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The Federal Government of Nigeria has outlined how selected poor and vulnerable Nigerian households can receive a ₦50,000 cash grant under its National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI). The programme  implemented by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, is designed to help vulnerable households cope with rising living costs through direct cash  transfers into their mobile wallets. According to the  programme’s guidelines, beneficiaries will receive the money through designated payment providers, including ALAT, MoMo, NairaGram, OPay and Moniepoint. The government said the intervention uses mobile wallets to ensure that financial support reaches beneficiaries quickly and transparently, with independent checks conducted during each payment cycle. HOW TO RECEIVE THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S ₦50,000 CASH GRANT   The  government outlined four steps for selected beneficiaries to access the payment. 1). Receive an SMS no...

The Imo State Police Command has announced the death of one Chiamaka Chukwuokore, a 17-year-old girl who was allegedly pushed down from a two-storey building by Ifeanyi Joseph, Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Mbonu Ejike Street, Ikenegbu, in Owerri, the Imo State capital. Chiamaka until her death was the younger sister to Joseph’s girlfriend, who travelled when the incident happened. The suspect, Joseph, who is 26 years old had a heated argument with the deceased last Sunday, during which he allegedly pushed her from a two-storey building in Owerri, and she sustained critical injuries, according to the police. Police spokesperson for Imo State command, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed that the suspect would face murder charges as he remains in their custody. Meanwhile, the state police commissioner, Audu Bosso, has condoled with the family of the deceased and assured the public that a thorough investigation had started. The command appealed to the public to remain calm, avoid spreading unverifi...

Nigerian comedian and actor, Adebowale Babatunde Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has earned a Master of Arts degree with Distinction in Performance (Acting) from the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in the United Kingdom. The entertainer’s achievement was announced in a congratulatory social media post celebrating his academic accomplishment. Mr Macaroni, known for his comedy skits and acting roles, has built a career in the Nigerian entertainment industry through his popular character, Daddy Wa. The achievement marks another academic milestone for the entertainer, who continues to combine his work in comedy, film, and television with professional development. The Master of Arts degree in Performance (Acting) recognises his training in the performing arts at the UK-based institution.

Veteran Nollywood actor, Uche Odoputa has revealed that his family will hold a funeral for his late father with an empty casket because they have no remains to lay to rest. Uche Odoputa  announced this in an emotional post, saying the family would honour his father, Mr Kenneth Chukwumezie Odoputa, in a few weeks. He said that although they had no remains to bury, they were determined to celebrate his father’s life and remember the love they shared. “We have no body to lay to rest, but we have his life to remember, his dignity to honour and our love to express,” he wrote. He also  described his father as “Honestman” and assured that the family would continue to honour his memory. The actor further used the announcement to encourage people dealing with grief to speak to someone they trust and seek support. “Dad, we love you. We remember you. We will always honour you,” he added.

The Imo State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man, Ifeanyi Chukwu Joseph, for allegedly pushing his girlfriend’s 17-year-old sister, Chiamaka Chukwuokore, from a two-storey building in Owerri, the state capital. Chiamaka reportedly sustained critical injuries in the incident and is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital. The incident occurred on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at about 1 PM, following an alleged altercation between Joseph and the teenager at their residence on Mbonu Ejike Street, Ikeneagbu, Owerri. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, adding that operatives rescued the suspect from an angry mob that attempted to lynch him. According to Okoye, the victim was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital after sustaining serious injuries and remains in critical condition. “The Imo State Police Command has arrested one Ifeanyi Chukwu Joseph, aged 26, following allegations that he push...

Spanish football club, CD Tenerife have confirmed the death of their striker, Jesús de Miguel, aged 30, following a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper, Jesús Owono during a Spanish second division match. The footballer died on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, a day after the incident occurred during Tenerife’s league encounter with Andorra at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López Stadium. The collision happened towards the closing stages of the match, when De Miguel went for a loose ball and Owono rushed out of his goal to clear it. The goalkeeper, who was outside his penalty area, collided heavily with the striker, leaving him unconscious on the pitch. Medical personnel immediately rushed to attend to De Miguel, who was treated for several minutes before being carried off on a stretcher and taken to the University Hospital of Nuestra Señora de Candelaria. The match, which was tied at 2-2, was eventually abandoned in the 108th minute to allow medical personnel to attend to the injured player. Owon...