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Blood is thicker than water, so the saying goes. But not in every case. Sometimes, workplace fluidity possesses the same viscosity as blood. The seed of my relationship with a longstanding friend and colleague, Hammed Shittu of ThisDay newspapers, was watered in the field of journalism before blossoming beyond the boundaries of deadline. A relative of the Èléjìgbò of Èjìgbò, Oba Omówonúolá Oyèyodé Oyèsosìn, Hammed was raised in the palace; therefore, his upbringing instilled in him the Yoruba social etiquette of respect, humility, integrity, and wisdom. Hammed, whom the Ògìyán of Èjìgbò nicknamed Èlèmdí Ìkòkò Èwà because of his love…
The senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has revealed that she has been approached multiple times by individuals from the Presidency and by some of her colleagues to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress. However, she said she firmly rejected the idea, emphasising her commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party despite ongoing political crisis. Akpoti-Uduaghan disclosed this in a recent interview on the Mic On Podcast with Seun Okinbaloye, which was posted on YouTube on Saturday. Asked if the APC was an option should things not go well in the PDP, she replied, “No, I wouldn’t. I was in…
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Core Working Group on Regional Development in Nigeria, a key step in operationalising President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The CWG is tasked with driving coordinated and harmonised implementation of regional development initiatives across the federation. Its primary mandate includes providing technical leadership, strategic alignment, and operational oversight for the programme. According to a statement from the ministry, the Minister of Regional Development, Mr. Abubakar Momoh, praised President Tinubu’s commitment to balanced growth and inclusive national development. He described regional development commissions as a strategic tool to address long-standing development gaps while responding to…
Nigeria recorded the highest number of malaria cases and deaths globally, with an estimated 68,466,000 cases, according to the 2025 World Malaria Report. The report obtained from the World Health Organisation on Friday by our correspondent analysed 2024 data and noted that an estimated 282 million malaria cases were recorded globally across 80 endemic countries, representing 58 per cent of the year-on-year increase. According to the report, Nigeria recorded about 30.3 per cent of all malaria deaths globally. With global deaths standing at 610,000, Nigeria’s share translates to roughly 184,800 deaths in 2024, representing the highest malaria mortality burden in…
Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has criticised Nigeria’s preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, launching a scathing attack on the Nigeria Football Federation over ongoing administrative issues. Speaking on his ObiOne podcast, Mikel expressed disappointment with the build-up to the tournament, which kicks off on Sunday in Morocco, and questioned how a national coach could be owed salaries at such a critical stage. “I’m not impressed at all with the preparation. After everything that happened with the World Cup qualifiers, you would expect things to be better,” said Mikel, who has demanded the resignation of the NFF…
Popular TikTok content creator and livestreamer, Hamzat Habeeb, widely known as Peller, has sparked outrage and concern after crashing his car during a live broadcast on Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos. The incident, which occurred during a livestream on Instagram he titled “RIP Peller” on Sunday, that has since circulated widely on social media, showed the influencer driving alone in his newly acquired Mercedes-Benz while visibly distressed. TikTok Content Creator, Hamzat Habeeb, popularly known as Peller…Photo Credit: Ripples Nigeria In the video, Peller was seen crying and speaking emotionally during a phone conversation believed to be with his girlfriend, Jarvis, amid…
Finland may not immediately spring to mind when one thinks of happiness, yet the Nordic nation has topped the World Happiness Report for eight consecutive years. During a visit to Helsinki, the capital, LARA ADEJORO finds that unlike the high-energy, outwardly exuberant joy often celebrated elsewhere, Finnish happiness is quiet, steady, and rooted in trust, security, and simplicity Finland might not be the first place that comes to mind when you picture happiness. However, in a world that often equates happiness with high energy, constant stimulation, and outward appearance, Finland’s quiet, steady contentment offers a different kind of joy, built…
In 2022, we called a simple magnetic ring from Anker the best MagSafe phone grip, but things have evolved dramatically since then! You can buy two or even three magnetic rings joined at the hip these days to wield your iPhone, recent Pixel, or really any phone if you stick a magnetic case or included mounting ring on the back.Unlike the Anker we swore by for years, both are double-sided magnet rings. I don’t have to take them off when I plop them on a MagSafe phone charger or car mount. And with them on, I can stick my phone…
XRP exchange-traded funds have surpassed $1 billion in assets due to the long-standing recognition of the token among mainstream market participants, combined with its strong price performance over the past few years, according to a crypto executive.It comes as spot Ether (ETH) ETFs continue to post outflows, while spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs have recorded choppy performance over the past week.“Many investors are taking a position in XRP because of the familiarity. It has a long track record,” Sui Chung, the CEO of crypto price index provider CF Benchmarks, told CNBC on Wednesday.XRP’s 3-year return not unnoticed by investorsChung said that…
Tongues wagged around the world in July 2025 after a Coldplay Kiss Cam caught an unexpected moment between two concertgoers. During the gig at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts, the Kiss Cam showed then-Astronomer executives Kristin Cabot and Andy Byron embracing — then quickly trying to dodge the cameras when they realized they were onscreen. “Whoa, look at these two. All right, come on. You’re OK,” frontman Chris Martin said as the pair tried to hide their faces and escape the camera. “Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy. I’m not quite sure what to do.” After…
