Author: Kessiana Godscovenant
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the Nigerian Air Force personnel who died following the crash of a military aircraft on Monday. In a personally signed statement issued on Tuesday, Tinubu described the incident as a painful moment for the Armed Forces and the country, noting that the personnel lost their lives while serving Nigeria. The President reiterated his declaration of three days of national mourning and directed that national flags be flown at half-mast across the country throughout the period in honour of the deceased. He also expressed sympathy to the victims’ families, stressing that every military uniform represents a…
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has urged Portugal coach Jorge Jesus to apologise to Cristiano Ronaldo over their recent dispute, warning that the coach could eventually lose his job if the situation is not properly handled. Ferdinand made the comments while reacting to the disagreement between the pair over Ronaldo’s role and playing time with the national team. Ferdinand said Jesus should publicly acknowledge if he believes he handled the situation wrongly. His comments came after Jesus indicated following Portugal’s Nations League victory over Norway that he did not need to apologise to anyone, despite the controversy surrounding Ronaldo’s departure…
Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has responded to praise from a social media user over her role during the burial of veteran actor Olu Jacobs. The user commended Henshaw for her actions at the funeral, saying they were impressive and had increased his respect for her. In response, Henshaw thanked the man, identified as Ogayenne, for his kind words. However, the actress declined to take sole credit for the efforts made during the burial ceremony. Henshaw explained that several other people also played important roles, naming Chisom, Deola, Kemi Lala, Ireti, Yolanda and Olamide, among others. She used her response to…
American televangelist Jim Bakker, who built one of the United States’ most prominent Christian television ministries before his career was derailed by sexual and financial scandals, has died at the age of 86. His wife, Lori Bakker, announced his death in a social media statement on Monday, although the cause of death was not immediately disclosed. Bakker rose to prominence alongside his then-wife, Tammy Faye Bakker, through The PTL Club, a Christian television programme they launched in the 1970s. The ministry grew into a major religious broadcasting operation and included Heritage USA, a Christian theme park and resort in South…
Veteran Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku has revealed that he would not consider dating a woman who works in the Nigerian movie industry. Anuku made the comment while speaking on the Honest Bunch Podcast, explaining that he has become uncomfortable with some of the lifestyles and activities he associates with the industry. The actor said flirtation within the sector has made him cautious about pursuing a romantic relationship with someone working in Nollywood. He also questioned how some people now gain entry into the industry, contrasting it with what he described as the screening processes actors experienced earlier in his career.…
Pastor in charge of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Glorious People Assembly, Aleto, Deacon Steve Eyo, has died after collapsing while preaching at a funeral service in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State. Eyo was reportedly delivering a sermon at the burial of a female church member on Friday when he suddenly collapsed, leaving mourners shocked. According to Leadership, Eyo began preaching at about 1:10 p.m. and collapsed roughly 15 minutes later while concluding his message on the certainty of death and the need to live with the awareness that life can end at any time. He…
Nollywood actor Ramsey Nouah has revealed that he has never won an Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award (AMVCA), despite being nominated for Best Actor in 2016. Nouah made the disclosure while speaking on the Curiosity Made Me Ask Podcast, recalling his nomination for his performance in the movie 76. The actor said the 2016 Best Actor category also included veteran actors Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) and Olu Jacobs. According to Nouah, another nominee eventually emerged as the winner, beating all the other contenders in the category. Nouah also reflected on the voting system used at the time, saying the awards were…
A senior Air Traffic Controller familiar with the military aircraft crash in Ondo State has described the loss of radar contact and communication shortly after take-off as suspicious. The aircraft, with tail number NGR 931, was travelling from Benin City to Lagos when air traffic controllers reportedly lost contact with it at about 9:13am before it crashed into a swamp in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area. Speaking to Punch, the unidentified controller said communication was established with the aircraft shortly after take-off but was later lost, with repeated efforts to reconnect proving unsuccessful. Personnel at a nearby reporting point in…
Factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Interim National Working Committee, Kabiru Turaki, has urged Nigerians to reject vote-buying and other forms of inducement during the 2027 general elections. Turaki made the call in Bauchi at a colloquium organised to mark Governor Bala Mohammed’s 68th birthday, urging voters to consider the ability and record of candidates when making their choices. Turaki said the quality of leaders produced through elections would influence how the country is governed over the following four years. He also urged Nigerians, particularly young people, to participate actively in politics rather than remain on the sidelines,…
Nigerian singer Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, popularly known as Mayorkun, has revealed that he intends to conduct a DNA test before accepting any child born to his future wife as his own. The “Body Cheche” singer made the disclosure during a recent episode of the In My Opinion podcast, where he also discussed his plans to sign a prenuptial agreement before marriage. Mayorkun said he had already discussed both arrangements with his girlfriend, although she was unhappy with the idea of a DNA test. According to the singer, he wants the test to establish paternity before taking responsibility for a child,…