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Retired Police Officers Protest Over Pension Scheme, Block Presidential Villa Gate

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  Retired personnel of the Nigeria Police Force and their families on Monday blocked a gate of the Presidential Villa in Abuja in protest against their continued inclusion in the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The protesters, under the aegis of the Police Retired Officers Forum of Nigeria (PROF), described the scheme as “fraudulent, illegal, inhumane, and obnoxious,” calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to assent to the Police Exit Bill. According to the retirees, the bill—passed by the National Assembly on December 4, 2025, and transmitted to the Presidency on March 16, 2026—would remove police personnel from the CPS if signed into law. Leading the protest, the National Coordinator of PROF, CSP Raphael Irowainu (rtd.), said the demonstration was aimed at urging the president to act on the legislation. “Our major aim here is to prevail on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sign our bill—the bill exiting the police from the Contributory Pension Scheme—passed by the National Assemb...
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“Why I Pay My Tithe To The Needy On The Street, Not To The Church” – Nollywood Actor, Zubby Michael

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Nollywood actor, Azubuike Michael Egwu, popularly known as Zubby Michael has claimed that he recently gave ₦10.2 million to the needy on the street as “tithe.” Speaking in an interview with Broadway TV, Michael explained that the donation was 10 per cent of the ₦102 million he made from movie roles recently. He further explained that he made the donation to the needy because he doesn’t go to church. Zubby Michael said he doesn’t believe in paying tithe to the church. “Not to brag but I am the richest actor. The last time I checked my book, I realized that I have made ₦102 million from artiste’s fee lately. Not in my whole career but just of recent. “I  donated ₦10.2 million, which is 10 per cent of the money to the needy on the street. “I don’t pay tithe to the church. I don’t go to the church. I don’t believe in paying tithe to the church,” he explained.
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“My Kids Will Work In My Father’s Companies, Not In Entertainment Industry” – Davido

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  Afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has stated that he doesn’t want any of his kids to work in the entertainment sector. Davido,  who made the disclosure while speaking in a viral interview with ‘Breakfast Club’, disclosed that his children will work in his father, Deji Adeleke’s companies. The singer attributed the decision to his past struggles before his breakthrough in the industry, noting that working in his father’s companies will make life easier for them. Narrating  how his father’s refusal to support his music career before breakthrough “killed his joy”, Davido noted that he would still support any of his children that choose to go into entertainment industry. INTERVIEWER: “Do you want your kids to be in this industry or would you prefer your kids to work with grandpa?” DAVIDO:  “Omo, go and work with my dad. Every Christmas, my dad takes all the grandkids with him. And I could just see that upon all the things he has including mult...
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8 Children Die In The U.S. Domestic Shooting Spree

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  Eight children have been killed in a shooting incident early Sunday in the southern U.S. state of Louisiana, in what authorities said appeared to be a case of domestic violence. The attack occurred shortly after 6:00 a.m. (1100 GMT) in Shreveport and is being described as the deadliest mass shooting in the United States in over two years, according to data from the Gun Violence Archive. Police said the suspected gunman, an adult male whose identity has not yet been released, was shot dead by officers following a car chase after the incident. Speaking at a press briefing, Police Corporal Chris Bordelon said investigators were working across a “rather extensive crime scene” spanning three separate residences. The victims, he confirmed, were aged between one and 14 years, while two other individuals sustained gunshot injuries, though their conditions were not immediately known. “Some of the children inside were his descendants,” Bordelon said, describing the incident as a “domestic ...
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Eddie Murphy's Son Welcomes A Baby Girl With Martin Lawrence's Daughter

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  Hollywood stars, Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence are celebrating the arrival of a new addition to their families. Eddie’s son, Eric Murphy, and Martin’s daughter, Jasmin Lawrence, have welcomed their first baby together. Eddie Murphy shared the happy news on April 18, 2026, during an exclusive interview at the American Film Institute (AFI) Achievement Award Ceremony. He revealed that the couple had a baby girl, Ari Skye, about two weeks ago. “They just had a baby girl,” Eddie said. “They just had her two weeks ago, or a week ago. Yeah, Ari Skye.” The two famous comedians have been close friends for many years, and their children’s relationship has officially brought the families together. Eric and Jasmin began dating in 2021 and married in May 2025. When asked for advice for the new parents, Eddie joked that kids usually don’t listen to what their parents say anyway. He explained that children learn more from watching how their parents behave than from being told what to do. “Yo...
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“I Don’t Have Money That Can Lift Family Members From Poverty” – GehGeh Replies Sister

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  Nigerian  content creator and influencer, Emmanuel Obruste, popularly known as GehGeh, has finally responded to his sister over neglect allegation. It was gathered that GehGeh’s  younger sister had called him out for neglecting her and other siblings despite being wealthy. Alleging she was bounced out of GehGeh’s house warming ceremony. Speaking amid the backlash, GehGeh in a video on his Instagram page, stated that “I never get the kind of money wey fit raise family from poverty. I can only do my best and not my all.” Narrating how he has supported his family in the past, the content creator, who claimed to have bought the phone her sister is currently using, told her siblings to go and get a job and stop depending on him. GehGeh who disclosed that he is the first person in his family to breakthrough, said “I no go help anybody in this life to the point wey be say I go con later need help from them. I will not do it. I will give my best not my all. See, I wicked ooo. Y...
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Onyeka Set To Join Coventry On Permanent Deal

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  Nigerian international, Frank Onyeka is set to complete a permanent transfer to Coventry City, following the Sky Blues’ dramatic return to the Premier League after a 25-year absence. The 28-year-old defensive midfielder joined Coventry on loan from Brentford in January, with a clause that would turn the deal into a permanent move if Frank Lampard’s side secured promotion to England’s top flight. That trigger was pulled on Friday night, as Coventry ground out a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park. The result confirmed their promotion, sending waves of celebration through a club that has slowly climbed back from the lower divisions. For Onyeka, it also cemented his future with the Sky Blues. Since arriving midway through the season, Onyeka has brought steel and energy to Coventry’s midfield. In 11 league appearances for the former FA Cup champions, his tireless pressing and sharp interceptions have helped transform the team’s form during the run-in. Lampard ...
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