The Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has summoned the Nigeria Football Federation and demanded a detailed technical report on the Super Eagles’ following their last two disappointing performances during the 2026 World Cup qualifying series in the June window.

The Super Eagles managed to secure only one point from a possible six, following a 1-1 draw against South Africa at the Godswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo and losing 2-1 to Benin Republic in Abidjan in their third and fourth games of Group C.

These results leave the Eagles with a total of just three points from a possible 12 in their quest to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by USA, Canada and Mexico.

In a statement shared by the minister’s office, Enoh expressed dissatisfaction with the outcome, especially considering the substantial support the NFF had received from President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the positive working relationship between the ministry and the federation.

A female student has reportedly murdered her newly delivered baby in the Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State school hostel.

The student, whose identity remains undisclosed, was said to masterminded the infant’s death after being thrown from the top floor of a three-storey building, according to Leadership Newspaper.

A heart-wrenching scene unfolded as a viral video captured the aftermath, with fellow students grappling with the incomprehensible loss.

Reports suggest she gave birth in the hostel’s bathroom and questions arise concerning her unmarried status and the circumstances surrounding her pregnancy.

The varsity’s spokesperson, Abdullahi Bello, on Monday, confirmed the incident.

Bello assured all that the university promptly notified the authorities.

He clarified that the student’s pregnancy did not occur during her time at the university, highlighting the recent resumption of the academic session.

Immediate medical attention was provided to the student following the incident.

“The university administration is conducting a thorough investigation and taking necessary measures to address the situation,” Bello stated.

An American citizen who wanted to commit suicide on the Third Mainland Bridge has been rescued, the police in Lagos State have disclosed.

According to the police, the American, whose identity has not been divulged, was driven to the bridge by his baby mama at past 1:00 p.m. 

The state Police command made the disclosure in a statement shared on X.com on Monday.

The statement revealed that the American, who is in his early 30s, had ordered his baby mama to stop her vehicle while he walked to a spot on the bridge, with the intention to jump into the Lagoon.

A passerby who noticed his suspicious behavior, quickly alerted patrolling Rapid Response Squad operatives, who persuaded him not to jump. 

The officers then reunited him with his wife and daughter before taking them to the RRS Headquarters in Alausa.

The statement said, “An American citizen, name withheld was at 1:23 p.m. today restrained from committing suicide on the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos.

“The American, who is in his early 30s was driven to the Third Mainland Bridge by his Baby Mama in company of his daughter. He directed the lady who was unaware of his motive to park somewhere while he walked to a spot for a leap into the Lagoon.

“A passerby who observed his movement quickly alerted patrolling RRS operatives who persuaded him from jumping, re – united him With his wife before taking them to RRS Headquarters in Alausa.

“The Commander, Rapid Response Squad (RRS), after advising the man and his family, directed that the case be transferred to Gender Department, Lagos Police Command for further counselling and necessary actions.”

An attack on a military base at Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State by daredevil bandits terrorising Nigeria’s middle belt region has let at least two soldiers wounded.

The soldiers, who have since been hospitalised, sustained the injuries during a gun duel with the bandits. 

Rafi is one of the local government areas in Niger state battling violent attacks and wanton killings in the bandits.

The troubling security situation has turned the largely agrarian community into a desolate enclave as farmers abandoned farming activities and locals fled for safety.

Meanwhile, one of the bandits’ leaders was also killed in the gun battle in the early hours of Monday

It’s gathered that the bandits were attempting to cross to Mashegu and Wushishi Local Government Areas of the state to rustle cattle when they encountered the soldiers.

The Chairman of Rafi Local Government Arwa, Ayuba Katako, confirmed the incident to newsmen.

Katako said the two shot soldiers were being treated at the IBB Specialist Hospital, Minna.

He added that the military, police and vigilantes who are ensuring peace and security of lives and property in the state deserved to be commended.

“It happened in my domain. The two soldiers have been taken to the IBB Specialist Hospital where they are responding to treatment.

“The military, police and vigilantes are trying their best to ensure peace and security of lives and property in the state and they deserve to be commended,” he said.

Katako decried the continuous attacks on security operatives and called for patience, support and prayers to overcome the menace of insecurity bedevilling the state and Nigeria at large.

The state military cantonment in Minna could not be reached just as the police spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun, could not also be reached at the time of filing the report

Ifeanyi Ubah, senator representing Anambra south, has blamed Chukwuma Soludo, the governor of Anambra, over Flavour’s decision to bury his father in Enugu instead of his Anambra hometown.

On Saturday, Flavour held the burial ceremony of Benjamin Onyemaechi Okoli who passed on last month.

The singer was born in Enugu but his family is originally from Umunze in Orumba South LGA, Anambra.

Cubana Chief Priest, the nightlife promoter, who attended the event disclosed that the burial ceremony was supposed to be held in Umunze, Anambra state.

He also claimed Flavour moved ceremony to Enugu due to security concerns in Anambra state.

In a statement through Kamen Ogbonna, his media advisor on Monday, Ubah apologised to Flavour for the “poor security” and apportioned blame on Soludo for “failing to improve the situation in Umunze”.

He also alleged that Soludo’s interference has hindered efforts to address insecurity in the region.

“I apologise to Chinedu Okoli (Mr. Flavour) for missing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate the life and time of his father in his hometown,” he said.

“I would have secured Orumba and the entire Anambra South senatorial district if the state government hadn’t stopped my security initiative, despite its success in the Nnewi Pilot program.

“The state government’s actions have left my constituents vulnerable to security threats, particularly in areas currently under siege by non-state actors, which would have been liberated by now. I will continue to advocate for the security and well-being of my people, despite the obstacles.

“In 2023, I launched the security initiative aimed to provide comprehensive security coverage for the Anambra South senatorial district.

“Following its success in Nnewi, plans were underway to expand the programme to Orumba North and South, Aguata, Ihiala, Nnewi South, and Ekwusigo. However, the state government’s interference halted the initiative’s progress, introducing politics into security matters and prioritizing the governor’s second-term bid over the welfare of the people.

“We used a combination of artificial intelligence, local intelligence, walkie-talkies, and 4G High Definition CCTV security networking systems to achieve this.

“The state government’s actions have left my constituents vulnerable to security threats, particularly in areas currently under siege by non-state actors, which would have been liberated by now. I will continue to advocate for the security and well-being of my people, despite the obstacles.”

Tems, the Grammy Award winner, has become the Nigerian female artiste with the highest streaming day on Spotify.

After much anticipation, the songstress released her debut album ‘Born In The Wild’ on Friday.

Tems raked in 5.33 million global streams on the project’s opening day. However, in addition to her other projects on the streamer, the singer accumulated 8.028 million streams which is a record for a Nigerian female artiste. 

The 18-track project — released via RCA Records/Since 93′ — contained collaborations with Nigerian singer Asake in ‘Get It Right’ and US rapper J. Cole in ‘Free Fall’.

The body of work also had previously released singles ‘Me & U’ and ‘Love Me Jeje’.

Other titles in the project include ‘Born In The Wild’, ‘Special Baby’, ‘Burning’, ‘Wickedest’, ‘Unfortunate’, ‘Ready’, ‘Gangsta,’ ‘Boy o Boy’, ‘Forever’, ‘Voices In My Head’, ‘Turn Me Up’, ‘T-Unit’, ‘You In My Face’, and ‘Hold On’.

‘Born In The Wild’ arrived three years after her last EP ‘If Orange Was a Place’.

Tems, born Temilade Openiyi, rose to fame in 2020, courtesy of her collaboration with Wizkid on the song ‘Essence’. She released her debut EP ‘For Broken Ears’ the same year.

In February 2023, the songstress won her first-ever Grammy award. She bagged the ‘Best Melodic Rap Performance’ category for her role in ‘Wait for U’, the 2022 hit song by Future featuring Drake.

In March, the singer was honoured with a ‘Breakthrough Award’ at the 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards.

SPOTIFY RECENT DATA ON TEMS

Tems has been added to over 21.4 million playlists in the last 12 months. Her audience leans towards males (50% listeners) and 47% female listeners in the past 28 days.

People between the age of 23-27 are a core part of her audience at 32% while those aged between 28-34 follow in closely at 23%.

Top countries streaming in the last 28 days:

1. United States

2. United Kingdom

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3. Canada

4. Nigeria

5. Australia

6. Germany

7. South Africa

8. France

9. Brazil

10. Netherlands

Top songs streamed in the last 28 days:

1. Love me Jeje
2. Me & U
3. Higher
4. Free Mind
5. Fountain
6. Found feat. Brent Faiyaz
7. Damages

Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has shared her vision of an ideal man

According to her, it’s all about finding a man with a heart of gold.

In a recent episode of ‘The Honest Bunch‘ podcast, Yvonne Jegede opened up about her desire for a partner who is empathetic and willing to go the extra mile to meet her needs. 

Yvonne stated that her perfect match is someone who understands the value of empathy and is willing to show it in tangible ways.

“Person wey get good mind na im I dey find. Because if you get good mind, you get empathy, if I say ‘Baby please, give me N1 million’, you fit give me N20 million,” she said.

Yvonne Jegede emphasized that a partner with empathy wouldn’t question her requests or assume she’s asking for her father’s money. Instead, they would understand her needs and show willingness to support her.

“But if you no get empathy, you go ask me first of all, say, ‘It is your father’s money?’” 

Recall that in 2019 Yvonne Jegede confirmed the end of her marriage to actor Olakunle ‘Abounce’ Fawole, barely a year after they tied the knot.

Yvonne revealed that her marriage with her ex Olakunle crashed because she was the breadwinner.

She explored a multitude of reasons that led to her split from Olakunle Fawole, offering a raw and unfiltered glimpse into their tumultuous relationship.

Yvonne shared that her ex-husband was eight years older, and from the very beginning of their marriage, he often felt disrespected by her blunt remarks.

A pivotal reason, Yvonne Jegede divulged, was the financial imbalance in their relationship. She admitted that she was the primary earner, carrying the majority of the financial burden.

This disparity strained their marriage, as she felt the pressure of providing for their family almost entirely on her own.

Pat Attah, once a luminary in Nollywood, has unveiled the real reasons behind his dramatic departure from the Nigerian film industry and his relocation to Germany.

In a candid conversation with Teju Babyface, Attah revealed that his foray into the entertainment world was driven purely by a deep-seated passion for the arts, rather than a desire for fame.

The 48-year-old actor confessed that as his star rose, he found himself increasingly stifled by the relentless demands and expectations of the public eye. 

Attah recounted how the mounting pressure of living up to his celebrity status became overwhelming, ultimately prompting him to make a bold and life-altering decision.

“When I got into the entertainment industry, I was not necessarily doing it for fame, I was doing it for the passion, the passion I have for the arts,” he said

“Fame was not my goal when I got into entertainment, so when it got really too much, I felt like I was not living the normal life I would like to live. I was basically living my life for people. Because when you are famous, you automatically become a role model to a lot of people, there are certain things you want to do freely that you are restricted from doing to a large extent.

“You do not want people to think, ‘Why would Pat Attah get into a taxi? Why would he get on a bus? Why would he be riding a bicycle on the street?’ I was not living as freely as I would love to be. That is why I decided to take a break and go to a place where I know people also know me, but not as much as back home.”

Attah was popular in Nollywood in the late 90s and early 2000s. He featured in films like ‘Spirit of Love’, ‘Extreme Measures’, ‘Colour of Money’, and ‘Never Believe Me’.

He, however, stopped acting and relocated to Germany in 2005.

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An aircraft carrying Malawian Vice President, Saulos Chilima and nine others, has lost contact and gone missing.

According to a statement released by the president’s office, “the Malawi Defense Force aircraft disappeared from radar after departing from the capital city of Lilongwe earlier today.”

The vice president was reportedly en route to Mzuzu to attend the funeral of Ralph Kasambara, a late prominent figure.

The plane, carrying Chilima and nine others, lost contact approximately 10 minutes before its scheduled landing at Mzuzu Airport.

Airport Commandant, Joseph Moyo confirmed the incident, stating that the plane failed to land in Mzuzu and an investigation is currently underway.

The whereabouts of Vice President Chilima and the other passengers remain unknown.

The Vice-Chancellor of University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, has appealed to both staff members and students to adopt more responsible electricity consumption habits.

This, the VC stated, became imperative following the increase of the institution’s monthly electricity bill from N70m to N230m.

Egbewole urged the staff and students to support the administration’s efforts to implement cost-saving measures.

This was contained in an e-mail message sent to staff members and students of the university.

He said that the recent hike in electricity tariffs by Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) had seriously affected the institution’s budget, adding that the new monthly electricity bill was not sustainable.

The VC, however, stated that the management has intensified efforts in negotiations for alternative power supply to the university.

He explained that all the buildings under construction in the Faculties of Agriculture, Arts, Environmental Science, Law and Social Sciences would include provisions for alternative power sources as part of their designs.

Egbewole stated that the institution is working to ensure that all faculties and units were equipped with reliable alternative power options.