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Popular content creator Brad Dalke is stepping away from Good Good Golf after it was discovered that his wife, Abbie, has “a hole in her heart.” “These last six-to-eight months have changed my perspective on a lot of things,” Brad said in a YouTube video posted on Thursday, June 25. “It’s just been a very eye-opening time in my life and in Abbie’s life.” After Brad and Abbie, both 28, got married in June 2025, she suffered two miscarriages: one in September 2025 and one in December 2025. The day after the second miscarriage, Abbie had an “eye stroke” which…

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has asked the federal government to suspend implementation of the State Police Bill until after the 2027 general election. Mr Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, disclosed this in an X post on Friday. On 11 June, the House of Representatives approved a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police across the federation. The Senate also passed the bill on Wednesday. But the former governor expressed concern that, if implemented, the current administration of President Bola Tinubu could use the state police against the opposition politicians in…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called for the arrest and prosecution of suspected political thugs involved in violent crimes across the state, saying the recurring attacks must stop. Adeleke also renewed his call for the redeployment of the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, accusing him of failing to act impartially in addressing political violence. A statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, said Adeleke made the remarks while receiving the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the ICT Department, Force Headquarters, Abuja, Adegoke Fayoade, at the Government House in Osogbo. Also on the entourage…

The Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority, in collaboration with the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority, the Amotekun Corps, and the Nigeria Police Force, has carried out a joint enforcement operation to address the persistent issue of illegal parking, loading, and transport activities around St. Mary’s Cathedral, Oke-Padre, Ibadan. This was contained in a statement released by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, and made available to journalists in Ibadan on Friday. Oyelade said the operation followed a formal petition submitted to the authority, alleging that commercial transport operators had repeatedly occupied the frontage of the Cathedral…

For decades, infertility was widely viewed as a woman’s problem, with women often carrying the emotional burden of childlessness. Medical science has since overturned that assumption. Today, specialists recognise male infertility as a major contributor to difficulties in conception, accounting for a significant proportion of infertility cases worldwide. At the same time, parenthood is increasingly being postponed, with many couples choosing to have children later in life as they pursue higher education, build careers, establish businesses, or seek financial stability. While women are frequently reminded that fertility declines with age, many men remain unaware that their own reproductive health can…

The Bank of Agriculture has unveiled a strategic roadmap aimed at modernising its operations, expanding grassroots financial inclusion, and accelerating agricultural transformation in line with the Federal Government’s food security agenda. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the bank, Ayodeji Sotinrin, said in a statement issued on Friday that the institution was implementing operational upgrades and forging strategic partnerships to improve the delivery of agricultural intervention programmes and empower smallholder farmers across the country. According to the statement, the BOA said it was strengthening its agricultural delivery architecture by expanding collaborations with state-level delivery platforms, licensed input suppliers,…

Former Super Eagles midfielder Garba Lawal has raised concerns over the Nigeria Football Federation’s ability to consistently meet the $100,000 monthly salary agreed with Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle following the extension of his contract, while former Eagles boss Finidi George has warned that overloading Chelle with dual responsibilities could be counterproductive. Chelle, who joined the Super Eagles in January 2025 on an initial two-year deal, has seen his contract extended until 2030 by the National Sports Commission. The Franco-Malian, who originally earned $50,000 per month inclusive of his assistants’ wages, had requested $130,000 per month in negotiations. The…

Award-winning filmmaker, Doris Ariole, and her production partner, who is also an American media executive, Kady Edwards-Campbell, have secured a combined 16 nominations at the 2026 Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival for their latest faith-based productions titled, ‘Unboxing Love’ and ‘Not Letting Us Go’. The nominations, achieved through a collaboration between Ariole’s Hadassah Brand and Edwards-Campbell’s Kaemedia Networks in the United States, underscore the growing international recognition of faith-inspired storytelling and the increasing global appeal of Nollywood-Hollywood partnerships. A statement shared with Saturday Beats noted that as part of the festival, ‘Unboxing Love’ will have its world premiere, while ‘Not…

Taylor Swift has built her career on storytelling, and some of her most memorable musical moments have come when she has invited other voices to share the mic. From early Nashville sessions to surprise stage sets, the pop star’s collaborations span nearly two decades and cross every genre she has touched. Scroll below to revisit Swift’s most memorable duets through the years: Related: Taylor Swift Songs Inspired by Her Friends: ‘Fifteen,’ ’22’ and More Relationships may be the inspiration behind much of Taylor Swift’s music, but her friendships have served as the source behind some of her biggest hits. Swift…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday called for an urgent action against the alarming rate of use of drugs among Nigerian youths. The commission made the call in a statement commemorating this year’s International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Tony Ojukwu, the executive secretary of the NHRC, Tony Ojukwu, said in the statement that coordinated efforts are needed to address this concern, noting that “substance abuse, particularly among young people, has reached alarming levels and requires urgent and coordinated action from all stakeholders.” The Senior Advocate of Nigeria said this is “a major threat to public…