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Chief (Mrs) Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo, widow of Ogun State’s first civilian governor, Chief Victor Olabisi Onabanjo, has passed away. She died at the age of 100. Her daughter, Olubukunola Onabanjo, confirmed her death in a statement on Tuesday, saying that she died on Monday, January 11, 2026. The statement reads: “The family of Chief Victor […]
Continue ReadingUgandan leader, Yoweri Museveni has been president of the country longer than most Ugandans have been alive, and shows no sign of giving up his place among the world’s longest-serving leaders. Immediately after Museveni took power in 1986, ending years of bloodshed and chaos under murderous tyrants, the young president mused that leaders overstaying their […]
Continue ReadingPrince Adekunle, the Yoruba Juju music maestro of the 1970s, once sang that a tree which falls in the forest cannot kill someone right inside their home; nor could a fallen rafter kill a bystander in the forest (Igi kìí dá l’óko kó pa ará ilé; àjà kìí jìn k’ó pa èrò ònà). We have […]
Continue ReadingImmediate-Past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mallam Abubakar Malami, SAN, is facing a fresh investigation over the arms and ammunition found in his house, reports say. According to The Nation, the arms were uncovered at his Kebbi country home by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) during a search. […]
Continue Reading“The knee on his neck” reminds us of the case of the American citizen, George Floyd, who was murdered in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 25 May, 2020 by a policeman, Derek Chauvin, a white police officer who pressed his knee on Floyd’s neck for 9 minutes, 29 seconds. Floyd’s last words were: “I can’t breathe.” He […]
Continue ReadingNigerian actress Regina Daniels has taken to social media to call out her estranged husband, Ned Nwoko, for allegedly effecting the arrest of her best friend, Ann. On Monday, January 12, Regina and her brother took to Instagram to call out Ned over Ann’s arrest. They accused Ned of using the police to intimidate them. […]
Continue ReadingA prosecutor shot his ex-wife during a court session in Istanbul on Tuesday, January 13,firing at her while she was presiding over a case as a judge. The incident took place at the Istanbul Regional Court of Appeals, where the judge was struck in the leg. She was taken to hospital for treatment, and early […]
Continue ReadingNigerian comedienne, and actress, Damilola Adekoya, popularly known as Princess, has made headlines after disclosing her search for a husband during a livestream, calling on popular Nigerian pastors to assist her in finding a suitable life partner. Princess mentioned pastors such as Jerry Eze, Bolaji Idowu, and Femi Lazarus, saying she has faithfully prayed and […]
Continue ReadingMinority Leader and member representing Omuma state constituency at the Rivers State House of Assembly, Sylvanus Nwankwo and his colleague, Peter Abbey, representing the Degema Constituency have retraced their steps in the ongoing plot to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy. At a press conference in Port Harcourt on Monday, the two lawmakers urged […]
Continue ReadingNigerian actor, film producer, and director, Muyiwa Ademola popularly known as Muyiwa Authentic, has spoken out about the reason why he missed the burial of his cousin, late actress Allwell Ademola, in Lagos. In an emotional post on social media, he explained that he was out of the country and couldn’t return in time for […]
Continue ReadingIn 2026, Nigerians will live life in a double reality. We will literally be dancing to two dissonant drumbeats. Some will find the gathering 2027 election campaign beats irresistible. On the contrary, the majority of the common folk, civil society groups and the non-political elite will cling to the chaotic receding beats of the Tinubu […]
Continue ReadingNigerian actress, filmmaker, movie director, producer, politician, and realtor, Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele popularly known as Funkẹ Akindele or Jenifa, officially becomes Africa’s highest-grossing filmmaker of all time. Her recent movie, “Behind The Scenes” has also officially become the first Nollywood Film in Africa to cross the ₦2 Billion mark according to filmoneng. Filmone wrote on its […]
Continue ReadingNothing less than 95 aspirants, comprising 94 princes and one princess from the Fusengbuwa ruling house of Ijebu Ode, have signified as contenders for the vacant Awujale stool, the paramount ruler of Ijebu land, Ogun State, Nigeria. The 94 princes and 1 princess emerged on Monday during a nomination meeting of the ruling house held […]
Continue ReadingFormer governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, has warned that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) would lose relevance ahead of the 2027 general election if it fails to field former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, as its presidential flagbearer. Speaking during a political discussion on Channels Television, Fayose described Obi as the central force and main […]
Continue ReadingTo the north of Ibadan, on the way to Iseyin, is a village perpetually wearing mournful, forlorn looks. You must have some interest in Yoruba history to know that this community, at the height of its glory, was Ibadan’s arch-rival in might and riches. It is today called Orile Ijaiye but some 200 years ago, […]
Continue ReadingA self-proclaimed marabout, or traditional folk healer, who collected 33,500 euros by promising victory for Mali in the Africa Cup of Nations was arrested for fraud after the team lost. Mali’s national team was eliminated on Friday in the quarter finals by Senegal 1-0. The man, identified only as Mr Sinayogo, collected more than 22 […]
Continue ReadingOba Akran of Badagry Kingdom, De Wheno Menu-Toyi, has joined his ancestors. He died at the age of 89. Akran, a leading voice within the Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs, who reigned for over 48 years on the throne of the ancient town, died on Monday after a brief illness. Governor of Lagos […]
Continue ReadingFormer Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) winner, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularlyy known as Phyna, has revealed that she would no longer encourage people to audition for the reality show, claiming it has lost its former credibility. During her Twitch livestream, she said that while the show can offer contestants instant fame while in the Big Brother […]
Continue ReadingA Rock and a Hard Place: It was a hard decision. But it had to be made, and very quickly too. And on the 31st of December, 2025, Peter Obi decided to formally join Nigeria’s coalition political group, the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Let’s say he bit the bullet. It’s symbolic he chose the last […]
Continue ReadingMohamed Salah scored as Egypt won 3-2 to dump defending champions Ivory Coast out of the Africa Cup of Nations in a thrilling quarter-final on Saturday. Omar Marmoush and Ramy Rabia netted for Egypt, then Ahmed Aboul-Fetouh conceded an own goal before half-time. Salah then edged closer to a first Africa Cup of Nations winners […]
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