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Nigerian actor and filmmaker Lateef Adedimeji has announced the arrival of triplets with his wife, actress Adebimpe Oyebade. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the couple married on 19 December 2021, in a ceremony attended by colleagues, including Adeniyi Johnson, Jide Awobona, Mercy Aigbe, Femi Adebayo, Bolanle Ninalowo, Yul Edochie, and Kunle Remi, among others. In a video posted on his Instagram page on Friday, the 42-year-old revealed that all three children are boys. He described them as his world, his responsibility and his legacy. Lateef Adedimeji and his wife unveiling their children’s gender (CREDIT: @adedimejilateef) He captioned the video, “We have…
Ola Aina has praised the outstanding form of Morgan Gibbs-White, describing the Nottingham Forest captain as a “fantastic player” following his remarkable run of performances in 2026. Gibbs-White has emerged as one of the most influential players in the Premier League this calendar year, producing elite numbers and driving Forest’s push both domestically and in Europe. Since the start of 2026, the England international has delivered ten goals and two assists in just 15 appearances, form that places him statistically among the most in-form players in the league. His influence has extended beyond domestic competition. On the European stage, Gibbs-White…
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has identified insecurity and poverty as persistent obstacles to achieving decent work. The governor stated this while speaking on Friday at the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration held at the Muhammadu Sunusi Bello Durbar Ground in Dutse. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Insecurity and Poverty as the Bane of Decent Work.” The governor said the twin issues remain deeply connected to the daily realities of workers and continue to undermine productivity and wellbeing. Namadi noted that tackling the challenges requires deliberate policies and shared responsibility. “These are challenges that affect everyday life, and…
Yusuf Buhari, son of former President Muhammadu Buhari, has picked the All Progressives Congress, APC, ticket to contest for the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 elections. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Yusuf picked the ticket unopposed after a stakeholders’ meeting held in Katsina on Tuesday, April 28, where he was unanimously adopted as the party’s candidate. The consensus agreement was announced by the Chairman of the Consensus Committee for Daura Zone, Alhaji Ahmed Dangiwa, a former Minister of Housing and Urban Development. Speaking after Yusuf’s adoption, Mannir Musa, APC Chairman of Mai’adua Local Government, urged…
Troops of 13 Brigade have apprehended a suspected notorious cultist and recovered weapons during an operation in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State. In a post on X by security analyst Zagazola Makama, it was stated that the arrest took place at about 11:00 p.m. on April 29 at a checkpoint in the Camp 4 area of Pamol Plantation. Security sources told Makama that the suspect was intercepted by troops during routine checks at the checkpoint. Items recovered from him include a locally made pistol, a machete, an axe and a knife. The sources further disclosed that the…
Nollywood actress and producer Bimpe Akintunde has officially announced the end of her marriage with her husband, Ganiyu. She made this known in a post via her Instagram handle on Friday. The post reads: “Honest Announcement !!!! “Some chapters end quietly… but they prepare you for a stronger, more beautiful story ahead. “This isn’t something I imagined sharing publicly, but life humbles, teaches, and reshapes us in unexpected ways. “After deep reflection, prayers, and honest conversations with myself and my family, I’ve chosen to speak my truth because I once shared my happiness, and I owe it to myself to…
Super Eagles striker Salim Fago Lawal has been ruled out of the upcoming Unity Cup tournament, DAILY POST reports. Lawal sustained an injury in Viktoria Plzeň’s 2-0 victory over Bohemians Praha in March. The 23-year-old missed the Super Eagles’ friendlies against Iran and Jordan due to the injury. According to Czech regional newspaper Plzeňský deník, the striker will miss the remainder of the campaign after failing to recover in time from the injury. Lawal was part of the Super Eagles’ squad at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Unity Cup will start in Charlton on Tuesday, 26 May, with…
The Registrar of Tai Solarin Federal University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State, Mr Dapo Oke, has called for deeper involvement of academia in politics in the country. Oke said intellectuals cannot continue to stay away from partisan politics and engage in blame games when they possess sufficient knowledge and data that could be deployed to address some of the country’s fundamental challenges. The registrar stated that members of academia across the country should embrace active politics and use the knowledge acquired over the years to enhance governance and foster equity, fairness, and justice. Oke made the call in Abeokuta on…
Some youths of Mgbakwu community in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State have protested the alleged killing of a 26-year-old man identified as Chinyeaka Ike by operatives of the state’s Special Anti-Touting Squad. The incident, which reportedly occurred around 8pm on Thursday in the area, ignited outrage among residents, particularly youths, who accused enforcement agencies of repeated harassment and extrajudicial actions. The death generated strong emotions in the community, as he was the only son of his parents and had recently got married, with his wife expecting their first child next month. In a show of anger, hundreds…
I choose to make my senior in the journalism profession, Babajide Kolade-Otitoju, the reference point in this piece. I do this not just because he has justifiably earned himself the position as a reference point in the profession, but also because what he says is what he practices at TVC News, where he’s the director of news. Under his watch, and compared to other private news channels, I notice the professional manner in which reporters and the editorial staff cleanly present their reports. No loose canons. No speculation in the garb of report. If material doesn’t meet standards, the gatemen…
