activist MARTINS OTSE , popularly known as VERYDARKMAN, has challenged the Nigeria Police Force to charge him to court over his allegations that some security personnel facilitate kidnapping and banditry in the country. VERYDARKMAN spoke while responding to a police invitation asking him to provide evidence for his claim that officers at checkpoints allegedly identify affluent travellers and relay their details to kidnappers. The activist said he would […]
