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  • My most hurtful experience – Stan Nze

    My most hurtful experience – Stan Nze

    Award-winning actor, Stan Nze has opened up in a recent interview on how a simple media interview turned out to be a very hurtful experience In his life.

    Recounting the experience, he said: “I granted an interview sometime after I got married, and the interview was supposed to focus on my work. However, I realized they were not even talking about the movie; instead, it was more about my personal life. They were trying to dig for a headline. I was on set, and they were shooting upstairs. When they stopped shooting, we would start the interview.

    During the break, the cameraman mentioned a question he had been meaning to ask: “Your marriage is recent, and people are saying you married an older woman.” For my response, I reiterated many things I had seen on blogs. The next thing I knew, I was trending with the headline: Why I Married My 43-Year-Old Woman. I was shocked and wondered, “How did we get here?” From there, other blogs just picked it up and ran with it”

  • Davido admits feeling ‘broke’ compared to his billionaire father

    Davido admits feeling ‘broke’ compared to his billionaire father

    Nigerian music icon Davido has revealed that despite his success and wealth, he sometimes feels “broke” when compared to the immense fortune of his father, Adedeji Adeleke.

    The Afrobeats superstar shared this during an interview in Paris after gracing Amiri’s Fall/Winter 2025 show at Paris Fashion Week, held at Palais de Tokyo on Thursday.

    Davido attended the high-profile event alongside fellow Nigerian artiste Omah Lay.

    In a viral clip from the interview, Davido was asked if anyone had ever made him feel broke despite his accomplishments.

    Without hesitation, he replied, “Yeah, my dad.”

    The “Unavailable” hitmaker continues to make waves both musically and culturally, as evidenced by his recent appearance in Paris and other notable moments, including receiving a $20,000 gift from a producer of his Timeless album and enjoying a royal welcome during a visit to India.

  • 5 things to know about Nigerian-born Nathan Butler-Oyedeji playing for Arsenal

    5 things to know about Nigerian-born Nathan Butler-Oyedeji playing for Arsenal

    Born to a Nigerian father and a Vincentian mother, Nathan Butler-Oyedeji is the latest product of Arsenal’s Hale End academy.

    This promising forward recently made headlines with his senior debut in Arsenal’s UEFA Champions League victory over Dinamo Zagreb and also being called up in the matchday squad against Wolves on Saturday.

    Here are five key things to know about Nathan Butler-Oyedeji:

    1. He Comes from a Rich Sporting Heritage

    Born on January 4, 2003, in Walthamstow, East London, Nathan Butler-Oyedeji has a diverse background. His father, Taju Oyedeji, was a footballer who earned a scholarship at Crystal Palace but didn’t secure a professional contract. Nathan inherited his father’s passion for football, blending it with a heritage that includes a Nigerian father and a Vincentian mother. His name reflects this dual identity, with “Butler” from his mother’s side and “Oyedeji” from his father’s.

    2. A Product of Arsenal’s Hale End Academy

    Nathan joined Arsenal’s academy at the age of 8 and signed his first professional contract in 2021. After a series of loans to Accrington Stanley and Cheltenham Town, he finally got his big moment on January 22, 2025, debuting in Arsenal’s 3-0 UCL victory over Dinamo Zagreb. His journey included 11 prior call-ups to the first team, and his persistence paid off when he impressed with 8 goals and 6 assists in the 2024/25 Premier League 2 season.

    3. International Eligibility and Potential

    Though born in England, Nathan is eligible to represent Nigeria, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and England internationally. Despite being uncapped at youth or senior levels, his strong form and Nigerian heritage make him a potential future star for the Super Eagles or the Three Lions.

    Born to a Nigerian father and a Vincentian mother, Nathan Butler-Oyedeji is the latest product of Arsenal’s Hale End academy.

    This promising forward recently made headlines with his senior debut in Arsenal’s UEFA Champions League victory over Dinamo Zagreb and also being called up in the matchday squad against Wolves on Saturday.

    Here are five key things to know about Nathan Butler-Oyedeji:

    1. He Comes from a Rich Sporting Heritage

    Born on January 4, 2003, in Walthamstow, East London, Nathan Butler-Oyedeji has a diverse background. His father, Taju Oyedeji, was a footballer who earned a scholarship at Crystal Palace but didn’t secure a professional contract. Nathan inherited his father’s passion for football, blending it with a heritage that includes a Nigerian father and a Vincentian mother. His name reflects this dual identity, with “Butler” from his mother’s side and “Oyedeji” from his father’s.

    2. A Product of Arsenal’s Hale End Academy

    Nathan joined Arsenal’s academy at the age of 8 and signed his first professional contract in 2021. After a series of loans to Accrington Stanley and Cheltenham Town, he finally got his big moment on January 22, 2025, debuting in Arsenal’s 3-0 UCL victory over Dinamo Zagreb. His journey included 11 prior call-ups to the first team, and his persistence paid off when he impressed with 8 goals and 6 assists in the 2024/25 Premier League 2 season.

    3. International Eligibility and Potential

    Though born in England, Nathan is eligible to represent Nigeria, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and England internationally. Despite being uncapped at youth or senior levels, his strong form and Nigerian heritage make him a potential future star for the Super Eagles or the Three Lions.

    4. Playing Style Inspired by Legends

    Butler-Oyedeji’s father encouraged him to study clips of Thierry Henry, shaping his development as a versatile and pacey forward. Nathan also admires Ronaldinho, whose flair influences his creative style. Comfortable as a striker or winger, he is known for his work rate, sharp movement, and clinical finishing—qualities that have made him a standout at the youth level.

    5. He’s Following in the Footsteps of Other Anglo-Nigerians at Arsenal

    Nathan joins the likes of Bukayo Saka, Ethan Nwaneri, and Miguel Azeez as Nigeria-eligible players making their mark under Mikel Arteta. His senior debut solidifies Arsenal’s reputation for nurturing players with Anglo-Nigerian roots who excel at both club and international levels.

    Nathan Butler-Oyedeji’s story is just beginning, and with the right opportunities, he could become a key figure for Arsenal and a force to reckon with on the international stage. Fans will undoubtedly be watching closely as he continues to grow.

  • Prof Yusuf Ali SAN tasks governments to pay maximum attention to education

    Prof Yusuf Ali SAN tasks governments to pay maximum attention to education

    Kuliya of Ilorin Emirate and Professor of Law Practice, Mallam Yusuf Ali SAN, has counseled stakeholders that there is no substitute for Education, noting that it is in the best interest of Nigerian governments to pay maximum attention to the sector.

    The senior lawyer, however, said that the government alone cannot fund education, calling on corporate bodies, individuals and citizens to consider other interventions in the sector to help mould the country’s future leaders.

    The legal giant spoke with Journalists on the sideline of the inauguration of a twin Lecture Theatre in the Faculty of Law named after him by the management of Thomas Adewumi University, Oko-Irese, a privately owned institution in Irepodun local government area of Kwara state.

    Ali expressed delight that he was honored without any financial contribution from him to the project but in recognition of his disposition and contributions to education development.

    He says, “There is no substitute for education, and leading knowledgeable people is more straightforward than ignorant people. When people are ignorant, there is no lie that will work, but when people are educated, it’s difficult for them to be cheated, and it’s also difficult for them to be led by the nose.

    ” So it’s in the interest of the government to ensure that they pay maximum attention to the issue of education, especially the funding.”

    But having said that, Ali explained that ”education has gone beyond government funding education, we need other interventions from corporate bodies, from individuals, from other citizens and other people can intervene. So it’s mixed grilled”, he said.

    Vice Chancellor of Thomas Adewumi University, Professor Francisca O. Oladipo, said the twin lecture theatre was named after the legal luminary to inspire the institution’s undergraduates, particularly the law students, to attain greater heights like him.

    “Each time our students walk past that road, they see that name, they remember him, and they want to be like him. It inspired them to want to think like him, especially the Law students. They want to attain what he has been able to attain. So those are the two significant motives behind today’s events.

    “And it also means sustainability; we constructed everything ourselves using the laterite blocks, the ones they called mud blocks used by our fathers in those days, and everything was done not by a contractor, even the metal work, for the roofing we used wood. There used to be a huge tree there; that place used to be a waste dump, so it also means waste to wealth”, she said.

    In his address, the founder of the university, Engr. Dr. Johnson Adewumi also acknowledged that Prof. Ali’s unwavering dedication to education, justice, and the empowerment of young minds aligns with the vision and mission of establishing the university.

    “We are proud of the strides TAU has made in its quest for academic excellence, and today’s commissioning represents another significant chapter in that journey,” he said.

  • Where to invest N1 million as a Nigerian in 2025

    Where to invest N1 million as a Nigerian in 2025

    Before investing in Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy by GDP and the most populous country on the continent, it’s essential to understand that the country’s economy is diversified, with a growing services sector and ever-changing government policies that can encourage or discourage investment.

    Understanding this, whether as a seasoned investor or a beginner, can help you make informed decisions and achieve your financial goals.

    Having these in mind, here are some areas where you can invest N1 million as a Nigerian in 2025 and be certain to get a positive investment.

    Equities

    According to experts, the best place to invest N1 million in 2025 would be in oil and gas sector stocks; and insurance sector.

    These sectors have proven to be a notable exception due to the remarkable positive outcome despite challenging economic conditions. However, no investment is 100 percent guaranteed.

    Agriculture

    Agriculture in Nigeria is one of the most promising investment opportunities for both local and international investors. Investors can explore areas such as crop farming (cassava, maize, cocoa, soybeans, rice, and palm oil), poultry, aquaculture, and snail and livestock farming, which are in high demand locally and internationally.

    The increasing demand for this agricultural produce makes it an investment that will yield positive outcomes no matter the challenging economic conditions or government policies.

    Renewable Energy

    With the incessant grid collapse bringing darkness all over the country, Nigerians are beginning to seek an alternative that can guarantee a 100 percent power supply without excuses for collapse. Invest in renewable energy especially solar panel manufacturing, installation, and maintenance.

    Financial Services

    With the growing population of citizens who find the bank time-consuming and irrelevant, especially among the illiterate and rural areas, Nigeria’s financial services sector is a good place to invest N1 million in 2025.

    Financial services such as digital banking, micro-lending, and the popular Point of Sale (POS) business are attractive spaces for investors looking to capitalize on financial technology advancements.

    These investment areas have little risk attached and can be achieved with N1 million in 2025.

  • NDLEA foils attempt to export drugs concealed in duvets to UK, arrests two suspects

    NDLEA foils attempt to export drugs concealed in duvets to UK, arrests two suspects

    The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) announced on Sunday that its operatives intercepted a consignment of Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, hidden inside duvets and packaged for export to the United Kingdom.

    The seizure was made at the cargo shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos.

    NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi revealed that the discovery, made on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, led to the arrest of two suspects: Adakole Sunday and Austin Balogun.

    “Six parcels of the psychoactive substance weighing 3.50 kilograms were concealed within the duvets,” Babafemi said. He added that Austin Balogun, the primary agent behind the operation, admitted he was paid ₦700,000 to arrange the shipment but used most of the money for apartment rent and export handling charges.

    In another operation, NDLEA operatives raided a hideout in the Igbo Olumo area of Ikorodu, Lagos, arresting Joseph Oluwasegun Adewale and Biodun Adelakun. Seven liters of skuchies—a psychoactive mixture of black currant, cannabis, and opioids—were recovered.

    Other items seized included: Three locally made double-barrel rifles, One locally made double-barrel pistol, One English-made pistol, One locally made single-barrel rifle, Three cartridges, An empty 9mm cartridge and An iron-headed axe

    A separate operation in Lagos’ Akala area, Mushin, on Sunday, January 19, resulted in the confiscation of 47kg of skunk (a potent cannabis strain) and 25.46kg of nitrous oxide (laughing gas).

    In Ekiti State, NDLEA officers arrested Adepoju Taiwo, 26, on January 23, with 1.95kg of Canadian Loud on Iworoko Road, Ado-Ekiti.

    In Kwara State, Auwal Sani was apprehended on January 20 in Bode Saadu, Moro LGA, with 50,000 tramadol pills (225mg) weighing 36.56kg.

    Three suspects—Abubakar Lami (45), Abba Sani (35), and Auwal Aliyu (32)—were arrested in Gadar Tamburawa, Kano. Operatives recovered 13.1kg of skunk and 125 liters of suck and die, a new psychoactive substance.

    In Gefen Kasa, Dawakin Kudu LGA, a cannabis plantation was discovered and destroyed. A suspect, Sabo Ali Muhammad, 45, was arrested in connection to the farm.

    NDLEA continued its War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) campaign with sensitization programs across the country. Highlights include lectures in schools such as: Army Children Secondary School, Oyo, Oyo State, Government Day Secondary School, Gwadangwaji, Kebbi State, St. Dominic Comprehensive College, Oron, Akwa Ibom State, District Junior College, Agege, Lagos, Pompomari community, and Damaturu, Yobe State

    NDLEA Chairman and CEO, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), commended officers in Lagos, Kano, Kwara, and Ekiti for their arrests and seizures. He also praised their counterparts nationwide for intensifying WADA’s advocacy and sensitization efforts.

  • ‘My dream nose,’ Comedian Zicsaloma undergoes nose surgery in Turkey

    ‘My dream nose,’ Comedian Zicsaloma undergoes nose surgery in Turkey

    Nigerian comedian and skit maker Zicsaloma has taken to social media to announce undergoing a successful nose surgery in Istanbul.

    The comic star expressed excitement and joy, sharing his journey with followers.

    In a video posted on his page, Zicsaloma documented every step of the process, from the initial consultation to post-operative care.

    He extended heartfelt gratitude to the medical team and gave special recognition to the surgeon who performed the procedure.

    Sharing his thoughts on the outcome, the comedian remarked that his new nose had surpassed his expectations.

    Zicsaloma’s decision to undergo surgery at the facility was influenced by his online research, where he discovered the hospital’s profile and was impressed by its expertise.

    Upon arrival, the hospital staff provided a warm welcome, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience.

    Although he admitted to feeling nervous beforehand, Zicsaloma was relieved and delighted with the success of the operation.

    The comedian also shared updates about his recovery process, posting photos and videos of his healing face.

    He revealed that the plasters on his nose would be removed after six days, noting the temporary discomfort but emphasising his excitement about his new look.

  • Tinubu’s strategy against terrorist financiers yielding results, says APC chieftain

    Tinubu’s strategy against terrorist financiers yielding results, says APC chieftain

    Mr Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, says President Bola Tinubu’s strategy against terrorist financiers in the country is yielding positive results.

    Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, said that Tinubu’s recent remarks that his administration had been targeting the financial backbone of terrorist groups in the country was a commendable bold step.

    The APC chieftain made the remarks while speaking with newsmen on Sunday in Osogbo.

    Oyintiloye, said that the President’s speech at the opening of the 2025 National Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation (AML/CFT/CPF) Summit in Abuja that more than 100 terrorist financiers had been convicted in the last two years was a commendable feat in the fight against terrorism.

    He urged the President not to relent in his fight against terrorism and its financiers, adding that most of the troubled parts of the country have started witnessing relative peace.

    Oyintiloye, also commended the military and other security agencies on their bravery fight against the terrorist groups and bandits in the country.

    He appreciated their efforts towards the security situation in the country, noting that it has tremendously improved in recent times.

    “I want to commend the President on his efforts at minimising the spate of insecurity in the country.

    “The President’s strategy of crippling the financiers of terrorist groups in the country has resulted in relative peace in many of the troubled states.

    “I also commended the military, the National Security Adviser, and other security agencies for restoring hope to Nigeria’s security architecture,” he said.

    He appealed to all securities agencies not to rest on their oars until they succeeded in winning war against terrorist groups in the country.

    “The achievements recorded in the last few weeks shows that the military have taken the bull by the horns to quench the insurgency in our land,” he said.

    Oyintiloye urged Nigerians to continue to support the President and the security agencies, adding that the country was already on the path of restoration.

    He said that with act of faith, patriotism, honesty and positive minds set on the part of Nigerians, “the country will rise again.”

  • Sinner beats Zverev in straights sets to retain Australian Open title

    Sinner beats Zverev in straights sets to retain Australian Open title

    A clinical Jannik Sinner swept past Alexander Zverev to retain his Australian Open title Sunday and cement his status as the world’s dominant player, becoming the first Italian to win three Grand Slams.

    The 23-year-old came through a tense battle between the world’s top two players 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 on Rod Laver Arena, raising his arms in the air and looking to the sky in celebration.

    In doing so he became the first Italian, man or woman, to win three Grand Slams, surpassing Nicola Pietrangeli’s two.

    The victory also thrust him alongside Andre Agassi, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic as the only men to successfully defend their Melbourne Park titles this century.

    But it proved more misery for Germany’s Zverev, who remains one of the world’s best players never to taste Grand Slam glory, falling short once again in his third big final.

    Ice-cool Sinner proved to be a tower of mental strength in Australia, with his defence coming against the backdrop of an ongoing doping case after he twice tested positive for traces of the steroid clostebol last year.

    Hanging over his head has been a World Anti-Doping Agency appeal against his exoneration, with the global body seeking a long ban.

    A hearing is scheduled at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) for April.

    But he cast all the worries aside to notch a 19th career title and extend his incredible win streak to 21 matches.

    Last year, Sinner needed five sets to tame Daniil Medvedev and win his first Grand Slam, but it never looked like going the distance this time.

    He opened with a statement ace and won his first two service games to love, with Zverev struggling to get himself into the contest.

    The German fought back to save two break points and hold for 2-2, serving his way out of trouble.

    He began to find his radar, taking four points off the next Sinner serve in a game that went to deuce twice as the rallies built.

    – Racing clear –

    But the dam finally burst in the eighth game.

    Zverev saved three break points but had no answer to a fourth when he was beaten by a blazing passing shot to slump 5-3 behind.

    Sinner took the set in 46 minutes and kept the pressure on in the second as cracks began to appear in his opponent’s game.

    The Italian has a phenomenal ability to turn recovery shots into momentum-changing ones and he raced 15-40 clear on the Zverev serve at 1-1.

    Once more, the second seed dug deep to cling on.

    From then on they couldn’t be separated and it went to a tiebreak where Sinner got a lucky net cord that dribbled over to break for 5-4 and he streaked to a two-set lead.

    Sinner has won all four tiebreaks he’s played in Melbourne and 16 from his last 18.

    Zverev smashed his racquet in frustration at the changeover, and it didn’t get any better in the third set, worn down by the relentless Italian.

    Sinner broke for 4-2 when Zverev sent a forehand long and there was no way back for the increasingly disillusioned 27-year-old.

    Zverev came into the clash with a 4-2 record over Sinner, but all of those wins came before the Italian won a Grand Slam or rose to world number one.

    Sinner won eight titles last year, including the US Open and season-ending ATP Finals, and was the first player since Federer in 2005 to go through a season without a defeat in straight sets.

  • I’m not desperate to be Nigeria’s president – Peter Obi

    I’m not desperate to be Nigeria’s president – Peter Obi

    Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has criticized the state of leadership in Nigeria, adding that he is not desperate to be Nigeria’s president.

    Speaking to graduating students, Obi encouraged them to embrace a spirit of service, emphasizing that effective leadership stems from a commitment to driving positive change rather than personal ambition.

    “All of this is to inspire you to ignite the change and provide support,” he said. “It’s not about saying, ‘I want to be in charge, I want to do this, or I want to do that.’”

    Addressing claims of desperation, Obi clarified: “When people say I’m desperate, I say, ‘No, I am not desperate to be Nigeria’s president. I am desperate to see Nigeria work because it can work.”

    He urged Nigerian youths to help usher in the “right leadership that the country needs for development.” Citing economist and Nobel laureate James Robinson, Obi noted, “Last year, Robinson said that Nigeria is a country that knows what to do to prosper but refuses to do it.”

    The former governor likened the country’s situation to allowing drivers who have already reached their destinations to continue steering the vehicle, warning that such leadership would inevitably lead to losses.

    “You cannot let people who have passed their time or reached their destinations drive you. That is what you need to help reignite. Use what you have to help us change society. Don’t become part of the problem,” Obi said.

    He further challenged the youth to rise above the failures of past generations, stating: “You are victims of Nigeria’s situation because our generation and the one before us refused to do what was right. Now we are all suffering for it.”