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The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested Emmanuel Odiniya, father of the 2023 Big Brother Naija winner, Ilebaye Odiniya, following a midnight distress call reporting the physical assault of his daughter. The command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, noting that the arrest took place in the early hours of Saturday in Abuja. The statement read, “On the 9th of May, 2026, at about 12:00 a.m., the FCT Police Command responded to a distress call from Royal Anchor Estate, Wuye, Abuja, reporting an ongoing physical assault on Ms Ilebaye Odiniya Emmanuel by her father,…

Even people with no grounding or interest in business news will probably have heard of GDP which is frequently cited in mass media as the indicator of progress. In simple terms, GDP is the sum of everything a country produces and sells, but economists have known for years that it is fails to paint a complete picture. For example, unpaid work such as caring for children or disabled family workers is not counted as a positive. Measures of inequality are not factored in, nor is the cost of pollution or exploitation of resources. This is problematic as it creates the wrong incentives and…

In recent years, there has been a growing fascination with modern diets, superfoods, imported ingredients, and packaged health solutions. Yet, in the process, something important has quietly been overlooked: the nutritional wisdom embedded in our traditional foods. For those living with Sickle Cell Disease, this is not just a cultural conversation. It is a practical one. Because long before nutrition became a global trend, many African diets were already built around balance, nourishment, and sustainability. Traditional Nigerian meals are more than recipes. They are expressions of culture, history, and community. But they are also, in many ways, nutritionally intelligent. For…

As was widely reported, Oracle axed an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 people via email on March 31. One of the employees cut that day told TechCrunch about the experience: “I had, like, this weird feeling in my stomach. I went to go sign into the VPN, and the VPN was like, ‘this user doesn’t exist anymore.’ Then I called my friend, and I was like, ‘Hey, can you see me in Slack?’ And she said, ‘No, your account’s been deactivated.’” The person soon received an email stating their role was terminated immediately. The severance offer arrived a few days later. But…

Shyllon Museum is set to host NATOP to boost cultural tourism and position Ibeju-Lekki as emerging tourism hub. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (YSMA), Pan-Atlantic University, has hosted the leadership and members of the Nigerian Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) on a familiarization visit aimed at strengthening cultural tourism and positioning Ibeju-Lekki as one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing tourism destinations. The landmark visit marked the first official engagement between the museum and the national body of tour operators since YSMA’s establishment, bringing together tourism professionals from different parts of the country, including the North, South-South, and South-West regions.  Led…

The Dollar to Naira black market exchange rate edged higher on Friday, May 8th, 2026, as renewed demand for foreign currency resurfaced across Nigeria’s parallel foreign exchange market at the close of the week. As of today, black market operators are buying the United States Dollar at ₦1,390 and selling at ₦1,400, reflecting a ₦10 spread between the buying and selling rates. The movement represents a modest increase compared to the previous session and signals continued volatility within the informal forex segment. The Dollar to Naira exchange rate remains one of the most searched financial indicators in Nigeria due to…

Chidozie Awaziem endured a heartbreaking night on Friday after FC Nantes were officially relegated from Ligue 1 following a painful 1-0 defeat to RC Lens at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis. The result confirmed Nantes’ drop into Ligue 2 with one match still remaining this season, ending the club’s 13-year stay in the French top flight since earning promotion during the 2012-13 campaign. Despite their rich history as eight-time French champions, Nantes could not escape the relegation battle after a disastrous league campaign left them stranded on 23 points; five behind AJ Auxerre in the relegation play-off position, making survival mathematically impossible.…

The Association of Industrial Pharmacists of Nigeria has called for deeper collaboration among industry players, regulators and investors to strengthen local pharmaceutical manufacturing and reduce the country’s growing dependence on imported medicines. The association made this known on Tuesday at a press conference in Lagos, where it announced its 29th Annual National Conference and Training, scheduled to hold in Ilorin, Kwara State. The chairman of the association, Pharm Bankole Ezebulu, said the four-day event, themed “Collaboration and Innovation: Building Local Solutions for the Future of the Nigerian Pharmaceutical Industry,” would bring together government officials, regulators, investors, academics and pharmaceutical stakeholders…

Nigerian music star Burna Boy is set to appear on one of football’s biggest global stages after joining Colombian pop star Shakira on the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Shakira on Thursday shared short clips of the new World Cup anthem titled Dai Dai, with the full song expected to be released on May 14 ahead of the tournament. The expanded competition will be hosted by Mexico, the United States and Canada from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The teaser video, shared on Instagram from the Maracanã Stadium, showed Shakira and Burna Boy performing with dancers…

The winner of the 2023 edition of Big Brother Naija All Stars, Ilebaye Odiniya, sparked concern among fans after appearing in an emotional live video in the early hours of Saturday, showing her being assaulted by some men. In the video circulating on social media, the reality TV star was seen crying and pleading for help while displaying visible swelling on her face. Ilebaye repeatedly called on people to come to her aid as the disturbing incident unfolded during the livestream. “Come and open the door, I want to be going,” she was heard saying in part, while at other…