Author: Kessiana Godscovenant
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has condemned the reported abduction of about 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members travelling to their orientation camp. In a statement shared on X on Sunday, Obi described the incident as another indication of what he considers worsening insecurity in Nigeria. Obi called on security agencies to secure the immediate and safe release of the abducted youths and ensure that those responsible are arrested and prosecuted. He said the incident had increased concerns among families, particularly as young Nigerians preparing to serve their country were reportedly unable to…
Nigerian comedian and actor Julius Agwu has spoken about the lasting effects of the brain surgery he underwent in the United States, revealing that the procedure affected his sexual function. Agwu made the disclosure during a recent episode of the Beer Parlour Talk Show, where he reflected on the impact his health struggles had on his personal life and career. Agwu underwent brain surgery in 2015 after doctors reportedly discovered three tumours, including one described as being about the size of a golf ball. While discussing his recovery, he was asked whether the condition and treatment had affected other parts…
An Ibadan woman, Alimot Akande, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and security agencies to rescue her daughter and other prospective NYSC members reportedly abducted while travelling from Ibadan to Abia State. Akande said the youths left Ibadan on Wednesday and that her daughter was among those taken during an attack on their journey. According to Akande, the passengers stopped in Onitsha at about 10 p.m. before continuing their journey the following morning. She said her daughter later sent a brief message reading “kidnappers!” after the bus was reportedly attacked, after which the family could no longer reach her. Akande…
Anthony Joshua has predicted an early stoppage when he meets Tyson Fury in their highly anticipated heavyweight bout at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on December 11. Speaking after meeting Fury in London, Joshua said he wants to deliver a decisive performance in front of British boxing fans. Joshua said staging the fight in the United Kingdom was important to him and the supporters, although he insisted he would not have abandoned the contest if a UK venue had not been secured. When asked about his expected outcome, the former heavyweight champion responded: “A knockout, if I am honest with you. Could…
Veteran Nollywood actress Sola Sobowale has paid tribute to the late actor Olu Jacobs, describing him as a wise and knowledgeable mentor who played an important role in shaping her acting career. Sobowale spoke during a Night of Tribute held for Jacobs at Glover Memorial Hall in Lagos on Wednesday. Reflecting on her journey in Nollywood, Sobowale said audiences often recognise her acting ability without knowing the people who helped develop her skills. She recalled Jacobs’ habit of correcting and advising her, including his familiar “Sola, no, no, no” gesture, which she said often carried a deeper message of caution…
Nigerian social media personality Jarvis has threatened legal action against her husband, Peller, following an alleged disagreement over his reported plan to take another wife. In a video shared on Snapchat, Jarvis questioned why the issue had surfaced only a few months after their marriage and said it differed from what she understood before the wedding. Jarvis said Peller had told her that he was Muslim and that any second wife he married would also be Muslim. She argued that this was not the arrangement she believed they had agreed to before getting married, adding that she was unhappy that…
Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, has challenged the idea that Christians should be excluded from Nigeria’s presidency because of their religion. Speaking during a recent church service, he argued that no religious or ethnic group has exclusive ownership of Nigeria and said all Nigerians should regard the country as their shared home. Oyedepo questioned the basis for statements urging Nigerians not to vote for Christian candidates and criticised what he described as attempts to divide the country along religious and ethnic lines. He also warned politicians and others he accused of acting against the church, saying…
The Imo State Police Command has confirmed that NYSC members were among passengers abducted after two buses came under attack along the Owerri-Onitsha Road near Umunoha on Thursday morning. The police said the buses were carrying corps members and other passengers travelling from Ibadan to Uyo in Akwa Ibom State and Bende in Abia State. According to police spokesperson Henry Okoye, the attack occurred at about 6:30 a.m. on October 1, 2026. Security operatives recovered both buses and rescued 10 victims at the scene, while the command said it was still verifying the total number of people who were taken…