In the early hours of June 24, 2025, a tentative ceasefire brokered by U.S. President Trump was abruptly marred when Iran reportedly launched a ballistic missile. Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) identified the incident as the first explicit violation of the newly declared truce—raising serious questions about Tehran’s agenda and reliability in diplomatic engagements. The missile…
Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has been re-arraigned before Justice Musa Liman of the Federal High Court in Abuja on multiple charges of cyberstalking. The Inspector-General of Police brought the case against Otse, accusing him of using his social media platforms to spread false and defamatory content about public figures, including actresses…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced a planned shutdown of the Port Harcourt Refining Company starting May 24, 2025. This move comes months after a $1.5 billion rehabilitation aimed at reviving the long-dormant facility. The shutdown is reportedly for maintenance and to improve the plant’s long-term efficiency. The refinery, which briefly resumed…
Nollywood actress and body positivity advocate Monalisa Ayobami Stephen has reportedly passed away at the age of 32. She died on May 13, 2025, in Lagos after battling health complications. Known for her outspoken stance against body shaming, Monalisa leaves behind a legacy of advocacy for self-love and mental health awareness. Her passing has prompted…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially acknowledged that errors within its system affected the results of some candidates who sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement released earlier today, JAMB confirmed that technical glitches during result processing led to discrepancies in the scores of certain candidates. According…
The Power Oil celebration marked the end of the year with a remarkable event dedicated to community impact, spreading festive cheer throughout Nigeria.This heartwarming initiative encouraged Nigerians to nominate deserving locations, leading to a heartfelt visit to the Bethesda School of the Blind, which emerged as a favorite among nominators.
May 2025 features a rare and delightful sequence of palindrome dates, where the day’s date reads the same forwards and backwards. In the MM/DD/YY May 20 (5/20/25) May 21 (5/21/25) May 22 (5/22/25) May 23 (5/23/25) May 24 (5/24/25) May 25 (5/25/25) May 26 (5/26/25) May 27 (5/27/25) May 28 (5/28/25) May 29 (5/29/25) This…
I was once the center of attention — admired, desired, and endlessly talked about. In my younger years, beauty opened many doors for me. I was loved, pursued, and envied. But here’s the twist: I’m still not married. Not because I wasn’t enough, but because beauty alone isn’t what keeps a man. I came to…
John Amanam, a skilled craftsman and founder of Immortal Cosmetic Art, is changing the landscape of prosthetics. After recognizing the lack of realistic prosthetic options for people with darker skin tones, John combined his expertise in fine arts and sculpture to create lifelike prosthetic limbs tailored to African skin tones. His work is not just…
Kidnapping in Akwa Ibom has become a pressing concern for residents and authorities alike, as recent incidents highlight the growing threat of criminal behavior in the region.On August 16, swift action by the Nigerian police led to a successful rescue operation in Eket, where two suspected kidnappers were arrested following a distress call about an attempted abduction.