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 Dele Odule Opens Up on Dark Moment, Reveals He Once Priced His Own Casket Dele Odule, a veteran in the Nigerian film industry, has revealed that he once went as far as pricing his own casket during a difficult period in his life. He made this known in an interview with Feelright TV, where he opened up about a time he struggled with deep discouragement and a sense of hopelessness. According to him, the decision came during a low point when he felt stuck in his career and believed he might never achieve success in the industry. He also mentioned that fellow actor Olaiya Igwe accompanied him at the time. “I had priced my own casket before, when I was in a state of hopelessness, and complete loss of hope. Olaiya Igwe went there with me. Olaiya started crying like a baby. “I wasn’t sick, I just believed I can no longer have breakthroughs in the industry. I was fed up. Because all my school mates are doing far better than me and my life was nothing to write home about,” he said. Dele Od...

 Wasiu Alabi Pasuma Celebrates as Daughter Opeyemi Ololade Welcomes Baby Boy in the U.S Wasiu Alabi Pasuma is celebrating a joyful family moment after his daughter, Opeyemi Ololade, welcomed a baby boy in the United States. The veteran Fuji star shared the exciting news on social media, expressing gratitude over the safe delivery and happiness about becoming a grandfather. Pasuma also praised his daughter, who reportedly serves in the U.S. Navy, for embracing motherhood while actively carrying out her military duties. “Congratulations To Me, My Darling daughter Opeyemi Ololade, A proud American Navy servicewoman, gave birth to a baby boy yesterday in America. Another soldier joins my family! Alhamdulilahi. So proud of you, my daughter 💙🇺🇸👶🏽” The announcement quickly attracted congratulatory messages from fans and celebrities, with many celebrating the newest addition to the singer’s family.

 Chelsea FC Could Pull Back From Move for Said El Mala Without Champions League Qualification Chelsea FC may reportedly reduce their pursuit of highly rated youngster Said El Mala if the club fails to qualify for next season’s UEFA Champions League. The 19-year-old winger has attracted attention after an impressive breakout season with 1. FC Köln,, where he scored 12 goals and provided four assists in his debut Bundesliga campaign. El Mala’s performances also earned him a senior call-up to the Germany national football team during World Cup qualifying matches last year. A number of European clubs are reportedly monitoring the youngster, with Brighton & Hove Albion FC seen as one of the strongest contenders for his signature. Brighton’s interest is said to have started last summer. Reports in Germany suggest uncertainty surrounding the player’s future increased after he and his brother, Malek, parted ways with their former representatives, with their parents now managing his aff...

 David Abioye has stirred reactions online after a video surfaced showing him speaking about his long-standing relationship with David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel. Abioye, who served in the ministry for decades before retiring and launching Conqueror Global Assembly, reflected on how his connection with Oyedepo evolved over the years. According to him, he knew Oyedepo before he was called into ministry, but everything changed after the calling as he had to recognize and respect the grace of God upon Oyedepo’s life. He explained that their relationship initially felt like that of brothers, but after the ministry calling, he understood the need to honor spiritual authority and leadership. Abioye also made it clear that he never considered himself equal to Oyedepo and expressed gratitude for having that understanding. He added that throughout his journey, he had always served those ahead of him with joy rather than trying to compete with or re...

 KANO GOVERNMENT, CHINESE COMPANIES SIGN MAJOR CONTRACTS TO REHABILITATE TAMBURAWA AND CHALLAWA WATER FACILITIES  The Kano State Ministry of Water Resources has formally signed contracts for the rehabilitation and restoration of critical water supply infrastructure at the Tamburawa and Challawa Water Treatment Plants, in line with the Kano State Government’s commitment to improving access to safe and reliable water supply across the state. A statement signed by Dr. Dahiru Muhammad Hashim, Acting Commissioner Kano State Ministry of Water Resources indicates that during the State Executive Council Meeting held in April 2026, Governor Yusuf, approved the sum of ₦21.29 billion for the comprehensive rehabilitation of the key water facilities aimed at revitalizing the state’s water distribution network and addressing longstanding infrastructure challenges. The approved projects include: - The rehabilitation of the Tamburawa Water Treatment Plant and restoration of the Raw Water Pump...

 A 19-year-old North Carolina girl suffered at the hands of a sadistic man for months before her body finally gave out. The death of 19-year-old, Isabella Stroupe, is as shocking as it is sickening.  Officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg department discovered Isabella's broken and battered body in the home of 24-year-old, Thomas Hamilton, on Friday, May 1st. Thomas called 911 to report that Isabella was not breathing at 3:30 a.m. Thomas arranged to meet up with police at a gas station near his home. During that meeting, Thomas claimed he had been having intercourse with Isabella when she had a heart attack. Investigators believe Thomas's account of Isabella's passing is very far from the reality of the situation.  By all indications, Isabella's last months on earth were marked by fear and @buse. When officers arrived at the apartment, they discovered Isabella tied to the bed with a tow strap. Isabella was barely clothed and had various injuries all over her body. Ther...

Israeli airstrike kills Hamas Interior Ministry officer in Gaza as ceasefire violence continues, health officials say  An Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza killed a senior Hamas Interior Ministry officer on Wednesday, according to health officials and Hamas sources, in the latest violence amid ongoing tensions despite a ceasefire. Medics said the strike hit a vehicle in the al-Mawasi area west of Khan Younis, killing Naseem al-Kalazani, a colonel in the Hamas-run police force who led an anti-narcotics unit in the region. Officials said at least 17 other people were wounded in the attack. Hamas sources confirmed Kalazani’s role in the police force, which operates under the group’s Interior Ministry. The Israeli military said it carried out a strike in al-Mawasi targeting a Hamas operative, without providing further details. Later the same day, another airstrike in Gaza City’s Al-Zeitoun neighborhood killed at least three additional Palestinians, according to hospital officials, bri...

 Dominican journalist Yolaine Díaz and mother killed in New York City apartment fire that left multiple dead and more than 100 displaced Dominican journalist Yolaine Díaz and her mother were among three people killed in a fast-moving apartment building fire in New York City that also injured 14 others and displaced more than 100 residents. The blaze broke out shortly after 12:30 a.m. Saturday in a six-story residential building on Dyckman Street near Broadway in Manhattan’s Inwood neighborhood. Authorities said the fire began on the lower floors and quickly spread through an interior stairwell, reaching the roof as heavy smoke filled the structure. Díaz, 49, a former fashion and beauty editor for People en Español, had emigrated from the Dominican Republic to New York as a teenager. She studied journalism at Lehman College in the Bronx and began her career as an intern before becoming a writer and digital editor focused on fashion and beauty. Over the years, she interviewed high-pr...

 Acre school shooting in Rio Branco leaves two dead and two injured A school shooting in Acre state in northern Brazil left two women dead and two others injured, including an 11-year-old student, after a 13-year-old student allegedly opened fire inside a public school in Rio Branco on Tuesday, authorities said. Officials said the suspected shooter admitted carrying out the attack at Instituto Sao Jose and used a firearm belonging to a legal guardian, later reported to be his stepfather, who was also detained as part of the investigation. Police said the gunfire erupted in a hallway near the principal’s office, where the suspect fired multiple shots before surrendering to authorities. Two female school staff members were killed at the scene, while another staff member and the young student were wounded and taken to the hospital, with the girl suffering a gunshot wound to the leg. Officials did not release the victims’ identities as investigators continued to examine the circumstanc...

 Bonnie Tyler recovering after emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal, team says Singer Bonnie Tyler is recovering after undergoing emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal, according to a statement released by her team. The 74-year-old performer was hospitalized in Faro, Portugal, where she owns a home. Representatives said the surgery was successful and that Tyler is now recuperating, as family, friends, and fans wish her a speedy recovery. No additional details about the medical procedure were released. Tyler rose to international fame during the 1980s with hit songs including Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding Out for a Hero. Earlier in her career, she also gained recognition through songs such as It's a Heartache and Lost in France. Throughout her decades-long career, Tyler became the first British female artist to debut at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and remains the only Welsh artist to top the UK Singles Chart. She has released 18 studio albums, with her most recent r...

 Rapper Kodak Black arrested on MDMA trafficking charge tied to 2025 Orlando police search, report says Rapper Kodak Black was arrested Wednesday in Florida on an allegation of trafficking MDMA tied to a 2025 incident in Orlando, according to law enforcement officials. The 28-year-old artist, born Bill Kapri, was scheduled to appear in court Thursday afternoon on the drug trafficking charge stemming from a police search conducted on Nov. 24, 2025, in Orlando. Authorities said officers responded to a 911 call reporting possible gunfire and searched vehicles in the area. During the investigation, Kapri reportedly approached officers as they conducted the search. According to a report, investigators found a bag in a vehicle trunk containing 56 grams of cannabis packaged in sealed, labeled bags, along with a metal container holding a pink pill substance. A sheriff’s deputy later stated that a pill found during the search tested positive for MDMA. Officials also reported discovering a s...

 Man arrested with weapon near Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s home in Norfolk, police say  Police in Norfolk, England, arrested a man after he was found with a weapon near the residence of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Thursday. Authorities said the man was carrying an offensive weapon and was behaving in what they described as an intimidating manner. He was taken into custody at the scene. Officials have not released further details about his identity or the circumstances leading up to the arrest. The incident occurred near the home where Mountbatten-Windsor currently resides in Norfolk after relocating there following the loss of his royal titles and his removal from a previous royal residence. Those actions were tied to his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mountbatten-Windsor was recently arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, marking what has been described as an unprecedented legal development involving a member of the royal family. Au...

 Rubio visits Vatican amid rising tensions between Pope Leo XIV and Trump, seeks to emphasize shared U.S.–Holy See priorities  Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with senior Vatican officials on Thursday in an effort to underscore shared priorities between the Holy See and the Trump administration, as public tensions continue to grow between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV. Rubio’s visit included a roughly two-and-a-half-hour meeting focused on what officials described as the long-standing relationship between the United States and the Vatican, along with joint commitments to peace and human dignity. The discussions were outlined in a statement from the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See. He also held talks with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state, reviewing humanitarian efforts in the Western Hemisphere and ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving lasting peace in the Middle East. The visit comes during a period of escalating public disagreement b...

⁠ BTS visited Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum at the National Palace in Mexico City on 6 May 2026, where they greeted an estimated 50,000 fans gathered in the Zócalo. The group appeared alongside the president on the palace balcony, creating one of the largest public turnouts for an international music act in the capital’s historic square. President Sheinbaum described the meeting as a meaningful cultural moment, noting that BTS’s long‑standing themes of friendship, peace, and compassion resonate strongly with young people in Mexico. During the appearance, RM and V addressed the crowd in Spanish, thanking fans for their support and sharing their excitement for the group’s sold‑out Arirang World Tour concerts in the city. The gathering underscores BTS’s deep cultural footprint in Mexico, where their popularity has repeatedly exceeded venue capacity. In previous years, the overwhelming demand for BTS concerts led Sheinbaum—then serving as Head of Government of Mexico City—to publicly...

 NIGERIA POLICE FORCE ARRESTS EIGHT SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS, RECOVERS ARMS IN NASARAWA The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a major breakthrough in its sustained efforts against kidnapping and violent crimes with the arrest of eight suspected kidnappers following a coordinated security operation in Rukubi Community, Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The operation followed a distress report received in the early hours of 7th May 2026 regarding an attack carried out by armed hoodlums who invaded the community on the night of 6th May 2026, shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents. During the attack, the assailants reportedly stormed the residences of two residents and abducted two victims to an unknown destination. Upon receipt of the report, police operatives of the Nasarawa State Command, in collaboration with other security agencies and local community youths, swiftly mobilized to the area and launched coordinated operations which led to the arrest of eight...

 Zimbabwe returning 67 farms to white owners after Mugabe-era seizures Zimbabwe will return 67 farms seized from foreigners from four European countries covered by bilateral investment pacts, the country's agriculture minister said, as it seeks to mend ties with Western countries. The Southern African country started seizing white-owned farms under its late leader Robert Mugabe in 2000, in a move the government said at the time was meant to resettle landless Black people and redress colonial-era land ownership imbalances. The seizures wrecked commercial agriculture and precipitated a currency collapse in 2008. Mugabe's successor President Emmerson Mnangagwa has sought to improve ties with Western governments, which imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe over the land seizures. Mass compensation Agriculture minister Anxious Masuka told lawmakers on Wednesday that the government would give the 67 farms back to nationals from Denmark, Switzerland, Germany and the Netherlands as they were c...

 Nigeria Prioritises Evacuation of Citizens from South Africa Amid Xenophobic Attacks Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has declared that the Federal Government will not remain indifferent to the systematic harassment, humiliation, and extra-judicial killings of its nationals in South Africa. In a telephone conversation with her South African counterpart, Ronald Lamola, the minister emphasised that the evacuation of Nigerians wishing to return home has become a top priority for the Nigerian government. According to a statement posted on her Facebook page, Minister Odumegwu-Ojukwu informed Lamola that President Bola Tinubu has directed Nigerian Missions in South Africa to immediately establish a Crisis Notification Unit to assist imperilled citizens. The minister conveyed Nigeria’s position firmly during the call: “Our Government cannot stand by and watch the systematic harassment and humiliation of our nationals resident in SA as well as the extra-judic...

 Jennifer Meyer Says Pregnancy At 49 Feels Like “Christmas Morning” Jennifer Meyer is embracing motherhood all over again, and the jewelry designer says this pregnancy has brought a completely different feeling compared to when she had her first two children. The 49-year-old, who is expecting her third child and her first with fiancé Geoff Ogunlesi, recently opened up about the emotional experience of becoming pregnant again later in life. According to Jennifer, finding out she was expecting felt almost surreal. “I kind of feel like a little kid waiting for a dream gift,” she shared, describing the excitement she felt after learning the news. Jennifer first announced the pregnancy in December through social media. She already shares daughter Ruby, 19, and son Otis, 16, with ex-husband Tobey Maguire. This time around, she says, things feel very different. Back when she had her older children, she was younger and one of the first among her friends to become a parent.  Now, with ...

 IGP TUNJI DISU REAFFIRMS TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND REFORM AS CORE PRINCIPLES OF THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc (+), NPM, has reaffirmed his commitment to building a more transparent, accountable, and people-centered Nigeria Police Force, emphasizing that openness and institutional integrity remain central to ongoing reforms within the Force. The IGP made this known during the Emergency Conference with Commissioners of Police and members of the press held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Centre, Force Headquarters, Abuja.  Addressing senior officers and the media openly, the Inspector-General stressed that transparency must remain the foundation of modern policing and public trust. According to the IGP: “Transparency is the foundation of the new Nigeria Police Force I am committed to building. I have nothing to hide, and neither should any officer under my command.”  The Inspector-General noted th...

 GOVERNOR SANWO-OLU REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HOUSING FINANCE … Commends LBIC’s Resilience, Growth at 21st AGM The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed the State Government's commitment to expanding access to affordable housing finance, describing housing as a critical economic driver for the state’s growth and stability. This was the principal message in a keynote address delivered during the 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Lagos Building Investment Company (LBIC) Plc, held on May 5, 2026, at Ikeja, in Lagos.  The Governor, who was represented by Hon. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, the Lagos State Commissioner for Housing, lauded the Board, Management, and Shareholders for their stewardship and continued dedication to the Lagos Building Investment Corporation's founding purpose. The Governor stated that “despite a challenging economic climate marked by shifting market realities, LBIC has shown resilience in its role in fostering an inclusive and irrepr...

 Sudan warns UN against dealing with RSF-linked humanitarian agency Sudan summoned the United Nations’ resident humanitarian coordinator and representatives of accredited UN agencies in the country to warn against dealing with the so-called National Humanitarian Access Authority, which is affiliated with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Last month, an RSF-affiliated administration based in Nyala in western Sudan, created a parallel body to handle humanitarian affairs. It ordered foreign and local organizations to register within 30 days and required them to open offices in RSF-controlled areas within 45 days. In a statement, the Sudanese foreign ministry said it summoned the UN resident humanitarian coordinator and all representatives of UN agencies “to present the government’s rejection of the flawed decision issued by the political arm of the rebel RSF militia.” Any institutional dealings with the RSF-run body, whether through registration or signing memorandums of un...

  ANAMBRA IGP’S VIOLENT CRIME RESPONSE UNIT LED A MAJOR CLEARANCE OPERATIONS: RECOVERS SOPHISTICATED ARMS AND AMMUNITION IN OWERRE-EZUKALA  The Anambra State Police Command Operatives of the IGP’s Violent Crime Response Unit under the Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu led by Chief Superintendent of Police CSP Orebe Chidubem Mathew acting on information from a suspect already in custody: Nnamdi Nkemdilim Ogbonna, male, aged 37 years, allegedly one of the top commanders of the proscribed secessionists group, on 6th May 2026 recovered sophisticated arms, ammunition, and explosive devices in a criminal camp at Owerre-Ezukala in Orumba South LGA. The exhibits include, one General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) with about 2,000 rounds of live chain ammunition, Two fabricated rocket launchers with 25 propellers, Ten locally made Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), One locally made Beretta pistol, Two pump-action guns, Three hand grenades, Ten rounds of K2 live ammunition, one gas cylinder and...

 Working Visit of Standard and Poor’s Global Ratings to the CBN On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, hosted the Standard and Poor’s (S&P Global) team, which visited the country for the periodic review of Nigeria’s credit ratings. The team, led by Mr Roberto Sifon-Arevalo, Global Head of Sovereign Ratings, held a productive discussion with Governor Cardoso as part of a series of meetings with key ministries, departments, and agencies. The Governor highlighted Nigeria’s credit strengths, improved resilience, macroeconomic stability, and the clear gains from recent reforms across key areas of the economy. He also emphasised the country’s leadership’s commitment to staying the course and consolidating the gains from the reform phase into sustainable growth and development. #CBN. One more photo below. 

 Billionaire drug baron, 2 female kingpins fall in global sting operation - As NDLEA, US-DEA, others smash transnational drug network; 3 hotels in Delta, Abuja, multi-billion assets linked to syndicate - Nigeria won’t be sanctuary for drug cartels and their criminal proceeds, Marwa warns   Operatives of a Special Operations Unit of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in close coordination with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Lagos Country Office, and law enforcement partners from Switzerland, France, and Greece, have successfully dismantled a Transnational Criminal Organization involved in drug money laundering operations running into hundreds of billions of Naira across Europe and Nigeria. The multi-country investigation into the drug money laundering operations culminated in the well-coordinated simultaneous arrest of a billionaire drug baron, Amadi Simon in Switzerland and his co- conspirators: 34-year-old Jecinta Amara Ikechi, in Anambr...

 PRESS STATEMENT ON MY AMBASSADORIAL POSTING.  It gives me pleasure to announce the fact that Mr. President has graciously approved my posting as Nigeria's Ambassador-Designate to South Africa.    This came a few days after the initial posting to Germany was announced and after I made a formal representation to the then Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, that I was not comfortable with Germany for a number of personal reasons and given the fact that I had lived in Europe most of my life I would prefer to go to South Africa which is a country that I had never been to and for which I have so much interest.  I also expressed the fact that I would rather serve in a country that shares some of my convictions, beilefs and values when it comes to world affairs, that has the biggest economy in Africa, that has closer ties to Nigeria and that is more proximate to my political thinking when it comes to foreign affairs and a pan African vision.  I t...

 NPF STRENGTHENS POLICE COMPLAINTS RESPONSE UNIT, ENCOURAGES PUBLIC REPORTING OF MISCONDUCT The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to accountability, professionalism, and public trust through the continued strengthening of the Police Complaints Response Unit (CRU) as a direct and accessible channel for citizens to report police misconduct and unprofessional conduct. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc (+), NPM, made this known during the Emergency Conference with Commissioners of Police and members of the press held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Centre, Force Headquarters, Abuja.  According to the Inspector-General, the Complaints Response Unit remains fully operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing members of the public with a direct platform to report cases of misconduct, abuse of office, extortion, human rights violations, and other unethical behaviour involving police personnel. The IGP emphasized that acc...

 ACCORD PARTY NATIONAL WORKING COMMITTEE ENDORSE GOV. OTTI, DIRECT THE STATE CHAPTER TO SUPPORT AND WORK FOR HIS RE-ELECTION. The National Chairman of the Accord Party, Professor Christopher Imumolen has endorsed Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, for second term in office, assuring that Accord Party will support and work with him to make his reelection a reality. Professor Imumolen made this public on Wednesday, May 6th, when he paid a courtesy visit to Governor Otti alongside members of the National Working Committee and the State Working Committee of the Accord Party. The Accord Party Chairman noted that Governor Alex Otti has performed exceptionally well and deserves to be commended and supported by all, irrespective of political party affiliation. "For me, development is beyond party line. Once there is development, once there is progress, it's important that the opposition should acknowledge it. Opposition should not only be there to criticize, but s...