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Christopher Meloni‘s Law & Order spinoff Organized Crime got canceled after five seasons — but does that mean he is coming back to SVU? Showrunner Michele Fazekas was recently asked about Meloni’s future as Elliot Stabler, to which she told People, “Obviously, everyone’s always asking me about Stabler, and I love Meloni. I would use him as much as he wants to. I tried to!” Fazekas pointed out that Meloni, 65, had several projects lined up. “[Meloni’s] very, very busy,” she noted. “I tried to bring him into this. I’ll just sometimes ask the question like, ‘Hey, is he working?’…
Fresh facts have emerged about why a former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, is desperate to become governor despite a certificate forgery scandal hanging on his neck, PREMIUM TIMES reports. From forgery scandal to governorship ambition Recall that a two-year painstaking investigation published by PREMIUM TIMES in October 2025 uncovered how the then-minister forged his degree and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificates which he submitted to President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian Senate during his ministerial confirmation. He had resigned from the position as minister three days after this newspaper published the investigation. PREMIUM TIMES earlier…
Some Nigerian pilgrims participating in the 2026 Hajj exercise have expressed concerns over poor services being provided in Mina, particularly feeding and accommodation arrangements under the Mashariq Dhabiya service provider. The complaints, which surfaced during the pilgrims’ stay in the holy sites, centered on the type and quantity of meals being served, as well as bedding conditions. DAILY POST reports that, Several pilgrims have claimed that the meals provided since their arrival in Mina have largely remained the same, with Jollof rice reportedly being the major dish served both in Arafat and Mina. Some of the pilgrims also noted the…
The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has dismissed claims by the Ladi Adebutu Democratic Organisation, LADO, challenging the indigeneship of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola in Ogun State, calling it baseless and ridiculous. The party opined that the claim that Adeola, popularly known as Yayi is a stranger in the state is not only reckless and mischievous, but contrary to both facts and constitutional provisions. DAILY POST reports that the spokesperson of LADO, Afolabi Orekoya, had questioned YAYI’s origin during a radio programme on a private FM station in Ilese-Ijebu, on Wednesday. Orekoya insisted that the 2027 election…
Troops working with local hunters have arrested a man accused of providing information to Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters in Damaturu Local Government Area of Yobe State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect, Alhaji Ibrahim, 42, was arrested around 3:05 p.m. on May 25 after intelligence reports linked him to alleged communication with terrorist members. The suspect is said to be a vigilante attached to Government Girls Unity College (GGUC) in Damaturu. He is from Ahajiri village in Maisandari Ward of the local government area. “Sometimes, the greatest threat to a community comes not from outsiders, but from…
Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels said she is no longer interested in marriage after her messy separation from her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko. The mother of two, however, said she is still much interested in having more children, vowing that she must have a daughter. Speaking during a recent livestream with Tiktoker Jarvis, Daniels explained that she wants to her a daughter because she believes daughters care more for their parents during old age. “I want to have six children and I have two already, two boys. It so crazy but for some reason I have checked my mind out…
Raphael Onyedika is now set to quit Club Brugge after losing his place in the starting line-up, DAILY POST reports. Onyedika, who has one year remaining in his contract, is pushing to leave the Belgian Pro League champions this summer. Club Brugge stopped the Nigeria international from leaving during the January transfer window. They rejected an offer from Turkish Super Lig champions, Galatasaray. Brugge is demanding €20 million for the defensive midfielder. Onyedika joined the club from Danish outfit, FC Midtylland in 2020.
Chelsea are ready to sanction their first summer transfer under new manager Xabi Alonso, with goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen expected to leave Stamford Bridge. The Blues are open to selling the Danish goalkeeper after he expressed his desire to leave the club in search of regular playing time, according to BBC Sport. Jorgensen joined the Premier League side from Villarreal two seasons ago and was expected to challenge Robert Sanchez for the number one spot. However, the 24-year-old managed just 11 Premier League appearances across two seasons at Stamford Bridge. The report stated that although Alonso’s arrival could have offered the…
A viral video has shown two men being severely beaten by angry men after they were allegedly caught stealing in Asaba, Delta State. The incident, which was captured in a viral video which started trending on social media on Wednesday, occurred days after armed robbers reportedly attacked several gadget stores in the area. The video showed the two suspects being assaulted by a crowd as they expressed outrage over rising cases of theft and criminal activities in the area. The development has continued to generate mixed reactions online, with some social media users condemning the act as jungle justice, while…
Moniepoint Inc., the Nigerian fintech and financial ecosystem company, on Monday announced a N3bn commitment to establish innovation hubs across three federal universities in a long-term push to strengthen the country’s digital talent pipeline. The initiative will see the development of Moniepoint Innovation Hubs at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife; the University of Nigeria, Nsukka; and Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, over the next three years. The announcement was formally made at Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State, during a ceremony attended by Vice Chancellors of the three institutions, senior academics, industry leaders, students, alumni, and traditional rulers. Moniepoint said the…
