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WapTV Licences Fresh Batch of Nigerian Movies

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Sunday Okobi Nigeria’s foremost family entertainment TV channel, WapTV, has concluded a ground-breaking acquisition of the broadcast rights of hundreds of top-notch English, Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba movies produced by prominent Nigerian film-makers. This new batch of movies, which would commence airing from May 2, 2026, features top-notch performances by some of the biggest stars across Nigeria, including Rita Dominic, Jumoke Odetola, Odunlade Adekola, Segun Arinze, Yinka Quadri, Ali Nuhu, Tina Mba, Victor Osuagwu, Allwell Ademola, Fausat Balogun, Yetunde Wunmi, Belinda Effah, Ifeanyi Kalu, Ayo Olaiya, Divine Answer, Don Brymo, Tijani Faraga, and a host of others, WapTV management said in a statement made available to THISDAY yesterday. Among the prominent producers of the movies a...

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Maritime career brought me greatest joy — Essien

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The Founder of the Blue Economy Academy, Ubong Essien, has stated that his years in the maritime industry are still the best part of his life. Essien disclosed this on Tuesday in Lagos while speaking during the grand finale of his 20 Days of Eloquence: Nigeria’s First Public Speaking Marathon. He explained that his days in the maritime sector gave him the opportunity to build a closer relationship with his media friends and gave him profound understanding of the challenges with the maritime press. “What I meant was that in terms of my relationship, getting to deepen my relationship with my friends in the media, because I was in charge, I was in charge of strategy and communications to the then Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency. That allowed...

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Expert Advises Nigerians Against Delaying Treatment For Back, Neck Pain

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Clinical director at Spine and Nerve Centre Nigeria, Dr Craig Slapinski, has urged Nigerians with chronic back and neck pain not to suffer in silence, stressing that timely non-surgical treatments can restore lives before conditions worsen. Slapinski made this known as Spine and Nerve Centre Nigeria launched its Lagos office to cater for patients battling severe pain with research showing that non-surgical provides safe, gentle and efficient relief for upwards of 90 per cent of patients that qualify for care. The clinical director said, “This is significant for us. We opened in Abuja a little over a year ago, and now we’re bringing this service to Lagos. We want to offer a safe and effective alternative for people with chronic back and neck pain.” Slapinski explained how the centr...

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‘Nigeria records 4,200 weekly cyber-attacks amid digital economy growth’

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CBN alerts Nigerians to attempts to hack personal accountsNigeria is recording an average of 4,200 cyber-attacks every week as the country’s expanding digital economy continues to draw increased attention from malicious actors, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has said. Tijani disclosed this yesterday in Abuja during the inaugural stakeholders’ session on the proposed Ministerial Advisory Council for Cybersecurity Coordination, an initiative aimed at strengthening collaboration and response mechanisms across the nation’s digital space. The minister said the surge in cyber threats is closely tied to the country’s rapid digital transformation, noting that increased connectivity, higher internet usage and growing digital transactions have mad...

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World’s largest condom maker to raise prices over Iran war disruption

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The world’s largest condom manufacturer, Karex Berhad, has said it will increase the prices of its products by 20 per cent to 30 per cent due to supply chain disruption caused by the Iran war. The Malaysian company, which produces over five billion condoms yearly, supplies major brands such as Durex and Trojan. It also supplies condoms to public health institutions, including the United Kingdom’s National Health Service, and global aid programmes run by the United Nations. Speaking with Reuters, Chief Executive Officer of Karex Berhad, Goh Miah, said the conflict, which started in late February, had led to an increase in the cost of raw materials used in production. He said the prices of synthetic rubber, nitrile, packaging materials, aluminium foils and silicone oil had gone u...

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NBF vs NBBofC: A boxing ring on shaky canvas

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The unending feud between the Nigerian Boxing Federation (NBF) and the Nigerian Boxing Board of Control (NBBofC) is showing no sign of abating. CHRISTIAN OKPARA reports that the crisis has depleted boxing’s fortunes and risks destabilising the country’s status in the sport. Amateur and professional boxing are often described as two different sports due to their contrasting goals: amateur boxing (or “Olympic-style”) prioritises scoring points and technical precision, while professional boxing emphasises power, damage, and entertainment. Amateur and professional boxing differ primarily in duration, safety equipment, and scoring objectives. While amateurs fight three to four rounds wearing headgear and larger gloves, focusing on speed and technical point-scoring, professionals fight bet...

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Factional ADC National Chairman Urges Calm Ahead Of Supreme Court Judgment

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The national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, has appealed to party members to remain calm, united, and law-abiding as they await the Supreme Court’s reserved judgment. Gombe commended members for their resilience and steadfast dedication to the ideals of the ADC throughout the period of uncertainty. In a goodwill message addressed to party members, Gombe expressed appreciation for their patience, loyalty and commitment during the legal process, describing the period as a defining moment for the party. He said the moment called for calm, unity and unwavering faith in the rule of law, adding that the ADC remained confident that justice would prevail. Gombe said: “I extend my warm greetings and profound appreciation to you all as we await ...

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Laughing Boy Reportedly Buys New House For Mother

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One of the popular faces in skits – the laughing boy, also known as Funny Albert, a Ghanaian, is said to have purchased a new house for his mother.‎‎In a grass-to-grace story, the mother, Rosina, gave an account of how they struggled to live and how Albert’s schooling was affected.‎‎Now the story has changed, thanks to the Internet. He is currently around 10 years old. He was 7 when the video first went viral in 2023.‎‎Funny Albert’s mother says, “Before my son went viral, we used to stay in a poor public house, where it was difficult for us to eat or even pay our rent.‎‎”Most days my son and his siblings don’t go to school, because we are owing school fees. Things used to be very difficult for us, but today, just 1 laughing video has changed our lives.‎‎”From staying in an uncompleted bui...

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Tinubu, Buni, Geidam meeting fuels succession talks in Yobe

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A high-level meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday has triggered fresh political discussions over succession planning in Yobe State, as Governor Mai Mala Buni approaches the end of his tenure. President Bola Tinubu received Buni alongside the Minister of Police Affairs and former Yobe State governor, Ibrahim Geidam. While the meeting was officially described as focusing on development and security in the state, credible sources familiar with the discussions said succession planning formed a significant part of the deliberations. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Director-General of Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, Mamman Mohammed, the talks centred on strengthening collaboration between the Federal Government and Yobe State, with emphasis on inf...

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Engineering academy inducts Dangote as honorary fellow

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Africa’s foremost industrialist, Aliko Dangote, will on April 25, 2026, be inducted as an Honorary Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering, in recognition of his contributions to engineering-driven industrial development. A statement from the NAE on Wednesday stated that the induction, scheduled as a high-profile event, is being organised by the President and Council of the academy, who described the honour as a celebration of Dangote’s impact on large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects in Nigeria and across Africa. The Nigerian Academy of Engineering, established in 1997, is the apex professional body for engineering in the country and serves as a strategic think-tank on science, technology, and innovation. Its membership comprises distinguished Nigerian and inte...