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Tacha Says She Has Someone She Likes, Reveals Her Ideal Partner

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Popular Nigerian reality star Tacha has disclosed that there is currently someone special in her life, while revealing some of the qualities she looks for in a romantic partner.

Tacha spoke about her relationship status during a conversation with media personality Morayo.

The discussion centred on her dating life and whether her demanding schedule allows her to maintain a relationship.

The reality star said she does make time for relationships and confirmed that she currently likes someone.

However, Tacha said she prefers to keep the relationship away from public scrutiny because circumstances can change.

She explained that a relationship in the entertainment industry could end publicly and later be rekindled.

“For now I’m in a relationship,” she said, while acknowledging that the situation could change in the future.

Tacha said she believes having a partner is particularly important for people who have achieved significant success in the entertainment industry.

“In this industry, you need that one person because it’s always lonely at the top,” she explained.

The reality star went on to describe the type of man she would like to have.

She said she prefers a quiet man who is expressive and outspoken around her but maintains a reserved personality in public.

Tacha also listed hard work and strong faith among the qualities she considers important.

She said her ideal partner should love God as much as she does.

Interestingly, the reality star revealed that she is not attracted to men simply because they are physically handsome.

She jokingly said she would rather be the attractive one in the relationship.

Tacha also mentioned financial stability as an important consideration, saying she does not want to manage the emotional challenges that could come with financial instability.

Her comments suggest that while she is open to love, she remains careful about exposing her personal life to the public.

For now, Tacha has chosen not to reveal the identity of the person she is dating, leaving fans to respect her privacy as she continues her career.

Jarvis Announces Pregnancy as She and Peller Prepare for Parenthood

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Popular Nigerian social media personalities Jarvis and Peller are set to become parents as they announce that they are expecting their first child.

Jarvis shared the pregnancy news on Instagram, expressing excitement and gratitude for what she described as one of the greatest blessings in their lives.

Reflecting on their relationship, she said their journey had taken them from uncertainty about the future to marriage and now parenthood.

“From two people who once had no idea where this journey would take us… to husband and wife, and now soon to be parents,” she wrote.

Jarvis said the couple had experienced different moments together, including laughter, tears, prayers and personal growth, adding that God had continued to guide their story.

She described their unborn baby as “our greatest blessing” and “our answered prayer.”

The announcement comes about two months after the couple got married and follows a year filled with major developments in their relationship.

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Peller proposed to Jarvis during a romantic moment in Ghana in June. The proposal was followed by a series of marriage ceremonies.

The couple first held their traditional marriage rites in Edo State and later completed their civil wedding in Lagos.

They subsequently hosted a white wedding attended by relatives, friends, colleagues and several public figures.

Peller and Jarvis gained widespread popularity through their joint social media content and livestreams, where their relationship became a regular subject of public interest.

Their transition from online collaborators to a married couple has attracted considerable attention from fans.

With the latest announcement, the couple are now preparing for another major milestone as they await the arrival of their first child.

Jarvis concluded her message with a prayer of gratitude to God for the new addition to their family.

How I Emerged as Rivers Governor Despite the Odds – Wike

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The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Nyesom Wike, has revealed how late Chief Daniel Orbih played a key role in his emergence as Rivers State governor in 2015.

Wike spoke in Abuja on Wednesday at a night of tributes organised in honour of Orbih, who was the National Vice-Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the South-South.

It was reported that Orbih, who hailed from Etsako in Edo State, died on August 31 at the age of 64.

The minister said Orbih stood his ground despite serious political pressure and huge financial offers from opponents who wanted him to withdraw his support for Wike’s governorship bid.
He said their friendship grew stronger between 2013 and 2014, a difficult period when some political rivals, including the then Rivers State governor, tried everything to stop his ambition, but Orbih refused to back down.

“Today, I am a Minister of the FCT; yesterday, I was a governor. Who did God use for me to become governor? It was Dan.

“There was nothing in this world that was not done to induce him.

“My governor then sent people to Dan, offered him everything in this world, but Dan stood firm and said, ‘No, I will not accept. I will not agree,’” Wike said.

2027 Exams: FG, Stakeholders Consider New Examination Dates

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The Federal Government has proposed new dates for major national examinations in 2027, following a meeting between the Minister of State for Education and representatives of examination bodies and private schools.

The resolutions were contained in a communiqué issued after the meeting held on September 30, 2026, signed by Dr Bukola Dosunmu, Coordinator, FME-Government Private Sector Working Group.

Under the proposed timetable, the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, is scheduled to hold from March 15 to 25, 2027, with results expected to be released in March.

The National Examinations Council, NECO, Senior School Certificate Examination, SSCE, is proposed to hold from April 1 to May 14, 2027, while the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, is scheduled for May 11 to June 18, 2027.

Both NECO and WAEC results are expected to be released in August 2027.

The National Business and Technical Examinations Board, NABTEB, and the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies, NBAIS, examinations are proposed to take place between June and July 2027, with their result release dates yet to be communicated.

The Federal Ministry of Education, however, stated that the proposed dates remain subject to confirmation by the respective examination bodies.

“Schools accredited as examination centres are required to ensure that at least 75% of their teachers are TRN-licensed by 11 December 2026.

“Compliance will be verified, and the details of schools that meet the requirement will be uploaded to the designated registration portal.

“Schools that fail to meet this requirement will not be approved to serve as examination centres for any of the examinations.

“Further details and updates on the implementation of these resolutions will be communicated in due course,” parts of the statement read.

Tonto Dikeh Recalls Struggle With Addiction During Drug Abuse Campaign

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Tonto Dikeh Advocates Compassion for People Battling Drug Addiction

Actress Tonto Dikeh has called for greater compassion towards people struggling with drug addiction while revealing that she once battled substance abuse herself.

The actress made the disclosure in a lengthy message shared with her followers on social media as she advocated against drug abuse.

Dikeh said she had personally experienced the destructive effects of addiction and wanted people to understand that substance abuse often has deeper emotional roots.

She warned that drugs do not take away pain, arguing that they only provide temporary relief while gradually taking control of an individual’s life.

“Say no to drugs. I’ve been down this dark road, and I can tell you firsthand: substances don’t make the pain go away,” she wrote.

The actress recalled how she was once perceived by others during her difficult period.

According to Dikeh, people saw the anger, chaos and self-destructive behaviour but often failed to understand the emotional suffering behind them.

She said the person struggling with addiction may need help rather than condemnation.

“I was once the chaos people judged. The noise. The mess. The broken decisions,” she recalled.

Dikeh said her addiction was connected to pain she could not properly articulate at the time.

She explained that drugs were not the root cause of her struggles but a symptom of deeper problems.

“Drugs weren’t the problem, they were the symptom,” she stated, adding that addiction became her way of escaping pain she did not know how to name.

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The actress also highlighted the role of her Christian faith in her recovery.

She said God saw beyond the circumstances that led to her struggles and helped restore her life.

Dikeh therefore urged the public to avoid defining people permanently by their mistakes or addiction.

She appealed to Nigerians to reject stigmatisation and instead offer support and prayers to those struggling to break free from substance abuse.

“Hate the drugs. Hate the addiction. But never stop praying for the person trapped inside it,” she said.

According to Dikeh, people battling addiction should not be regarded as weak, worthless or beyond redemption.

She described herself as living proof that recovery and restoration are possible.

The actress ended her message by encouraging continued prayers and support for people facing addiction, stressing that timely compassion could help save lives.

DHQ Seeks Strategic Repositioning of MNJTF Against Evolving Threats

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has called for the repositioning of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) to strengthen its response to evolving security threats in the Lake Chad Basin and the wider Sahel.

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd.), made the call on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, while speaking as Special Guest of Honour at the opening of a two-day international forum at the National Defence College, Abuja.

The forum, organised by the DHQ in collaboration with the Irregular Warfare Centre of the National Defence College, is themed: “Repositioning the Multinational Joint Task Force to Effectively Combat Evolving Threat Dynamics in the Lake Chad Region.”
Musa said that 11 years after its establishment, the MNJTF remained critical to the fight against terrorism, transnational crime and other forms of insecurity across the Lake Chad Basin.

He, however, noted that the regional security environment had changed significantly, making it necessary to reassess the Task Force’s structure, capabilities, intelligence, command and control, logistics and financing.

The Minister urged participants to move beyond routine assessments and develop practical and sustainable measures to strengthen the MNJTF, particularly against the backdrop of evolving threats in the Sahel and changing patterns of international support.
He commended the sacrifices of troops and the contributions of regional and international partners to the fight against insecurity.

Musa expressed optimism that the participation of the African Union, European Union, Lake Chad Basin Commission, troop-contributing countries, former and serving Force Commanders and other strategic stakeholders would produce actionable recommendations.

He assured participants that the Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces of Nigeria would give due attention to the outcome of the forum, stressing that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu considers the MNJTF an important instrument of regional security and collective African action.

In his welcome remarks, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, described the forum as a timely platform for military practitioners, policymakers, academics and strategic partners to assess the MNJTF’s experience, continuing relevance and future employment.

Oluyede stressed that the transnational nature of contemporary security threats required sustained cooperation, intelligence sharing, interoperability, mutual trust and the capacity to adapt collective responses to emerging realities.

He called for candid and forward-looking deliberations that would produce practical recommendations for strengthening the MNJTF and enhancing security across the Lake Chad Basin and the wider Sahel.

The CDS further emphasised that security in the Lake Chad Basin remained a shared responsibility, requiring sustained commitment and stronger partnerships among regional and international stakeholders.

The forum brings together senior military and security officials, policymakers, academics, practitioners and strategic partners to examine the future of the MNJTF and identify practical pathways for strengthening collective security in the region.

NAF Aircraft Accident Forces Senate to Reschedule National Security Summit

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The Senate has postponed its two-day National Security Summit, earlier scheduled for October 12 and 13, 2026, following the fatal crash of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) ATR-42 aircraft in Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State.

The crash, which occurred on Monday, claimed the lives of 25 officers and seven crew members of the Nigerian Air Force.

The Leader of the Senate and Chairman of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on the National Security Summit, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, announced the postponement in a statement personally signed and issued on Tuesday.

Bamidele explained that the decision was taken to honour the victims of the crash and in view of the three-day national mourning declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

President Tinubu had directed that national flags be flown at half-mast nationwide in honour of the deceased officers and crew members.

The Senate had convened the summit to examine Nigeria’s persistent security challenges and develop pragmatic solutions aimed at protecting lives and property across the country.

According to Bamidele, the ad-hoc committee had concluded preparations for the summit following the completion of zonal public hearings across the country.

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However, the fatal NAF aircraft crash necessitated the decision to defer the summit until further notice.

“Given the declaration of national mourning by the President, the Senate has resolved that the National Security Summit be deferred until further notice in honour of the victims of the crash,” Bamidele stated.

The Senate expressed condolences to President Tinubu, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the Nigerian Armed Forces, particularly the Nigerian Air Force, and the families of the officers and crew members who lost their lives in active service to the nation.

It described the deceased personnel as gallant officers and crew members who paid the supreme price in service to the fatherland.

Bamidele disclosed that a new date for the National Security Summit would be announced in due course.

He appealed to all stakeholders to take note of the national tragedy and bear with the Senate during the period of mourning.

The postponed summit is expected to bring together key stakeholders to deliberate on Nigeria’s security challenges and consider practical measures for strengthening national security and safeguarding citizens across the federation.

Edo: AAU Lecturer Found Dead in Hotel After Alleged Encounter With Sex Worker

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Police Probe Death of AAU Academic After Hotel Visit in Ekpoma

The death of a senior lecturer at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Dr Matthew Uwuigbe, has triggered a police investigation after he was found dead in a hotel room in Edo State.

Uwuigbe reportedly died on Sunday, October 5, 2026, at a hotel located in the Mosco area of Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area.

The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, although the police have arrested three people in connection with the incident.

According to the Edo State Police Command, Uwuigbe had lodged at the hotel with a 21-year-old woman, Angela Defa Jacob.

Jacob was identified by the police as a commercial sex worker.

Police spokesperson Eno Ikoedem said the lecturer allegedly engaged Jacob’s services before sending her out to purchase water.

She reportedly returned to the room and found Uwuigbe lying lifeless on the bed.

The matter was reported to the police at about 8pm, leading to the commencement of an investigation.

Ikoedem said the three people arrested were the hotel owner, the manager and Jacob.

She explained that detectives were working to determine what happened before the lecturer’s death and whether there were circumstances requiring further criminal investigation.

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The police spokesperson also confirmed that Uwuigbe’s remains had been deposited at the Oriaifo Memorial Hospital mortuary.

Meanwhile, Ambrose Alli University has confirmed the deceased’s affiliation with the institution.

The university’s Public Relations Officer, Otunba Mike Ade Aladenika, said Uwuigbe was a member of the university’s staff but stressed that the incident took place away from the school.

“We are not denying that he is our staff, but whatever he did and what happened, it is his private life,” Aladenika said.

He also clarified that Jacob was not a student of Ambrose Alli University.

The university therefore described the incident as a private matter that occurred outside its premises.

The police have not announced the cause of death. Investigations are continuing, while the three people arrested remain in custody as authorities seek to establish the full circumstances of the lecturer’s death.

Fr Mbaka Says Nigeria’s Challenges Are Spiritual, Defends Peter Obi Supporters

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Catholic priest and founder of the Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria, AMEN, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has described Nigeria’s challenges as “spiritual”, saying the country’s youths should not be blamed for supporting the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi.

Mbaka made the remarks in a video recorded during one of his church programmes.

The cleric said Nigeria was endowed with abundant human and natural resources but had failed to translate its wealth into improved living conditions for its citizens.

“Like what Nigeria is passing through now, Nigeria’s case is a spiritual one. We may not understand it,” Mbaka said.

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He described Nigeria as one of the most blessed countries in the world, particularly in terms of its human resources, saying the country had “the best youths”, whose potential remained largely unrecognised.

According to him, Nigeria also has vast mineral resources, including gold and coal, yet many Nigerians continue to live in poverty and face inadequate electricity supply.

“Enugu is sitting upon a multi-trillion-dollar worth of coal, yet the indigenes of the city are all poor,” he said.

Mbaka also criticised successive governments over policies and actions that, according to him, have negatively affected poor Nigerians, including the demolition of shops and disputes over land.

He further attributed the country’s insecurity challenges, including kidnapping, to political factors.

The Catholic priest said Nigerian youths were naturally industrious and should therefore not be blamed for rallying behind Obi.

“That’s why nobody should blame Nigerian youths when all of them started following Peter Obi because they are looking for whoever will save them,” Mbaka said.

Don’t Marry a Man Just Because He Chose You, Damilola Adegbite Tells Women

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Nollywood actress Damilola Adegbite has urged single women to stop accepting relationship proposals solely because a man has expressed interest in them.

Adegbite gave the advice during a recent edition of her podcast, which was shared on her YouTube channel.

According to the actress, women should not feel pressured to settle with men who are ready for marriage simply because they have been selected by those men.

Instead, she encouraged women to consider whether the person is genuinely compatible with them and capable of building a healthy relationship.

“Ladies, don’t choose someone because they chose you. Choose someone because they are right for you,” Adegbite said.

She explained that age should not be the deciding factor when choosing a life partner. Whether a prospective partner is younger, older or the same age, she said, the important questions should concern love, support and the ability to build together.

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“At the end of the day, we are not looking for numbers. We are looking for a partner,” she said.

Adegbite also spoke specifically to older women who are approached by younger men.

She warned that being admired by a younger man should not automatically be interpreted as a reason to accept his proposal.

According to her, women should first determine whether such a man is respectful, emotionally mature and genuinely prepared for commitment.

“To the older woman, if a younger man is interested in you, please don’t make the mistake of choosing him because he makes you feel desirable,” she said.

Adegbite urged women to consider whether the prospective partner makes them feel safe and supports their personal lives.

She added that older women with children should ensure that a younger partner respects their children and understands their responsibilities.

“Only choose him if he is emotionally mature and knows what he wants, respects your children and your life, and actually wants to build something with you,” she added.

The actress emphasised that genuine compatibility should take priority over age, attention or the desire to simply settle down.

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