Author: Kessiana Godscovenant
Nigerian businessman and socialite Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has shared an update on his weight-loss journey, using a pair of Emirates First Class pyjamas to highlight his progress. In a video posted on Instagram on October 5, 2026, he revealed that he could now fit into an XL pair of pyjamas he received during an Emirates First Class flight. Cubana Chief Priest described the development as a significant moment and said it reflected his commitment to achieving his desired transformation. He also encouraged his followers to remain committed to their personal goals while joking about what…
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni says “only nostalgia remains” as captain Lionel Messi prepares to make what is expected to be his final appearance for the national team against Benin in Buenos Aires. Messi is set to earn his 208th cap in the farewell friendly at the sold-out Monumental Stadium on Tuesday, with kick-off scheduled for midnight BST on Wednesday, October 7. Messi announced his retirement from international football on August 31, six weeks after Argentina’s World Cup final defeat by Spain, saying he had nothing more to give. Scaloni, however, has left the door open for the 39-year-old to return…
A woman reportedly arrived at a compound late at night looking for her husband, only to discover that he had been living there with another woman. According to a resident who shared the incident, neighbours had believed the man and the pregnant woman were married because they had lived together in the compound for nearly two years. The woman was reportedly directed to the compound by her husband’s friend, who allegedly told her that the man had rented an apartment there for another woman. When the man saw his wife, he reportedly became angry and demanded to know who had…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, and former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Pantami, have mourned the death of Malami Nafiu Baba-Ahmed, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria. Baba-Ahmed, an Islamic scholar and administrator, died in the early hours of Tuesday, with his funeral prayer scheduled to take place at the National Mosque in Abuja after the Zuhr prayers. Gumi described the deceased as a bridge-builder who worked to promote unity, while Pantami described his death as a painful loss. Pantami said Baba-Ahmed dedicated 26 years to the service of…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified that a technical failure involving the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) will not automatically stop the collation of results during the 2027 elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, made the clarification during a question-and-answer session at the commission’s world press conference and stakeholders meeting. Amupitan said INEC is upgrading its BVAS and IReV platforms ahead of the elections following concerns over the technical challenges experienced during the 2023 polls. He disclosed that the commission had acquired 57,000 additional BVAS devices with inbuilt batteries and was also replacing batteries in existing devices to…
Carlos Alcaraz has won his first title since returning from a four-month injury layoff after defeating Czech Republic’s Jiri Lehecka 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 in the Japan Open final in Tokyo. The top seed and defending champion had to recover from an early break before taking control of the first-set tiebreak and eventually securing victory in straight sets. The Spaniard produced two important drop shots during the first-set tiebreak before winning it 7-4, while Lehecka continued to challenge him in the second set. Alcaraz eventually secured a crucial break midway through the set and held his serve to complete the victory,…
Norway manager Ståle Solbakken has raised concerns about Erling Haaland’s physical condition, describing the Manchester City striker as “thoroughly spent” after a demanding schedule with club and country. Haaland was substituted in the 67th minute of Norway’s UEFA Nations League clash with Portugal, with Solbakken saying the forward had been subjected to an intense workload. Solbakken noted that Haaland is among the players carrying the heaviest workload because Manchester City compete across multiple competitions and rely heavily on the striker. He explained that the demanding football calendar, combined with limited rest periods, places significant physical strain on players. Meanwhile, reports…
The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Mojisola Adeyeye, has blamed some food safety challenges in Nigeria on poor understanding of pesticide instructions and the responsibilities of regulatory agencies. Speaking on BusinessDay TV, Adeyeye said many Nigerians do not read or understand instructions on agricultural chemicals. Adeyeye explained that food safety regulation involves several government agencies, with NAFDAC primarily responsible for processed and semi-processed foods, while the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security oversees fresh agricultural produce. She added that NAFDAC regulates pesticides and therefore works with the ministry to educate farmers on…
A Nigerian man identified as II Moses on Facebook has shared how his family endured several painful experiences within one week. According to Moses, the difficult period included losing their jobs, losing their baby and nearly losing his wife. Moses described 2024 as one of the most difficult years for his family, saying the series of events happened within just a few days. He shared the experience while encouraging people facing difficult circumstances not to give up. Recalling the ordeal, Moses said his family lost their jobs and baby while his wife nearly died during the same week. He described…
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said he would exercise full control over his administration if elected president in 2027. Speaking in an interview with the BBC, the former Anambra State governor criticised the late President Muhammadu Buhari’s handling of government, saying Buhari was not fully in charge of his administration. Obi also addressed corruption in the fuel subsidy system, arguing that corruption, rather than the subsidy itself, was the major problem. He said his administration would seek to eliminate corruption within the system and restore the subsidy if elected, while suggesting that reducing opportunities…