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Perhaps I should not be alive. But I am. Despite the odds, I turn 58 today. I am still frail and fragile. But now, I can stand on my feet again, bearing testimony to those sacred words of the Almighty Allah himself that, “No soul can ever die except by Allah’s leave and at a […]
Continue ReadingMoments following his release from prison, Nigerian crossdresser Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, popularly known as Bobrisky, hosted a boat cruise with his friends, in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. Pictures and videos from the celebration show Bobrisky and his friends including Nigerian star actresses Moyo Lawal, Eniola Ajao, et al, celebrating his release. Bobrisky regained his freedom […]
Continue ReadingThey did what locusts do to farms. They spared almost nothing. They ate road slabs, pilfered roofs and stole ceilings. They attacked and looted at least one mosque – and at least one church. They hammered concrete slabs and squeezed out of them iron rods for sale. Well-paved roads suffered their anger because the beauty […]
Continue ReadingAshraf Adam, the son of the reinstated Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Friday wedded his fiancée, Sultana, daughter of Senator Suleiman Nazif from Bauchi. The wedding ceremony took place at the National Mosque in Abuja and was followed by a luxurious reception. The couple shared moments from their special day on a dedicated […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s women basketballers, D’Tigress have made history at the Paris 2024 becoming the first African team (male or female) to reach the quarterfinals of any Olympic Games. The back-to-back Afrobasket champions shocked Canada 79-70 in Lille, France to achieve this feat of ticket to the last eight. Nigeria tied 18-18 in the first quarter, lost […]
Continue ReadingThere you have it. The “hunger protest” that took off in most parts of the country on Wednesday has predictably led to burning, looting and killing. In one instance, demonstrators tried to overrun a government house. A man was seen vandalising traffic lights to — wait for this — “end bad governance”. Unfortunately, at least […]
Continue ReadingPresident Bola Tinubu addressed the nation on Sunday with a message of concern, responsibility, and a call for unity, at a time of heightened tension and unrest across several states in Nigeria. The wave of protests which began on August 1, marked by violence and destruction, has prompted the President to speak directly to the […]
Continue ReadingNigerian born Sosoliso plane crash survivor and America’s Got Talent star singer, Kechi Okwuchi, has shared photos of herself in a bikini at a swimming pool. See more photos below:
Continue ReadingAmerican star singer and mother of two, Cardi B, 31, is pregnant and expecting her third baby. The rapper confirmed the news on Instagram on Thursday, August 1. She shared photos of her baby bump and wrote: “With every ending comes a new beginning! I am so grateful to have shared this season with you, you […]
Continue ReadingHeart surgeon, Masoud Pezeshkian, was sworn-in as President of Iran on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. His primary concern seemed to be about lifting the unilateral sanctions the United States, US, had imposed on his country. Reviving the economy is fundamental for the citizenry and the sure way of winning their hearts. However, he would have been […]
Continue ReadingPresident Bola Tinubu has succumbed to growing calls for him to address the nation in the midst of widespread #EndBadGovernance protests that entered its third day on Saturday. In a statement released by the presidential media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, he will give the address through a broadcast on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at 7:00 am. […]
Continue ReadingJohann Peter Rupert, a South African billionaire businessman, and chairman of the Swiss-based luxury-goods company, Richemont, has surpassed the Nigerian business mogul, Aliko Dangote to become the richest person in Africa. According to Bloomberg, Rupert’s wealth has grown to $13.65 billion, making him the 154th richest person in the world. Dangote’s net worth was $13.6 […]
Continue ReadingThe moment it was announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was going to enlist the collaboration of the Supreme Court in seeking financial autonomy for the 774 local governments, I knew it was game over. What we know of the relationship between the Nigerian judiciary and President Tinubu is of the dimension that if he […]
Continue ReadingA female Nigerian student, Lola Akinlade, is facing deportation from Canada after it was discovered that she allegedly used a fake acceptance letter to secure a study visa and work permit. Akinlade, who graduated with a diploma in Social Services from Nova Scotia Community College in 2019, told CBC News she was unaware the letter […]
Continue ReadingSecurity operatives at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Saturday dispersed protesters and journalists from the facility with gunshots. The security operatives aimed at protesters and journalists who ran for cover. The protesters were reconvening after being dispersed by security agents deployed to the stadium. Suddenly, masked security operatives suspected to be personnel of […]
Continue ReadingMarriage is a beautiful thing; however, it takes hard work, commitment, and perseverance to love each other unconditionally and to value their relationship too. When couples decide to dissolve their marriage, some would also find it difficult to curtail the impact their decision can have on them and their loved ones, especially their children. In […]
Continue ReadingTemilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, a leading Nigerian music diva, has shown her support for the Nigerian people by postponing the release of her new music video. The Grammy-winning artist announced the delay of her music video for the single ‘Burning’ due to the nationwide protests against hardship and alleged poor governance. Her decision […]
Continue ReadingA Nigerian lady identified as Sonia, has been declared missing by her friend, chrollo @tobi_adew. Taking to her X handle to announce her missing friend, @tobi_adew wrote: “My friend Sonia is missing. She boarded a bus from Lead City University going home to Lagos. She was last heard from by 1pm and said she was […]
Continue ReadingJust slightly over a week ago, the political landscape in the United States went 180 degrees with the announcement by President Joe Biden that he was withdrawing from the presidential race. Before then, Biden had been recalcitrant that he would not withdraw from the race. He insisted that he was strong and healthy and was […]
Continue ReadingNigerian Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Kingibe, has expressed shock and disbelief over a misleading viral video that allegedly shows her and the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, leading protests in Abuja on Thursday. Describing the video as a malicious and deliberate effort to discredit her and Obi, Kingibe […]
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