By Kazeem Ugbodaga Ghanaian actress and entrepreneur Rosemond Brown, widely known as Akuapem Poloo, has revealed details of a troubling incident from 2010 involving an unnamed former Black Stars player. In a candid interview with Andy Dosty on Hitz FM, Poloo recounted the unsettling experience, shedding light on the pressures faced by young women in social settings. According to Poloo, the incident took place at Rockstone’s Office, a popular hangout spot in Accra at the time. She explained that she was enjoying an evening with friends when the footballer, who frequented the venue’s VIP section, approached her. After exchanging contact…
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By Stephen Adeleye Police have confirmed that senior lecturer at Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) in Anyigba area of the state, Dr Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle, died while allegedly having sexual affair with a female student. Ibikunle death was reported by the 22-year-old 200-level student he was having sex with, Kogi Police Command Spokesperson, SP William Aya said while confirming the incident in Lokoja on Friday. The student rushed to the reception to alert the staff that the lecturer had collapsed after their encounter. Aya said the incident occurred on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at a hotel in Anyigba and was…
by David Bolarinwa The Super Falcons advanced to the semi-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with an emphatic 5-0 victory over the Copper Queens of Zambia. Nigeria wasted no time in taking control of the game, with centre-back Osinachi Ohale heading in a precise cross from Esther Okoronkwo just two minutes into the match. Both sides then fought to gain dominance with Zambia’s captain, Barbara Banda, testing the Super Falcons’ defense. However, Nigeria’s lead was extended in the 33rd minute when Okoronkwo latched onto a superb cross from Rasheedat Ajibade and calmly slotted it home. Chiwendu Ihezuo…
BY AUSTIN OYIBODE Senator Ned Nwoko has made a compelling case for the establishment of a dedicated national agency to eliminate malaria in Nigeria, calling it a critical move to end the country’s long-standing battle with the deadly disease. As sponsor of the bill, Senator Nwoko said the proposed legislation, A Bill for an Act to Establish the National Agency for Malaria Elimination (NAME) (SB.172), was the subject of a public hearing held at the National Assembly. Addressing lawmakers, health experts, and members of civil society, Senator Nwoko described malaria as a structural and national emergency that continues to destroy…
By Ogbueshi Godfrey Odogwu. The House of Representatives Constitution Amendment Committee is currently in Enugu to deliberate on key national issues including the request of Ndi Anioma for a state of their own. Two weeks ago we presented the same request at both Enugu and Ikot Ekpene during the Senate public hearing. The quest for the creation of Anioma State is as old as I am. It commenced in the year I was born- 1954, when one of Anioma most distinguished sons, Chief Dennis Osadebay presented a request to the Colonial Office in London for a West Niger Province to…
The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Dr. Sikiru Adetona, recently marked his 86th birthday and 60th anniversary on the throne. In this rare and exclusive interview with Olayinka Oyegbile, Deputy Editor and Dare Odufowokan, Assistant Editor, the respected traditional ruler speaks on politics, the late Abacha and the bill before the Ogun State House of Assembly seeking to amend the installation of traditional rulers and other sundry issues. KABIYESI, there are allegations in some quarters that you are behind a bill before the Ogun State House of Assembly which is believed to be aimed at tampering with tradition and customs as…
By Patrick Ochei It is no longer news that Ugboba, Ukwu-Nzu and Obomkpa – three communities in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State are faced with imminent ecological disaster if something urgent and proper is not done. This environmentally threatening danger has always been here until the NEWMAP came in to control its effect, but unfortunately, it turned out to have seemingly failed due to improper discharge of the flood water. This is not an assumption, it is an acknowledged fact, even by the Government which has done its own investigation overtime and had assured to intervene to…
by Yewande Fasan Nollywood actress Ini Edo has opened up about her deeply personal experience of becoming a mother through surrogacy, revealing that she was fully involved in every step of the process with the woman who carried her child. Speaking at the Meet Surrogate Mothers IVF Conference in Lagos, Edo stressed the need to reshape public perception of surrogacy by highlighting the emotional depth, shared responsibility, and human connection that define the journey. “She wasn’t just a vessel,” Ini Edo said. “I was involved every step of the way — from prenatal care and medical decisions to emotional bonding…
By Femi Adesina. Why should one be so sad about the death of an 82-year-old man? Not just sad. Dolorous. Mournful. Devastated. At 82, you are not exactly a young man, and anything can happen. But not when you are Muhammadu Buhari, soldier of soldiers, an officer and gentleman. Not when you had survived a life threatening illness that lasted the better part of the year 2017, and you came out of it fresher and more vigorous. I didn’t expect President Buhari to leave, at least not in the next 10 years. For two days in March, I was with…
BY AUSTIN OYIBODE Senator Ned Nwoko has reiterated the importance of fair representation in Nigeria’s security architecture, emphasizing that inclusivity remains critical to fostering national unity and public trust. The Senator made the remarks during a visit to the Police Service Commission (PSC) Headquarters in Abuja earlier on Thursday. He was received by the Chairman of the Commission, Hashimu Salihu Argungu (DIG Rtd), and the Secretary, Onyemuche Nnamani. In a statement following the visit, Senator Nwoko highlighted the need for inclusive policing and institutional reforms. “Fair representation in all sectors, especially in security, remains key to building trust and national…