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Reactions have continued to trail the wedding of popular Nigerian pastor, Chris Okafor, amid controversy involving actress Doris Ogala. DAILY POST reports that the Nollywood actress recently called out the clergyman for allegedly dumping her to become engaged to another woman after promising her marriage during what she described as eight years of an intimate relationship. Reacting to their leaked chats, many netizens condemned the pastor for engaging in a sexual relationship with her, while others criticised Doris for allowing herself to be used. Speaking after her reported attempt to commit suicide, the actress vowed to disrupt Okafor’s wedding and…

El Chiringuito pundit, Jota Jordi has hit out at Argentina captain Lionel Messi over his choice of voting during the 2025 FIFA Best Awards. Recall that Messi had voted Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele as his first choice to win the FIFA Best award for men’s category. The Inter Miami forward then voted Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe as his second choice and Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal as his third choice. However, Jordi was not pleased with Messi as he highlighted how the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner chose Mbappe, a Real Madrid player, over Yamal. “This is a stab in the back…

The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, has reaffirmed that the university is fully committed to grooming innovative graduates capable of modernising Nigeria’s transport and logistics system. Speaking at the 2025 Industry Day 3.0, organised by the School of Transport and Logistics in collaboration with the Department of Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Kaduna State University, the VC, represented by the Director, School of Part-Time Studies, Prof. Oluwatobi Pemede, said LASU was building a new generation of innovators who will drive national development. In a statement signed by LASU on Friday, she said, “Our mission is to nurture…

The Imo State Police Command has commenced orderly room trials for seven personnel involved in misconduct, including extortion, unprofessionalism, and high-handedness, which was captured in a viral video last weekend. The command assured all that the disciplinary process would be thorough, transparent, and in accordance with the Nigeria Police Force regulations. A traveller had discreetly recorded operatives from a joint task force, comprising members from different security agencies, harassing and extorting passengers at Seven-and-a-Half Junction in Obowo Local Government Area on Saturday. Police spokesperson in the state, Henry Okoye, said the trial had commenced against the following seven operatives: Inspector…

The Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps has begun a crackdown on drivers across the state who engage in overspeeding and endanger their lives and those of other road users, especially during the festive season. The command’s spokesperson, Afolabi Odunsi-Oyewole, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists on Wednesday. Odunsi-Oyewole said the special operation, led by the State Sector Commander, Akinwunmi Fasakin, was anchored on the corps’ corporate goal of achieving a 10 per cent reduction in road crashes in the state, many of which have been attributed to overspeeding. He explained that during the…

Thirty-seven men attended an all-men’s marriage seminar. They came from different religious and professional backgrounds. Twenty-two of them are spiritual leaders, and the question was asked: “How many of you have had extra-marital affairs in the last one year?” The questioner didn’t rub it in. He waited for a show of hands. After a long three-minute silence, one man raised his hand. Then, two more hands swung up. Then, more hands. And more hands. It took about fifteen minutes before thirty-five out of thirty-seven men confessed to having slept with women other than their wives. Then, the questioner, a spiritual…

The Independent National Electoral Commission in Osun State has said it was not informed of another primary reportedly conducted by a faction of the Accord Party in the state. A faction of the Accord Party in Osun on Sunday reportedly held a primary election that produced Bamigbola Clement as its candidate for the August 8, 2026, governorship poll. The exercise, held in Osogbo, the state capital, began with the accreditation of delegates. A large contingent of armed police operatives was also observed around the venue. Bamigbola, the only aspirant presented to delegates, confirmed his emergence. “It is true. We had…

The National Agricultural Development Fund has engaged agricultural processors and other stakeholders in a roundtable discussion to review the first phase of its Farm Input Supply Programme and refine strategies for improved delivery in the next phase. The General Manager, Partnerships and Investor Relations, Nasir Ingawa, in a statement on Thursday, said the programme was designed to address one of the major constraints facing Nigerian agriculture, timely access to quality farm inputs. Ingawa explained that NADF was established to mobilise and deploy sustainable financing to support agricultural productivity, resilience, and inclusive growth, with a particular focus on smallholder farmers. “The…

The Lagos State Government has urged the final cohort of students under the Basic Midwifery Programme at the Lagos State College of Nursing, Igando, Lagos State, to boost maternal health in the healthcare sector across the country. The 2022 intakes, who graduated after completing three years of academic and clinical training, were charged with being professional in their various practices in the sector. Representing the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Mr Tolani Sule, at the institution’s 7th convocation ceremony on Wednesday, Mrs. Olubunmi Ibidapo-Obe, urged the graduates to master digital literacy, data analysis, and advanced clinical communication to remain relevant in…

Ahmed Musa has announced his retirement from international football, bringing to a close a 15-year career with the Super Eagles that saw him become Nigeria’s most capped player and one of its most decorated modern internationals, PUNCH Online reports. The announcement came via a statement released on social media on Wednesday afternoon, in which Musa reflected on his journey and the pride of representing his country. “After a lot of thought, I have decided to retire from international football, bringing to an end almost 15 years with the Super Eagles,” he said. “From the very first call-up, wearing the green…