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By Ojima-ojo Abubakar The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has flagged a rise in cases of fraudulent migration schemes and irregular cross-border activities. In a statement on Monday, A.S. Akinlabi, NIS public relations officer (PRO), said criminal networks often target vulnerable individuals, particularly young women and girls, through deceptive offers of employment, education, and opportunities for a better life abroad. “These schemes frequently result in forced labour, human trafficking, and other forms of exploitation,” Akinlabi said. The NIS spokesperson warned that it is illegal to leave Nigeria without a valid passport, visa, and other required documents, noting that doing so poses…

By Ojima-ojo Abubakar The federal government says Nigeria’s long-delayed digital switch-over (DSO) programme will unlock about N605 billion in advertising revenue and generate more than $1 billion from digital spectrum auctions. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Monday, Charles Ebuebu, director-general of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), said the nationwide launch of the digital broadcasting framework had been fixed for June 17, 2026. He added that the final analogue switch-off would take place on December 31, 2028, noting that the government’s renewed “big picture” strategy was designed to accelerate Nigeria’s transition from analogue to digital broadcasting. According to…

By Ojima-ojo Abubakar Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says he was not surprised by the withdrawal of Siminalayi Fubara, Rivers governor, from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election. Fubara had announced his withdrawal from the contest a day before the exercise, noting that he stepped down out of “conviction and sacrifice for the state to move forward in peace and unity”. On May 21, Kingsley Chinda, a member of the house of representatives and Wike’s ally, won the Rivers APC governorship primary election. Speaking on Monday after inspecting infrastructural projects in Abuja, Wike said…

By Ojima-ojo Abubakar Wasila Isma’il, the Nigerian actress famous for her roles in the Hausa film industry, has passed away at the age of 46. Her death was announced by Al Amin Chiroma, her ex-husband, in an Instagram post on Sunday. According to Chiroma, the actress died at the Federation of Muslim Women Associations of Nigeria (FOMWAN) hospital in Kaduna. He also prayed that God grant her eternal rest. “Innalillahi Wainna Ilaihirrajiun. Wasila Isma’il is dead. She died at the Federation of Muslim Women Associations of Nigeria Hospital, Kaduna,” he wrote. Although the exact cause of her death was not…

Ayo Oritsejafor, founder of Word of Life Bible Church, has recounted how he survived cancer and a mysterious infection during a prolonged medical ordeal in the United States. In a recent video shared on Instagram, the former president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) described the period as one of the toughest moments of his life, revealing that he spent several months receiving treatment abroad. The cleric did not disclose the specific type of cancer or infection but said doctors initially feared the illness had advanced significantly. “They said the cancer had spread and there was no hope. Did…

Peruzzi, the Nigerian singer, has revealed that one of his relationships ended after he ghosted his girlfriend for three days shortly after meeting Davido. In a recent episode of the ‘Lights, Camera, It’s My Turn’ talk show, the singer recounted how the excitement of his early experiences with Davido made him neglect communication with his partner at the time. Peruzzi said he was constantly travelling and enjoying a lifestyle that was entirely new to him, leaving little attention for his relationship. He also pointed out that the situation might have been different if he had been deeply in love with…

Yul Edochie, the Nollywood actor, has revealed that he met May, his embattled first wife, while both were writing their WAEC GCE examinations. The general certificate of education (GCE) is an entry qualification for universities typically taken by students between 16 and 18 years old. In a yet-to-be-released episode of the Honest Bunch podcast, the actor recounted that they got married when he was just 22 years old. “We got married when I was 22. I think we met at the same centre when we were writing WAEC GCE,” he said. The actor brought the revelation to light while sharing…

By Ojima-ojo Abubakar Michael Collins Ajereh, the music executive popularly known as Don Jazzy, says he may take his search for a life partner beyond Nigeria, all the way to East Africa. The 43-year-old Mavin Records founder spoke during a light-hearted Instagram exchange with fans, after one follower described him as an “African treasure” who no longer belongs to Nigerians alone. “Don Jazzy at this point an African treasure. Yes, he belongs to all of us now, not just you Nigerians,” the fan wrote. Responding, the producer agreed that he often feels a connection to several African countries, including Ghana,…

By Ojima-ojo Abubakar The family of late Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo, has announced plans for his burial, with funeral rites scheduled to end on June 18, 2026. In an obituary statement released on the actor’s Instagram page on Monday, the family urged the public to continue praying for the deceased, his wife and the entire family during the mourning period. According to the burial arrangement, a service of songs will hold on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at The Monarch Event Centre, Lekki, Lagos, between 4pm and 6pm. The family said guests attending the event are expected to wear white. The…

By Ojima-ojo Abubakar The Grassroots Mobilization Initiative, has congratulated contestants, party faithful and organizers involved in the recently concluded political primaries across Nigeria, describing the exercise as a reflection of growing civic consciousness ahead of the 2027 general elections. The organization particularly commended the adoption and implementation of the Option A4 voting model during the primaries. In a statement issued by the National Coordinator of GMI, Samaila Musa, the organization praised the peaceful conduct of the primaries and the massive turnout of citizens at the grassroots level. Musa said the orderly participation of Nigerians demonstrated a deep desire among citizens…