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The Independent National Electoral Commission in the Federal Capital Territory has begun displaying the Register of Voters and distributing Permanent Voter Cards across the territory. In a public notice signed by Mrs Abimbola Oladunjoye on behalf of the FCT Resident Electoral Commissioner, the commission said the exercise would run at all 62 Registration Area Centres until Thursday, October 15, 2026. It will continue at INEC’s six area council offices from October 16. The commission urged registrants to check their names and registration details, confirm their polling units and raise objections to the inclusion of ineligible persons. It also encouraged voters who registered, transferred or updated their records before 2026 to collect any outstanding PVCs. However, INEC clarified that cards for those who participated in the 2026 Continuous Voter Registration exercise were not yet available. It said affected voters would be notified when their cards were ready. For enquiries,...

Nollywood actress, Uche Ogbodo, has advised women to prioritize self-love and walk away from relationships that no longer meet their needs.   The mother of three, who gave the advice in an interview with punch, described herself as an advocate of fairness in marriage.   According to her, fidelity must go both ways and men should take responsibility for their actions instead of excusing infidelity.   "I am an advocate for 50-50 in marriage. If you want me to be faithful to you, stay faithful to me. You just want (sexual) satisfaction? It’s a desire that you can control. You can control yourself; you are not an animal. Why can’t men stay the same? Why do men always make excuses for their failure? They always make excuses for their stupid behaviours. said women must first understand who they are and identify their non-negotiables in a relationship," she said.   “First, you have to know who you are as a woman, know your worth, what you want and also love your...

The European Union has pledged €20 million in defence assistance to the Armed Forces of Nigeria under the European Peace Facility. The proposed support was discussed during a meeting between Defence Minister Christopher Musa and the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. Leah Katung-Babatunde, the minister’s Special Assistant on Media, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, October 17. She said an EU technical delegation would visit Nigeria in November to agree on the details of the assistance. The meeting also reviewed Nigeria-EU security cooperation and bilateral defence arrangements. Mignot commended Musa’s efforts to improve security and invited him to a meeting of defence ministers in Brussels later in the year. Musa thanked the EU for its support and reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to protecting lives and promoting national development. He said the armed forces and other security agencies were gradually rest...

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado returns after months in exile, receiving a jubilant welcome from supporters in Caracas.   Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has returned home after more than 10 months in exile, arriving to cheering crowds as the country faces an uncertain  politicalfuture following the removal of former President Nicolás Maduro.   “I am here. With you,” Machado wrote on X on Sunday, confirming her return after several unsuccessful attempts to re-enter Venezuela.   Machado was photographed attending Mass at a church in Lara state, where supporters embraced her and clasped her hands. She later travelled towards the capital, Caracas, in a caravan of cheering supporters, with more people lining the route to welcome her.   Photographs showed her smiling and leaning out of a car’s sunroof as she entered Caracas late on Sunday.     “Night of reunion in our Caracas. For the reunion of each family, for the Freed...

Independent Football Regulator chair David Kogan has said he expects Manchester City’s appeal against findings of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules to be heard by mid-to-late January.  City have maintained their innocence, and no sanction has been announced. Possible penalties include a substantial points deduction that could lead to relegation, while there has also been speculation about the removal of three Premier League titles won between 2009 and 2018.  Speaking to Times Radio on Wednesday, Kogan emphasised that the appeal would be handled independently of the regulator. “The Premier League have said that they want to get this resolved within the season, and actually, of course, it’s not the Premier League; it’s an independent commission that’s actually going to hear this, made of three retired either judges or lawyers,” he said.  “My understanding is that there is a prescribed process, which is 12 weeks, and so people are assuming this will ac...

Regina Daniels has reacted after a shocking video went viral purportedly showing her fighting with her mother.  The video shows a young woman, purported to be Regina, standing on a balcony while shouting at a woman who appears to be downstairs and out of the view of the camera.  She is heard asking why she should respect the woman when her son "r*ped" her.  Some viewers have said she might have said "raked", other viewers insist she said "r*ped".    The young lady is also heard telling the woman that once a man gives her money, she starts acting anyhow.    The person filming the fight is heard saying that the person screaming is Regina Daniels and she is screaming at her mother, Rita Daniels. The person filming also alleged that Regina said her mother was aware that she was a$saulted by her brother and that her mother has collected money from men at her expense.  These claims made by the person filming, that the people fighting are Regina and her ...

Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt have married in Palm Beach, Florida, following a pre-wedding celebration attended by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.   According to Fox News, the couple exchanged vows on Saturday, October 24, at the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, where Hannity had proposed. A reception followed at the Everglades Club. The ceremony came a day after the couple hosted a party at Mar-a-Lago.  Hannity said his longstanding friendship with Trump influenced their decision to hold the gathering there. He added that they paid fair market value for the venue. “We are grateful that he and Melania could celebrate alongside our families and friends,” he said. Trump did not attend the wedding itself, but his son Eric and daughter-in-law Lara Trump were among the guests. Others attending included Bret Baier, Laura Ingraham, Kayleigh McEnany and Karoline Leavitt.   Political guests included Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, US Ambassador to the United ...

Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv overnight into Thursday, just hours after President Vladimir Putin expressed readiness to resume trilateral peace talks next month.  The fresh diplomatic push followed a three-hour meeting in St. Petersburg between Putin and US special envoy Steve Witkoff.  During the meeting, where Witkoff requested the resumption of negotiations and praised Putin for releasing 74-year-old detained American citizen Stephen Hubbard, Putin agreed to resume talks involving Ukraine and the United States after November 10. However, the diplomatic gesture was immediately followed by a barrage of 21 missiles and 210 drones targeting Ukraine. The attack killed two people and injured 34 others, with Ukrainian officials confirming that central Kyiv was hit with a cluster warhead.  "Russian 'humanitarians' have launched three waves of ballistic strikes against Kyiv since this evening," Ukrainian President Volody...

Prince William made a rare royal appearance on a Briday evening, October 23, to promote his Earthshot Prize, which goes to environmental causes.  The show’s host, comedian Graham Norton, asked William whether he ever fantasised about another job rather than becoming king.  William told Norton: “I did want to be a policeman when I was younger. I thought I could make a good one.”  William added that he also went through “a phase of wanting to be a DJ — I wasn’t very good.”

Nigerian musician Zlatan hilariously asks street guys who hailed him to contribute money for his wedding.

US First Lady Melania Trump has secured a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the Russian-controlled city of ​Oleshky to 'temporarily stop all military action' to allow for safe passage of civilians.   The ceasefire is expected to begin on October 29, the White House said on Friday.   The development ​comes as Melania Trump's husband, President Donald Trump, pressures Ukrainian President Volodymyr ⁠Zelenskiy to reach an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war, which ​began when Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.   Melania Trump has been active in trying to ​get Ukrainian children seized by Russia during the war returned to their families.   "The situation in Oleshky is dire. Oleshky is a front-line war city on the brink of disaster. Oleshky's remaining population is comprised primarily of elderly ​residents who urgently need medical attention, medicine, food, and clean water," Melania Trump said in ​the statement.   The ceasefi...

French President Emmanuel Macron has postponed his planned state visit to Nigeria amid protests and unrest in France.  Macron had been expected in Nigeria on October 28 and 29. A French presidential spokesperson said on Friday, October 23, that the visit had been postponed as authorities responded to domestic tensions. A Nigerian official familiar with the arrangements also cited the situation in France as a factor.  France has recently experienced demonstrations over living costs, public services and school conditions. According to the report, protests on October 17 escalated into violence in several cities, with buildings set alight and shops looted. Authorities were preparing for another round of demonstrations on Saturday, October 24. The planned visit was expected to strengthen bilateral cooperation and build on agreements reached during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to France in November 2024. During that three-day visit, the two presidents discussed finance, energ...

The Gombe State House of Assembly has endorsed proposed constitutional amendments to provide a framework for establishing state police services in Nigeria.  According to a report of Thursday’s proceedings, lawmakers adopted recommendations submitted by a seven-member ad hoc committee on constitutional review, bringing the reported number of state legislatures supporting state police to 25. The endorsement followed an earlier statement by the Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, Aliyu Baba Manu, that the bill had not been formally presented to lawmakers. The proposed constitutional alteration, containing 26 clauses, was reportedly transmitted by the National Assembly on October 6, 2026, for consideration under Section 9(2) of the Constitution. It seeks to allow state police services to operate alongside the federally controlled Nigeria Police Force.  The Assembly appointed a seven-member committee, chaired by Deputy Speaker Sadam Bello Sale, to examine the proposal...

  Davido has given a glimpse of how he plans to celebrate his colleague and close friend, Zlatan Ibile, ahead of his upcoming wedding.   In a post shared on his Instagram Story, the singer showed off massive bundles of cash, stating his intention to lavishly spray the couple.   Davido flaunted stash of $100 bills, captioning the photo with, “Heavy weekend for the bestie!”   Rapper Zlatan Ibile is officially set to tie the knot with his longtime partner and the mother of his two children, Davita Lamai, this Saturday, October 24, 2026. The upcoming celebration follows their low-key civil court wedding held earlier in the year.

Tobi Bakre has reminded his followers how far he's come with throwback photos and recent ones.  The former Big Brother Naija star, who is now an actor, took to Instagram to share recent topless photos, with his chest and arms on display.  He also shared an old topless photo of himself.  The contrast between the old photo and recent ones was glaring as the new ones show how much he's gained by working out.

Saudi Arabia's energy minister on Monday said the country had been tested but would mount a "serious" response after a string of attacks on Riyadh's international airport by Yemen's Houthis that left 18 people dead. "The events of recent weeks are serious. Our response must be equally serious," Prince Abdul Aziz bin Salman told the WPC Energy Congress in Riyadh.   On Saturday, Houthi strikes killed 13 people and wounded hundreds at King Khalid International Airport, the deadliest attack on Saudi soil in more than a decade. The Houthis said they launched the attacks in retaliation for "brutal Saudi aggression" against areas they control in western Yemen.   Four people died in earlier attacks on Wednesday and Thursday, and another was killed on Sunday. Operations remained suspended at the sprawling airport on Riyadh's outskirts on Monday.   CCTV footage released by Saudi authorities showing Saturday’s attack captured Muslim pilgrims dressed i...

Lionel Messi has bid an emotional farewell after officially announcing his retirement from international football.   The Argentine football icon, 39,  shared a heartfelt message, reflecting on his extraordinary career and expressing his gratitude to the country he represented throughout his international journey.  Posting a photo of himself holding the Argentine jersey with the word 'Gracias', Messi wrote: “All has been said. And now, all is done. And the only words left... are from the bottom of my heart: Thank you, Argentina.”  Lionel Messi finished his international career with 208 senior caps, the most of any player in the team's history, with his 126 goals for Argentina.   He won the 2022 World Cup and two Copa Americas during his 21-year spell on the international stage.   Messi, who played his last game for Argentina against Benin on Wednesday night, October 7, created the first two goals before getting on the scoresheet himself in his country's 3- 0...

  Nkechi Blessing Sunday has said that she has been celibate for 2 years.  The actress disclosed this on Instagram.  She shared photos of herself on a plane and wrote: "Catch flights not Feelings. 2 years of Celibacy. GOD DID."

Jay Boogie, real name Daniel Nsikan, has shared new photos while calling out people who turn to enemies when he denies them his attention.  The cross dresser, who cried out for help 3 years ago after claiming his surgery at a Lagos clinic was botched, showed off his curvier physique in a revealing yellow dress.  In the caption, he wrote: "Some of you are actually embarrassing. You’ll slide into my DMs trying to get my attention, and the moment I don’t respond, suddenly you hate me, start creating fake accounts, throwing subliminals and monitoring my every move. Babe, you wanted my attention, you didn’t get it, and now you’re trying to punish me for not wanting you?  "Imagine being so hurt by rejection that you turn into a full-time hater of somebody you were once desperately trying to get close to. You don’t hate me, sweetheart, you hate that I didn’t want you. There’s a difference. The funniest part is that you think the fake accounts make you look unbothered when, in re...

US President Donald Trump on Saturday, October 10 criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as the two leaders clashed over a new energy agreement between the United States and Russia, suggesting that Ukraine should replace its leadership.    Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump expressed frustration with Zelensky following a series of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries that Washington had urged Kyiv to avoid.  TrackExec Orders "You know what I suggest? I suggest they get a new leader who can make a deal because he could have made many deals and for some reason, he never does," Trump said.   The public dispute follows Trump's Friday announcement of an agreement reached with Russian President Vladimir Putin to supply global energy markets with Russian diesel fuel in an effort to reduce domestic fuel costs ahead of the upcoming U.S. midterm elections.   According to U.S. officials, persistent Ukrainian strikes on Russian refinery ...

The PBAT Door-to-Door Movement has extended its nationwide grassroots mobilisation campaign to Bauchi State ahead of the 2027 presidential election.   The movement’s Grand Patron and prominent Niger Delta leader, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, was represented by the Managing Director of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Kestin Pondi, FNSE, Ph.D., at the campaign launch in Bauchi, the state capital.   The visit marks another phase in the movement’s ongoing nationwide activities aimed at strengthening its grassroots structures, expanding political engagement and coordinating support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Reality star Temi Nkem has won the Big Brother Naija season 11   The housemate was one of the nine finalists, which included Aikou, Barry, Bluethopia, Flora, Oyin, Ricky, Sheba, and Tram.   After six evictions, Sheba, Temi Nkem, and Aikou were the last three housemates standing.   For winning the show, Temi Nkem will be taking home the ₦160 million grand prize. The prize comprises ₦100 million in cash and a brand-new SUV, making it one of the biggest reward packages in the history of the reality television show.

The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has reaffirmed its support for Cristiano Ronaldo’s continued involvement with the national team, describing the forward as an icon of Portuguese football.   FPF president Pedro Proença, in a post on the federation’s X account on Monday, said Ronaldo remains an important member of the national side whenever he is fit and available for selection.   “Cristiano Ronaldo is the best player in history. He has dedicated more than two decades to Portuguese football and is the ultimate symbol of Portuguese identity,” Proença said.   He also defended Ronaldo’s place in the squad, insisting that his selection is justified by his performances.   “His presence with the national team is well-deserved thanks to his exceptional sporting abilities, and this is undeniable. He will always remain part of this group whenever he is fit and ready,” he added.   Proença also addressed the reported disagreement between Ronaldo and Portugal coach Jo...

 

United States President Donald Trump on Saturday, September 26, rejected a truce proposal submitted by Iran aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz to maritime shipping within seven days.       The strategic shipping lane, vital to global energy supplies, remains central to the ongoing conflict between Washington and Tehran, which has reached a stalemate after nearly seven months. “I reject their proposal,” Trump told reporters outside the White House. “They made a proposal, but I’ve rejected it. They want to make a deal where they open the Strait immediately because they’re losing so badly. They want to make a deal, and I think that’s fine. I like making a deal too.”     Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, speaking during his return to Tehran following the United Nations General Assembly in New York, stated that the proposal was developed in coordination with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.   According to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who ...

The US war with Iran has cost $45.1 billion, the Pentagon informed Congress on Friday, according to two sources familiar with the matter.       The department told lawmakers that war costs were $43.6 billion as of September 3 plus an additional $1.5 billion for extra fuel, the sources added.   The estimate is not a full accounting of the war’s cost, however.       It does not include an assessment of the cost to repair damaged bases or buildings and did not provide Congress with detailed breakdowns of indirect costs of military operations as lawmakers have asked for, one source said.       The $45.1 billion cost estimate from the Pentagon surpasses the $38 billion price tag the Congressional Budget Office projected the war cost through August 1, and comes after the Pentagon estimated $37.5 billion as the bill for the war in July.       The estimate from the budget office also did not include the co...

NFL star Travis Kelce has reportedly been named as a victim in a major Ponzi scheme by prosecutors in a Missouri court.   The Chiefs star tight end was named in court on Tuesday as one of many to be wronged by Siddharth Jawahar, described by the U.S. Attorney’s Office as an illegal immigrant who was sentenced to 11 years in prison for fraud that took away more than $35 million from investors.   The 38-year-old pleaded guilty to three counts of wire fraud in U.S. District Court in St. Louis in January and was ordered to pay over $31 million in restitution to his victims, per a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Missouri.   Kelce’s losses were not disclosed, nor did prosecutors expand on the 36-year-old’s connection to the case.   Jawahar ran a Texas-based investment company, Swiftarc Capital LLC, and funneled nearly all his clients' funds into a single investment, Philip Morris Pakistan (PMP) in 2015.   Per the release, when the va...

Veteran midfielder Axel Witsel has announced his retirement from international football with Belgium.   "This time, it's the right one. I have made the decision to end my international career. The time has come to make way for the young and the new generation.   "It has been an immense pride to have given my all during these 18 years. I never imagined achieving so much when I started, at just 18 years old," Witsel said on his profile on the social network X."   "Thank you to the supporters. Thank you to all my teammates, all my coaches, and all the people within the federation who contributed, near or far, to my growth over all these years.   "Good luck to the team for the future. I'm certain its future will be bright. I love you, Belgium," Witsel said.   The 37-year-old  ends his international career with 140 caps, 12 goals, and eight assists.   His last appearance was in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, when Belgium were eliminated ...

One of the female housemates of the 2019 edition of the Big Brother Naija (BBN) reality TV show, Tacha Akide, has given counsel to ladies on what to do to men who often look out for physical attractiveness.  TraceFamily History The reality TV star who offered her thoughts on the “Tea Me” podcast suggested that women prioritize financial security when choosing a spouse, much as men frequently prioritize physical attractiveness. Tacha Akide further argued that if men avoid dating women they don’t find beautiful, women should consider their partner’s financial status. READ ALSO: Being nice all the time will not get you far in life —BBNaija’s Tacha   BrowseStreaming Guides “A man will not date an ugly girl, so why should a beautiful girl date a broke man?”. She said. This comes days after Tacha advised in a social media post that no woman should mistreat her partner only because she attracts the interest of other guys. Tacha underlined the significance of distinguis...

President at rally in South Carolina makes comments on key strategic waterway and jokes about bombing Iran Donald Trump called the strait of Hormuz “an American territory” on Friday, as the US continues its military blockade of Iran’s shipping and ports while Trump’s administration struggles to end its war with the country. “We don’t even know if we won, because I view the strait of Hormuz as an American territory right now,” Trump said, addressing a crowd in South Carolina. He was campaigning for senator Darline Graham, who is running to permanently fill her late brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat. Later in his remarks, Trump joked about bombing Iran. “It’s a Friday night. We have plenty of time,” Trump said before reciting The Snake, a poem he frequently uses at campaign rallies to underscore his anti-immigrant policies. “What the hell do I have to do? Go back and bomb Iran a little bit more?” As of Friday, American forces have redirected 68 commercial vessels to comply with the bl...

 

 

FlipScript Homes, a fast-rising real estate firm run by the multi-faceted film-maker, actress, producer and entrepreneur Chika Ike recently launched and unveiled their newest real estate project - The Maison; a tastefully designed or exquisitely developed project consisting of two 4-bedroom duplexes, and two apartment buildings featuring 12 2-bedrooms and 1-bedroom flats each. The launch took place on Sunday, the 16th of July, 2023 at The Maison in Oakland Estate, Sangotedo, Lekki. In attendance were some of the big names in the real estate and Nollywood industry - Chigurl, Stephanie Bond, Peggy Leonard, Bond Smith, Medlin Boss, Mary Uranta, Tricia Esiegbe Kerry to name a few.  This project is the brainchild of Chika Ike who fell in love with real estate at a young age and spoke in detail about how she started her real estate portfolio and how it has grown over the years, she says; “investing in real estate for me is one of the best decisions I could have ever made for ...

Pop Queen Beyonce is officially a billionaire.     According to Forbes, her net worth is now estimated at over $1 billion, after she concluded her successful Cowboy Carter Tour in 2025, which grossed over $407 million, after dropping her mega-hit studio album,  Cowboy Carter,  in 2024.     The 44-year-old superstar received lots of opportunities after the release of  Cowboy Carter , including “new commercial opportunities,” her world tour, which was the highest-grossing of the year, and more in 2025, according to  Forbes .     The magazine reports that the singer earned $148 million in 2025 alone. The last estimate of her net worth had her at $780 million.     At just 44, the mother of three has cemented herself as a financial powerhouse.     Beyoncé’s journey began in the late 1990s with Destiny’s Child, the girl group that sold over 60 million records and laid the foundation for her solo c...