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Actor and reality TV star, Tayo Faniran, has said that delivering strong performances in films places a healthy pressure on him to prepare more thoroughly for each role. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, Faniran explained that the expectations created by good performances motivate him to deepen his preparation process. “Performing well in movies puts pressure on me, but it’s good pressure; the kind that pushes you to prepare properly. I know the type of pressure I need. Sometimes it’s a month away, sometimes two months, depending on the depth of the character.” Faniran, who played Ninalowo in the…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has urged Nigerians to embrace responsible conduct, patience, endurance and integrity this year. In a New Year message issued on Thursday, the Public Communication Adviser of JAMB, Dr Fabian Benjamin, noted that recent years had tested the strength, patience and faith of Nigerians, but stated that difficult moments often carry opportunities for renewal. The JAMB spokesman emphasised that 2026 would reward those who remain focused, responsible and principled, as he urged Nigerians not to lose hope despite prevailing national challenges. Benjamin said, “This year calls for endurance, integrity and unity; it will favour only…

Have you always wanted to scan your groceries at home? If so, the newest smart fridge from GE Appliances is for you. There’s a barcode scanner built into the water dispenser that works along with an interior camera and an 8-inch tablet to help you keep track of what food you need and add it to your digital shopping list.The GE Profile Smart 4-Door French-Door Refrigerator with Kitchen Assistant is being announced at CES 2026, which kicks off next week, and is slated to launch in April for $4,899 — $500 more than a comparable non-Kitchen Assistant model.This is GE’s…

Bitcoin (BTC) dropped below $90,000 on Saturday as crypto markets reacted to the US military action in Venezuela.Key points:Bitcoin attempts to hold recent gains as the US mounts an attack on Venezuela’s capital, Caracas.Traders remain optimistic about the outlook for BTC price action if certain levels hold.Gold starts to flag on low timeframes as Bitcoin’s gains tap 5% since Christmas.Bitcoin faces “geopolitical pressure” at $90,000Data from TradingView showed BTC price action reversing after highs near $90,940 on Bitstamp. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewNews that the US had launched airstrikes in the Venezuelan capital Caracas were followed by an announcement from…

Former Broadway performer and influencer Bret Hanna-Shuford has died. He was 46. “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that early this morning, we said goodbye to the most amazing man, husband and Papa in the universe,” Bret’s husband, Stephen Hanna-Shuford, wrote in a Saturday, January 3, statement via their “Broadway Husbands” Instagram page. “Bret Hanna-Shuford left this world peacefully with love surrounded by his family. Our hearts are broken but we will continue to make him proud of us.” Bret, who is survived by Stephen and their 3-year-old son Maverick, was diagnosed with T-Cell Lymphoma…

A prominent Zaria-based Islamic scholar, Sani Khalifa, has been held in detention for 23 days over his alleged link to a coup plot against President Bola Tinubu. Multiple sources familiar with the case told this reporter that Mr Khalifa was picked up by security agents in Abuja shortly after he travelled from Zaria to resolve an unexplained freeze on his bank account. This is despite denial by the Nigerian government of the alleged plot to topple Mr Tinubu’s government. PREMIUM TIMES in a series of reports last year, exposed how senior military officers were arrested—in batches—for allegedly plotting a violent…

Nigeria recorded an overall balance of payments (BOP) surplus of $4.60 billion in the third quarter of 2025, reversing a deficit in the previous quarter, data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) shows. The data were contained in a statement signed by the Acting Director of Corporate Communications at the CBN, Hakama Ali. Balance of payments (BOP) shows how much money comes into Nigeria and how much goes out through trade, remittances and investment. A surplus means the country earned more foreign currency than it spent, helping to boost reserves, support the naira and strengthen investor confidence. The…

Farouk Bello Bunza NDIC seems to be exceptionally good at re-writing narratives to validate its actions and inactions, which are meant to frustrate Farouk out of the deal. So far, this does not seem to be working… What we have heard from the Corporation so far are emblematic of yarns divorced from actualities — more of self-contradicting tales or deceptive pretence that cannot survive a legal scrutiny. What is unfolding at the NDIC — Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation — is deeply disturbing. Except handled carefully, the outcome could question depositors’ confidence in Nigerian banks. That would also mean, by extension,…

Produced by Uchenna Mbunabo and directed by Alexandra Kure’ave Hul and Uchenna Mbunabo, ‘Lessons of the Heart’ is a modest but emotionally engaging Nigerian film that explores love, ambition, and personal choice within a rural setting. Through the lives of Amaka, her family, her tutor Chijioke, and the NYSC corper Tosin, the movie presents a familiar but relatable struggle between societal expectations and individual dreams. With a cast that includes Uchenna Mbunabo, Bright Morgan, Charity Omah, Chinedum Odiaka, and Faith Okeh, the movie illustrates how parental control and personal desires can compromise the freedom and future of young people in…

As the Super Eagles head into the knockout phase of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on the back of a perfect group-stage run, Goldberg Lager Beer has unveiled a new television commercial (TVC) celebrating Nigeria’s deep-rooted football passion and the shared rhythm that unites fans across the country. Super Eagles won all three of its group matches to finish top of its group, reigniting optimism among supporters and setting up a Round of 16 clash against Mozambique’s Mambas. With expectations rising, Goldberg’s new TVC positions the brand at the intersection of football excellence and the vibrant fan culture that…