Author: Kessiana Godscovenant
Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory, has urged the Senate to ensure that government agencies perform their duties in line with the law. She made the call during Thursday’s plenary while supporting a motion by Senator Abdul Ningi seeking strict compliance with Senate resolutions. KIreti ingibe said the Senate must use its constitutional powers to ensure that decisions made in the interest of Nigerians are implemented. She stressed that when government institutions fail to comply with Senate resolutions, the appropriate action should be taken through due process. The senator added that lawmakers’ responsibilities extend beyond passing laws…
An Indian national has been killed and several others injured in separate attacks targeting King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and Saudi Aramco’s Shaybah oilfield in Saudi Arabia. Indian and Saudi authorities confirmed the incidents on Thursday, following renewed drone and missile threats against critical infrastructure in the kingdom. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh confirmed that one of its citizens was among two people killed in the airport attack, while two other Indian nationals were injured. Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation reported eight injuries in the incident and said airport operations had resumed after authorities assessed the damage…
Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has defended her continued support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying her political stance is behind much of the criticism directed at her. She made the remarks during an interview with comedian and content creator Isbae U on his podcast, Curiosity Made Me Ask. Eniola Badmus said she remains committed to supporting Tinubu despite negative reactions from some Nigerians. She maintained that public criticism would not make her abandon her political choice, reaffirming her position in support of the president. The actress also argued that democracy gives people the freedom to support their preferred candidates and…
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has brushed aside criticism of his recent performances for Galatasaray, insisting that negative comments will not shake his confidence. He made his point on Wednesday night by scoring in Galatasaray’s 4-2 victory over his former club Lille and earning the Man of the Match award. Osimhen had faced scrutiny after Galatasaray lost 4-1 to Barcelona and secured a narrow 1-0 win over Gençlerbirliği. Speaking after the Lille match, the forward said he was not afraid of challenges and would not allow outside opinions to affect how he plays football. The striker said critics did not truly…
Nollywood actress and evangelist Tonto Dikeh has clarified misconceptions about when she gave her life to Christ, saying her relationship with God began in childhood. During an interview with Kikelomo Abati, she explained that her recent public expressions of faith did not mark the beginning of her spiritual journey. Tonto Dikeh revealed that she was once close to becoming a pastor at the age of 17, insisting that her spiritual experiences and the messages she attributed to God happened privately. She said these personal encounters were not intended to be public demonstrations to convince others of her faith. In January…
A Yobe State High Court in Damaturu has sentenced 45-year-old Abubakar Musa, popularly known as Daddy, to death for killing his wife, Ammi Adamu Mamman. The court delivered its judgment on Wednesday after finding him guilty of culpable homicide, ruling that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. The killing occurred on January 4, 2024, at the couple’s residence in New Bra-Bra Estate, Damaturu. Police reportedly received a distress call at about 4:48 a.m. and found that the woman had suffered severe bleeding after an alleged attack with a sharp object. Musa was arrested on the day of…
Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko has disclosed that he fell into debt after spending more than ₦300 million on a cinema movie that failed to recover its production costs. He shared the experience during an October 19 interview on the African A List podcast, explaining how the project’s poor financial performance left him struggling to repay the money invested. Jide Kosoko said the funds used to produce the movie came from people who contributed to support the project. However, its cinema earnings fell short of expectations, leaving the production unable to cover the amount spent on making it. The actor…
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman registered the 50th assist of his senior club career as Atletico Madrid drew 1-1 with VfB Stuttgart in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. Coming on at half-time, the Nigerian winger set up Julian Alvarez’s equaliser just 80 seconds into the second half after Stuttgart had taken the lead through Jamie Leweling in the 36th minute. Lookman said Stuttgart started strongly but praised Atletico’s response after the break. The Spanish side’s bid for a comeback victory became more difficult when Morten Hjulmand was sent off in the 64th minute for a challenge on Angelo Stiller.…
Nigerian comedian and actor Samuel Perry, popularly known as Broda Shaggi, has shared details of a frightening incident in which he was hit by a stray bullet. In a video posted on his YouTube channel, the entertainer said the shooting happened on March 9, 2026, after he and his team completed a brand activation and were leaving the location. Broda Shaggi recalled losing consciousness on the way to the hospital and later being transferred to another facility for urgent treatment. He said he became particularly worried when he discovered he could no longer move his leg, fearing the injury might…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on state governments to establish functional electricity markets instead of depending entirely on the Federal Government to address power supply challenges. He made the appeal on Wednesday at a national stakeholders’ workshop on the Electricity Act 2023 at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where he was represented by Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia. Shettima said reliable electricity was essential for Nigeria’s industrial growth and for services such as healthcare, education, agriculture and manufacturing. He encouraged states to develop power projects using their available resources, including solar energy in…