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A Nigerian gender-safety advocacy group is shifting its campaign strategy to social media, betting on digital storytelling to draw attention to the everyday safety concerns faced by women and girls across the country. Safety For Every Girl said it has launched the 2026 “Her Safety, Her Power” National Social Media Competition, moving away from its earlier essay-based format to short-form video content designed for platforms such as Instagram. The initiative invites Nigerian females aged 13 and above to share brief video reflections on personal safety experiences while also proposing practical, community-level solutions. SFEG said the move reflects changing media habits…

Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman face challenging Champions League fixtures on Wednesday (today) as they return to club duty following Nigeria’s bronze medal finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Osimhen’s Galatasaray host Atletico Madrid at Rams Park on Wednesday night in a crucial matchday seven encounter, while Lookman’s Atalanta welcome Athletic Bilbao to Stadio di Bergamo on the same evening. File photo: Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman Both Nigeria internationals were standout performers at the AFCON in Morocco, with Osimhen contributing four goals and two assists in six matches. Meanwhile, Lookman scored…

Afrobeats star Ikuforiji Olaitan, popularly known as Oxlade, has revealed that he does not smoke or take hard drugs, attributing his lifestyle choices to his family upbringing and strong Christian background. The Ku Lo Sa hitmaker made the disclosure during a candid interview with gospel singer Tim Godfrey, where he spoke about how his roots in church music shaped both his character and career. Oxlade said he grew up in a deeply religious and musically inclined family, noting that his journey into music began in the church choir. “I don’t smoke. I don’t take drugs. I was a choir coordinator…

Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Aave transferred stewardship of the social infrastructure protocol Lens to Mask Network, shifting responsibility for advancing consumer-facing social applications while retaining Lens as open-source infrastructure.Statements from both Lens and Aave founder Stani Kulechov confirmed the transition. On Tuesday, Kulechov said in an X post that Aave’s role will narrow down to technical advisory support as it refocuses on DeFi. He added that Mask Network, a Web3 company focused on integrating blockchain features into social and messaging platforms, will be leading the next phase of development for Lens, particularly at the application and product layer.While the announcement framed…

Alexander Skarsgård is addressing comments he made about his sexuality while promoting his new BDSM film, Pillion. Skarsgård, 49, was asked at the 2025 Zurich Film Festival what he brought from his own life to the upcoming film, which follows timid Colin (Henry Melling) as he meets confident biker Ray (Skarsgård), who initiates him into a submissive relationship. “I mean, I do have a kid, but what I’ve done in the past, who I’ve been with, men, women…,” Skarsgård explained at the time. “To me, what was important was that this felt like an opportunity to tell a story about…

The Jigawa State Government has warned against the abuse of its free treatment programme for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). This was contained in a statement issued by the Technical Adviser on Health, Isa Muhammad Surajo, who stressed on the need to protect the integrity of the programme to guarantee seamless and quality service delivery. He warned all health officials, hospital managements and community leaders to ensure that only eligible beneficiaries access the services. He said  this directive follows the introduction of the  health initiative by the administration of Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi,  aimed at easing the burden of long-term illnesses…

Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have killed two terrorists in Kebbi State and rescued 62 abducted persons in Zamfara State during coordinated operations across Sector 2, the Nigerian Army has said. In a statement on Wednesday, the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division/Sector 2, Lt.-Col. Olaniyi Osoba, said the Kebbi operation was carried out following intelligence on the movement of suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group near the border between Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State and Binji Local Government Area of Sokoto State. He said troops laid an ambush at…

Media personality, Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, has shared his opinion on the comparisons between singer Wizkid and the late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Daddy Freeze opined that Wizkid can’t be compared to Fela, stressing that the late Afrobeat legend’s influence surpasses music. He noted that Fela wasn’t just a musician but also a staunch activist and philanthropist. Speaking in a video broadcast, the media personality said Wizkid would have to protest to the government and fight for civil rights before he could earn the right to be compared to the legendary Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Daddy Freeze said, “Until Wizkid…

Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi has sent a message of consolation to Morocco’s Brahim Diaz. This comes after Diaz missed a penalty for Morocco against Senegal during the AFCON final on Sunday. Iwobi pointed out that the Real Madrid winger could have been hailed a national hero had he converted his penalty against the Teranga Lions. In his AFCON Diaries series, the Fulham player said, “A shoutout to Brahim Diaz. He will be going through a lot. “I mean, to take the penalty the way he did, if he scored, he would have been a hero; it is just the…

The Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Police Force have called for continuous collaboration and sustained synergy in their operations across Delta State. This was the highlight of a courtesy visit by the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Aina Adesola, to the Commander, 63 Brigade/Sector 1 Joint Task Force South South, Operation Delta Safe, Brigadier General Moronfolu Abdulmoshood Shonibare, in Asaba on Tuesday. This was contained in a statement signed by Captain Iliyasu Bawa Rijau, the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 63 Brigade, copies of which were made available to journalists in Warri on Wednesday. The statement said,…