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Famous Nigerian actress, Faithia Williams Balogun, has announced the passage of her mother. She made the announcement a few hours after her 55th birthday party. The actress on Monday morning disclosed that her mother passed away on the eve of her party on Sunday but the sad news was kept away from her until after the ceremony. She, however, urged her fans and the general public to keep her and her siblings in prayers. DAILY POST reports that Faithia held birthday party in Lagos on Sunday. Celebrities at the event included Funke Akindele, singer Pasuma, Kazim Adeoti, Wumi Ajiboye, MC…

Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, on Sunday, became the club’s all-time fourth-highest scoring foreign player. Osimhen achieved this feat after scoring a goal in Galatasaray’s  3-0 win against Rizespor in the Turkish Super Lig. Recall that Barış Alper Yılmaz opened the scoring for Galatasaray in the 19th minute,  before Yunus Akgün doubled the lead for the visitors. Osimhen then extended Galatasaray’s lead in the 73rd minute as they claimed all three points against the hosts. His goal for Galatasaray took him to 52 strikes already for the club, surpassing Bafetimbi Gomis’ 51 goals to become the club’s all-time fourth highest scoring…

Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has revealed that her children received death threats during the #EndSARS protests, an experience she says fundamentally altered her approach to activism. Speaking on Channels Television’s Rubbin’ Minds on Sunday, Omotola said she had previously grown accustomed to personal threats but was shaken when the intimidation extended to her family. “I am used to death threats; I have received them many times. “But I have never seen anything like what happened during EndSARS. It was intense, my kids started getting death threats. That was when it became real, and when I realised this was no…

A Canada-based Nigerian, Kayode Roberts, has been charged by the Toronto Police Service following an investigation into what authorities described as a suspected hate-motivated criminal harassment case. PUNCH Metro gathered from a statement published on the Toronto Police website on Sunday that the charges stem from a series of incidents alleged to have occurred between July 1 and December 29, 2025. Police alleged that Roberts assaulted and harassed a neighbour during the period, issued threats of harm, and kicked the victim’s dog. Investigators also claimed that he made anti-2SLGBTQI+ remarks directed at the victim during the confrontations. The statement read,…

The Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, has said sports remain critical to the holistic development of learners, describing school sports as a powerful tool for building discipline, teamwork and leadership among young people. Ogunlende stated, according to a statement on Sunday, while attending the 24th Annual Inter-House Sports Competition of Dowen College, Lagos, where he served as the Guest of Honour. The statement signed by Dowen College said the event was held at the Yabatech Sports Complex, Lagos. “I am truly proud of the sportsmanship displayed by these young champions and their dedication to…

Nollywood actress Faithia Williams has announced the death of her mother, revealing that the loss was concealed from her until after her 55th birthday celebration. In an emotional post shared on her Instagram page on Monday, the actress disclosed that her mother passed away on the eve of the birthday party she marked on Thursday, February 5, a development she said she was unaware of at the time. “Unbeknownst to me, my beloved mother died on the eve of my party and the news was cruelly kept away from me,” she wrote. Faithia described her late mother as her “cheerleader,…

The Bitcoin Sharpe ratio, which measures risk/reward potential, is in negative territory that is often associated with the end of bear markets, according to CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost.“The Sharpe ratio has just entered a particularly interesting zone, one that has historically aligned with the final phases of bear markets,” said the analyst on X on Saturday.They added, however, that it is not a signal that the bear market is over, “but rather that we are approaching a point where the risk-to-reward profile is becoming extreme.”The Sharpe ratio has fallen to -10, its lowest level since March 2023, according to CryptoQuant.The ratio…

Kim Kardashian and Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton have taken their casual romance to the NFL stands at Super Bowl LX. Kardashian, 45, was spotted watching the Sunday, February 8, championship game between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks in a private box with Hamilton, 41, by her side, per footage shared by RTL Sport. Kardashian, naturally, made a serious fashion statement in a black fuzzy coat with a large diamond choker and oversized sunglasses. For glam, the Skims mogul piled her jet-black tresses in a messy high bun. Hamilton, for his part, complemented Kardashian in an all-black…

Last week, Nigerian stocks posted their strongest weekly gain this year as positive market sentiments built on broadly impressive corporate results. Save for the insurance index, all the sector indexes appreciated in the lead up to a 3.8 per cent jump in the benchmark index. The oil & gas index led the charge, advancing by almost 11 per cent. “We anticipate sustained interest in the real sector, supported by ongoing corporate earnings releases and growing expectations around dividend declarations, which should continue to provide support for the overall market sentiment,” analysts at Meristem Securities forecasted in their earnings note last…

A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and political activist, Comrade Timi Frank, has petitioned United States President Donald Trump. He raised an alarm that Nigeria’s democracy is under existential threat and could descend into chaos if alleged plans to manipulate the 2027 general elections are not halted. In a statement at the weekend, Frank accused the ruling party and the leadership of the National Assembly of plotting to entrench a one-party authoritarian state in what he described as “political genocide” against Nigerians. He called on Trump and the international community to intervene, warning that…