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Famous Nollywood actor, Timini Egbuson, has shared his opinion on the relationship between money, depression and happiness.  The movie star said, contrary to the popular claim that money ends depression, money does not always guarantee happiness.  Egbuson pointed out that even rich people can still be depressed.  He stated this while addressing a viral post on X, which claimed that those battling depression would be free if they had enough money. “You’re not depressed, you need 20 million naira,” an X user claimed in a now-viral post. Reacting, Egbuson said, “It’s not always about money sha.” His reaction sparked a…

Rangers have expressed readiness for the 2026 President Federation Cup. The Flying Antelopes will do battle with the Nigeria National League, NNL, side Godswill Akpabio FC in the Round of 64 of the competition. The encounter is billed for Tuesday, 19 May at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba. “President Federation Cup campaign begins with a Round of 64 clash against Godswill Akpabio FC,” Rangers wrote on their social media. “Ready for the fight. Ready for the challenge.” DAILY POST recalls that Rangers reached the semi-final of the competition last year. Rangers last won Nigeria’s oldest competition in 2018.

Popular television host Frank Edoho has said his greatest fear is dying as a result of heartbreak or emotional damage inflicted by a woman. The declaration comes days after his estranged wife, Sandra Onyenucheya, went public with explosive allegations of infidelity, abuse and financial recklessness against him. Edoho made the statement in an interview with the YouTube channel Outside The Box, uploaded on Saturday, where he spoke at length about male vulnerability, silent suffering and how he wants to be remembered when he dies. “I don’t want to go to the gates of heaven and they ask me what killed…

The Abia State Police Command said it has arrested three female suspects over alleged child stealing and successfully rescued two children in a coordinated operation carried out in Akwete Divisional Headquarters area in the state. According to a statement released by the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka, shared on Facebook on Sunday, the suspects were apprehended following actionable intelligence and collaboration with community vigilantes on May 10, 2026. The statement said, “On 10/05/2026, leveraging on actionable intelligence, operatives of Akwete Divisional Police Headquarters, in collaboration with community vigilantes, apprehended one Vera Imiobong Udoyang, in Abia State,…

The Peoples Democratic Party faction backed by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, says a total of 3,181 aspirants will be screened ahead of the 2027 general elections as part of preparations for the selection of candidates across various elective positions. Among them are 2,122 aspirants for the state House of Assembly, 748 for House of Representatives, 198 senatorial aspirants, 112 governorship aspirants, and one presidential aspirant. The party disclosed this in a statement shared on its X handle on Sunday, announcing the constitution of committees and appeal panels for the exercise. “Following the approved Timetable and Schedule of Activities for…

Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho capped a remarkable debut season at Celtic with a Scottish Premiership title on Saturday, as the Hoops staged a dramatic late comeback to beat Hearts 3-1 at Celtic Park and deny the Edinburgh side their first league crown since 1960. Celtic, who needed a win to leapfrog Hearts at the top of the table, fell behind when Lawrence Shankland headed home a Stephen Kingsley corner in the 43rd minute. Arne Engels levelled from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time after Kieran Tierney’s cross struck the arm of Alexandros Kyziridis. The second half was tense…

Taylor Swift shimmered in a golden ensemble worth almost $6,000 while on an outing with fiancé Travis Kelce. The “Style” singer, 36, stepped out with the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 36, to attend a private event in Bushwick, Brooklyn on Saturday, May 16, per a viral social media video. The couple held hands as they walked past a small crowd gathered outside the venue where the private event was held. Kelce looked effortlessly chic in a dark pinstriped suit and black sunglasses while Swift wore a golden Maria Lucia Hohan allar cutout silk mousseline gown ($2,280). The singer-songwriter accessorized…

Four sitting members of the House of Representatives have lost their reelection bids under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa State. They include Usman Ibrahim, representing the Hadejia, Auyo, and Kafin-Hausa Federal Constituency, and Sa’idu Yusif of the Jahun/Miga Federal Constituency. The others are Sa’adu Wada of the Ringim/Taura Federal Constituency, and Muhammad Muktar of the Kazaure/Gwiwa/Roni Federal Constituency. The lawmakers didn’t participate in the party’s primary elections, which concluded late Saturday. The lawmakers failed to secure nominations from their respective constituency leaders during the APC stakeholders’ meeting, which instead favoured fresh aspirants. Mr Usman was replaced by Aliyu…

God occupies an exclusionary zone. The word “holy” comes from the Hebrew word “qadowsh”, which means to cut. To be holy means to be cut off, or separate from everything else. To be in a class of its own. To be morally pure all the time and in every possible way. Will of God Many ask the question, “What is God’s will for my life?” Does God want me to be a doctor or an engineer? Does He want me to marry Sade or Ngozi? Does He want me to live in Jos or Kaduna? Cast down imagination and every…

16 years after he made his foray into the Nigerian music scene, Panshak Zamani, famously known as Ice Prince, has said that he would be partially hanging up his boots. In 2010, he rose to fame with the release of ‘Oleku’, which has since been ranked among Nigeria’s most remixed songs of all time. Since then, he has released three albums: ‘Everybody Loves Ice Prince’, ‘Fire of Zamani’, and ‘Jos to the World’. With a fourth album, ‘Testimony of Grace’, on the way, the former Chocolate City signee said that it would be his last album. New endeavours Speaking on…