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Actors and actresses that became pastors

By Clement Abayomi The journey from movie sets to ministry has become an increasingly familiar narrative in Nigeria’s entertainment industry. Over the past two decades, several prominent Nollywood actors and actresses have become ministers of God, answering what they believe is divine call to ministry. This transition is sometimes met with doubts and criticisms, and other times with celebration of newfound paths. This article highlights ten notable actors and actresses who have made this remarkable transition from entertainment to ministry. The facts presented in this article were obtained from The Plug, Ejimozy, and Broadway TV, among others. KANAYO O. KANAYO…

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Doctors

By Sakariyah Ridwanullah  The Nigerian health system is bleeding out. Its vital workforce (doctors, nurses, and specialists) is fleeing the country in a mass exodus so severe that it now threatens the entire system with collapse. This looks like a brain drain, but it’s actually a systemic failure. As of 2025, the crisis has spiralled out of control, while continually leaving hospitals critically understaffed and patients vulnerable. The immediate consequences of this exodus are crystal clear; they have started manifesting in tragic delays and increased mortality rates across Nigeria’s public hospitals. The official numbers confirm this catastrophe. According to the…

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Hidden Economy: Inside Nigeria's transactional sex culture

By Jeremiah Aminu In many African countries, transactional sex operates as an informal economy that hugely relies on the human body as a salient site of exchange. In this regard, the human body functions as a marketplace that offers a variety of “products and services” to clients in exchange for money, gifts, socio-economic opportunities, and societal influence. These “products and services” encompass a range of sexual practices such as blow job (oral sex), back to Egypt (anal sex), fingering (vaginal penetration with the fingers), electric shock (orgasm), smooching, and other sexual “services” of intimacy and gratification. As an economy, transactional…

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One thousand note

By Clement Abayomi As November ends, December begins with excitement and festivities. But it also presents a serious temptation to overspend. Care must be taken to avoid starting the new year with debts, empty savings, and regrets. If you don’t carefully plan as the festivities intensify, you might end up really “dirtying” yourself during (and after) the Detty December. Managing your finances throughout Detty December is not about refraining from pleasure; rather, it is about making deliberate decisions that enable you to enjoy the season without spoiling your January. The following reveals various ways you can manage your finances during…

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FIFA

Boluwatife Kehinde The Iranian Football Federation has formally announced its decision to boycott the forthcoming World Cup finals draw scheduled to take place in Washington. This decision follows the refusal by the United States to grant visas to certain members of the Iranian delegation. As reported by AFP, the Iranian sports website Varzeh confirmed that the U.S. denied visa applications for several delegation members, including Mehdi Taj, the federation president. A spokesperson for the federation stated during an interview with state television that Iran will not participate in the World Cup draw. “We have notified FIFA that the decisions regarding…

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Met police

By Eniola Amadu The Metropolitan police (MeT) will pass through a new inquiry to determine whether they have undergone meaningful reform following a damning report that exposed deep-rooted prejudice and systemic failings. This follow-up examination, codenamed as “Casey 2,” was expected to commence earlier in the year but has been postponed. This follows a review by Louise Casey in 2023 review, which revealed that the Met exhibited institutional racism and misogyny and warned that it might be dismantled if significant change did not occur. A new person was appointed to carry out the inquiry following two recent scandals which prompted…

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