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Content creator and influencer, Asherkine, whose real name is Akinyemi Omotayo, has responded to criticism over a viral video in which he flew a canteen worker he met in Ogun State to South Africa. The creator, known for filming videos in which he helps strangers with money, gifts, and experiences, often sponsored by brands, came under scrutiny after social media users alleged that the encounters were staged. The Canteen Worker, Chiamaka Clare…Photo Credit: Asherkine In the video, a 21-year-old woman identified as Chiamaka Clare claimed she worked at a local canteen in Ogun State, where Asherkine first met her. During…

Social media personalities— Chima Crystal (Pastor John), Gozie Confidence (Pastor James), and Chinemerem Kaspah (Pastor Philip)— known as Triclowns, tell FAITH AJAYI about their journey into content creation and comedy We pray before shooting any skit – Chima Crystal (Pastor John) You often take the lead in your skits. How did your personal journey into content creation begin? I don’t know what you mean by lead. I just act my part and do what I’m supposed to do. My personal journey into content creation began when I was in my second or third year in the university. However, I have…

If you ask those who have never committed any preposition-related error to cast the first stone, even the hand of the most experienced English teacher will begin to shake. The part of speech is as stubborn as that. As a result, we will always have cause to revisit it in this class, especially in terms of some of the naughty errors it provokes. In the bus? No! When you are a passenger of a bus (commuting from one place to another), the standard way to express this is to say you are on the bus — not in it. Experts…

The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, has joined forces with the National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture to strengthen data protection and privacy standards across the country’s business sector. The collaboration was formalised with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding at NACCIMA’s headquarters in Abuja recently. The agreement aims to promote compliance with Nigeria’s data protection regulations and foster responsible data governance among businesses operating in the organised private sector. Speaking at the ceremony, NDPC National Commissioner and CEO Vincent Olatunji described the partnership as a milestone in advancing Nigeria’s data protection…

Former Super Eagles Coach Adegboye Onigbinde is dead.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that former Super Eagles coach, Adegboye Onigbinde, has died at the age of 88. His family confirmed his passing on Monday through a WhatsApp broadcast message signed by Bolade Adesuyi, a member of the family. The message read: “With great gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the passing of this great man, a Modakeke High Chief, the first indigenous Nigerian Super Eagles football coach, father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, who passed unto the great beyond a couple…

XLCreativeHub has invited screenwriters and storytellers to submit synopses of their original feature-length film scripts for its Screenwriting Competition and Creator Residency. The organisation announced the call for entries on its website, stating that submissions would close on March 16, 2026. The organisers disclosed that judges would review entries between March 17 and March 20, after which six finalists would emerge. According to the statement, the finalists will be announced on 20 March during a live broadcast on the hub’s YouTube channel. The organisers named the judging panel as Halima Odiegwu, Emil Guruba, and Kehinde Joseph, stating that the shortlisted…

The Peoples Democratic Party, Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee, said it will move to the Supreme Court to challenge the Appeal Court judgment over the party leadership. Governors backed Turaki-led NWC in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, on Monday insisted that the battle to rescue PDP from the hands of government agents masquerading as opposition leaders must be fought. Earlier, a panel of the Appeal Court led by Justice Mohammed Danjuma delivered judgments on all consolidated PDP cases. Among its rulings, the court upheld the Federal High Court in Abuja’s decision, finding that the processes leading…

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a Civil Society Organisation, Center for Health Care Development and Youth Empowerment (Intersex Nigeria), to integrate intersex perspectives into the country’s healthcare policies. This is aimed at improving protection and access to care for persons born with variations in sex characteristics. The agreement, signed on Friday in Abuja, formalised a partnership that began in 2024 between the ministry and the CSO. At this event, Intersex Nigeria also unveiled a policy toolkit designed to guide healthcare institutions in adopting more inclusive practices. This is in line…

News » Premier League news » Arsenal newsMarch 9, 2026 21:08 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Arsenal to swoop for Brandt Arsenal could make a surprise move to sign Borussia Dortmund attacker Julian Brandt when his contract expires at the end of the season. The 29-year-old has been a key player for the Bundesliga outfit, but he is expected to leave on a free transfer when his deal expires on June 30.Barcelona have been linked with the German in recent weeks and Sky Germany claim that Arsenal have entered the pursuit of the player.The Gunners held an interest in signing Brandt when Edu Gaspar…

The Ondo State Football Association has lamented that the association is suffering from insufficient funds to function appropriately. To this end, the association has appealed to the state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to reintroduce monthly subvention payments to ameliorate its financial challenges. The chairman of the association, Dele Ajayi, made the appeal during the Annual General Assembly of the group in Akure, the state capital, on Saturday. He noted that funding remained the major challenge confronting the association, appealing to the state government to reintroduce a monthly subvention to assist the association in carrying out its activities. According to him, despite…