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Linc Edochie Revives ‘May Yul Edochie’ Identity In Birthday Message

adminSeptember 16, 2026

Nollywood actor Linc Edochie has sparked reactions online after publicly celebrating May Edochie, the estranged wife of his brother, Yul Edochie, on her birthday. Linc marked May’s birthday on Wednesday, with an Instagram tribute in which he described her as a smart, efficient and hardworking mother and entrepreneur. He also prayed for God to continue...

Nollywood Mourns As Olu Jacobs’ Death Draws Tributes From Atiku, Keyamo

adminSeptember 16, 2026

Tributes have continued to pour in for veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs, with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo and several entertainers honouring his contributions to the country’s creative industry. His death was announced by his son, Olusoji, in an Instagram post on Wednesday, where he referred to the veteran actor as...

Olu Jacobs, Iconic Face of Nigerian Cinema, Dies At 84

adminSeptember 16, 2026

Veteran Nollywood actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has passed away. Jacobs’ passing was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, in an Instagram post on Wednesday. The family described the acclaimed actor as “The Lion of Lufodo” and appealed for privacy as they mourned his passing. “It is with...

Lagos Tuesday Traffic Ordeal Deepens As Container-Laden Trailer Falls On Kara Bridge

adminSeptember 15, 2026

Tuesday turned into another difficult day for motorists on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway after a trailer carrying a container toppled on the Kara Bridge, worsening an already severe traffic situation along the major corridor. The incident, reported by The Frontier, resulted in the closure of the Lagos-bound section of the bridge, with traffic reportedly grinding to...

Akwa Ibom Creatives Urged To Turn Culture Into Jobs, Digital Wealth

adminSeptember 15, 2026

Akwa Ibom’s cultural heritage and creative talent can become major sources of jobs, entrepreneurship and income if properly connected to digital technology, speakers at the Usoro Akwa Ibom Digital Economy Masterclass 2026 have said. The call formed the central focus of the opening day of the masterclass held at Ibom LED, Uyo, where participants examined...

Eket Igbo Community Urged To Return To Yam Farming

adminSeptember 15, 2026

The Igbo community in Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has been urged to reclaim the agricultural foundation of the New Yam Festival by securing land for yam cultivation and other crops. The call was made by Chief George Njoku during the community’s annual New Yam (IriJi) Festival held at Joddag Hotel, Eket,...

Kano Women Seek Physical Barriers In Tricycles Over Unwanted Contact Fears

adminSeptember 14, 2026

Women in Kano State are calling for physical partitions inside commercial tricycles, saying the measure would prevent unwanted physical contact between male and female passengers and provide greater comfort during journeys. The demand, now circulating online, is directed at the Kano State Hisbah Board and the state government, with the women urging authorities to make...

Iran War Sends Oil Above $107 As Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Economy

adminSeptember 14, 2026

Global oil markets came under fresh pressure on Monday as crude prices climbed above $107 a barrel, with renewed attacks in the Gulf and uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz raising fears of a deeper disruption to one of the world’s most important energy corridors, The Independent reports. The latest price surge followed Iranian attacks...

After 30-Year Wait, Dutse Emirate Gets N2.6bn Modern Palace

adminSeptember 14, 2026

After nearly three decades of waiting, the Dutse Emirate in Jigawa State is finally set to have a modern royal complex, with the state government laying the foundation for a N2.6 billion palace in the state capital. The project, which is expected to be completed within 18 months, is being constructed along Ibrahim Aliyu Road...

Nsit Ibom Tops As Five Choirs Book Places In Arise Peace Choir Fina

adminSeptember 13, 2026

Nsit Ibom has emerged as the leading choir among 10 contenders after a keenly contested semi-final of the 2026 Arise Peace Choir Competition, securing the highest score to book its place in the grand finale alongside four other local government areas. The decisive contest took place on Saturday, September 12, at Insight Bible Church, Nsikak...

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