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A skit maker and actor, Babafemi Stephen, aka Femi Babs or Zualakate, has 492,000 followers on Instagram, and 634,000 Facebook followers. He tells KEHINDE AJOSE about his career and other issues How did you start making skits? I started out as an actor, because it is something I had always been passionate about. I was inspired by many Nollywood actors, who I grew up watching. I attended my first audition in 2005 in Warri, Delta State. I went on to write my first movie script in 2009. I then produced my first film in 2012, while I was still a…

Today, as Dapo Abiodun turns 66, Ogun State joins family, friends, political associates, and admirers in celebrating a leader whose journey has been defined by resilience, vision, and an unwavering commitment to the progress of the Gateway State. For the Iperu-born prince, the road to leadership has not been without trials, betrayals, and moments of intense political turbulence. Yet, through every challenge, Abiodun has remained steadfast, drawing strength from faith in God and an abiding belief in the promise of a greater Ogun State. Today, therefore, is not merely a birthday celebration; it is a moment of gratitude, reflection, and…

Nigeria’s healthtech ecosystem added 65 startups between 2020 and 2025, according to the State of Healthtech in Nigeria 2026 report, curated by TechCabal Insights, Digital Health Nigeria, and the Clinton Health Access Initiative.  The figure represents more than half of the 103 startups launched in the 15 years before the pandemic, and reflects approximately 65% growth in startup activity. While COVID-19 drove Nigeria’s healthtech boom, the sector is now entering a tougher phase where startups must prove they can survive weak infrastructure, low insurance coverage and slowing funding after the pandemic urgency faded. The report found that 17 healthtech startups…

Israel to has expanded control of Gaza to 70% as Netanyahu issues new military directive. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the Israeli military to expand its control of the Gaza Strip to 70 percent of the territory, according to remarks broadcast by Israeli media on Thursday. In footage aired by Israeli Channel 12, Netanyahu disclosed that Israeli forces currently control approximately 60 percent of Gaza and have now been instructed to increase that figure further. “At this point, we are fully in control of 60 percent of the territory of the Gaza Strip, and my directive is…

The President of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, has stressed the need for central banks across the world to maintain their independence amid growing political and economic pressures. Speaking on Thursday at a conference in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Lagarde said the challenge facing monetary institutions was no longer just how to guarantee independence, but how to protect it when tested. “The question is no longer simply how to guarantee independence,” she said. “It is how to protect it when it is put to the test.” Lagarde noted that central banks in emerging markets and developing economies had long operated…

National leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has announced the selection of Aminu Gwarzo as the Kano governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 elections. The former Kano State governor also announced Nasiru Gawuna as the party’s candidate for the Kano Central Senatorial seat. Kwankwaso disclosed this in a statement issued on his handle on Friday. According to him, the decision followed consultations within the party and was guided by the principles of equity, fairness, loyalty and competence. “I am delighted to announce that His Excellency, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo has been selected as our…

The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested four suspects for allegedly defrauding two intending pilgrims of N9.290 million under the guise of securing Hajj slots for the 2026 pilgrimage. The command’s spokesperson, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. According to the statement, the suspects identified as Aminu Hassan Zauro, Tabiu Abubakar, Usman Attahiru and Mustapha Sani Zauro were arrested following a complaint lodged by the Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Agency. Usman said four other suspects identified as Bello Jos, Atiku Stores, Umar Gimba and Usman Bunza are currently at large. He explained that the principal suspect,…

AC Milan have opened discussions with Mauricio Pochettino as the Italian club continue their search for a new manager following the dismissal of Massimiliano Allegri. Pochettino, who is currently in charge of the United States men’s national team, is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. As reported by BBC Sport on Friday, the Argentine coach remains focused on the tournament, but Milan are believed to be interested in appointing him once his contract with U.S. Soccer expires after the World Cup. The 54-year-old has not managed at club…

Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, has said she is no longer interested in marriage following her separation from her estranged husband, Ned Nwoko. The mother of two, however, insisted she still wants more children and is determined to have a daughter, saying motherhood feels incomplete without a female child. Speaking during a livestream with TikToker Jarvis during her Children’s Day carnival in Asaba, Delta State, Daniels explained that her perspective on marriage has shifted, even though she remains focused on expanding her family. “But for some reason, I’ve checked my mind out of getting married. I’m yet to have a girl.…

Deborah Tolu-Kolawole The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has placed Lagos, the Federal Capital Territory and several other states on high Ebola alert following the outbreak of the deadly Bundibugyo strain of Ebola Virus Disease in parts of East and Central Africa. In a national public health advisory issued to Commissioners for Health across the country, the agency warned that Nigeria faces a high risk of importing the virus due to increasing regional transmission, international travel, porous borders, and population movement. The advisory, dated May 27, 2026, comes amid growing concerns over the spread of the Bundibugyo variant…