Veteran Nollywood actor Nkem Owoh has disclosed that his journey into acting was never part of his original career plan, describing his rise to fame as an unexpected development. The celebrated actor, popularly known as Osuofia, said he initially worked behind the scenes as a scriptwriter before colleagues encouraged him to step in front of…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced the printing of notification slips for candidates scheduled to participate in the 2026 Mop-Up UTME, while also confirming that no additional examination will be organised after the exercise. The board made the announcement ahead of the examination scheduled for June 13, 2026, urging all eligible candidates…
Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has expressed concern over the worsening security situation in Nigeria, criticizing what she described as an inadequate response by authorities to ongoing incidents affecting citizens. The actress shared her views in a post on social media, where she called for greater attention to the safety and welfare of Nigerians. Actress Raises…
Four years after the devastating attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, one of the survivors has shared a deeply emotional account of how the tragedy permanently changed her life. Margaret Attah, a nurse and survivor of the June 5, 2022 attack, said that while the recent court judgment against some of…
The Muslim community in Oyo State has strongly rejected reports that terrorists holding abducted teachers and schoolchildren demanded the implementation of Sharia law as part of conditions for their release. The group described the demand as a distortion of Islamic teachings and insisted that criminal elements cannot speak on behalf of Muslims or Islam. The…
Efforts to secure the release of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo and Borno states are facing significant obstacles as security agencies continue search-and-rescue operations. The latest developments in the Oyo school abductions have triggered nationwide concern, with government officials, humanitarian organizations and security experts calling for urgent action to secure the safe return of…
Former Argentina international Ángel Di María has once again reignited the long-running GOAT debate, offering his personal verdict on football legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The ex-Real Madrid and PSG winger described Messi as a “gift from above,” while praising Ronaldo’s relentless work ethic in a widely discussed interview. Di María Reflects on Playing…
Tension erupted in Kofan Kaura, Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa State on Friday after residents were seen burning campaign materials linked to Governor Abdullahi Sule ahead of the 2027 senatorial election. The incident, captured in a short video, also showed protesters setting fire to All Progressives Congress (APC) flags and party symbols, including brooms,…
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alleging that political engagements are being prioritised over the rescue of kidnapped schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State. Atiku made the remarks through a statement issued by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, amid growing public concern over the prolonged captivity…
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerian youths to become more actively involved in shaping the nation’s future, warning against what he described as growing acceptance of insecurity and repeated school abductions. In a statement shared on his verified X account, Obi expressed concern over the persistent security challenges facing…
