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By Zayd Ibn Isah During a Corporate Law lecture at the Nigerian Law School, Abuja Campus, Bwari, the lecturer, Dr. Emmanuel Olowononi, made a profound statement that struck many of us. He said Nigeria is making progress. His words were greeted with murmurs. I could imagine some of the students asking themselves, “What is the […]

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday ignored the nationwide hunger protest which started the same time he began to address the nation in his Independence Day speech. The protests, mostly being organised by the youth, also took place in August and organisers announced part two after their demands remained unmet. But Tinubu in his address failed …

THE nation’s top telly stars were all partied out after letting their hair down at a boozy Inside Soap Awards after-party.

A host of famous faces from EastEnders, Hollyoaks, Emmerdale and Coronation Street bundled out of the swanky venue in the capital into their waiting cars – with some looking more lively than others.

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Hollyoaks actress Jennifer Metcalfe risked taking a tumble as she got caught up on her exit from the Inside Soap Awards after-party[/caption]

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Lisa Riley couldn’t stop smiling as she bundled into a cab with her Emmerdale co-stars[/caption]

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Corrie’s Peter Ash made sure to clutch onto his award as he cuddled up in a vehicle[/caption]

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Corrie’s Daniel Brocklebank had a final pint before hometime[/caption]

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Award-winner Maureen Lipman got into a tangle with her scarf in her car home[/caption]

Hollyoaks‘ Jennifer Metcalfe, 41, led the way on the Red Carpet arrivals at London‘s Salsa Temple and cut an equally glam figure as she left in her lace bralet and semi-sheer skirt.

Yet thankfully the Mercedes McQueen actress’ pal was on-hand to help as she tripped on the way to her car.

Emmerdale’s Lisa Riley, 48, looked in high spirits as she flashed a huge smile in her car home.

She was joined by co-star and best pal Dominic Brunt, 54, who plays on-screen lover Paddy Kirk, and a handful of their other co-stars who looked just as cheery.

Emmerdale’s Daisy Campbell, 21, in contrast, looked ready for bed as she clambered into a vehicle – yet made sure to clutch her baby pink Inside Soap Awards goodie bag.

Meanwhile after Coronation Street proved to be the big winner this year – with the ITV soap scooping six trophies – Paul Foreman actor Peter Ash, 39, looked to be relishing in the celebrations.

He looked sleepy as he bundled into a car with his Best Actor award, following his stellar portrayal of Paul’s MND storyline.

Meanwhile, his co-star Daniel Brocklebank, 44, who played Paul’s husband Billy and with whom he won Best Partnership, was seen enjoying a final pint before heading home.

Their Weatherfield companion Maureen Lipman, 78 – who won Best Comic Performance – was all smiles despite getting into a tangle with her scarf as she sat in her vehicle.

EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal, 45, made sure to change into a pair of comfy flats as she padded into her vehicle with her Soap Superstar award for playing Suki Panesar.

Her co-star Dianne Parish, 54, who plays Denise Fox, appeared bleary-eyed as she made her way home.

Kirsty-leigh Porter, 35 – who has been on Corrie, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks – enjoyed a cigarette outside while EastEnders’ Gillian Taylforth, 69, was quick to offer a host of goodbye kisses.

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Corrie scooped six awards in their night of triumph.

These included Charlie Wrenshall, who was named Best Young Performer for his performance as Liam Connor.

For Emmerdale, Eden Taylor-Draper won the award for Best Actress amid her harrowing storyline as coercive control victim Belle Dingle.

The soap’s wider Dingle clan – soon to mark their 30 year anniversary – were recognised as Best Family.

In an Inside Soap first, dog actress Minnie claimed the inaugural Best Pet prize for playing Belle Dingle’s canine friend Piper.

EastEnders claimed Best Showstopper for their Christmas Day episode in which Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) murdered Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters).

This, in turn, kicked off ‘The Six’ storyline which focuses on the aftermath of Linda’s actions.

Navin Chowdhry was awarded Best Villain for his portrayal of Walford baddie Nish Panesar.

Over on Hollyoaks, young star Isabelle Smith won the award for Best Newcomer for her role as Frankie Osborne in the soap’s hard-hitting sibling sexual abuse storyline.

The newly-revived Neighbours claimed the prize for Best Daytime Soap, with its longtime star Ryan Moloney winning Best Daytime Star for playing Toadie Rebecchi.

Waterloo Road actor Adam Thomas, who portrays Donte Charles, took home the trophy for Best Drama Star.

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Kirsty-Leigh Porter – who has starred in a handful of soaps – headed outside to take a cigarette[/caption]

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EastEnders’ Dianne Parish, who plays Denise Fox, bundled into her car[/caption]

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Jen Metcalfe shared a kiss with her man to finish off the night[/caption]

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Soap Superstar award-winner Balvinder Sopal swapped into flats for her journey home[/caption]

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Emmerdale’s Daisy Campbell made sure to clutch her goodie bag as she left the london venue[/caption]

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Peter Ash enjoyed a beer and cigarette as he talked to co-star Daniel Brocklebank[/caption]

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Emmerdale’s Katie Hill flashed a peace sign as she made a lively exit[/caption]

THE PlayStation network has suffered a major global outage leaving millions of gamers fuming.

The network has reportedly been down for most of Tuesday with complaints rolling in since 10am.

A warning message is currently showing up on the PlayStation Network website, Account Management, PlayStation Store and Gaming and Social pages. 

In the UK, Downdetector is reporting that nearly 5,000 users are reporting issues.

The PlayStation Network has 110million registered users worldwide and more than 103million active users monthly. 

There has been no comment from the network as to when it will be back up.

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President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that he would eliminate threats of Boko Haram, bandits and kidnappers. President Tinubu said the armed forces and other security agencies have intensified actions against insecurity. He commended security personnel for the successes recorded so far in addressing insecurity across the country. The President stated this on Tuesday, in …

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, addressed the nation to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary celebration. Naija News reports that the President, in his speech on October 1st, disclosed that his administration will soon announce all the beneficiaries of our national honours for 2024. President Tinubu in his speech disclosed that the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio …