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Popular actor and singer, Gabriel Afolayan, has said the growing recognition of Yoruba-language films is a natural outcome of consistency, hard work, and dedication within the industry. Reacting to the increasing visibility of Yoruba films, he said there was nothing unusual about the development, noting that sustained effort within the industry was finally yielding results. “There is nothing strange about it because we have put in the work. If one works hard, one should get the dividends for it. If we are seeing the feedback, it’s worth it. So there is nothing strange about it because we have put in…

Speaking in Geneva on Tuesday, UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch warned that sharp reductions in humanitarian and development funding are putting essential services at risk for one of the world’s largest refugee populations. “The generous support from Bangladesh and the international community has been critical in meeting their basic needs and providing protection,” he told journalists. The largest influx of Rohingya refugees occurred in August 2017, when around 750,000 people fled violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine State and crossed into Bangladesh. UNHCR noted that support from Bangladesh and donors has been vital in meeting basic needs and providing protection ever since.Funding pressures mountThe…

Tomorrow, June 6, Pastor William Folorunsho Kumuyi is turning 85. Now, if your idea of an 85-year-old involves rocking chairs, early bedtimes, and complete confusion over how to use a smartphone, you clearly have not met the convener of the Global Crusade with Kumuyi. As a part of his digital strategy team, I have a front-row seat to some part of his daily life. Let me let you in on a secret: the man operates at a speed that puts Gen Z to shame. We do not worship him, and we definitely do not idolise him, because he would be…

There is a type of entrepreneurs who start a company because they have seen a gap in the market. Then there is the kind who start one because they are trying to make sense of the world around them. When I met Eric Asuma, founder of The Kenyan Wall Street, he struck me as belonging to the second group. He grew up watching his parents run small businesses, where every shilling mattered, and every decision carried far-reaching consequences. Long before he became a founder, he had a front-row seat to the realities of building a company from scratch. He credits…

Thirty-five-year-old Ms Jennifer Atsar, whose 16-year-old son, Sesugh, was allegedly murdered by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Makurdi on May 23, 2026, shares with JOHN CHARLES her pain over losing her child and the need for her son’s killer to be punished Could you introduce yourself? My name is Jennifer Atsar. I am 35 years old and live in Kanshio, Makurdi. I am the mother of Sesugh, who was killed by operatives of the EFCC. What do you do for a living? I fry and sell garri. It is from the proceeds that I take care…

Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc (STI) has strengthened its capital position after completing the mandatory statutory deposit of N1.5 billion with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) ahead of the regulatory deadline set by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM). The deposit was made in compliance with the provisions of the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025, which requires insurance companies to maintain a statutory deposit equivalent to 10 percent of the applicable minimum regulatory capital with the apex bank. As a non-life insurance company, Sovereign Trust Insurance fulfilled the requirement before the May 31, 2026 deadline, positioning the company among…

The Anambra State Government says it will henceforth ensure that road designs include special lanes for bicycle riders on major roads in the state. Eddy Ibuzo, the state commissioner for Transport, said this in an interview with journalists in Awka on Friday. Mr Ibuzo said this would encourage the use of bicycles as a major means of transportation within the state and enhance the safety of riders. He said that every category of road user, including pedestrians deserved safety and should be accommodated in the design of roads. The commissioner said he would liaise with the ministry of works to…

Special Adviser on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, says he fears that the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi might have more votes than Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 general elections. Bwala expressed this fear on Friday while responding to questions in an interview on Symfoni TV. He was speaking on the chances of Atiku, his former principal as next year’s general elections get closer. He said, “I fear Peter Obi might get more votes than Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 election, and my other fear is that he might come a distant fourth. “If that happens, his legacy as a…

Award-winning music composer Tolu Obanro, renowned for creating the soundtracks of blockbuster movies Gangs of Lagos and Jagun Jagun, speaks to ABIODUN ADEWALE about his passion for football, his journey as a Chelsea supporter and more How do you unwind when you are neither composing nor recording? My Saturdays are usually free, and I don’t joke with my Saturday morning football. Sometimes I go out of Lagos to even play matches because I play for a football team, and I train regularly. That’s ECWA football club, which was first owned by the church. We do play organised friendly matches against…

Veteran entertainer and activist, Charly Boy, has called on musicians and other public figures to use their platforms to address societal issues, insisting that entertainers have a responsibility to reflect the realities of the communities they serve. Speaking ahead of the July 2026 release of his memoir, ‘999’, Charly Boy argued that many celebrities possess greater influence than politicians and should not shy away from speaking on issues affecting ordinary Nigerians. According to him, artistes can play a significant role in shaping public discourse through their music and public engagements. “They can do more. They have larger platforms than politicians.…