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Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has revealed the profession she would have been in if she wasn’t in the music industry. During an interactive session with fans on X on Tuesday, Tems disclosed that she would have been an accountant or a mathematics teacher if she wasn’t a musician. “If music didn’t work, what else do you think you would be doing today?,” a fan asked. Tems responded, “I might have been an accountant or a mathematics teacher.” The multiple Grammy-winning singer has previously revealed that she quit her job as a digital marketer in January 2018…

The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has revealed that Nigeria’s failure to adopt modern technology to fight crime is directly contributing to widespread insecurity, forcing some border communities to strike accords with bandits. Comrade Gwarzo revealed this on Tuesday while hosting members of the Kano chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Correspondents’ Chapel. He noted that criminals are outmaneuvering security forces by using sophisticated methods, creating a critical technology gap. The Deputy Governor expressed deep concern over the level of fear gripping the country. According to him, citizens are now uncertain about safe travel and…

The Central Bank of Nigeria has unveiled a draft of new regulatory guidelines aimed at curbing the issuance of dud cheques and strengthening financial discipline across the banking sector. The proposed framework was released on Monday for industry review. It is contained in an exposure draft titled Guidelines on the Treatment of Dud Cheques by Banks and Other Financial Institutions in Nigeria. DAILY POST reports that among the key provisions is a five-year ban for customers who repeatedly issue dud cheques, with the CBN defining a serial offender as anyone who issues three dishonoured cheques across the banking system. The…

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has cleared the air about the sealing of the Renewed Hope Agenda office situated at Ojike Street, Umuahia, the state capital. The governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ukoha Ukoha, stated that the action was not politically motivated, contrary to misinterpretation by members of the opposition. Otti said the sealing was carried out by the state’s Harmonised Task Force as part of a blanket enforcement of court orders. He said he had, however, ordered that the property be unsealed after the matter was brought to his notice by the Deputy Speaker,…

The chairman of the Yobe State House of Assembly Standing Committee on Health, Kachalla Ajiya Maina, has expressed concern over reports of unprofessional behaviour exhibited by some health practitioners in public health facilities across the state. The lawmaker raised the concern on Tuesday during the 2026 budget defence session for the Ministry of Health and its agencies before the committee. Maina described the growing complaints from patients and their relatives, especially at the State Specialist Hospital, Damaturu, regarding neglect, harassment, and other misconduct by some health workers, as worrisome and unacceptable. The chairman called on the Hospital Management Board to…

Kebbi State governor Nasir Idris says the students rescued from bandits are all in good condition. Speaking at a press briefing at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi shortly after announcing their release, the governor thanked President Tinubu and all security agencies involved in the operation. “From the information we have right now, the children are on their way back and they are all fine,” he said. Governor Idris also insisted that no ransom was paid to secure the freedom of the 24 students. “We checked to confirm if any ransom was paid, and from everything we gathered, no money…

Chelsea pulled off one of the results in the Champions League on Tuesday night, after they thrashed Barcelona 3-0 at Stamford Bridge. The Blues were lucky not to be behind early, after Ferran Torres fumbled the chance to open the scoring. Enzo Maresca’s men also saw Enzo Fernandez’s goal ruled out, before a Jules Kounde own goal gave them the lead. Barcelona were reduced to 10 men before half time, as the referee showed Ronald Araujo a second yellow card. Chelsea took advantage of their extra man to score twice after the break through Willian Estevao and Liam Delap. Across…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered a nonstop, round-the-clock aerial operation over forests in Kwara, Kebbi and parts of Niger State as part of efforts to curb rising kidnappings and attacks in the region. The President’s media aide, Sunday Dare, announced the directive on Tuesday, saying Tinubu has asked the Nigerian Air Force to expand surveillance “into the deepest parts of the forests” where armed groups are believed to be hiding. He also revealed the Air Force is also to work closely with ground troops already carrying out rescue and counter-terrorism missions. The order follows a string of recent incidents,…

Former federal lawmaker Senator Shehu Sani has called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, and the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, to clarify the N7 trillion reportedly paid as subsidies in 2024. The NNPCL, in its financial statement for the year ended December 2024, revealed that N7.1 trillion was spent on fuel subsidy to defray energy costs. According to a report by an online medium, the expense was tagged “energy security expense”. Reacting, Shehu Sani, in a post on X, called for an explanation, noting that fuel subsidy ended in 2023. He wrote, “The NNPCL and Finance Minister…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday led a Senate delegation to condole with the family of Senator Okechukwu Ezea who died on November 18, 2025. The Senate had earlier adjourned Tuesday’s plenary to allow senators pay the condolence visit to the Abuja home of Ezea, who until his death, represented Enugu North Senatorial District in the 10th Senate. In his remarks, Akpabio told the family members that the visit was to identify with them in a time of mourning and to let them know that they are not alone. The Senate President said: “It is not always a very good…