Chude Jideonwo, host of the viral talk show #WithChude, is gearing up to release his most personal book yet — How Depression Saved My Life. The book, set to drop in August, is about turning pain into joy and finding light even in the darkest moments. The book explores themes of success, failure, personal growth, and mental health. It tells the story of how external achievements, fame, and professional milestones did not bring the fulfillment Chude Jideonwo expected. Sharing his excitement online, Chude said, “When I saw this cover for my new book, I was screaming. First, I love it…
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A Ponzi Scheme Academy has been busted in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja, leading to arrest of no fewer than 133 suspects. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, announced this on Monday, in a statement by its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale. They were arrested at the Compensation Layout in Gwagwalada area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, following actionable intelligence on the existence of the Academy. The Academy, named Q University (a.k.a Q-Net) is in the business of recruiting gullible young Nigerians who are trained to recruit more gullible citizens into the scheme with the promise of getting unrealistic profit returns.…
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has ordered the immediate distribution of food and relief materials to the displaced people of Ilobu, Ifon and Erin Osun. The Governor has also issued a directive to the Commissioner of Police and the Director of State Service to summon the traditional rulers, chiefs and identified ring leaders in each town for grilling and signing of peace undertakings. Additionally, the state chief executive directed the search and arrest of perpetrators of the violence, insisting that those arrested should be charged to court without further delay. The Governor issued these directives after inspecting the three towns,…
By Bosede Ola-Samuel After 29 years of marriage, I can conveniently reveal that money is a game changer in marriage. How it plays out in marriage is determined by how each couple handles it. If a marriage is succeeding, the couple must have mastered the money factor in the relationship. That money is important in life is an understatement. Everyone needs money. Without it, the exchange of goods and services cannot be possible. No wonder some go to any extent to make money, even at the risk of perpetrating crimes. Therefore, money is also important for couples to have a…
Following the escalation of the crisis between the warring communities of Ilobu and Ifon, Osun State Governor Senator Ademola Adeleke has approved that the curfew be extended to Erin-Osun town. The curfew time is now 24 hours daily. This is as the Governor directs all security agencies such as the Military, Nigeria Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp NSCDC, Immigration, NDLEA, and AMOTEKUN among others to extend its security surveillance to the community. All the security agencies are to ensure strict compliance to the curfew, which is now 24 hours daily until peace is restored. The imposed curfew was…
No fewer than six students of Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero (KSUSTA), have died from the outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis. Prompt News reports that this was disclosed on Saturday in a statement issued by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Mustapha Ango. He extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased students. Ango said the Vice-Chancellor, B. G. Danshehu was deeply saddened by the incident, adding that several critical measures have been implemented to control the situation. The statement reads: “Upon detecting the initial signs of the outbreak, KSUSTA took immediate and decisive action to mitigate the…
In line with its continuous improvement culture, NLNG has committed to working closely with its stakeholders to improve operational efficiency in its domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (DLPG) supply to the country. At an engagement session recently with stakeholders in Lagos, NLNG highlighted its plans to enhance engagement and improve operational efficiency of its LPG supply through digitalisation of some of its processes which include a new platform designed to streamline regulatory processes, optimise risk management, and enhance the buyer experience. The platform will feature IT-supported relationship management, automated issue resolution, centralised real-time payments, and improved case management systems, ensuring a…
By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau Victor Osimhen’s brace scored in the 11th and 45+3rd minutes of the first half ensured that Nigeria beat host Rwanda 2-0 at Amahoro Stadium in Kigalito revive her hope of making it to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final billed for United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Super Eagles needed the match more than Rwanda and went for it early with former African Best Player, Osimhen combining well with the current African Best Player Ademola Lookman to take Rwanda to the cleaners with two first half goals. Head coach Eric Chelle made some changes…
By Tony Obiechina Abuja The federal government on Friday explained that the establishment of University of Applied Sciences in Kachia was a deliberate effort to stimulate development in Southern Kaduna and promote fairness and equality across the country.The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa stated this while inaugurating the governing council and other principal officers of the university headed by the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev Matthew Hassan Kuka in Abuja.He disclosed that the university which aims to offer high-tech courses in Applied Sciences also plans to establish a College of Medicine in the nearest future.The Minister said…
By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau The International Olympic Committee (IOC) now has a new president. She’s Ms Kirsty Coventry, a Zimbabwean who has won Gold medal in swimming at different Olympic editions has been elected into office. In a keenly contested election for the position of IOC president at the 144th International Olympic Committee Session held in Greece on Thursday, Coventry emerged as the 10th president of the IOC making her the first female and African to assume the office of the president of IOC. The Zimbabwean won the presidential election with 49 votes out of the 97 available votes.…