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Sydney Sweeney has been candid about what goes into stripping down for nude scenes in Euphoria and other projects. After Euphoria premiered in 2019, Sweeney, who plays Cassie, opened up about the downsides of being naked on screen. “I don’t think as many people took me seriously in Euphoria because I took my shirt off,” she told Cosmopolitan in February 2022. “When I saw The Voyeurs for the first time, I wondered if I’d done too much. I researched celebrities who have done nude scenes, trying to make myself feel better.” Sweeney continued: “There are hour-long compilations of world-famous male…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday dismissed a suit instituted by Fubara Dagogo, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), seeking to void the election of the party’s National Vice Chairman (South South). Delivering judgement, the judge, Joyce Abdulmalik, held that the court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the case, which bordered on the internal affairs of a political party. Ms Abdulmalik held that issues surrounding candidates’ nomination and purchase of nomination form, including expression of interest form, are non-justiciable. The judge awarded a N10 million fine each against Mr Dagogo and his lawyer, making a total of…

The federal government has instructed telecommunications operators to improve the quality of service to Nigerians, saying the conditions required for improved service delivery have been established by the government. The instruction was issued in a statement signed by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, on Sunday, stating that the operators now have both the capacity and the resources to fix outstanding issues within their networks. Mr Tijani explained that the Nigerian government has invested in projects addressing foundational gaps in the country’s digital infrastructure, such as ‘Project Bridge’, which are capable of permanently transforming connectivity across…

The Federal Government has announced the removal of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, requirement for candidates seeking admission into Nigeria Certificate in Education, NCE, programms in Colleges of Education. This was disclosed by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, on Monday during the 2026 JAMB policy meeting in Abuja. Under the new admission guidelines, applicants will now only need a minimum of four O’Level credits in relevant subjects to qualify for entry into NCE programmes. According to the minister, the policy change is aimed at reducing the administrative workload on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB.

Supporters of former Kano State Governor, Rabi’u Kwankwaso, under the aegis of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, says the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, zoned its presidency to the Southern Nigeria because of the belief in one Nigeria. The National Coordinator of the Movement, Habeeb Saleh, stated this on Monday while fielding questions in an interview on Arise Television. According to him, Nigerians need to be confident in the party and all its political candidates to always put the interests of the country first. “Zoning the NDC presidency to the South is a product of believing in one Nigeria. But the reality before us is…

A combined team of operatives of the Edo State Police Command and the  State Security Corps, ESSC, have arrested no fewer than 12 suspected cultists after allegedly mobilising from Okpella in Etsako East Local Government Area of the State to launch attacks on perceived rivals. The Public Relations Officer of the Edo State Police Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem disclosed this on Monday, May 11, 2026, in a statement made available to newsmen in Benin City. Ikoedem said the suspects were arrested at Amazing Grace Estate, Elele community, Uzairue in Etsako West Local Government Area following a swift response to credible intelligence.…

Wizkid’s personal disc jockey, DJ Tunez, has criticised Afrobeats singer, Burna Boy’s music following their clash in April.  DAILY POST recalls that Burna Boy and his team reportedly assaulted DJ Tunez at Obi’s House, Lagos, a few weeks ago, which led to the DJs Association of Nigeria temporarily suspending the singer pending investigation into the alleged incident.  Amidst the ongoing investigation, DJ Tunez sparked controversy after throwing shade a Burna Boy during a recent performance at a London club. During his set, DJ Tunez played Burna Boy’s song ‘Last Last’ but muted his vocals and then proceeded to call his…

Nigeria’s Falconets will know their group opponents for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup on Friday, DAILY POST reports. The draw ceremony is scheduled for the City of Łódź, and will be broadcast  across FIFA’s channels. 24 countries have already booked their spots in the biennial competition. Matches will be played across four different centres, Bielsko-Biała, Katowice, Łódź, and Sosnowiec. Former player and current Poland coach Nina Patalon and French icon Laura Georges will serve as draw assistants. The Falconets, who will be gunning for their first title booked their  spot in the tournament after a 3-2 aggregate win over…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced that candidates seeking admission into Education programmes and Agriculture-related non-engineering courses will no longer be required to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The board disclosed this in a post shared on its official X handle on Monday during its ongoing policy meeting on admissions. “Candidates seeking admissions into Education Programmes and Agriculture non-Engineering Courses are now exempted from UTME,” the board stated. The development marks a significant shift in Nigeria’s tertiary admission process, as the UTME has traditionally served as the standard entrance examination for admission into universities, polytechnics and…

The Nigerian Army on Monday deployed heavy armoured vehicles and armed personnel to Filling Polo, Maiduguri, the venue scheduled for a protest against rising insecurity and abductions in Borno State. When our correspondent visited the area around 9:35 a.m., the field was deserted, while some suspected protesters were seen monitoring the situation from a distance amid fear of possible confrontation. Speaking exclusively to our correspondent, the leader of the protest organising group, Samaila Kaigama, said the protest had been postponed due to the heavy security presence. Kaigama, who is also the President of the Borno South Youth Alliance, alleged that…