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The hit reality competition show The Traitors has issued a statement urging fans to stop harassing and cyberbullying the current cast in the wake of contestant Lisa Rinna’s comment about fellow competitor Colton Underwood. “We are committed to making our casts feel safe, respected, and supported – on screen and off,” a written statement shared via X said on Saturday, January 24. “The cast of The Traitors are real people, and what happens in the game should never lead to cyberbullying or harassment. There’s a difference between discussing a show and targeting individuals.” The statement continued, “Let’s not ruin the…

The Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) has released a list of 48 judges nominated for appointment to the Court of Appeal bench. Only 12 of the nominees will be picked at the end of the ongoing appointment exercise to be finalised by the National Judicial Council (NJC). The list of the 48 nominees is contained in a public notice titled, ‘APPOINTMENT OF 12 JUSTICES TO THE COURT OF APPEAL BENCH: CALL FOR COMMENTS,’ published by the FJSC in the Saturday edition of This Day newspaper. The notice, signed by the FJSC secretary, invited members of the public to submit comments…

Bashir Ahmad, a former media aide to the late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has called for strong political will to significantly reduce street begging in Kano State and other parts of northern Nigeria. Ahmad said authorities must stop abandoning vulnerable people to their fate and should no longer leave children solely in the care of parents or guardians who are unable or unwilling to safeguard their welfare. Posting on X, the former presidential aide called for a decisive action to uproot street begging should be the first step, followed by the firm and consistent implementation of appropriate social and welfare interventions.…

The much anticipated 2027 general election is shaping up to be one of the most challenging contests for the opposition, as President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress, APC, continues to gain dominance across key states. While the Tinubu-led APC is busy capturing the dynamic structure of more populated regions, the opposition, on the other hand, is struggling to unite behind a single candidate, with internal divisions and defections weakening their chances. Although the African Democratic Congress, ADC, a party housing the coalition of opposition leaders, was formed to challenge Tinubu’s re-election bid, the party is currently facing significant hurdles, especially…

A fire incident occurred on Friday at the Amuwo Odofin Industrial Estate in the Mile 2 area of Lagos, triggering an emergency response from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. The development was confirmed in a brief statement issued by the agency and signed by its Controller General, Margaret Adeseye, who said firefighting teams had been deployed to the location and were actively working to bring the situation under control. According to the statement, firefighters are fully engaged at the scene of the incident, with efforts ongoing to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby facilities.…

Former Tottenham star, Jermaine Jenas, has predicted the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester United. He thinks Arsenal might be surprised by Manchester United in their important Premier League game on Sunday. Mikel Arteta’s team are in a good position at the top of the league and have not lost any of their last 12 games across all competitions. But the Gunners are set to play a tough match against United on Sunday. United have been doing well since their new temporary manager, Michael Carrick, took charge. Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu helped United beat Manchester City…

The Director General of the South East Governorship Forum and the deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the 2025 Anambra governorship election, Senator Uche Ekwunife, has said Nigeria is in safe hands with President Bola Tinubu, insisting that the President remains the most formidable candidate for 2027. Ekwunife said the President is doing well as his economic policies and reforms have started yielding the desired results for the country, urging the people to support the government to achieve its “renewed hope” agenda. The ex-lawmaker stated this on Saturday during the APC stakeholders’ meeting in Awka, convened to…

Myanmar opened the final round of its month-long election on Sunday, with the dominant pro-military party on course for a landslide in a junta-run vote critics say will prolong the army’s grip on power. The Southeast Asian nation has a long history of military rule, but the generals took a back seat for a decade of civilian-led reforms. That ended in a 2021 military coup when democratic figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi was detained, civil war broke out, and the country descended into humanitarian crisis. The election’s third and final phase opened in dozens of constituencies across the country at…

A member of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Aloysius Uche Ordu, has warned that persistent delays in fiscal reporting, particularly by state governments, are obscuring policy assessment, undermining transparency, and discouraging investment across the country. Ordu raised the concern in his personal statement released after the Monetary Policy Committee meeting held in November 2025 and published on the apex bank’s website on Friday. At the meeting, the committee voted by a majority to retain the benchmark rate at 27.0 per cent, reflecting continued caution over inflation risks. “The committee decided by a majority vote to…

Samuel Chukwueze made a strong return from international duty as he came off the bench to score in Fulham’s 2-1 comeback win over Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday. The Super Eagles winger was introduced in the 59th minute with Fulham trailing and made an immediate impact. He found the net in the 72nd minute to bring the hosts level, shifting the momentum of the game at Craven Cottage. The Nigeria international latched onto a perfectly weighted long pass from Danish centre-back Joachim Andersen before calmly slotting the ball into the bottom corner. Former Arsenal forward Paul Merson heaped…