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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has hit back at Senator Ireti Kingibe over her recent criticism, saying she should focus on addressing issues around her own conduct and treatment of legislative aides. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, said Wike will not allow himself to be used to revive what he described as Senator Kingibe’s dying political career. He said, “It is funny that Senator Ireti Kingibe, who treats her personal aides like slaves and refuses to pay them their wages,…
A behind-the-scenes moment from a movie production has stunned online users after a female cast member delivered a shockingly hard slap to her co-actor during a scene. In a video shared online, the lady @mayo.__43 was asked to play the role of a woman confronting her unfaithful partner. What was expected to be a regular take turned dramatic when she landed a powerful, real-life slap on the actor playing the cheating partner, catching both him and the crew completely off guard. Crew members were stunned by her intensity, with some laughing nervously while others paused filming momentarily to ensure the…
A corps member has sparked hilarious remarks online after showing off the crop top given to him in place of the standard NYSC crested vest. In a viral clip, the man @codedcash01 is seen wearing an unusually short vest and laughing as he poses confidently in it. He strikes a pose in the video, playfully imitating a woman, since crop tops are typically associated with women’s fashion. With the bottom of the vest barely reaching his waist, viewers couldn’t help but notice the obvious mix-up. Although the vest featured the NYSC logo, he emphasized that it resembled a crop top…
A young lady took to the internet to share a lighthearted and unforgettable moment involving her and her final year coursemates. They had made a skit, joining a trending challenge on TikTok, and had unexpectedly received a witty response from the lecturer of the course the video was about, after he saw the video on her WhatsApp status. In the skit, she, in a witch’s costume, was surrounded by her coursemates who wore different costumes and chanted loudly to “burn the witch”. To dissuade them, she boldly declared that she had the power to make them pass their exams, saying,…
Nigerian actor Denola Grey took to Instagram to share some words of inspiration, prompting varying reactions from netizens. The actor decided to share some poetic words via his Instagram reels about how one should live their lives. He spoke about the birds and trees, about how he has never seen them take life seriously, yet to him, they seem to be enjoying their existence. He wrote; “I don’t think existence wants you to be serious. I have not seen a serious tree. I have not seen a serious bird. I have not seen a serious sunrise. I have not seen…
A group of friends rejoiced after the mother of one of them visited their house and cooked for them. A video shared by @_starnet online featured four of his friends happily dancing with their respective plates of food, happy to be eating a home-cooked meal. The man revealed that his mother had come to visit and had prepared a hearty meal for the boys. Overjoyed by the meal, they were seen dancing while holding a plate of soup and a wrap of what looked fufu. The humourous video has gone viral on social media platforms such as Instagram, with many…
The Gombe State Police Command has arrested two persons suspected to be part of a motorcycle theft syndicate operating across state lines. The arrests were made following a well-coordinated raid by security operatives, leading to the recovery of three stolen motorcycles in different parts of Akko Local Government Area. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday, revealing that the operation was triggered by a vital tip from a concerned citizen. “On July 7, 2025, at about 12:00hrs, operatives of Operation Hattara led by CSP Ali Madawaki acted on credible intelligence received from a…
More than 100 people have been confirmed dead following catastrophic flooding that devastated parts of Central Texas over the Fourth of July weekend, authorities said Monday, as rescue teams continue to comb through wreckage along the rain-swollen Guadalupe River. The flash floods, described as one of the deadliest natural disasters in recent Texas history, struck in the early hours of Friday after relentless rain overwhelmed the region. At least 104 flood-related deaths have been reported, with Kerr County accounting for the highest toll, 84 lives lost, including 28 children, according to the local sheriff’s office. Among the dead were 27…
Ondo State medical doctors, under the aegis of the National Association of Government General and Dental Practitioners, NAGGMDP, have declared a three-day warning strike starting from Monday, July 14, 2025. The strike is in response to what they described as ‘gross neglect of the health sector and the welfare of medical professionals by the Ondo State Government. This was contained in a statement by the chairman of the state chapter of NAGGMDP, Richard Obe, and the secretary, Adekunle Owolabi. The statement highlighted the grievances to include shortage of medical personnel, with some general hospitals operating with just one doctor per…
Al Qadsiah is set to terminate the contract of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. This will see the 36-year-old striker become a free agent this summer. The Saudi Pro League side are eyeing a younger striker ahead of next season to replace Aubameyang. This was revealed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, on Tuesday. Romano wrote on X: “Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, set to be available as free agent this summer. “Understand Al Qadsiah and Auba are prepared to part ways on mutual consent as the Saudi Pro League side want to bring in a younger striker. “Aubameyang, opportunity available with many clubs on alert.”…