Author: Kessiana Godscovenant
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused the FCT chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) of pursuing a politically motivated strike. Speaking after a meeting with chairmen of the six area councils, Wike maintained that labour’s concerns had been addressed and questioned why workers were still taking industrial action. He also claimed that the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS) had distanced themselves from the strike. He insisted that his administration had implemented its commitments on the issues raised by labour and said there were no outstanding disputes…
Nollywood actress Etinosa Idemudia has revealed that she sought therapy after playing a broken wife in the movie When Tables Turn, as the role forced her to revisit painful experiences from her failed marriage. In an interview with Punch, she explained that the emotional impact of the character affected her mental health more than she expected. Etinosa said the experience was particularly difficult because she was also the film’s director, requiring her to move from emotionally intense scenes to directing the next sequence. She also recalled that playing a witch in the television series Blood of Enogie for months affected…
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) chieftain Dickson Iroegbu has criticised the Federal Government’s 30-day petrol discount, describing it as a scam. Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Friday, he argued that the government had failed to address major economic challenges affecting Nigerians. Iroegbu’s comments followed an announcement by Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele about a 30-day discount on petrol sold by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The NDC chieftain questioned the timing of the initiative and argued that corruption should be tackled to make fuel subsidies more effective, rather than treating subsidy removal as the only solution. He also…
1. Respect Her Personal Space Pay attention to how she responds when you move closer. If she seems comfortable with your proximity and willingly stays close, she may be open to greater intimacy. If she moves away, creates distance or appears uncomfortable, respect her space and do not try to kiss her. 2. Notice Her Comfort With Physical Contact Physical contact should be mutual and welcome. If she willingly reciprocates appropriate touches, it may indicate comfort, but it does not automatically mean she wants a kiss. Avoid assuming that friendliness or a long conversation means romantic interest. 3. Look for…
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has criticised Cristiano Ronaldo’s conduct and public statement following his reported sudden departure from Portugal’s national team. Speaking on The Overlap, Neville said he was disappointed with the forward’s actions, despite his admiration for Ronaldo’s achievements in football. Ronaldo reportedly left the squad after a disagreement involving coach Jorge Jesus and expressed frustration over being left out of Portugal’s UEFA Nations League fixture against Norway. In his statement, the forward accused the manager of failing to honour previous promises, while explaining his decision to withdraw from the team. Gary Neville said the controversy could…
Veteran Nollywood actor Yinka Quadri has revealed that his wife knew about his relationships with some actresses in the movie industry and treated them warmly. He made the disclosure during an appearance on the Africanalist Podcast, where he spoke about his experiences with colleagues and his family life. According to Yinka Quadri, some of the actresses he dated eventually became friends with his wife and even shared information about his relationships with other women. He said jealousy sometimes led some of the women to approach his wife with details about his alleged affairs, only to discover that she was already…
The Federal Government has said Nigeria currently lacks enough available crude oil to meet the supply needs of the Dangote Refinery. Minister of Finance Taiwo Oyedele disclosed this on Friday during an appearance on Channels Television, amid calls for a production subsidy to help the refinery meet domestic demand for refined petroleum products. Oyedele explained that although Nigeria produces about 1.8 million barrels of crude oil daily, much of the output is allocated to joint venture partners, production-sharing contracts, royalties and production costs. He said the country does not currently have up to 700,000 barrels of freely available crude oil…
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of bitterness over President Bola Tinubu’s emergence as Nigeria’s president. In a statement on Friday night, Keyamo attributed Atiku’s recent criticisms of Tinubu to frustration over their different political fortunes. He recalled that Atiku was once considered ahead of Tinubu in the race for the presidency, arguing that Tinubu’s victory on his first attempt had intensified the rivalry between the two politicians. He also urged people close to Atiku to support him rather than encourage his public attacks on the president. The minister went further…
Senator Abdulaziz Yari, Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, has announced that President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign will officially begin in Kaduna on October 24. Yari disclosed the plan on Friday after briefing the President at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, adding that the APC campaign council’s inaugural meeting is scheduled for October 14. According to Yari, the campaign will move to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and Maiduguri, Borno State, after the Kaduna launch. He said Tinubu had approved the proposed state visits and that the full campaign timetable would be released after the council’s…
Tickets for the highly anticipated heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua reportedly sold out within an hour of going on sale on October 9, with more than 500,000 fans said to have joined the online queue. About 80,000 tickets were released for the December 11 fight at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, with prices initially ranging from £88.50 to £13,128, including booking fees. Following the sell-out, tickets appeared on resale websites at significantly higher prices, with ringside VIP seats reportedly advertised for as much as £73,645 and upper-tier seats listed for £425. The fight, announced in September, is expected to…