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 Why I Celebrate Divorce: Comedian Bovi Sparks Debate With Unconventional Marriage Views Popular Nigerian comedian Bovi Ugboma has sparked a lively conversation online following his recent appearance on The Morayo Show, where he shared his surprisingly candid thoughts on the institution of marriage and the concept of divorce. Known for his sharp wit and observational humor, the stand-up star did not hold back when asked about relationships, admitting that he views the end of a marriage in a much more positive light than most traditional societies do. Why Bovi Celebrates Divorce During his chat on the show, Bovi revealed that he actually "celebrates" when couples decide to go their separate ways. According to him, divorce often signifies that one or both individuals have chosen to step out of an environment where they are no longer thriving or happy. "I don't want to suffer for anyone, and I don't want anyone to suffer because of me in a marriage," Bovi expla...

 Peace Wins: Olakunle Churchill Celebrates Ex-Wife Tonto Dikeh on Her Birthday Following Public Reconciliation In a heartwarming gesture that has delighted fans across social media, Nigerian businessman Olakunle Churchill has publicly celebrated his ex-wife, Nollywood star and politician Tonto Dikeh, on her birthday. A Heartfelt Birthday Tribute Taking to his official Instagram account on June 9, Churchill shared a touching post dedicated to Tonto as she marked another year. Instead of the friction that once characterized their public interactions, his message was filled with gratitude, spiritual encouragement, and genuine goodwill. Churchill expressed his gratitude to God for her life, praising her resilience and her dedication to her spiritual path. He described his ex-wife as a "devoted evangelist and a woman of faith," acknowledging the grace with which she now serves God. He concluded his message with prayers, asking God to perfect everything concerning her life and to m...

 Two Ebem Ohafia Indigenes Killed in Separate Road Accidents Tragedy struck the Ebem Ohafia community in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State on Monday as two prominent indigenes lost their lives in separate fatal road accidents. The victims were identified as Mr. Thompson Kalu and Mr. Uma Orji, popularly known as “Ome Ego.” Kalu was killed on Sunday night when a truck operating without headlamps rammed into his motorcycle. He sustained severe head injuries and died on the spot before he could be taken to the hospital. On Monday morning, Uma Orji died in a single-vehicle accident when the truck he was driving suddenly crashed and fell on him. At the time of filing this report, neither the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) nor the Nigerian Police Force had issued official statements on the incidents. The deaths have sent shockwaves through the community. The paramount ruler of Ebem Ohafia Ancient Kingdom, Ezie Ukoha Kalu, the Ezie-in-Council, and the Ebem Ohafia Development Uni...

 WAEC threatens sanctions against schools, supervisors over ‘cooperation fees’, extortion of SSCE candidates The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has warned school proprietors, principals, supervisors, and invigilators against extorting candidates sitting for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Amos Dangut, head of the council’s national office in Nigeria, had said 1,959,636 candidates from 24,207 schools enrolled for the examination. Dangut said 1,001,072 candidates, representing 51.08 percent of the total enrolment, are female, while 958,564 candidates, representing 48.92 percent, are male. The 2026 WASSCE commenced on April 21 with practical papers and would conclude on June 19. In a statement on Monday, Moyosola Adesina, WAEC’s head of public affairs, said the council has received reports of supervisors and some schools demanding money from candidates under various pretexts. Adesina said the reported extortion includes charges for transporta...

 Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has announced plans to sponsor a bill that would establish a single six-year tenure for the President and state governors after the 2027 general elections. Bamidele said the proposed legislation would be among the first bills he intends to introduce when the 11th Senate is inaugurated, stressing that it would allow elected leaders to focus fully on governance instead of re-election politics. Speaking during an interview with reporters in his office on Tuesday, the Senate Leader criticised the existing two-term arrangement, noting that it often forces officeholders to spend a significant part of their first term preparing for re-election. “One of the first set of bills that I look forward to moving, by God’s grace, when we come back for the 11th Senate, God willing, is for a bill that will only make it possible for anyone who wants to be president of this country, or governor in any part of this country, to spend only one term of six years,”...

 Odumeje Criticises Tinubu Government Over Rising Insecurity, Kidnappings The General Overseer of the Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, Chukwuemeka Cyril Ohanaemere, popularly known as Odumeje, has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu over the worsening security situation in the country. Speaking during a church service, the cleric expressed concern over the increasing cases of kidnappings and killings across Nigeria, accusing political leaders of failing to adequately address the crisis. Odumeje lamented that while ordinary citizens continue to face threats from criminals, top government officials move around with heavily protected convoys and bulletproof vehicles. He argued that all Nigerians have equal rights and should enjoy the same level of security as public office holders, noting that the nation's resources belong to all citizens. The cleric also decried the plight of kidnapping victims, alleging that many Nigerians remain in ca...