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A male Nigerian student of the Rivers University, Noble Victor, has said he is seeking a God-fearing female roommate who can cook to pair with him in a 2 bedroom flat. Victor posted the notice on the school’s Facebook group on Tuesday, February 6. His post:
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Super Eagles have advanced to the final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast after beating Bafana Bafana of South Africa 4-2 on penalties Wednesday. In the line-up against South Africa, the head coach, Jose Peseiro, only made one change in the squad that faced Angola, with Osayi-Samuel replacing Zaidu. […]
Continue ReadingHis Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, the Oluwo of Iwo, has boasted that no kidnapper or bandit can ambush and kill him. Speaking to newsmen in his palace on Wednesday, February 7, the Osun monarch said those who want to try such will be testing the efficacy of the authority that he’s representing. Oba Akanbi […]
Continue ReadingA mild drama was experienced in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, Nigeria on Tuesday, as some women stormed the office of the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) protesting the prolonged power outage. The protesting women said their husbands no longer touch them at night due to heat, lamenting their inability to preserve cooked foods for weeks. […]
Continue ReadingIt is not just the menace of insecurity in the land that has been in the news in Nigeria, the economy too, and indeed the latter for obvious reasons as well, with the national currency, the Naira in a very bad shape, inflation at 28.92%, widespread systemic distortions in the economy, a foreign exchange regime […]
Continue ReadingPresident Bola Tinubu arrived Abuja, Nigeria, on Tuesday night February 6, after a two-week private visit to Paris, France. The presidential jet landed at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about 9:00 pm. Tinubu was received by top government officials, including his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; Secretary to the Government […]
Continue ReadingNigerian lady, Ewaoluwa Olatunji, popularly known as Ewa Cole, has been certified by the Guinness World Records (GWR) as the new record holder of the longest marathon singing of Christmas songs. Ewa Cole, a singer, embarked on 24 hours of singing Christmas songs from December 27 to 28, and completed the task in 31 hours. […]
Continue ReadingThe porcupine is a large rodent that is clothed with a thick coat of sharp quills. These spines protect it from rampaging predators. When it feels threatened, the porcupine shoots the arrows of its spines at its assailants. These deadly quills pierce the intending attacker, thereby allowing the animal to escape harm. As such, in […]
Continue ReadingPopular Yoruba actor, Ebun Oloyede simply known as Olaiya Igwe, has tendered a public apology to Nigerians for praying and campaigning for president Bola Tinubu before the 2023 general elections. This resurgence in attention stems from the current hardship being faced by Nigerians following the economic policies of President Tinubu. Recall that during the 2023 […]
Continue ReadingBuckingham Palace on Monday, February 5, announced that King Charles III of England has been diagnosed with cancer and will now be postponing his public duties to receive treatment. The British King was diagnosed with cancer after receiving treatment for a benign prostate enlargement. Doctors noticed a separate issue and undertook tests. The statement read: […]
Continue ReadingSports, especially football, have opiatic effects on Nigerians. I call it kinetic booze. The ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) football competition has been remarkable in numbing the people’s terrible pain and pangs of hunger. Since this thing started, morbid fears of violent death and of mass abduction get forgotten every night in sporty ecstasy. […]
Continue ReadingMichael Render, also known as rapper Killer Mike, has been taken away from the Grammys in handcuffs, after winning three awards. The 48-year-old American rapper won Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance for ‘Scientists & Engineers,’ and the Best Rap Album for Michael. However, shortly after he posed with his awards, the police arrived and […]
Continue ReadingOne of Nigeria’s foremost storytellers, singer, dramatist, film actor, dancer, poet, playwright and African culture ambassador extraordinaire, Olujimi Adeboye Solanke, simply called Jimi Solanke, has passed away. Solanke was said to have died on Monday at the aged of 81, while on his way to Babcock University Teaching Hospital (BUTH) from his country home at […]
Continue ReadingPolitics has probably one million definitions but, for the purpose of this article, I mean the art of winning, keeping or jostling for state power. There is nothing wrong with politics, even though the conduct of many politicians tends to give it a bad name and you always hear a lot of decent people vowing […]
Continue ReadingFor Nigerian artistes, it was not a good outing as none of them bagged an award at the 66th Grammy Awards ceremony which was held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, California, United States, on Sunday. Five artistes of Nigerian descent – David Adeleke, aka, Davido; Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy; Ahmed Ololade, aka […]
Continue ReadingSpokesperson (PPRO) for Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, Abuja, SP Josephine Adeh, has advised married couples to keep their happy homes away from social media. “All these married couples show off love on social media. I don’t want to hear complaints oooo. Keep your happy home off social media. Use the social media […]
Continue ReadingBig Brother Naija (BBNaija) star, Nigerian lawyer and #BBNaijaAllStars housemate, Cynthia Nwadiora, popularly known as Cee-C, is flaunting her assets. The former reality TV show star took to her Instagram page to share sensual photos displaying her curves in a sheer V-necked dress that exposed her cleavage. In one of the photos, she’s seen cupping her […]
Continue ReadingOne of the challenges couples often encounter in their marriages is letting go of issues from their past such as unpleasant events experienced in their own lives or past or present relationships which can affect their lives and marriage in general. Studies suggest that when people can focus on the present rather than their past, […]
Continue ReadingPresident of Namibia, Hage Geingob has passed away as he was receiving medical treatment for cancer at a hospital in the country’s capital, Windhoek. Geingob died on Sunday, February 4, at Lady Pohamba Hospital in the capital Windhoek with his wife and his children at his side. Acting President Nangolo Mbumba said in a statement: “The […]
Continue ReadingOluwatobiloba Amusan simply called Tobi Amusan, Nigeria’s track golden girl, has set a new African women’s indoor record in the 60 meters, clocking 7.75 seconds at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston. This performance in Boston replaces the previous record of 7.77 seconds set in Kazakhstan at the Astana Indoor Meet in January. […]
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