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The Off Campus cast has, similar to their fictional counterparts, have found success in their personal dating lives. Based on the Off Campus book series by Elle Kennedy, the show, which premiered in May 2026, follows an elite ice hockey team — and the women in their lives — as they “grapple with love, heartbreak and self-discovery — forging deep friendships and enduring bonds while navigating the complexities that come with transitioning into adulthood,” read the official synopsis. Season 1 centered around the “sexy and fun ‘opposites attract’ romance between quiet songwriter, Hannah and Briar University’s all-star hockey athlete, Garrett.”…
A Nigerian, Samuel Ugberase, indicted for wire fraud, has been extradited from Nigeria to the United States to face prosecution. The US Department of Justice said Mr Ugberase was extradited for his role in a romance scam and money laundering scheme. In a statement on Tuesday, the US Department of Justice stated that he was indicted in 2021 by a grand jury in the Eastern District of North Carolina. Mr Ugberaese is accused of using online romance scams to deceive victims into sending money under false pretences. Prosecutors said he and his co-conspirators, including a naturalised Nigerian, Oluwadamilare Kolaogunbule, used…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, said the impact of the United States/Israel and Iran conflict on Nigeria’s economy has been largely limited, attributing this to earlier economic reforms that strengthened the country’s buffers. Mr Cardoso disclosed this at the conclusion of the bank’s two-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) 305th meeting on Wednesday in Abuja. The governor stated that the committee retained the borrowing rate at 26.5 per cent amidst an inflationary surge in previous months. According to National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) data, headline inflation year-on-year rose marginally for the second consecutive month to…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has launched a free health insurance enrolment and medical outreach programme for inmates across correctional centres in Abuja, benefitingmore than 1,500 inmates. The exercise, which began on Tuesday at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kuje, Abuja, is the first formal enrolment of inmates into the FCT Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS) under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF). The programme is expected to extend to correctional facilities in Gwagwalada and Suleja. According to the FCTA, the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, ap provedthe initiative and said incarceration should not deny citizens access to quality…
When Chike posted the cryptic words ‘Pity my soul’ on social media, many assumed it was a subtle response to the intense public attention surrounding his alleged connection to the breakdown of Frank Edoho’s marriage. A day later, the message revealed itself to be something far more deliberate: a song. Released on Tuesday, ‘Pity My Soul’ is an emotionally charged collaboration between Chike and Syemca, produced by DeeYasso. What first appeared to be a fleeting social media post has become one of Chike’s most vulnerable records to date, a heartfelt plea about love, longing, and the emotional instability that comes…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ayekooto Akindele, has countered claims by actor-turned-politician and lawmaker representing Surulere I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Desmond Elliot, that he withdrew from the party’s primary election. DAILY POST earlier reported that Desmond announced his withdrawal from the ongoing primary election, alleging intimidation. However, Ayekooto, in a post on X, countered the claim, stating that the Nollywood actor participated in the election but was overwhelmingly defeated. Ayekooto, who described Desmond’s claim as ridiculous, said the lawmaker quickly organised a press conference after losing hope of winning. He wrote: “After the…
The Enugu State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has declared that it will resist any attempt to hijack the party’s structure in the state amid the ongoing leadership crisis within the party. The State Chairman, Johnpaul Anih, stated this on Wednesday while addressing members of the party’s State Executive Committee during a meeting in Enugu. Anih said the party remained open to new members and welcomed defectors from other political parties, describing the growing influx as a sign of confidence in the NDC as a credible political alternative in the state. He, however, warned that the party would…
Two siblings were on Wednesday crushed to death in Akure, Ondo State capital when a truck rammed into a motorcycle they were riding on along Fiwasaye Road within the metropolis. The middle-aged brothers, who were popular fruit sellers within Iyeoma axis in Alagbaka, had the accident in front of the VIO office. The accident involved an unregistered tipper truck, a Nissan vehicle with registration number Ondo WWW-327TA and an unregistered Mate 90 motorcycle. The motorcycle rider, Lawal Adegoke and his brother were rushed to the Federal University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Akure (FUTATH), where they were both confirmed dead. According to sources,…
Former Manchester City goalkeeper, Joe Hart, has singled out three Arsenal players for special praise after the Gunners were confirmed Premier League champions on Tuesday. Hart believes the likes of David Raya, Kai Havertz and Noni Madueke ‘stepped up’ this season for Arsenal, silencing their doubters. Speaking on the BBC’s Match of the Day programme, Hart said, “It’s a huge statement. “And not only are they Premier League champions, but they are also Champions League finalists as well. “I think that Raya is a brilliant signing. There is always something. “You look at the Kai Havertz goal the other night…
The All Progressives Congress has concluded its primary elections for the Delta State House of Assembly, producing candidates across all 29 state constituencies ahead of the 2027 general elections. The exercise, held across the state on Wednesday, was described by party officials as peaceful, credible and transparent. Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Emomotimi Guwor, emerged as the APC candidate for Warri South-West Constituency, while Deputy Speaker, Arthur Akpowowo, clinched the ticket for Ethiope East Constituency. In Isoko North Constituency, Orobosa Ashakah secured the party’s ticket, while Lucky Idhoveh emerged as the candidate for Isoko South Constituency I.…
