There was a tense moment on Sunday when Nollywood actress and producer Funke Akindele appeared to ignore her colleague Toyin Abraham.

The incident took place at Iyabo Ojo’s movie premiere.

Funke was seated at the same table with Iyabo and another actress, Mercy Aigbe, when Toyin came over to greet them.

Although Iyabo and Mercy responded to her greetings, Funke looked away, completely ignoring her.

Toyin was left embarrassed by the incident and walked away from the table.

The viral video on social media has led to mixed reactions from fans.

Many feel that Funke is right to keep a grudge with Toyin, after she agreed with veteran film maker Kunle Afolayan’s criticism.

Others believe Funke should have responded and kept it professional.

Watch the video below:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWgWL-zjLol/?igsh=b245Y3A3ZW14Ynpj 

Actress Etinosa Idemudia has urged feminists to join her campaign against the mistreatment of women who visit clubs, bars, hotels, and other entertainment venues unaccompanied by men.

In a post shared on her Instagram page, Etinosa said she has experienced such discrimination and has consistently fought against it. 

She said while battling the issues in her  marriage, she would go to clubs and bars to ‘drink her sorrow away’ but would get bounced at the entrance by the security men because she came unaccompanied by a man. 

She wondered why men never suffer such discrimination, and went on to state that not all women who go to such places unaccompanied by men are ‘hookup’ girls.

Read her post below…

Three Nigerian girls who were trafficked to Mali have been rescued and safely returned home.

The victims, Linda, Bella and Joy, were rescued on March 25, 2026 by an anti-human trafficking organization, GAHTO, in collaboration with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) 

The organization in a statement on Sunday, March 28, disclosed that the victims arrived Nigeria safely and have been reunited with their families.

“The three victims of human trafficking ( Linda, Joy and Bella) rescued by GAHTO few days ago from Mali arrived safely.

"They were happy to have regained their freedom and have reunited with their families as NAPTIP Lagos Zonal Command continue with their investigation,” the statement read.

“It is no longer a child's play the rate our young girls are becoming victims of Trafficking daily. Parent are strongly advised to watch over their children. No girl worth to be trafficked for S3xual Exploitation.”

The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has postponed all examinations slated for Monday and Tuesday due to rising tension in the city after a deadly attack in the Anguwan Rukuba community of Jos North Local Government Area in Plateau State.

The institution’s management also urged students and staff to remain indoors and stay vigilant as security concerns persist in the area.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the Deputy Registrar, Information and Public Relations of the university, Emmanuel Madugu, said the decision was taken due to the tension created by the incident, which occurred in a community where many staff members and students reside.

Madugu explained that the Vice-Chancellor approved the postponement of the examinations to ensure the safety of members of the university community.

“In view of the fatal attacks by unknown gunmen on residents of Anguwan Rukuba, an area that accommodates many staff and students of the university and the tension it has generated, the Vice-Chancellor has directed that all examinations scheduled for Monday, March 30, and Tuesday, March 31, 2026, be postponed and rescheduled,” the statement said.

The university further advised students and staff to exercise caution in their movements within and outside the campus.

“For emphasis, members are strongly advised to avoid coming out very early in the morning and to report any sign of security breach to the University Security Division,” Madugu added.

Management of the institution noted that it was working closely with relevant security agencies, while monitoring the situation and assured that further updates will be communicated when necessary.

Former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose has warned that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) could lose the 2027 presidential election if it does not include former candidate Peter Obi on its ticket.

Fayose made the remark while also assessing the performance of President Bola Tinubu.

Speaking on Sunday at the PDP national convention in Abuja, Fayose gave a mixed review of Tinubu’s administration.

“I’m happy with what Asiwaju is doing. You don’t have to have 100 percent of any issue before you are said to be doing well, but when you relate our past with our present, he is not doing well,” he said.

On the opposition, Fayose stressed that ADC’s chances depend largely on Obi’s participation.

“I told you that if Obi is not on the ballot of ADC, that is the end of ADC. It looks like now that Obi will not; Atiku Abubakar will get the ticket,” he stated.

He also expressed doubts about Obi’s political future ahead of the election.

“It’s impossible for him to go back to the Labour Party. Obi is a good guy, he’s a fantastic guy, but to become the president at this time is difficult,” Fayose added.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has instructed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to compensate subscribers in areas where network service quality falls below the required standards.

The Commission maintained that subscribers should not be required to bear the full burden of service disruptions when operators fail to meet prescribed service delivery standards.

Under this directive, as made available to Naija News in a statement on Sunday by the NCC Head, Public Affairs Department, Nnenna Ukoha, erring operators will compensate affected users directly for breaches of Quality of Service (QoS) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Ukoha explained that the directive is expected to complement existing and ongoing efforts to strengthen service quality monitoring and enforce performance standards.

The NCC is also mandating Tower Companies, which own the critical infrastructure for Quality of Service delivery, such as masts, to invest in infrastructure with measurable outcomes.

“Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) shall be required to pay these compensations for instances of poor quality of service recorded within specified time frames.

“The compensation will be provided in the form of airtime credits, calculated based on subscribers’ average spending patterns and their presence within Local Government Areas where service failures occur.

“The directive is rooted in the Commission’s broader regulatory philosophy that places the consumer at the centre of Nigeria’s telecommunications ecosystem. Telecommunications services today underpins economic activity, social interaction, and access to digital opportunities. When service quality is poor, the consequences affect productivity, commercial activities, and even public confidence in our communications system.

“While regulatory fines have traditionally served as a deterrent against poor service delivery, the Commission is adopting a more consumer-focused approach that strengthens accountability within the industry.

“The Commission has designed this measure to complement existing and ongoing efforts to strengthen service quality monitoring and enforce performance standards.

“Further to this directive by the Commission to MNOs on compensation to consumers, the Commission is also mandating Tower Companies who own the critical infrastructure for Quality of Service delivery, such as masts, to invest in infrastructure with measurable outcomes using sums that it has fined these companies, in addition to other financial fines the Commission will deem appropriate.

“The Commission will continue to reinforce the obligation of operators to invest consistently in network resilience, capacity expansion, and infrastructure upgrades to meet the growing demand for telecommunications services. At the same time, it will deploy regulatory tools that promote fairness, transparency, and accountability across the sector, ensuring that every subscriber receives the quality of service they deserve while sustaining a telecommunications industry capable of powering Nigeria’s digital future,” the statement read.

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has stated that since former President Muhammadu Buhari left office—and after his passing in 2025—the South-East has not experienced any attacks attributed to Fulani herdsmen.

Ohanaeze said the sudden and remarkable decline in the activities of suspected Fulani herdsmen militias in the South-East region is nothing short of a miracle, one that has provided conclusive evidence that these groups were, in all likelihood, a state-sponsored terrorist arm during the administration of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, deployed with the sinister intent of destabilizing Southern Nigeria, particularly the South-East.

It stated that for over six long and harrowing years, these so-called Fulani herdsmen militias unleashed a reign of terror on the South-East, wantonly destroying farmlands and turning the fertile soil of the Igbo heartland into wastelands.

According to the pan-Igbo group, they occupied forests, using them as bases for their heinous acts, and callously sacked numerous villages, leaving behind a trail of destruction, grief, and displacement.

In a statement issued on Sunday by the factional Deputy President-General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, and Chief Thompson Ohia, National Spokesperson, Ohanaeze stated that the human cost of this terror is incalculable, with over 2,960 innocent Igbos losing their lives and many more sustaining injuries.

“Ohanaeze Ndigbo acknowledges the significant roles played by the Federal Government and the South-East governors in combating the security challenges that plagued the region.

“However, it cannot be ignored that the most decisive factor in ending this reign of terror was the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2025. Immediately after his passing, there was a perceptible and dramatic reduction in the activities of the Fulani herdsmen militia.

“This undeniable sequence of events has reaffirmed the long-held suspicions of the Igbo people that these militias were state-funded under Buhari’s watch.

“The ‘Fulanization Agenda’ promoted during Buhari’s tenure (2015–2023) was a clear manifestation of a partisan and divisive policy that eroded the trust and confidence of Ndigbo in the APC-led Federal Government.

“The Igbo people endured great suffering during this period, with their safety and livelihoods constantly under threat.

“Thankfully, the current APC-led Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken remarkable steps to restore the trust of the Igbo people.

“There has been a remarkable improvement in security across the region. The Igbo can now sleep more soundly at night, free from the constant fear of attack that had become a norm for far too long.

“President Tinubu’s administration has been instrumental in turning the once-dire infrastructure deficits of the South-East into a promising landscape of growth and accessibility.

“The improvement in road networks and other key infrastructure projects is a testament to his commitment to the region.

“As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu celebrates his 74th birthday anniversary, Ohanaeze Ndigbo would like to take this opportunity to extend heartfelt birthday wishes and express our deepest gratitude.”

The organisation noted that Ndigbo remains indebted to him for bringing about the much-needed transformation in the South-East, turning a region marred by insecurity and underdevelopment into a safe and prosperous environment.

A Catholic priest has advised Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, founder and pastor of Omega Power Ministries (OPM), that marrying off his adopted autistic son to manage his uncontrollable s*xual urges is not the solution.

Pastor Chinyere had claimed that his adopted son who is autistic has troubles controlling his s£xual urge among other children in the house.

He claimed the boy gets an erection all the time and he does not want the boy to impregnate one of the children in the home. As a result, he is seeking an older woman he would pay to marry the autistic son and help curb his s£xual urges. 

Responding, Catholic Priest  Father Prince Chidi Philip told Pastor Chibuzor that his autistic son needs protection, not marriage. 

The Priest wrote: From one priest to another servant of Christ Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, I write to you both as a minister of the same Master Jesus, and as someone deeply involved in caring for people with mental challenges. 

"When I watched your video and read the follow-up post, especially the suggestion to “married off” this young man through a monetized marriage arrangement to manage his s£xual urges, I was not only disturbed, I was deeply troubled in my spirit. What is being proposed is not just inappropriate; it is a serious violation of both the dignity of the human person and the sacredness of the Sacrament of Marriage. 

"Marriage is not a tool for managing mental challenges or biological impulses. It is a covenant, a vocation, a sacred union rooted in love, responsibility, and mutual consent. To reduce it to a mere solution for s£xual urges, especially in the case of someone who is mentally vulnerable, is to strip it of its divine meaning and to exploit the weakness of another human being. 

"My dear Pastor, if there is a lack of adequate knowledge or formation in caring for individuals with mental challenges, then humility demands a responsible decision: either seek proper training, collaborate with professionals, or entrust such individuals to institutions better equipped for their care. But to propose marriage as a “solution” reveals not just a gap in understanding, but a dangerous one. 

"What this young man is experiencing is not strange. It is part of human nature. Every man, regardless of mental condition, experiences natural s£xual urges. But the response to such realities must be guided by wisdom, ethics, and proper therapeutic approaches, not impulsive or exploitative decisions disguised as solutions. There are established methods of behavioral therapy, structured environments, medical guidance, and what we call s£xual rehabilitation, all aimed at helping individuals manage such impulses with dignity and care. 

"Let me make this even more direct: in our own community, we care for a child with autism who also shows signs of same-s£x attraction. Following your logic, should we now begin to look for a man to “marry him off” in order to regulate his urges? Does that sound like care or like abandonment of responsibility? 

"I also found it deeply inappropriate and disturbing that your post went into explicit and unnecessary descriptions of this young man’s s£xual condition. Such details do not educate; they dehumanize. They expose rather than protect. At a point, I genuinely hoped your account had been compromised, because it is difficult to reconcile such content with the responsibility of someone entrusted with vulnerable lives. 

"Those who are mentally challenged are not burdens to be managed or problems to be solved. They are persons to be loved, protected, accompanied, and dignified. They need fathers, not opportunists; shepherds, not strategists of convenience.

"Marrying off a vulnerable individual under such circumstances is not just ethically wrong, it is spiritually irresponsible. It borders on exploitation masked as charity. 

"Please, protect these children. Be a true spiritual father to them. Walk with them patiently, even when it is difficult. And if you have reached your limit, there is no shame in acknowledging that and seeking better-equipped hands. What is unacceptable is turning their vulnerability into an experiment. 

"Let us not confuse visibility with impact, or popularity with truth. Not everything that trends is right, and not everything that draws attention is worthy of imitation. This is not an attack, it is a call to conscience."