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Controversial street-pop artiste, Portable, has backed President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, saying his second term will guarantee peace. In a video circulating on social media, the singer urged Nigerians to support Tinubu, claiming that peace in the country depends on the president’s return to office. He said, “Nigeria my country, we need peace, we want peace. If you do not want war in Nigeria, vote Tinubu. I do not want problem. If you do not want US-Iran type of war, follow Tinubu. I am telling you the world is wicked.” Portable also made comments framed around ethnic solidarity, insisting that…

Comedian, content creator and social media influencer, Maryam Apaokagi, aka Taaooma,has 5.5 million followers on Instagram. She tells FAITH AJAYI about her career and motherhood You recently made your filmmaking debut. Can you share what inspired you to take that step and how the experience has been so far? I have always loved filmmaking. There is something about great films that I love. Whenever I watch any movie, especially if it is a big one, I always pray that I get to make big and nice films too. I believe one has to start from somewhere, no matter how small,…

There is an old political wisdom, familiar in different forms across Nigeria, that the man who blows the whistle before dawn is not merely waking the village; he is laying claim to the morning. He is saying, before others have washed their faces or found their sandals, that time itself will move to his rhythm. That, more than any official explanation, is the right way to read President Bola Tinubu’s directive that political appointees who intend to seek elective office in 2027 must resign by March 31, 2026. On the surface, the order is procedural, legal, almost antiseptic in its…

On March 21, 2006, Jack Dorsey posted a simple message: “just setting up my twittr”. That was, of course, the very first post on the site that is still best known as Twitter, even after being renamed X by its new owner Elon Musk (the deal is still being fought over in court). X then became part of Musk’s xAI, which itself has become part of SpaceX. Musk cut the company’s workforce dramatically and spurred new controversies by incorporating xAI’s chatbot Grok, which dubbed itself “MechaHitler” and was used to create widespread sexual deepfakes, including of real women and children.…

Two terrorist attacks in Nigeria have been listed among the world’s deadliest incidents, according to the 2026 Global Terrorism Index. The report ranked an attack on Darajamal village in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State as the 10th deadliest terrorist incident globally. Sunday PUNCH gathered that the incident occurred on September 5, 2025, when gunmen stormed the community, killing 58 villagers and five soldiers. According to the report, about 30 of the attackers were reportedly killed by the Nigerian Army after the incident. “The gunmen attacked the village of Darajamal, Bama Local Government Area, Borno State, on September 5,…

By Adedapo Adesanya Nigeria and the United Kingdom have agreed to establish a joint anti-fraud fusion cell to combat cross-border financial crimes, marking a major step in deepening security cooperation during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to London. The initiative, which brings together law enforcement agencies, banks, technology firms and communication companies from both countries, is aimed at strengthening intelligence sharing and disrupting criminal networks involved in romance fraud, investment scams and cryptocurrency-related offences. During the state visit, both countries signed three landmark agreements aimed at deepening cooperation on migration, border security and trade. The agreements – two Memoranda of…

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has responded to the recent allegations made against him by businesswoman Tracy Ohiri. PREMIUM TIMES reported that, in a video, Mrs Ohiri alleged that human rights lawyer Marshall Abubakar, who represented her in the case involving the minister, pressured her into withdrawing claims that Mr Umahi owed her N250 million, among other accusations. She said Mr Abubakar assured her that the minister had agreed to pay the money and encouraged her to record a retraction on that basis. However, she claimed the promised compensation never materialised, adding that she had not received any payment…

•Kingdom dismisses allegations •Delta govt condemns incident By Jimitota Onoyume & Ochuko Akuopha Following outrage over the harassment and molestation of women during a festival in Oramudu Quarters, Ozoro community, Isoko North Local Government Area, Delta State Police Command, yesterday, arrested 11 more persons. The arrest brings the number of those so far in police custody over the issue to 15. A statement by the command’s spokesman, Bright Edafe, said preliminary findings indicated that the alleged harassment and molestation of women during the festival were carried out by suspected criminal elements who took advantage of the festivity to perpetrate their actions. Social…

The pride of Akwa Ibom’s sporting excellence echoed once again as the state’s world-class facilities received national recognition, but for Elder Paul Bassey, the moment was more than celebration, it was a call to action. Reacting to the nomination of Akwa Ibom’s sports facilities for an award by Sportsville, the Akwa Ibom State Sports Commissioner did not hold back in telling a deeper story, one that reflects both progress and a lingering national challenge. “First, let me thank Sportsville for this honour, we feel elated as a state that our stadium is the only one recognized and approved for CAF…

Nollywood actress Toyosi Adesanya and her husband, Bola Oyin-Adejobi, have announced the arrival of their baby girlborn through surrogacy. The announcement of the birth was first shared on Instagram by actress Abiola Adebayo on Saturday, who described the excitement of the moment and thanked everyone who had supported the couple throughout their journey, which began in 2024. Toyosi Adesanya and her husband, Bola Oyin-Adejobi. Photo credit: Abiola Adebayo/Instagram She also acknowledged the role of their doctor in the successful process. She wrote: “I am a godmother again! Congratulations to all of us! Toyosi Adesanya and Bola Oyin-Adejobi just welcomed a…