Nollywood actress Ruth Kadiri has dismissed speculations that she hid her husband from the public, insisting her marriage was never a secret. Kadiri made the clarification in a recent episode of the Dear Ife podcast, explaining that she always steps out with her husband and that people who know her personally also know him. She admitted that he is not popular in media circles but rejected suggestions that she deliberately kept him from public view. “People keep saying I am hiding my husband, but for clarity, my husband is not a secret. People who know me know my husband. My…
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By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola President Bola Tinubu says the economic reforms introduced by his administration have placed Nigeria on the path to a $1 trillion economy by 2030, despite the hardship confronting Nigerians. The President made the assertion on Tuesday, 1st September, 2026 at the second edition of the Asiwaju Scorecard Series and Policy Roundtable in Abuja, where he was represented by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda. He said the reforms had strengthened the foundation for economic stability, growth and prosperity. Tinubu had commenced the reforms on Monday, 29th May, 2023, at his inauguration,…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Lagos State Government has warned husbands against forcing their wives into sex without consent, stating that such conduct could attract life imprisonment under the state’s criminal laws. The warning was issued by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Lagos State Ministry of Justice, Dr Babajide Martins, during a press briefing announcing the commencement of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month, organised by the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA). The briefing, which marked the official flag-off of the annual campaign, was aimed at raising awareness, encouraging the reporting of abuse and strengthening…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola An outbreak of diphtheria in several communities in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State has claimed 15 lives out of 117 persons suspected to have contracted the disease. The Disease Surveillance and Notification Officer (DSNO) for Jos North, Baks Bulus, disclosed this on Tuesday, 1st September, 2026, during an interactive session with newsmen in Jos, saying the deaths were recorded within three days of the outbreak. Among the victims were two children from the same family, aged between 12 and 17, a development that has raised serious health concerns among residents of the affected…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Federal Government has commenced the nationwide distribution of Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) ambulances and tricycle ambulances to strengthen emergency medical response, improve patient referrals and extend timely care to rural and hard-to-reach communities. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Daju Kachollom, disclosed this on Monday, 31st August, 2026, at the flag-off ceremony held at the National Trauma Centre, Riyom, Plateau State. She said the intervention would tackle transportation and last-mile access challenges in communities where difficult terrain and distance often delay lifesaving care. “Distance should not determine whether a life…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Federal Ministry of Finance says Nigeria’s economy is on track toward a $1 trillion GDP by 2030, after real growth accelerated to 4.43 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, up from 4.23 per cent a year earlier and 3.89 per cent in the first quarter. The ministry disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday, 1st September, 2026, shared via the official X handle of the Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, @taiwoyedele. It said the strong second-quarter performance lifted real GDP growth for the first half of 2026 to 4.16 per…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has unveiled the first look at her forthcoming movie, ‘The Four’ announcing that it will premiere in cinemas on Friday, 11 December, 2026. She made the announcement on Monday, 31 August, 2026 via her official X handle, @funkeakindele, describing the project as a story of different faces, different battles and different tales. “Here’s a little glimpse into the world of The Four — the friendship, the laughter, the tension, the secrets and everything in between,” she wrote. Akindele noted that every character carries a distinct story, adding that each moment…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has advised people to document acts of kindness, saying helping others can sometimes produce unexpected consequences. Davido made the remark while reflecting on the unpredictability of life, noting that kindness could lead to either positive or negative outcomes. “In life, you never know where your kindness can take you. It can either take you up or down,” he said. The singer, however, added a humorous twist to his message, saying, “That is why when you help people, always keep receipts. Don’t play with me.” The comment has…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Veteran Nollywood actor, Yemi Solade has revealed why he stopped attending church services more than a decade ago, saying restricting worship to a particular day limits his relationship with God. The 66-year-old disclosed this during a recent interview on Curiosity Made Me Ask, where he spoke about his faith, relationships and public perception. He said he has not attended a church service in 13 years, stressing that the decision does not amount to abandoning his faith, as he believes his relationship with God should not be confined to Sundays or any specific day. “God created me…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Lagos State University (LASU) has commenced the release of certificates to graduating students of the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic sessions. The exercise began on Monday, 24th August, 2026, according to a statement shared via the university’s official X handle, @LASUOfficial. It will run for four weeks, daily between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.excluding weekends and public holidays, and is aimed at ensuring the orderly and efficient release of certificates to eligible graduands of the two sessions. The university advised all concerned graduands to note the four-week window and proceed to the Examinations and Records Division within…