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Former Saturday Night Live cast member Chris Redd claimed in a new video that he sold pills to his castmates. Redd, 40 appeared as a cast member for five seasons from 2017, making his debut alongside Heidi Gardner in season 43, before bowing out of the show ahead of season 48 in 2022. In an Instagram video posted on Tuesday, January 6, the comedian explained that he is going to be “leading with a lot more vulnerability and openness” in his work and life going forward, prompting him to confess his side hustle while on SNL. “While I was at…
Osasu Igbinedion, convener of the National Advocacy Coalition on the Reserved Seats for Women Bill, has been named among Africa’s 100 Most Impactful People in 2025 by Ranks Africa, in recognition of her sustained efforts to advance inclusive governance and strengthen democratic participation across the continent. The honour, disclosed in a statement issued by the media office of the TOS Foundation on Wednesday, reflects growing continental attention to initiatives that promote representative governance, citizen participation, and long-term institutional development. Mrs Igbinedion is the Founder of TOS Foundation Africa, a pan-African non-profit organisation focused on advancing inclusive governance, gender equity, and…
Lagos State has been named Africa’s most start-up-friendly city in a new global ranking by Multipolitan, underscoring the city’s growing influence as the continent’s leading hub for venture-backed innovation. The ranking was released in Multipolitan’s Startup Friendly Cities Index 2026, which assesses how attractive major cities around the world are to founders, investors and innovators seeking environments that support the growth of high-impact start-ups. The Singapore-headquartered international mobility platform states that the index evaluates cities using a two-stage methodology, examining national conditions such as venture capital activity, deal inclusiveness, and the presence of unicorn companies, before comparing cities across key…
Anthony Joshua was involved in a car crash on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway(Credit: X / THE FEDERAL ROAD SAFETY CORPS) Misuse of road spaces sticks out in all but there is also a peculiar angle, especially in AJ’s case. Reinforcing an earlier claim by a Facebook user, a renowned broadcaster, Anike-Ade Funke Treasure, who claims to live in Nigeria by choice, cautions against heaping all the blames on the bad road conditions. Ironically, according to her, the good condition of some roads tempt into tragedies. “Over-speeding kills. I ply that road often, it’s a recently reconstructed road. Such a ghastly accident…
Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, known as Portable, has accused his father of parental neglect, financial exploitation, and family manipulation, while also issuing spiritual threats against him. This is coming days after renewed issues resulting in physical fights between the singer and one of the mothers of his children in a recent viral video. Meanwhile, in an Instagram live video on Tuesday, the Zeh Nation boss expressed his frustration over his father’s exploitation, saying his father often ignores him during marital crises and police issues. Portable also faulted his father’s involvement in his marital issues, noting that his father contacted his…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are facing fresh uncertainty at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after players and members of the coaching crew raised concerns over unpaid allowances and bonuses, threatening to boycott training and travel plans ahead of their quarter-final clash. According to respected BBC journalist Oluwashina Okeleji, players and officials are still waiting for promised payments despite Nigeria’s strong run at the tournament. “Players and coaching staff of #Nigeria are waiting on #AFCON2025 bonus payments. “Win bonuses from four matches – vs Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda & Mozambique – have yet to be received,” Mr Okeleji wrote on his X…
The Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, has urged newly deployed Assistant Superintendents of Police, ASPs, posted to the state to uphold discipline and professionalism in the discharge of their duties. CP Gotan also charged them to conduct themselves in line with the core values of the Nigeria Police Force. The Osun Police boss gave the charge while receiving newly passed-out Cadet Assistant Superintendents of Police deployed to the state at the command headquarters in Osogbo on Tuesday. Their deployment, according to a statement issued by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, followed their graduation from…
The Chairman of the South-South Development Commission, Chibudom Nwuche, has advised those claiming to support President Bola Tinubu to deliver him a second term in their respective states in 2027. Nwuche gave the advice on Wednesday during a “thank you” visit by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State. Noting that “politics is local,” the former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives also advised politicians from other states to steer clear of Rivers politics, stressing that the state has its own peculiar political dynamics. “Go back to your…
The Lagos State Police Command says the Senior Pastor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, Chris Okafor, has surrendered himself following allegations of multiple rape and other offences. The case has reportedly been handed over to the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2, Sylvester Alabi. His surrender comes after he failed to honour a police invitation on Monday, despite being invited on Sunday by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, over the allegations. Speaking during an interview on TVC on Wednesday, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, said: “When he was invited,…
The Confederation of African, CAF, has appointed Somali referee Omar Artan for the quarter-final fixture between the Super Eagles and Algeria. Artan is one of the referees selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He is widely regarded as one of the most respected referees in Africa. The Super Eagles and Algeria will clash at the Stade de Marrakech on Saturday. It will be a repeat of the AFCON 2019 semi-final between both teams which Algeria won 2-1. The game will kick-off at 5pm Nigerian time.
