The rising cost of cooking gas is forcing many households and businesses in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to switch to charcoal and firewood.
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Famous Nollywood comic actor, Nkem Owoh, popularly called Osuofia, has described his adventure into acting as “an accident”.
The veteran explained that he wanted to remain a scriptwriter but his colleagues, who noticed his comedy skills behind the scenes pressurized him into acting.
Speaking in a recent episode of the Selah Meditate podcast, Owoh said, “My coming in front of the camera was an accident. I was a scriptwriter behind the scenes and people started telling me to start performing in front of the camera.
“I remember ATV created a 7-minute programme for me to do stand-up comedy in the 80s. They told me to come in front of the camera because I was making people laugh behind the camera. With much pressure, I came in front of the camera. And I saw that what I was doing people were buying it so that was how my acting career began.”
On the downside of his career, Owoh said being famous robbed him of his freedom.
“Fame took away my freedom. A lot of people want to be celebrities, they only know the benefits but not the downsides. When you become famous you can’t do a lot of the things you were doing freely before. You become restricted in a lot of ways,” he explained.
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The Israeli military on Sunday said it had killed Sakr Abu Karim, a Hamas Nukhba cell commander, in a recent operation.
In a statement posted on X, the Israel Defense Forces, IDF, alleged that Abu Karim was among the leaders involved in the infiltration of the Kisufim area during the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
The military claimed that throughout the ongoing war, Abu Karim planned and carried out attacks against Israeli troops.
According to the IDF, Abu Karim had recently been involved in efforts to rebuild Hamas’ military capabilities and was allegedly storing a large cache of weapons at his residence.
The Israeli military also said that another Hamas operative who served as a communications specialist was killed in the same strike.
IDF wrote: “ELIMINATED: Sakr Abu Karim, a Hamas Nukhba cell commander who was among the leaders of the infiltration into the Kisufim area during the October 7 massacre.
“Throughout the war Abu Karim advanced and executed attacks against IDF troops, and recently violated the ceasefire by attempting to rebuild Hamas’ forces and keeping a large weapons cache in his home.
“An additional Hamas terrorist who served as a communications operative was also eliminated in the strike.”
Hamas had not immediately commented on the Israeli claims as of the time of filing this report.
Veteran Nollywood actor, Nkem Owoh, popularly known as Osuofia, has reacted to the current trend of some producers casting actors based on social-media fame rather talent.
Speaking in a recent episode of the Selah Meditate podcast, the thespian said the trend is isn’t a threat to talented actors.
He argued that social media-fame can never replace real talent.
“I don’t think social-media fame is replacing real talent. It can’t. There is no way social media-fame can replace real talent,” he stated.
DAILY POST reports that a cross section of Nigerian actors including Shine Rosman, Bolaji Ogunmola, and Osereme Inegbenebor, recently accused Nollywood filmmakers of favouring beauty, social media popularity, physical endowment and even complexion over real talent in separate interviews.
Despite the repeated allegations, Nollywood filmmakers haven’t done much in addressing it.
Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike has urged Nigerian youths to embrace leadership as a platform for service rather than personal enrichment.
Speaking at the 36th Convocation of the University of Port Harcourt, Wike told graduating students that Nigeria’s future depends on leaders who prioritise public interest above personal gain.
“Leadership is service. It is not an avenue for self-glorification, but a covenant with the people,” he said.
The minister warned that corruption, abuse of office and self-interest have weakened institutions and slowed national development.
He challenged the graduates to become leaders defined by courage, integrity and accountability.
“The true leader does not ask, ‘What do I gain from this office?’ but rather, ‘What do the people gain from my stewardship?’” Wike stated.
According to him, leadership should be measured by the positive impact it has on people’s lives and the institutions it leaves behind.
Future leaders must choose service over power – Wike at UNIPORT lecture
Former Real Madrid and Manchester United star, David Beckham, has named England as the team to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Beckham also named Japan as the dark horses to look out for at the World Cup tournament this time.
Speaking with ABC News, Beckham backed England to win the 2026 World Cup, saying, “I am always going to say England.
“It’s sixty years now since we [England] last won the World Cup, so it is about time that we win [again this year].
“It is never easy. There is always a surprise in a World Cup with either a player or a country that emerges.
“I think the Japanese team has got a really strong team, they could be kind of a secret.”
World Cup 2026: ‘They’ve strong team’ – David Beckham names winners, dark horses
The abductors of a former Director of Defence Information, Maj. Gen. Rabe Abubakar (retd), and his wife have demanded the release of three detained fighters and the return of livestock allegedly seized during security operations as conditions for the couple’s freedom.
The demands were conveyed in a four-minute video released by the kidnappers and obtained by on Saturday.
The video shows the retired military officer and his wife in captivity days after they were abducted in Katsina State.
In the footage, the wife of the former defence spokesman, who spoke in Hausa, appealed to the Katsina State Government, traditional rulers and community leaders across five local government areas to intervene and facilitate release of the detained bandits identified as Sani, Aminu and Nasiru.
According to her, two of the men were arrested in Jikamshi, while the third was arrested in Kano State.
She said compliance with the demands would pave the way for their release.
“Our appeal is for the authorities and community leaders to assist in resolving this matter so that we can regain our freedom,” she said.
The retired general, who spoke briefly in the video, urged stakeholders to embrace dialogue and peaceful engagement.
“I appeal for efforts that will promote peace. They have indicated interest in dialogue and peaceful coexistence,” Abubakar said.
It was gathered that a notorious bandit commander, Kachallah Muhammad, who reportedly operates in parts of Katsina State, had contacted the relatives of the retired military officer shortly after the abduction.
The contacts allegedly conveyed demands centred on the release of detained associates rather than a conventional ransom payment.
Abubakar was abducted alongside his wife on May 30 while travelling through Katsina State.
The couple was reportedly travelling with their driver along the Marabar Musawa–Kafinsoli Road in Matazu Local Government Area when armed men ambushed their vehicle near Zakin Baure village and whisked them into a nearby forest.
Their driver reportedly escaped despite sustaining gunshot injuries during the attack, while security operatives later recovered the victims’ vehicle, a red Peugeot 504, and moved it to the Matazu Divisional Police Headquarters.
The Marabar Musawa–Kafinsoli Road has become notorious for recurring incidents of kidnapping, banditry and armed robbery, with residents frequently raising concerns over security along the corridor.
As of the time of filing this report, neither the Katsina State Government nor security agencies had issued an official statement on the video or the demands made by the abductors.
Deputy Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Abdullahi Musa Askira, has called for the immediate rescue of 42 schoolchildren abducted by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of the state.
Askira made the appeal while addressing journalists in Maiduguri on Saturday on behalf of community leaders, political stakeholders and residents of Askira/Uba, nearly three weeks after the pupils were reportedly abducted.
The abducted children, said to be pupils of Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School, were allegedly taken by insurgents on May 15, 2026.
The lawmaker described the incident as a tragic attack on education and humanity, expressing concern over the continued captivity of the children and the uncertainty facing their families.
“We come before you with profound sadness and heavy hearts. These innocent children, whose only offence was seeking knowledge, have been cruelly taken away from their families,” he said.
According to him, community leaders initially refrained from making public comments, trusting that security agencies were working to secure the children’s release.
However, he noted that the prolonged captivity of the pupils had heightened anxiety among parents and residents.
“Three weeks is an agonisingly long time for young children to remain in captivity, far from the protection and comfort of their families,” Askira added.
The Deputy Speaker commended President Bola Tinubu and Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum for their response to the incident, particularly Governor Zulum’s visit to sympathise with affected families shortly after the abduction.
He also praised the efforts of the Nigerian Armed Forces, the Police, the Department of State Services, DSS, the Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, and other security agencies involved in counterinsurgency operations across the state.
Askira, however, urged authorities to intensify efforts towards securing the release of the children.
“We appeal to all relevant authorities to deploy every available intelligence, kinetic and non-kinetic strategy necessary to ensure the immediate and safe rescue of these children. Every moment they remain in captivity is one too many,” he said.
The stakeholders also called for stronger security measures in Askira/Uba, citing the area’s proximity to the Sambisa Forest and its vulnerability to insurgent attacks.
They advocated the establishment of additional security formations, rapid response units, strengthened school protection measures and sustained military patrols to safeguard communities and educational institutions.
The Deputy Speaker urged families of the abducted children to remain hopeful, assuring them that efforts were ongoing to secure their safe return.
“These are children, not combatants. They are not soldiers or politicians. They are the future of Borno and Nigeria. We call on those holding them captive to fear Almighty God and release them unconditionally,” he said.
Borno deputy speaker, stakeholders demand rescue of 42 abducted schoolchildren