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Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced indefinite break from music. During a recent livestream with Davrel, the OBO crooner told his fans not to expect new music from him anytime soon, stressing that he has is on sabbatical. Davido said he doesn’t need to release new music to remain relevant in the music industry, claiming that his songs are currently dominating club playlists. “Stop asking me when I am dropping new music. I am on a musical break. Like I said if you go to the club right now, 10 out of 20 songs are mine.…
Bayern Munich manager, Vincent Kompany, has explained why Paris Saint-Germain eliminated his team from the Champions League. The Belgian watched as the Bavarians played 1-1 with the Parisians in the Champions League semi-final second leg on Wednesday at the Allianz Arena. Kompany’s side crashed out of the competition on a 6-5 aggregate defeat, having lost 5-4 in the first leg in Paris. Speaking at his post-match interview after the game, Kompany said Luis Enrique’s side defended well against Bayern Munich. He added that the visitors were active during the encounter and made sure the Bundesliga giants didn’t convert their chances…
Governor Alex Otti has reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritising security in Abia State, saying sustainable development cannot thrive in an unsafe environment. Otti stated this on Wednesday while receiving a delegation of the Alumni Association of the Seventh Regular Course of the Nigeria Naval College, led by A.O. Bamidele, at the Government House in Umuahia. The governor stressed the importance of security to governance and development, noting that his administration would continue to place it at the centre of its policies. “For us, security is a top priority. Without security, every other thing collapses,” Otti said. Otti expressed appreciation…
The Cross River State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two serving police officers who were intercepted with firearms and ammunition amid the ongoing communal crisis between Ugep and Idomi communities. The clarification followed a viral video circulating on social media alleging that the officers were arrested in connection with the conflict. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Cross River State Command, Eitokpah Akata, said the suspects were intercepted during a joint stop-and-search operation involving police officers and personnel of the Nigerian Army in Biase Local Government Area. “The Command wishes to…
When a Nigerian nurse boards a plane to Australia, it is often seen as a story of success—a skilled professional seeking global opportunities and a better life. Families celebrate. Colleagues congratulated me. The assumption is simple: once abroad, everything falls into place. But the reality is far more complex. Behind the success stories are quiet struggles—of almost starting again, of rebuilding professional identity, and of navigating unfamiliar systems that do not always recognise prior experience. For many Nigerian nurses in Australia, immigration is not a smooth transition—it is a profound transformation. Australia is grappling with a persistent shortage of nurses,…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has submitted his nomination form for the primaries of the All Progressives Congress, with a call on party faithful to support his second-term aspiration. Speaking with Government House correspondents at the Victor Attah International Airport on Wednesday upon his return from Abuja, where he submitted the form, Eno said his aspiration was premised on the need to consolidate ongoing projects in the state. “I have just submitted the nomination form. We call on members of the party to support our nomination during the primaries, as we will continue to pray and trust God for…
First City Monument Bank has opened a new round of applications for its SheVentures proposition, offering zero-interest loans of up to N10m to women entrepreneurs to improve access to working capital and support business growth. The bank said in a statement on Tuesday that the facility provides loans ranging from N500,000 to N5m under a general category, and N5m to N10m for sector-specific businesses, with funding capped at up to 50 per cent of an applicant’s average monthly turnover. The offering carries a zero per cent interest rate, with charges embedded in a transparent structure. Repayment is structured over four…
Myles Lewis-Skelly has moved to within touching distance of a long-standing UEFA Champions League record held by Nigerian great Nwankwo Kanu after emerging as one of the youngest semi-final starters in the competition’s history, The PUNCH reports. The Arsenal teenager has now started three Champions League semi-final matches, placing him among an elite group of young players to feature at such a high level. According to statistics platform Squawka, only Iker Casillas and Kanu have made more semi-final starts as teenagers, with both recording four. Lewis-Skelly’s rapid rise has been underlined by his growing influence in Arsenal’s European campaign. The…
Stablecoins are more likely to go mainstream if adopted by major technology companies, a shift Bitwise says could help push the market closer to a projected $4 trillion by the end of the decade.Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan said on Tuesday that DoorDash and Meta’s recent use of stablecoins for payments in limited projects is likely “the real killer app of stablecoins.” “On a relative basis, these are not a big deal. Both are pilot projects and the dollar amounts are small,” Hougan wrote. “But they’ve answered a question I’ve had about stablecoins for a long time. They’ve also increased…
The Other Bennet Sister‘s Dónal Finn is joining the ranks of other iconic fictional regency men who yearn — including Bridgerton‘s Jonathan Bailey. Finn, 39, spoke exclusively to Us Weekly about TV fans who have compared his character, Mr. Tom Hayward, to Bailey’s Anthony Bridgerton, joking, “I hadn’t heard of the Bridgerton school of yearning but I should enroll.” Despite not being familiar with season 2 of Bridgerton, Finn has been a big fan of Bailey’s work. “I love Jonathan Bailey. He is a pretty inspiring man — and pretty easy man to fall in love with after I watched…
