A final-year Higher National Diploma (HND) student of the Department of Journalism and Media Studies at Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, has died under tragic circumstances. The student, popularly known as John, reportedly collapsed on Saturday shortly after arriving for a karate training session. Sources from the institution revealed that John fainted immediately upon stepping onto the training ground. He was initially taken to a private hospital and later referred to the Ikot Ekpene General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival by medical personnel. The President of the Journalism and Media Studies Students Association (JAMSSA), Mr. Nsoefen…
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Senator Ali Ndume has raised alarm over a recent surge in Boko Haram attacks in Borno State, revealing that over 300 people have been killed in 252 incidents in just six months. He said the worsening security situation pushed Governor Babagana Zulum to lead a delegation to the military high command in Abuja to seek urgent intervention. Ndume, who was part of the delegation, said they met with the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as well as the heads of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. He acknowledged the efforts of the military but said they are severely…
Nollywood actress Beverly Osu has revealed her reasons for preferring relationships with older men over younger ones. Speaking during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, which was posted on his YouTube channel, Osu explained that she is drawn to older partners primarily because they are more capable of meeting her financial needs. “I still date men who are older than me,” she said. “But the older men I’ve dated were just boyfriends, not sugar daddies. There was never a serious relationship between us.” She emphasized her desire for attention and quality time in a relationship, adding that dating men…
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, better known as Portable, in connection with allegations of criminal defamation and related offenses. A statement issued on Sunday, April 13, by Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, revealed that the arrest followed a petition filed by Mr. Okunola Saheed, also known as “Osupa.” The charges against Portable include criminal defamation, threats to life, incitement, character assassination, disturbing the peace, and the use of abusive language. The statement further explained that, based on the seriousness of the allegations and the evidence provided, the police…
Veteran Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem has criticized President Bola Tinubu, describing him as a devoted father to his son, Seyi Tinubu, but a poor leader for the Nigerian people. His comments come just days after the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) banned his latest song, Tell Your Papa, from being played on radio and television. In a memo dated April 9, 2025, and signed by the Coordinating Director of Broadcast Monitoring, Susan Obi, the NBC cited violations of broadcast decency standards, classifying the song as “Not To Be Broadcast” (NTBB) under Section 3.1.8 of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code. The section prohibits…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a former convict and Malaysian returnee, Ndubuisi Udatu, for attempting to traffic drugs concealed in large music speakers. According to NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, Udatu, also known as Richard, was caught with 2.7 kilograms of methamphetamine hidden in two new speakers. The drugs were allegedly intended for distribution in Yola and Mubi in Adamawa State and across the border into Cameroon. Udatu was intercepted on April 7 by NDLEA officers at a checkpoint in Namtari, along the Ngurore-Yola road. Authorities also recovered a cash sum of N22,300 from him. The suspect…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of results for the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), which was held on Thursday. In a statement issued on Sunday, JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin advised candidates to check their results by sending “MOCKRESULT” via SMS to 55019 or 66019 using the phone number they registered with. He explained that the mock exam is an optional exercise aimed at testing new innovations introduced by the board and familiarizing candidates with the computer-based testing environment. Benjamin noted that this initiative has consistently helped address challenges and better prepare candidates…
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party’s candidate in the 2023 Lagos State governorship election, was on Saturday honored with a traditional title in Badagry. He was installed as the Obalefun-Agbaye of Obatala Worshippers Worldwide. The title was bestowed by Obatala worshippers led by Oba Adedokun Ayinla, the Alase Oosa Agbaye Worldwide. Obatala is a highly respected deity in Yoruba tradition, revered for wisdom and compassion. Speaking at the ceremony in the Ikoga area of Badagry, Oba Ayinla explained that traditional religious leaders across Yorubaland had unanimously agreed to confer the title on Rhodes-Vivour. He also noted that the Akran of Badagry,…
Police in Oyo State have arrested three suspects linked to the hijacking of a petrol-laden truck belonging to NIPCO Limited. According to the state police spokesperson, Adewale Osifeso, the incident occurred on April 5 around 1:00 a.m. along the Ijebu-Ode-Ibadan Road. The truck, a DAF vehicle with registration number Adamawa YLA 575 ZY, was carrying 45,000 liters of petrol when it was seized by an armed group. Following the report, specialized officers from the command’s monitoring unit launched an investigation. Their efforts led to the discovery of the stolen truck at Lincoln Filling Station in Odo-Ona Kekere, Ibadan, where the…
Two individuals have been arrested by the police in Aba, Abia State, for allegedly vandalizing the abandoned Aba Textile Mills, located within the Eziama Industrial Estate. The suspects, identified as Ndubuisi Okoronkwo and Innocent Mbam, were reportedly apprehended while dismantling iron rods from the roofing structures of the defunct facility. Their arrest followed a tip-off from local security personnel, who alerted government authorities and the Rapid Response Squad (RRS). During preliminary interrogation, the suspects allegedly claimed they were acting on the instructions of a manager associated with the facility. The claim has not yet been confirmed by the authorities. Local…