Entertainment

‘I Was Ashamed to Say I Had No Home’ — Veteran Actress Jumoke George Opens Up on Homelessness, Ill Health

Veteran Nollywood actress Jumoke George has opened up about the silent battles she has faced in recent years, revealing that she has been homeless for six years and has been taking refuge in a church. In a deeply emotional interview, the once-celebrated actress shared how shame and fear of judgment kept her silent about her

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Politics

APC Not to Blame for PDP’s Crisis — Felix Morka Fires Back at Ologbondiyan

The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has denied claims that the ruling party is behind the internal crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing such insinuations as unfounded. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Morka countered the position of Kola Ologbondiyan, former National

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Entertainment

Lisabi, Seven Doors emerge top winners as AMVCA celebrates African storytelling

The 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was held on Saturday night in Lagos, honouring outstanding achievements in African film and television. The prestigious event spotlighted the continent’s finest talents, with Lisabi: The Uprising and Seven Doors emerging as some of the night’s biggest winners. The awards, which celebrate excellence in

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Sports

Ancelotti defends players after Barcelona defeat ends Real Madrid’s La Liga hopes

Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has refused to criticise his players following a dramatic 4-3 defeat to arch-rivals Barcelona on Sunday — a result that effectively handed the Catalan side the La Liga title. The loss at Camp Nou leaves Madrid seven points adrift with only three matches remaining, ending their chances of winning any

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News

VeryDarkMan Released from EFCC Custody After Five Days

Social media activist Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has been released from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after spending five days in detention. His release was confirmed on Tuesday by former presidential candidate and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, who shared the update via his X (formerly Twitter) handle.

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Politics

Delta Speaker, 21 Lawmakers Dump PDP for APC Over Party Crisis

In a sweeping political shake-up, the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, and 21 other lawmakers have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing deepening internal crises within the PDP. The mass defection took place on Tuesday during a plenary session, where

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‘Sense Far From Some People’ — Wike’s Aide Slams GTBank Boycott Over VeryDarkMan Drama

Lere Olayinka, an aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has slammed calls to boycott Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) over the controversial arrest of social media activist, Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). VDM was reportedly arrested after being allegedly locked inside the exit door of a GTBank branch

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EFCC Grants Bail to Social Commentator VeryDarkMan Over Alleged Financial Crimes

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has granted administrative bail to popular social media commentator, Martins Innocent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, following his arrest last Friday, May 2, 2025. Otse, known for his vocal takes on social and political issues, was taken into custody by EFCC operatives after allegedly ignoring multiple invitations regarding

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Atiku Condemns EFCC Over Arrest, Continued Detention of VeryDarkMan

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticized the arrest and continued detention of social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Otse was reportedly arrested following petitions from several individuals alleging cyberstalking, according to EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale. His detention has sparked protests in Abuja,

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Aregbesola Reveals How He Abandoned Marxism and Returned to Islam

Former Osun State Governor and immediate past Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has opened up about his spiritual journey, detailing how he transitioned from Marxist ideology back to his Islamic roots. Speaking during the 30th Anniversary Lecture of the NASRUL-LAHI-L-FATIH Society (NASFAT), Aregbesola recounted how youthful exposure to communist literature once drew him away

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