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Jide Awobona slams street car washers, warns against unsolicited services

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2025June 5, 20250

Nollywood actor Jide Awobona has expressed concerns over the activities of street vendors, particularly those who wash cars in traffic without owner’s consent. In a light-hearted yet pointed Instagram post, Awobona jokingly warned that he might resort to flogging someone if the trend continues. He advised the vendors to stick to selling...

British-Nigerian actor Junior Salokun seeks leading roles in Nollywood

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2025June 5, 20250

British-Nigerian actor Junior Salokun says he is set to star in Nollywood, with ambitions to take on lead roles that break boundaries and amplify African stories on a global stage. Salokun said on Wednesday in Abuja that he aspired to bridge cultural divides through film. “With a deep love for...

FCTA Backs Garki Hospital PPP as Blueprint for Sectoral Growth

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2025June 5, 20250

To engender good governance, Nigerians are desirous of continuity in programmes and policies. Indeed, annual budgets are becoming meaningless where successive administrations prefer new schemes rather than combining inherited programmes. But the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, under Barrister Nyesom Wike is showing a good example in the management of...

Petrol: 6 depots slash prices as competition heightens in downstream sector

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2025June 5, 20250

…operators expect further price reduction by Dangote, others Six depot owners have reduced the prices of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol as competition heightens in the downstream sector of Nigeria’s petroleum industry. The depot owners, which slashed their prices yesterday included Emadeb, First Royal, MENJ, Aiteo, Pinnacle and Hyde....

Bayelsa in race with six others to host 2028 NSF, says Igali

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2025June 5, 20250

The Commissioner for Sports, Bayelsa State Sports Commissioner, Daniel Igali, has revealed that the Prosperity State would be vying to host the 2028 National Sports Festival along with six other ‘unknown’ interested states. Igali said, in Sagamu at the just concluded Ogun 2024 National Sports Festival in Ogun State that the Director General at the...

Firm champions inclusiveness at national sports festival

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2025June 5, 20250

BetKing, a leading sports-tech and entertainment company, demonstrated its unwavering commitment to inclusivity at the recently concluded National Sports Festival held in Ogun State, Nigeria. The company took centre stage in the para-athletics category, sponsoring all para events and ensuring that athletes living with disabilities had the support and visibility...

Why I married in my husband’s church – Ruby Ojiakor

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2025June 5, 20250

Actress Ruby Ojiakor has addressed criticism on the decision to have a wedding at her husband Moc Madu’s church, St Phillips Anglican Church. She explained her husband is the head of the family and married her “in full,” so she chose to respect his church. In a statement on Instagram,...

I do not have a relationship with Bobrisky, says Falz

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2025June 5, 20250

Rapper and actor Falz has denied having any form of relationship with crossdresser Bobrisky, stating that he only tried to help the latter after the he reached out for assistance with a case. Falz, in an interview on Arise TV, explained that he responds to many people who seek help,...

Troops foil terrorists’ attacks in Borno, neutralise scores of insurgents – Army

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2025June 5, 20250

Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East Operation Hadin Kai repelled a coordinated terrorists’ attacks on military positions in Buratai and Mallam Fatori areas of Borno. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Buratai and Mallam Fatori are located in Biu and Abadam local government areas. Capt. Reuben Kovangiya,...

NIMC denies blocking police commission from verification server access

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2025June 5, 20250

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has clarified that all its verification service platforms remain fully functional and accessible to all authorized partners, including security agencies. In a statement on Thursday, the Commission firmly denied claims that it had denied the Police Service Commission (PSC) access to its verification server....