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Popular TikTok content creator, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has hinted that he may no longer return to school, barely days after celebrating his admission to study law at a private university in Lagos State. Peller made the disclosure in a voice note shared on his channel on Tuesday, where he complained that attending school was affecting his ability to make money. “Guys, I swear to God, I remember I said I am going to school… I am not going again. I am not going again,” he said. The content creator explained that spending hours in class without earning…

As we moved into the third day of the TikTokalypse, the app appears to have finally stabilized in the US, as we verified that it’s possible to consistently publish new videos and even have other people watch them. That hasn’t been a simple task since the service started having problems early Sunday morning, but on Tuesday morning, I was able to post a new short video and watch one published by my colleague in the UK.A statement from TikTok USDS, the new Trump admin-assigned owners and operators of the brand in the United States, said it has “made significant progress…

The UK’s top financial regulator is finalizing its framework for the crypto industry. The rulemaking process has been long, but industry observers note that the country has avoided the political tit-for-tat that is hampering the US CLARITY Act.On Jan. 23, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released its final consultation. The public may now comment on its suggested framework, consisting of 10 regulatory proposals. The three-year process is expected to reach a conclusion in March, with full implementation by October 2027.The proposed rules have gone through multiple iterations since 2023, as some observers expressed concern that the UK would fall too…

Brandi Glanville has had a difficult two years due dealing with a mysterious medical condition that has caused facial disfigurement. In July 2024, Glanville first opened up about her health issues, noting that she wanted to sue Bravo because of it. “This stress has ruined my health. I have uncontrollable stress induced angio-edema I haven’t worked for a year … to [sic] depressed to do my podcast,” she wrote via X, noting that she was “to [sic] swollen 4cameo or OF [Only Fans].” (According to the Mayo Clinic, stress induced angioedema causes swelling in the deeper layers of the skin,…

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi on Tuesday shared an emotional farewell to his late father, Sunday Ndidi, who died the same day in a road accident in Delta State. In a deeply personal Instagram post on Tuesday, the Nigerian midfielder reflected on their final conversation and the pain of losing a man who played a central role in his life and football journey. “Eeraq you call me this morning with excitement in your voice but deep down na goodbye you dey tell me,” Ndidi wrote, using a mix of English and Nigerian Pidgin. “What about things we talked about, so…

The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting public health by eliminating substandard cosmetics and ensuring that products used in Nigeria meet approved safety standards. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Daju Kachollom, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja, at the inauguration of the National Policy on Cosmetics Safety and Health. Ms Kachollom, who was represented by a Senior Technical Assistant, Dogara Okara, said the policy was designed to address rising health risks associated with unsafe cosmetic products in Nigeria’s expanding beauty and personal care industry. She said the initiative became necessary due to the…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed deep shock and sadness following the death of Sunday Ndidi, the father of Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi, who died in a road accident in Delta State. Mr Ndidi reportedly lost his life after being hit by a car in Umunede, near Agbor, Delta State, according to information obtained by thenff.com. The tragic incident comes just weeks after his son led Nigeria’s senior men’s national team to a third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Reacting to the development, NFF General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi described the loss as…

The Ogun State Planning Development and Permit Authority has reaffirmed its commitment to maintain orderly development, planned structural compliance and obedience to all building construction rules and regulations. The General Manager of the Authority, Itunu Jolaoluwa, stated this on Tuesday, while featuring on a live television programme, ‘The Roundtable’, aired on Ogun State Television (OGTV), and monitored by our correspondent. Jolaoluwa, speaking on the theme ‘Building Right’ stated that all building activities in the state must comply with the basic planning laws and regulations, noting that the state remained guided by its Urban and Regional Planning and Development Law, 2022.…

The Chairperson of the All Progressives Congress, APC, France Chapter, Hajia Amina Suzuki, has explained that the defection of Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to the All Progressives Congress from the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, will bring massive development to the state. She disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday. According to her, Governor Yusuf’s defection reflects a deep commitment to progressive governance, national unity, and alignment with the ruling party’s vision of inclusive development under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. She described the move as timely, courageous, and in the best interest of Kano…

The Ekiti State Police Command has recorded major operational breakthroughs with the arrest of 44 suspects for offenses ranging from armed robbery, cattle rustling, burglary, child exploitation and stealing, while recovering 558 rustled cattle, stolen vehicles and other incriminating items. The Commissioner of Police, Joseph Eribo, disclosed this on Tuesday during a press briefing at the Command’s Headquarters in Ado-Ekiti. According to him, the arrests followed sustained intelligence-led operations aimed at maintaining the peaceful atmosphere currently enjoyed in the state. Among the suspects arrested were members of a notorious car-snatching gang responsible for stealing Toyota Corolla vehicles across Ado-Ekiti and…