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Popular Nigerian comedian and content creator Shanks has triggered widespread online reactions after revealing his unconventional motivation for success. Shanks, a well-known Nigerian comedian, has sparked discussion on the internet after openly disclosing that his hustle is not motivated by family, legacy, or long-term goals. The content producer openly stated in a widely shared video that living in Ikoyi, one of Lagos' most prestigious areas, is the main source of his drive. "Whatever you do in this life, make sure you have enough money to move to Ikoyi," he said. "I'm not even putting in a lot of effort for my kids or parents. I'm putting a lot of effort toward moving to Ikoyi. "This is my future," he continued.

The African Democratic Congress has unveiled its timetable for the 2026 primary elections, detailing key stages such as nomination, screening, appeals, and voting across all elective offices. In a statement on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said nomination forms will be available from May 5 to May 10, 2026, with submissions scheduled for May 11 to May 13. Screening of aspirants will follow on May 14 and 15, while results will be released on May 17. Appeals are set for May 18 and 19, with the final list of cleared candidates to be published on May 20. Primary elections will begin on May 21, starting with State Assembly, House of Representatives, and Senate contests at the ward level. Governorship primaries will hold on May 22, and the presidential primary is fixed for May 25. The process will conclude with a National Executive Committee meeting on May 26 and a Special National Convention on May 27 for final ratifications. The party al...

The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be played between Jun 19 and July 17 the African Federation (CAF) announced on Saturday without revealing which of Uganda, Kenya or Tanzania would host the opener or the final. The dates were approved by the FIFA Council in Vancouver, Canada, after fears the countries would fail to be ready were quelled with CAF president Patrice Motsepe who fought off a delay to 2028. "We have worked hard to ensure that the AFCON is held in East Africa, and our commitment remains unwavering. I am confident that we will organise a very successful AFCON in these three countries," Motsepe said. This edition of the AFCON, the first spread over three countries, will mark the return of the competition to East Africa for the first time since the 1976 edition in Ethiopia.

Ajayi Crowther was ordained as the first African bishop of the Anglican Church. However, his background was rough. He was 12 years old when he was captured, along with his mother and toddler brother and other family members, along with his entire village, by Muslim Fulani slave raiders in 1821 and sold to Portuguese slave traders. In his Feb 22nd, 1837 letter to Rev. Williams Jowett, then Secretary of the Church Missionary Society, Crowther narrated his capture into slavery and his rescue.   Read the lengthy but insightful letter credited to the Nigerian legend below: Rev. and dear Sir, As I think it will be interesting to you to know something of the conduct of Providence in my being brought to this Colony, where I have the happiness to enjoy the privilege of the Gospel, I give you a short account of it, hoping I may be excused if I should prove rather tedious in some particulars. I suppose sometimes about the commencement of the year 1821, I was in my native country, ...

Ajayi Crowther was ordained as the first African bishop of the Anglican Church. However, his background was rough. He was 12 years old when he was captured, along with his mother and toddler brother and other family members, along with his entire village, by Muslim Fulani slave raiders in 1821 and sold to Portuguese slave traders. In his Feb 22nd, 1837 letter to Rev. Williams Jowett, then Secretary of the Church Missionary Society, Crowther narrated his capture into slavery and his rescue.   Read the lengthy but insightful letter credited to the Nigerian legend below: Rev. and dear Sir, As I think it will be interesting to you to know something of the conduct of Providence in my being brought to this Colony, where I have the happiness to enjoy the privilege of the Gospel, I give you a short account of it, hoping I may be excused if I should prove rather tedious in some particulars. I suppose sometimes about the commencement of the year 1821, I was in my native country, ...

Federal universities across Nigeria are set for major disruption as the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) have announced a nationwide strike beginning May 1, 2026. The Joint Action Committee of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions confirmed the start of a nationwide strike, which is expected to disrupt operations at federal universities and inter-university centers starting on Friday. In a letter dated April 30, 2026, the unions informed the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, of their intention, citing the Federal Government's inability to complete ongoing renegotiations and provide a new offer on allowances. The strike will start at midnight on May 1, 2026, according to a letter signed by SSANU President Mohammed Ibrahim and NASU General Secretary Peters Adeyemi. Referring to the previous circular on a 30% rise i...