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Nick Pasqual had a small role on How I Met Your Mother before he made headlines for being convicted of attempted murder. Pasqual was accused of stabbing ex-girlfriend Allie Shehorn multiple times in her home back in May 2024. During the actor’s trial, Shehorn took the stand and claimed that she had broken up with him after their relationship allegedly turned abusive. The makeup artist also claimed that she took out a restraining order against Pasqual prior to the attack. In May 2026, a jury found Pasqual guilty of attempted murder, first-degree burglary, forcible rape and injuring a spouse, cohabitant,…
The senator representing Oyo North Senatorial District, Abdulfatai Buhari, has revealed that the kidnappers who abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State tied as many as eight children together on a motorcycle while conveying them into the forest. Mr Buhari, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said the abductors, armed with machine guns, escorted the children and teachers deep into the forest while recording videos of the operation. The senator disclosed this while speaking with journalists at the National Assembly on Wednesday, recounting details of the abduction. “When they were taking the children…
Abia State Government says it has installed computerized vehicle inspection centres in Umuahia and Aba to test the roadworthiness of vehicles plying the state’s roads. The state government, which said the inspection centres have become operational, noted that the initiative is aimed at preventing accidents and curbing the prevalence of rickety vehicles on Abia roads. Abia State Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, made this known at the Government House, Umuahia, while speaking to journalists on the outcome of the Abia State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti. The commissioner said that mechanical defects and other faults in…
Members of the Kebbi State House of Assembly on Wednesday unanimously elected the member representing Sakaba Constituency, Salisu Muhammad Dangoje, as the new Speaker of the Assembly. Dangoje’s emergence comes about two months after the death of former Speaker, Muhammad Usman Zuru, who passed away on April 6, 2026, in Cairo, Egypt. His nomination was moved by the member representing Ngaski Constituency, Adamu Muhammad Birnin-Yauri, and seconded by Lauwal Haruna Gele during plenary. Lawmakers subsequently endorsed the nomination unanimously, paving the way for Dangoje’s election and swearing-in by the Clerk of the House, Alhaji Suleiman Shamaki. Speaking after taking the oath of…
The Nigeria Football Federation has released the fixtures for the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s President Federation Cup. Rivers Angels will face Robo Queens in a South-South derby, while Heartland Queens will take on Ibom Angels in another clash between top-flight sides. Sunshine Queens will do battle with Confluence Queens in the third fixture. Edo Queens will face Nasarawa Amazons in the final quarter-final tie. The competition continues to highlight the depth of talent in Nigeria’s women’s game. The NFF is expected to announce the dates, venues, and kick-off times for the quarter-final round in the coming days.
The Oyo State Police Command has launched an investigation into the abduction of the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Mrs Busayo John-Paul, and her twin sons, Peter and Paul. Busayo, 43, and her 12-year-old sons were abducted by gunmen around 7:30 am on Wednesday while she was taking the children to school on Ring Road, Ibadan. Confirming the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, said the command had deployed tactical teams and other resources to secure the victims’ release and arrest the perpetrators. He said, “Following the report of the incident, the…
A final-year female student of the Federal University Lokoja, Sarah Idoko, was found dead along the Lokoja-Abuja Highway in Kogi State, with police commencing efforts to unravel the circumstances surrounding her death. Idoko was found dead on Saturday night near the Crusher area along the Felele axis of Lokoja after she was allegedly dumped by unidentified assailants. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a vehicle stop briefly near the location at about 8pm before speeding away. Passers-by later discovered the body by the roadside and alerted security authorities. Initial reports suggested that the deceased was a student of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, after…
“The quality of [climate] governance will determine whether we succeed or fail in tackling the climate emergency. But the judicial system may become our weak link. We do not have strong lawyers representing Nigeria [in climate negotiations].” – Ewah Eleri, ICEED. There was a time when climate change was considered the business of scientists, environmentalists and weather forecasters. Lawyers rarely featured in the conversation. But in today’s world, where climate commitments are written into laws, budgets, contracts, regulations and international agreements, the lawyer has become as important as the scientist. And, specifically in Nigeria, after Nigeria’s Climate Change Act was…
Nigeria’s small and medium-sized enterprises need more than access to finance to thrive, according to FCMB’s Senior Vice President and Divisional Head of Business Banking, George Ogbonnaya, who highlights infrastructure, skills and digital transformation as critical growth drivers, in this interview with OKECHUKWU NNODIM Beyond financing, what additional support do Nigerian businesses need to scale sustainably? Infrastructure remains one of the most significant challenges. Reliable electricity, efficient logistics networks, and strong digital infrastructure are critical for competitiveness. Energy is particularly important because of its direct impact on operating costs. This is one reason we have invested significantly in renewable energy…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed the state’s readiness to host the maiden edition of the National Intermediate Games as the Main Organising Committee of the event inspected facilities across the state on Wednesday, The PUNCH reports. The National Intermediate Games, recently introduced by the National Sports Commission, is aimed at strengthening the transition from grassroots to elite sports for emerging athletes, with the inaugural edition scheduled for September. The MOC inspection team was led by the Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, who also expressed satisfaction with the state’s level of preparedness. During the tour, the…
