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Nigerian actress, Iyabo Ojo, has claimed that Lizzy Anjorin’s husband does not have interest in getting her help. Iyabo Ojo stated this during her viral live stream on Tiktok, while addressing the public over allegations made against her by Lizzy Anjorin. While urging her fans to stop giving Lizzy attention on social media, the actress stated that Lizzy is suffering from Schizophrenia. Expressing worries over Lizzy’s alleged helpless situation, Iyabo claimed latter may not stop attacking her until she receives medical attention. Emphasising on the importance of education, Iyabo alleged that Lizzy Anjorin’s husband is either ignoring the signs or…

Nigerian forward George Ilenikhena has set a new record in the UEFA Champions League by becoming the youngest African player to make 15 appearances in the competition. He has broken the previous record held by former Nigerian international Nwankwo Kanu. UEFA has officially announced this achievement. The milestone was reached when the player was 19 years and 157 days old, breaking Kanu’s previous record of 19 years and 260 days. Ilenikhena is one of the youngest players in Europe’s top club competition to reach this milestone. He was born on August 16, 2006, and moved to France when he was…

The billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Dr Deji Adeleke, on Wednesday, publicly addressed for the first time the long-running paternity controversy involving his son, Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, and a young girl, Anuoluwapo, allegedly fathered by the artiste. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Adeleke dismissed the paternity claims as false and accused controversial social media commentator Kemi Olunloyo of impersonating the child and her mother online for years to sustain the allegations. The controversy centres on Ayo Labinjo, an Ibadan-based woman who claimed she had sexual relations with Davido during one of his visits to the city several years…

Three persons have been confirmed dead, while about 40 others sustained injuries after a canter truck rammed into people sitting by the roadside along the Gombe–Potiskum Road in Yobe State. ‎‎The crash occurred at about 2:30 pm on Wednesday near Badejo town of Potiskum local government area, a busy stretch of the expressway. Eyewitnesses said the truck appeared to be moving at high speed before it lost control and struck those sitting along the roadside. ‎The state Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Paul Andrew, confirmed the incident to The PUNCH in a phone call interview. Andrew said,…

The International Monetary Fund has called on governments to rebuild fiscal capacity and keep public debt under control as spending pressures rise. In its 13-page World Economic Outlook update, published on Monday, the Fund urged countries to pursue medium-term fiscal consolidation while maintaining prudent debt management. The report projected that Nigeria’s economy would expand by 4.4 per cent in 2026, up from 4.2 per cent in 2025, before slowing slightly to 4.1 per cent in 2027. This would place Africa’s largest economy above the projected global growth of 3.3 per cent and close to the Sub-Saharan average of 4.6 per…

A glass screen protector is one of a few essential accessories that I strongly recommend to every Switch 2 owner. In fact, it should be a priority to stick one onto the console’s screen as soon as possible to avoid accidental scratches.To test the candidates below, I installed and removed Switch 2 screen protectors on my console at an alarming rate, more than any sane person should, and here are the most important takeaways:Of the options below, it’s easiest to recommend amFilm’s three-pack of glossy screen protectors. Not only is the pack affordable ($7.99 from Amazon), but the tray also…

Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, is scheduled for release from federal custody after serving 440 days of a two-year sentence.According to inmate records with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Ellison is expected to be released from the Residential Reentry Management field office in New York City on Wednesday, more than a year after she reported to prison in Danbury, Connecticut. The former Alameda CEO was one of three executives linked to the defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX to serve prison time, along with former FTX CEO Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried and former FTX Digital Markets co-CEO Ryan Salame. Caroline…

Hulu is apparently built for TV lovers, if the streamer’s top 15 list is anything to go by. Out of a list that’s supposed to feature the most popular movies and TV shows on the site, there’s only a single film among them. That did make things easier when Watch With Us put together our weekly roundup of three popular Hulu movies and TV shows to binge-watch this week. Our selections include the latest Fox medical drama/comedy, a Hulu original series and a classic superhero flick. ‘Best Medicine’ (2026) If you’ve ever watched the British series Doc Martin, then you’ll…

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said the narrative that the United States-led international order operated equally for all was always partially false. At the World Economic Forum in Switzerland on Tuesday, he acknowledged that many countries, including Canada and many European countries, benefited from American hegemony, which provided a better trade system, financial stability, and collective security. “We knew the story of the international rules-based order was partially false, that the strongest would exempt themselves when convenient, that trade rules were enforced asymmetrically,” he said further. “This bargain no longer works. Let me be direct. We are in the…

Seeking to improve on their performance at the maiden edition of the Niger Delta Games (NDG), the Ondo State Liaison Committee has charged coaches of the 17 sports to ensure that only the very best athletes are presented to represent the state. The 2nd Niger Delta Games will be held in Benin, Edo State, from 20-27 February. Sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission, the Games are organised by Dunamis-Icon Limited. Secretary of the Committee, Henry Babatunde, issued the charge during an interface with the coaches at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure. Mr Babatunde urged the coaches to…