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When we think about strength, we often imagine power, endurance, and resilience. We celebrate people who push through pain, overcome obstacles, and refuse to give up. Society admires those who appear unbreakable. But what if our understanding of strength is incomplete? What if true strength is not always found in pushing harder, but sometimes in knowing when to stop? What if strength is not measured by how much pain we can endure, but by how honestly we acknowledge our limitations? Living with a chronic illness has a way of redefining many things. It changes our relationship with time, energy, work,…
The Federal Government has drawn down $1.5bn from a $5bn financing facility arranged with the United Arab Emirates’ largest lender, First Abu Dhabi Bank, despite growing concerns from global financial institutions over the increasing use of complex derivative financing by African sovereigns. Bloomberg reported on Friday that the latest drawdown represents the first tranche of a $5bn Total Return Swap facility approved by the National Assembly on March 31, 2026, and is expected to support the 2026 budget, finance infrastructure projects, and refinance existing debt obligations. The report quoted people familiar with the transaction, who asked not to be identified…
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is not at the World Cup, but the 2026 tournament has arguably made him a star anyway. After featuring in a pre-Mundial friendly against Portugal, the 26-year-old Udinese shot-stopper has become a global internet sensation, drawing admiration from celebrities including American music legend Toni Braxton and BBC actress Sarah Hadland, winning over millions of female fans all without playing a single minute of the competition, PETER AKINBO writes Nigeria may be absent from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but one of the Super Eagles has somehow managed to become one of the most talked-about figure…
Actress, filmmaker and content creator, Etinosa Idemudia’s latest comedy-drama, ‘Oga Bulldozer’, is gaining traction among movie lovers, with viewers praising its humour, engaging storyline and relatable themes. Currently streaming on Etinosa TV, the film follows the story of Marvis (Deza the Great), a wealthy but irresponsible womaniser whose troubled past has shaped his outlook on life. His life takes an unexpected turn after he hires a disciplined, outspoken and morally upright young woman as his housemaid, who makes it her mission to reform him. According to a statement sent to Saturday Beats, since its release, the film has generated positive…
Katie Gaudreau is already exposing her newborn son, Matthew, to hockey life. “Thursday mornings are for hockey with our people. 🏒🤍🖤,” Katie, 27, wrote via Instagram alongside photos of her family visiting her late brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau’s ice rink, Hollydell Ice Arena, in Sewell, New Jersey. “According to Pop-Pop, baby Matthew has to get the smell of the rink in his lungs … we don’t make the rules, we just follow them. 🤍.” Katie concluded, “There was no better place for MJ’s first rink visit than Uncle John and Uncle Matty’s rink.” The photos showed Katie and husband…
The Nigerian government has announced that it recently arrested seven terrorists when they were returning from the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this on Saturday after President Bola Tinubu signed the NIMC Act 2026 into law. “…I’m happy to tell you that even last week, Thursday, seven of the known commanders of Boko Haram and ISWAP at the point of coming back from Mecca were arrested in Katsina at the airport and were handed over to the DSS,” the minister was quoted as saying in a statement by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga. “This is…
The family of late Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has become the subject of public debate after a video interview featuring his widow, StellaMaris Okafor, and three of her children went viral on social media. The interview, conducted by social media personality, King Mitchy, and posted on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, showed StellaMaris appealing for support as she spoke about the family’s financial struggles following the actor’s death. According to her, the family has been without electricity for two months after being disconnected over unpaid bills and now relies on well water for daily use. Her…
The Osun State Police Command has arrested three suspects over the alleged unlawful possession of a human skull exhumed from a family grave in the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. Ojelabi said a resident of the state had reported on June 17 that he visited the grave of his late elder brother on June 15 within their family compound and discovered that the grave had been tampered with and the deceased’s skull removed by unknown persons. The PPRO added that following the report, police operatives commenced an investigation and acted…
The greatest legacy a father leaves behind is not found in his status or wealth, but in the character, values and love he instils in his children. Even after he has gone, his influence and the positive relationship he built continue to live in their hearts. As the month of June draws to a close, it is important to reflect on a question that has shaped families for many generations: What truly makes a good father? The power of presence vs presents In this society, fatherhood has often been measured by a man’s ability to provide financially for his…
APC youth group warns against fielding Kwara Speaker Yakubu Salihu for the 2027 governorship election, citing concerns it could cost the party the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-apc-youths-reject-kwara-speaker-governorship-bid/ Read the full article here
