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Amy Schumer is kicking off the new year with a positive and healthy mindset. The Kinda Pregnant star, 44, took to Instagram on Sunday, January 4, to show off her recent weight loss, sharing a string of photos of herself rocking swimwear and other body-hugging garments. “My mom took these photos of me while I was packing for a trip and the last photo I’m on the trip. This year is about self care and self love. No makeup. No filter,” she captioned the carousel. “Let’s all appreciate our health, our families, our friends, and have the best year of…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written two letters to the Senate, seeking confirmation of 21 nominees for the boards of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). In the first letter, President Tinubu nominated a former senator, Magnus Abe, to serve as the NUPRC board chair. Mr Abe, who represented Rivers South East in the Senate for two terms, is a former NNPC board member and current chairman of the National Agency of the Great Green Wall. Other nominees for the NUPRC board are Paul Jezhi, a former Trade Union…
President Bola Tinubu has forwarded letters to the Senate seeking confirmation of 21 nominees for the boards of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC. This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President Information & Strategy Bayo Onanuga on Tuesday. In the first letter, Senator Magnus Abe was nominated to serve as chairman of the NUPRC board. Abe, a two-term senator representing Rivers South East, is a former NNPC board member and currently chairs the National Agency of the Great Green Wall. Other nominees for the NUPRC board…
Abdallah Wali, a former senator and diplomat, has formally withdrawn his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), bringing to an end more than 20 years of association with the party. In a resignation letter dated December 31, 2025, and addressed to the PDP ward chairman of Sanyinna Ward in Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Wali announced that his decision takes immediate effect. “I hereby resign my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party, including all its organs to which I belong. This resignation is with immediate effect,” the letter stated. Wali expressed appreciation to the PDP for giving…
There was pandemonium on Monday in Kwara as suspected terrorists attacked the busy Isanlu–Isin–Omu Aran road in the state, kidnapping at least four travellers. The incident was said to have occurred in the early hours of Monday, when armed men ambushed motorists along the highway, a key route linking communities in Kwara South to the state capital, Ilorin. The assailants reportedly operated freely on the road, forcing vehicles to stop before whisking the passengers to an unknown location. When contacted, the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, said she is yet to be briefed and promised to get back…
Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has listed three managers that could replace Ruben Amorim. U-18 coach, Darren Fletcher, is expected to take charge of the team for the Brighton game on Wednesday. But Ferdinand has handed the Red Devils several suggestions for a permanent boss, bringing up names like Roberto De Zerbi, Thomas Tuchel and Xavi Hernandez. He wrote on X: “I would go…. De Zerbi/Tuchel/Xavi or Darren Fletcher if does well?” Of the three managers, two are currently in a job – De Zerbi (Marseille) and Tuchel (England). Xavi has not coached since leaving Barcelona almost two years…
A former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has proposed a radical overhaul of Nigeria’s defence strategy, suggesting that if he were president, he would eliminate the position of Minister of Defence and prioritise drone technology to combat insecurity more effectively. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Morning Brief programme on Monday, Sowore criticised traditional military procurement processes and bureaucratic structures. He argued that unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, offer a more effective and cost-efficient alternative to conventional military assets such as fighter jets. “If I’m president of Nigeria, I’m not buying any jet anymore. I’m buying unmanned aerial vehicles. I…
The Ondo State Police Command says it has arrested a 55-year-old man, Ademola Joshua, over an alleged case of incest and sexual abuse. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, who disclosed this on Monday, said the suspect allegedly impregnated a 15-year-old minor. Jimoh explained that the incident was reported to the command on January 4 by one Adewale of Ilara-Mokin, who alleged that the suspect had been engaging in unlawful sexual activities with his sister’s daughter. According to Jimoh, the complainant said the act was uncovered following inquiries into the cause of the victim’s pregnancy. “Upon receipt of this disturbing…
Every civilisation rises or falls on the health of its people. A nation that neglects the health of its citizens mortgages its future. The German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer once said, “Health is not everything, but without health, everything is nothing.” These words echo even louder in a country like Nigeria, where preventable illnesses still take precious lives and where the promise of modern medicine coexists with the daily struggle for access, safety, and trust. In an age of unprecedented scientific advancement, the pharmacist has emerged as the custodian of the delicate balance between innovation and safety, between access and accountability.…
Ruben Amorim arrived at Manchester United as one of Europe’s brightest young coaching talents, but just 14 months on, he leaves the club as the latest man unable to revive the fortunes of the fallen English giants. The 40-year-old was sacked on Monday after overseeing just 25 wins in his 63 games in charge, leaving United looking for a seventh permanent boss since Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. AFP Sport looks at where it went wrong for Amorim during his short stint at Old Trafford. Wedded to a failing system Amorim rose to prominence by winning two Portuguese league titles…
