Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

The musician encourages balance in relationships.  Songster Omawunmi, born Omawumi Boma Megbele-Yussuf has addressed modern dating trends and the common opinion that they have become transactional. In a chat with Pulse, she noted that even though the mechanics of relationships are different in modern times, relationships have always been transactional. The ‘Megbele’ singer notes that women “have had long throat since the beginning of time.” She said, “… but our transactional was different because if it was all those like secondary school to uni days of holding hands or crushing on a girl or a boy, you know, you just…

Manny Ita  – The Nigeria Police Force has ordered the immediate trial of officers implicated in a viral video showing the extortion of civilians using Point-of-Sale (PoS) machines in Delta State, in a move aimed at reinforcing discipline and restoring public trust. The directive followed widespread outrage on social media after footage surfaced showing uniformed officers allegedly forcing individuals to transfer money through PoS terminals under duress. The video, which quickly gained traction online, sparked condemnation from citizens and civil society groups, many of whom described the act as a blatant abuse of power and a troubling evolution of street-level…

Manny Ita  – Tension has gripped parts of Benue State following the reported abduction of 14 candidates sitting for the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), in what has become another troubling security incident affecting students in Nigeria. According to local sources, the victims—mostly teenagers—were on their way to an examination centre when armed men intercepted their vehicle along a vulnerable route. The attackers reportedly forced the candidates and others in the vehicle into the bush at gunpoint, leaving behind a scene that has since drawn outrage and fear among residents. The incident occurred amid heightened movement of students across…

Elegbede Abiodun • FG aims to bridge the gap of housing deficit. The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday received documents and keys to the newly-acquired National Housing Programme Estate at Ogbondoroko in Asa local government area, effecing official transfer of ownership of the estate from the federal government to the state government. Represented by the commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Dr Segun Ogunsola, the governor said the acquisition of the estate would reduce housing deficit in the state and provide sustainable housing for Kwarans. “We are here this afternoon to receive the Federal Ministry of Housing and…

Elegbede Abiodun … says the increase comes as pressure mounts from players for a greater share of revenues. Prize money at this year’s French Open will jump by 9.5%, taking the total purse to 61.7 million euros ($72.69 million), ‌organisers said on Thursday. The increase of 5.4 million euros compared to 2025 continues a steady rise in player earnings at the claycourt Grand Slam. The organisers have in recent years focused on boosting prize money across all rounds, not only for the champions but also for players eliminated in the early stages, amid growing calls within the sport for a…

MTN Nigeria has announced the temporary suspension of its airtime and data advance service, Xtratime, following new regulatory requirements introduced by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The telecom giant disclosed the development in a filing to the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Thursday, stating that the move is necessary to comply with the FCCPC’s Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025. Xtratime, widely used by prepaid subscribers, allows customers to borrow airtime or data and repay on their next recharge. In the disclosure signed by Company Secretary Uto Ukpanah, the firm confirmed the halt, noting, “MTN…

Stanbic IBTC Pensions has become the overall winner of the 12th UBA Pensions Annual Sports Tournament held at the Upbeat Recreational Centre in Lekki, Lagos The tournament brought together pension professionals and senior industry stakeholders for a day of spirited competition, networking, and celebration, and drew massive participation from across Nigeria’s pension industry, with executive directors and managing directors from numerous institutions in attendance. A total of 57 medals were awarded across the tournament’s various events with Stanbic IBTC Pensions claiming the overall championship for the second time in a row, while Citizens Pensions finished second position and FCMB Pensions…

Elegbede Abiodun MTN Nigeria has been awarded two major international certifications, ISO/IEC 20000 certification for IT Service Management Systems (ITSM) and ISO/IEC 38500:2024 for IT Governance Management Systems. These achievements underscore the company’s commitment to delivering reliable, governed, and continuously improving technology services to customers and stakeholders in Nigeria. The first, ISO/IEC 20000, is the international benchmark for organisations that demonstrate excellence in the design, delivery, management, and enhancement of IT services. Attaining this certification reaffirms MTN Nigeria’s strong governance framework, disciplined operational processes, and focus on service quality. It validates the company’s ability to provide consistent, efficient, and customer‑centric…

To dazzle in the Nigerian public service sector, you need more than just doing the extraordinary, you must do what no one has ever done. For Dr. Zacch Adelabu Adedeji, the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), possessing the heart of Hercules, the fearlessness of Achilles, the grace of Terpsichore, the memory of Macaulay, and the hide of a rhinoceros is what made him stand out to become the poster boy of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Give it to him: highly witty, cerebral, and dutiful. Zacch didn’t earn his current position by fluke; he attained his…

Manny Ita – Samsung is reportedly preparing to launch the Galaxy Z Roll 5G, a smartphone featuring a motorized rollable display designed to eliminate the crease commonly found in foldable devices. According to details released on April 12, 2026, the device will incorporate a rollable Dynamic AMOLED display capable of expanding up to 12.4 inches, allowing users to transition between a compact smartphone and a tablet-sized screen. The mechanism is expected to retract seamlessly, maintaining portability while offering a larger workspace for multitasking and media consumption. The Galaxy Z Roll 5G is also expected to include built-in anti-side-viewing technology, aimed…