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  Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Josephina Ijeoma Otabor, popularly known as Phyna has sparked fresh conversations regarding cosmetic surgery after sharing a graphic look into her recovery from a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure. In a video shared with her followers on Friday, the reality TV star documented the third day of her post-operative journey, admitting that the physical toll has been significant. Phyna revealed she woke up attached to surgical drips and drains, describing the sensation as “extremely painful.” “This recovery is not for the weak. I woke up with blood and drips, but check out that snatched waist,” she stated while showing off her new silhouette. Despite the admitted discomfort, the entertainer expressed satisfaction with the results and urged others to “trust the process.” The revelation comes at a time of heightened scrutiny toward cosmetic procedures in Nigeria. Only recently, the industry was rocked by the death of socialite, Elena Jessica, who repo...

  The United States President, Donald Trump says the only reason Iranians are alive today is to negotiate, ahead of peace talks slated for Pakistan over the weekend. Vice President J.D. Vance said he was looking forward to negotiations, and would work with Iran if they act in “good faith”, but warned that if they “try to play us” the U.S. won’t be receptive. Iran’s parliament speaker said a ceasefire in Lebanon must happen before negotiations begin. Earlier, a senior official told the newsmen that Lebanon would only take part in separate talks next week with Israel if a ceasefire was in place beforehand. There has been confusion over whether the U.S. and Iran’s two-week ceasefire includes Lebanon.

  The  Federal Government has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to withdraw and deactivate passports belonging to individuals who have officially renounced their Nigerian citizenship. The  directive was issued by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who stated that the move applies strictly to persons whose renunciation had been formally approved by the President. “The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service to immediately withdraw and deactivate passports of Nigerians who have renounced their citizenship but still retain the documents. “ This directive applies strictly to individuals whose renunciation requests have been formally approved by the President. “The Minister emphasized that the Ministry of Interior, entrusted with safeguarding the integrity of citizenship, derives its authority from the provisions of Section 29, subsections (1) and (2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), wh...

  The  Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) said it has formally petitioned key security and law enforcement agencies over alleged false cancer claims and donation-related misconduct involving content creator and self-acclaimed relationship therapist, Blessing Nkiruka Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO. In a statement signed by its national director of publicity, Hon. Bashir Mohammed Ranccas, on Friday, the Society confirmed that petitions were submitted to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Inspector General of Police, and the EFCC zonal office in Wuse II, Abuja. According to NCS, the action became necessary following heightened public concerns and the organisation’s responsibility to uphold “accountability, transparency, and integrity” within Nigeria’s cancer advocacy and patient support space. The Society recalled that it had earlier condemned the alleged conduct, describing it as unethical and damaging...

  The  Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has announced the postponement of the proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise. This follows a meeting with the Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), on Friday, April 10, 2026. Following deliberations, the Commission resolved to postpone the exercise until after the 2027 General Election. A  statement signed by INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, said: “The voter revalidation exercise is a critical component of the Commission’s mandate to maintain a credible and up-to-date National Register of Voters. “It is designed to verify and review existing voter records, ensure the accuracy of personal data, eliminate duplicate and ineligible entries, and strengthen the overall integrity of the voter register. “ The exercise also aims to provide an opportunity for registered voters to confirm their details and make necessary corrections wh...

  A  2015 senatorial candidate in Borno State, Babagana Habeeb, has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by the Abuja Federal High Court for selling petrol to Boko Haram terrorists. The  politician was convicted on Friday, April 10, 2026, by Justice Peter Odo Lifu on a one count charge of aiding and abetting terrorism in the country brought against him by the Federal Government. Habeeb, a fuel dealer in Maiduguri, capital of Borno State, had upon his arraignment on the one count charge admitted guilt of selling fuel to the terrorists. He  however claimed that his fuel station attendants may have been responsible for the sales. The politician while kneeling down in the dock for almost one hour his trial lasted, pleaded passionately with Justice Peter Lifu to be lenient with him. He  claimed to have two wives and six children and that he had not been allowed to see or communicate with any member of his family since more than 10 years he had been in detention. T...