Author: Kessiana Godscovenant
Senior Economist at SPM Professionals, Paul Alaje, has warned that any presidential candidate who fails to address productivity could weaken Nigeria’s economy if elected in 2027. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, he urged Nigerians to assess candidates based on their plans to increase economic output. Alaje challenged candidates to present concrete policies that would improve productivity and living standards. The Senior Economist said voters should consider candidates whose economic plans would help their money go further and make essential expenses, including rent, more affordable. Meanwhile, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has described Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi and Peter Obi as…
Arsenal moved to within three points of Premier League leaders Manchester City after defeating Nottingham Forest 1-0 at the City Ground on October 18, 2026. Substitute Noni Madueke scored the decisive goal in the second half to secure the Gunners’ sixth league victory in seven matches. The first half produced few clear chances, with neither team managing a shot on target. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta introduced Madueke at the break in place of Eberechi Eze, and the winger eventually broke the deadlock with a shot that deflected off Daniel Munoz before entering the net. The defeat extended Nottingham Forest’s difficult…
Nigeria has recorded a major development in specialist healthcare after a surgical team performed a remote robotic operation on a patient in Abuja while the surgeon controlled the robotic instruments from Ogun State. The procedure took place on September 19, 2026, through a collaboration involving Nisa Premier Hospital, Redeemer’s Health Village and RoboMed Global. Professor Obi Davies-Ekwenna controlled the robotic system from Ogun State during a roughly three-hour operation to remove a kidney affected by a cancerous tumour. According to Redeemer’s Health Village CEO, Dr Adedamola Dada, a medical team remained beside the patient in Abuja to provide anaesthesia, monitoring…
Nigerian socialite and businessman Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has reaffirmed his support for President Bola Tinubu despite criticism over his political stance. He said attacks against him and other supporters would not weaken their loyalty to the president. In a post on Instagram, Chief Priest credited Tinubu’s role in transforming Lagos State with creating opportunities for businesses to grow. He argued that the city’s business environment had enabled entrepreneurs to expand their investments and increase their earnings. Chief Priest added that his support for Tinubu was influenced by his business interests in Lagos, where he…
Nollywood actress Tenia Abraham Omenogor has died at the age of 32 after reportedly battling a kidney infection. She passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, and her family announced her death two days later. The actress was laid to rest on Saturday, October 17, at Gudu Cemetery in Abuja. Her family announced the burial arrangements on her social media page, describing her as a gifted actress whose passion and talent touched many lives. They mourned her passing and said her legacy would not be forgotten. Tenia was also a former Beauty Queen South South 2020. Her death comes days…
Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo has urged men to take responsibility for their actions instead of making excuses for their behaviour. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, the actress described herself as an advocate for fairness and mutual commitment in marriage. Uche Ogbodo said relationships should be built on equal expectations, stressing that partners who demand faithfulness must also remain faithful. She encouraged women to understand their worth, practise self-love and identify their relationship deal-breakers, adding that they should reconsider relationships where their needs are consistently unmet. The actress also warned women against overlooking emotional and psychological abuse, noting that…
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has warned that the All Progressives Congress (APC) could struggle to win the 2027 elections if its members fail to remain united. He made the statement on Saturday during the inauguration of the Ondo State APC Presidential Election Campaign Council in Akure, urging party leaders and supporters to set aside their differences. Aiyedatiwa said the party’s large membership and position in government would not guarantee victory without cooperation. He also urged APC members to learn from the internal divisions that have affected the Peoples Democratic Party, recalling how opposition groups united to form the APC…
Davido’s logistics manager, Israel Afeare, popularly known as Israel DMW, has said Edo State cannot deliver 2.5 million votes to President Bola Tinubu. The Edo State indigene made the statement in an Instagram post on Friday, questioning claims about the number of votes the state could produce. He cited former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole, whom he described as widely loved in the state, arguing that even Oshiomhole had been unable to deliver 500,000 votes to his party during presidential elections. He also pointed to past election results as evidence for his position. Speaking to The Punch on Saturday, Israel…
Veteran Nollywood actor Kola Olaiya has accused his colleague Pete Edochie of failing to acknowledge the contributions of older theatre practitioners who helped shape Nigeria’s entertainment industry. Olaiya made the allegation during an interview with Oyinmomo TV, arguing that Edochie should recognise the pioneers who worked in the profession before him. Olaiya cited late theatre legend Hubert Ogunde, noting that he began his theatrical career in 1944, long before Edochie entered the industry. He also mentioned veteran performers Oyin Adejobi, Duro Ladipo and Kola Ogunmola as figures whose contributions helped establish Nigerian theatre. According to Olaiya, Edochie might consider himself…
President Bola Tinubu has approved lifetime salaries for retired Comptrollers-General and Deputy Comptrollers-General of Immigration, according to the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The minister said the decision forms part of efforts to improve workers’ welfare under the ministry. Tunji-Ojo disclosed this on Friday during the closing ceremony of a training programme on border control and immigration management at the Immigration Headquarters in Abuja. He also stated that more than 50,000 personnel under the ministry had received promotions since Tinubu assumed office, alongside the recruitment of at least 40,000 new personnel. The minister added that the President had approved salary…