Elderly Nigerian couple excited as they officially tie the knot (Video)

A video of an elderly Nigerian couple officially tying the knot has made the rounds on social media. The couple dressed in white, looking excited as they exchanged vows at a marriage registry, and sealed their love with a kiss. Watch the video below: @gunitbeautyplus Granny made a beautiful bride 💍🥰#decisionmaking #herchoice #grannybride #courtwedding #beautifulbrideandgroom […]

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Britain is Nigeria’s ‘bad’ teacher, By Lasisi Olagunju

Number 10, Downing Street has been home to Britain’s prime ministers since 1735 AD. Why would a hugely popular new prime minister move into a 289-year-old mansion without spending good pounds on it to buff it up to today’s taste? Keir Starmer, the new British prime minister, moved into that official residence soon after he […]

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When the devil can’t reach you personally, he’ll send you a broke man who’s good in bed ―BBNaija’s Tacha

Former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) star, media personality, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Anita Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, is of the opinion that when the devil cannot get close to a woman, he sends a broke man who is good in bed to her. Her post has received mixed reactions with some agreeing with her […]

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The Trump Test for American Democracy, By Simon Kolawole

I grew up being made to understand that everything about the United States of America was a model to the rest of the world. “In America” was a constant recourse in public discourse — whether we were talking about democracy, constitutionalism, federalism or public accountability. Anything American was the best for the world. It was […]

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Court orders former Nigerian Minister to account for N729bn payment to poor Nigerians

Nigeria’s Federal High Court sitting in Lagos in suit number: FHC/L/CS/853/2021, has ordered a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disasters Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, to account for payments of N729bn to 24.3 million poor Nigerians for six months. The court also ordered the former Minister to provide the list and details of the […]

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At 82, I am still sexually tempted ―Pastor Adeboye

General Overseer (GO) of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, says he is still wary of sexual immorality despite his ‘anointing’ and years in the ministry. Adeboye said despite his age, he runs faster than before to avoid any form of sexual temptation, noting that no amount of anointing can […]

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When an elderly president stumbles, in which direction does he look?, By Abimbola Adelakun

Yoruba people have a proverb that translates, “When a youth stumbles, they look ahead; when an elderly stumbles, they look backwards.” As a child, I thought the proverb was talking about how children and elders contrarily process the embarrassment of falling in public. I assumed that an elder looks backwards when they fall because it […]

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After 9hrs rainfall, flood sacks Lagos homes, schools

Residents in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial and mega city, have been battling with flood following the recent torrential rain that left many families homeless for days. Lagos, tagged as Centre of Excellence, worn sombre looks in recent times no thanks to the torrential rains, particularly, that of Wednesday, June 26 and Wednesday, July 3, 2024. The rains left […]

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Kenyan president removes budgets for offices of first lady, second lady after anti-govt protests

Kenyan President, William Ruto has announced the country’s National Treasury will cut spending to make room for key commitments following the anti-government protests. Ruto, in a live address from the state house said: “The government will present a proposal to the national assembly to approve massive expenditure cuts after the withdrawal of the 2024 finance […]

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Inauguration date set for Federal Universities governing councils in Nigeria

Governing Councils of Federal universities, polytechnics and other tertiary institutions belonging to federal government of Nigeria will be inaugurated on July 4, 2024. The Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Prof. Aisha Maikudi, made this known while giving her acceptance speech on Monday, while assuming the affairs of the institution. An aggregate of […]

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A Reintroduction to Restructuring, By Akin Osuntokun

There aren’t many subject-matters as extensively and persistently discussed as federalism. As a matter of fact, ‘in its original form, the federal idea was theopolitical, defining the relationship between God and man as one in which both were linked by covenant in a partnership designed to make them jointly responsible for the world’s welfare’. Properly […]

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UK-based Nigerian driver remains on Nigerian govt’s payroll

There was deep resentment on Sunday over a United Kingdom-based Nigerian taxi driver, who remained on the Nigerian Government’s payroll despite migrating to the UK in 2022. Members of Civil society organisations (CSOs) who spoke to media men on Sunday said the report was an indication of how deeply-rooted corruption was in the Nigerian civil […]

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Suicide bombers kill soldier, seven others in Nigeria

Two suicide bombers have detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) at a wedding venue in Gwoza town, Borno State, Nigeria, killing a soldier, and seven others including wedding guests. At least, sixteen people were also injured through the unfortunate incident. According to a survivor, the first bomber was carrying a baby on her back when […]

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Nigeria’s Appeal Court affirms actor Baba Ijesha’s five years imprisonment

Lagos Division of Nigeria’s Court of Appeal on Thursday upheld a previous judgment by a Lagos State High Court, confirming a five-year prison sentence for Nigerian actor, Olanrewaju James Omiyinka, also known as Baba Ijesha, for the sexual assault of a minor, aged 14. In a judgment delivered by Justice Folashade Ojo, the Court of […]

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You can get pregnant even if your partner has low sperm count, By Abayomi Ajayi

Yes, you can become pregnant if your spouse has male infertility, as long as they can get some sperm. Just because he has male infertility, it doesn’t mean he’ll never be able to have a biological child. Having a low sperm count can significantly make it more difficult to conceive naturally, and although it only […]

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