We are witnessing a remarkable coming-out charade from TV persona, Philip Scoffield
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We are witnessing a remarkable coming-out charade from TV persona, Philip Scoffield

Philip Scoffield, a British TV personality, recently publicly revealed that he is gay, expressing gratitude towards his wife of 27 years for her support since his disclosure. This announcement precedes his 27th wedding anniversary with his wife, whom he married in March 1993. Scoffield and his wife, Stephanie, have two daughters together, Ruby, 24, and Molly, 27, both of whom have been supportive since the revelation of his sexual orientation. Displaying emotion, the presenter acknowledged the "pain and upset" caused by his actions and expressed a sense of liberation resulting from his coming-out. During a morning interview on ITV, he confided in his co-presenter Holly Willoughby, saying, "It's tough but this is not something that's happened quickly,...
10 Major Things To Know About Buhari Regime’s New ‘Open Borders’ Visa Policy
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10 Major Things To Know About Buhari Regime’s New ‘Open Borders’ Visa Policy

10 Major Things To Know About Buhari Regime’s New ‘Open Borders’ Visa Policy The announcement of the Visa on Arrival policy last December by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Aswan Forum, in Egypt, was greeted with loads of condemnation from some quarters, largely due to misconception, and, perhaps, mischief. Chief among the allegations was that it was a ploy to import more killers into the country under official cover, and that foreigners would come to take available job opportunities meant for Nigerians. With the official launch of the Nigeria Visa Policy, NVP, 2020 by President Buhari on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, here are some salient points to note: -A greater part of 2019 was devoted to conceiving and enunciating the policy, with retreats, conferences and engagements with st...
13- year old Girl, gets ‘pregnant for 10-year-old boyfriend
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13- year old Girl, gets ‘pregnant for 10-year-old boyfriend

13- year old Girl, gets ‘pregnant for 10-year-old boyfriend A pregnant 13-year-old Russian girl who says the father of her unborn child is a 10-year-old boy has become popular online following news of her pregnancy. The schoolgirl mum-to-be is now looking for sponsors so she can become an online influencer. Local media said the girl is trying to monetise her social media accounts and is willing to work with famous brands and sponsors. The teen, who lives in Siberian town Zheleznogorsk, attends seventh grade while the 10-year-old who is reportedly the boyfriend and father of her child is still in fourth, according to reports. She was only 13 when she fell pregnant but the girl, who was initially identified as Daria “Dasha” Rubchinskaya but later as Daria “Dasha” Sudnishnikova, has r...
Kidnappers Release Children Of Kaduna Based Medical Doctor
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Kidnappers Release Children Of Kaduna Based Medical Doctor

Kidnappers Release Children Of Kaduna Based Medical Doctor The two children of kaduna-based medical doctor, Philip Ataga, have been released by their abductors two weeks after they were abducted alongside their deceased mother from their home in Juji, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna metropolis on January 25th. Dr Philip Ataga who confirmed their release, said the children were dropped by the kidnappers at Ungwar Kati area along the Juji bypass at about 7pm on Thursday night February 6th. They were later picked by one of his relatives who brought them back home. Their release comes barely a week after the kidnappers killed their mother, Bola, and dropped her body along the Abuja-Kaduna highway.
Personal Encounter at a Hospital Prompts Media Personality Gbemi’s Reaction to Demanding Deposit Before Treatment
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Personal Encounter at a Hospital Prompts Media Personality Gbemi’s Reaction to Demanding Deposit Before Treatment

Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi shared her recent hospital experience on Twitter, expressing her views on a conversation about hospitals requiring a deposit before providing treatment.   Focusing on the priority of treating patients first, the media personality emphasized the importance of prioritizing healthcare over financial concerns.   "You go to a hospital in pain and while receiving treatment - they bring the bill for registration. Damn! Can you chill? They want to admit you and ask you to drop 150k deposit. Kilode???" Gbemi tweeted.   Recalling a distressing incident, she added, "I remember being admitted at a hospital last year, while they were setting the drip (I.V), they brought the P.O.S into the room and asked for a 200k deposit. I was in a lot of pain and bleeding."       A Twit...
An Army Officer’s Wife is Detained for Allegedly Killing Her Stepdaughter Over Plantain (Graphic Photo)
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An Army Officer’s Wife is Detained for Allegedly Killing Her Stepdaughter Over Plantain (Graphic Photo)

Reports indicate that a woman has been taken into custody for the alleged fatal beating of her stepdaughter in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State. The incident is said to have occurred after the girl's father purchased plantains for the household. It was reported that despite the intervention of a female soldier, the woman, purportedly the wife of a soldier stationed at the 6 Division of the Nigeria Army in Port Harcourt, called her husband who then instructed the female soldier to leave their residence. Following the female soldier's departure, the 10-year-old girl reportedly collapsed and passed away as a result of continued beating by her stepmother. Despite being rushed to a nearby clinic, the young girl was pronounced dead. The soldier and his wife are currently in dete...
Angry Ex-Boyfriend Storms Bride’s Wedding Venue
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Angry Ex-Boyfriend Storms Bride’s Wedding Venue

Angry Ex-Boyfriend Storms Bride’s Wedding Venue What really went wrong, no one can tell. Could it be the that the lady jilted the guy for a rich guy ? Could she have done something worse to the guy in the past ? Is the guy being jealous ? Is it the handiwork of the devil ? Did the lady played smart after the ex-boyfriend has spent a lot on her ? These are few of the questions on the lips of guests who attended a marriage ceremony few days ago in a town in Oyo state, as bride’s ex-boyfriend hired thugs to distrupts the wedding ceremony. According to reports, the ceremony abruptly came to an end, as people scamper for safety after sighting boys with matches and other dangerous weapons. Angry Ex-Boyfriend Storms Bride’s Wedding Venue Everyone at the scene of the incident, was left du...
The Former Taraba Governor, Jolly Nyame’s 12-Year Sentence and N1.6bn Fraud Conviction Upheld by the Supreme Court
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The Former Taraba Governor, Jolly Nyame’s 12-Year Sentence and N1.6bn Fraud Conviction Upheld by the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has affirmed the conviction and 12-year prison sentence of former Taraba state governor, Reverend Jolly Nyame, for embezzling N1.6 billion during his tenure from May 1999 to May 2007.   A unanimous judgment was delivered by a panel of five Justices led by Justice May Odili on Friday, February 7th. The judges deemed Nyame's appeal to reverse his conviction and sentencing as lacking merit. Remember that in May 2018, Justice Adebukola Banjoko of an Abuja High Court found the former governor guilty on 27 counts of money laundering out of the 41-count charge brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Specifically, the court sentenced him to 14 years for criminal breach of trust, 2 years for misappropriation, 7 years for gratification, and...