Tinubu’s message to Nigerians at Eid-el-Kabir (Full text)

I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Nigerian Muslims and the global Muslim Ummah as we celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir. Eid-el-Kabir represents the high point of the sacred first ten days of Dhul Hijjah, a period filled with opportunities for acts of worship and good deeds. It is a time for gratitude to Almighty Allah for […]

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Money rituals and our African traditional religions, By Abimbola Adelakun

If an alien is captured in a Hollywood film, the state imprisons it to weaponise its capabilities. Nollywood does not make alien films, but our cinematic representations of contact with non-human forces regularly reflect an individual seeking money. That was how I concluded that if we ever capture an alien in this part of the […]

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I will not join issues with my former employee ―Amaechi hits back at Wike

Former Rivers governor and ex-Nigerian Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has stated that he will not stoop to the level of a child by exchanging insults with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Even without mentioning Wike’s name, this response came after Wike mocked the former Rivers State governor, alleging that Amaechi […]

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Forgive not the APC, pardon not the opposition, By Owei Lakemfa

The bazaar  of  partisan politics is in open swing. The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC,  which has been attracting opposition politicians to itself like magnet, held its National Summit  on May 22, 2025 inside the Aso Rock Presidential Palace. The venue is symbolic of the President’s powers and could not  be a conducive atmosphere for free debates […]

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My plus-size breasts bring me all the money I could ever ask for ―Female model, Sissy Icecream says (Photos 18+)

Nigerian model with plus-size breasts, body positivity advocate, and social media influencer, Nessa Anietie, simply known as Sissy Icecream, sat down for a revealing interview with media personality Egungun of Lagos, where she opened up about body positivity, money, and modern relationships. The curvy content creator didn’t hold back when speaking about how her figure […]

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Two suspects arrested for alleged kidnap and murder of female banker after collecting N4m ransom in Nigeria

Officers of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested two suspects allegedly involved in the kidnap and murder of a female Bank Manager after the collection of a ransom of (N14m) Fourteen Million Naira in Onitsha. A statement from the command on Sunday, June 1, says the operatives, while on diligent investigations, trailed two of […]

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Nigerian govt confers national honour on Bill Gates

President Bola Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on Microsoft co-founder and former richest man in the world, Bill Gates. This is to recognize his long-standing efforts in improving health and education, and for poverty reduction in Nigeria and across Africa. The award was presented […]

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Actress Iyabo Ojo flaunts her hot body in sexy swimsuit poses as she holidays in Zanzibar (Photos)

Nigerian star actress, film director and producer, Alice Iyabo Ojo, simply called Iyabo Ojo, showed off her hot body in a sexy one-piece swimsuit as she holidayed with family and friends in Zanzibar. The mother of two who is currently in Zanzibar on vacation with Funke Akindele and others following her daughter’s wedding, shared jaw-dropping photos on her Instagram page on […]

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Mid-term, Coastal Road And Other Stories, By Reuben Abati

“Omo, how you dey?” “I dey my dey oh. What’s up?” “How you take see this Baba Tinubu’s mid-term score card”? “My problem is that President Tinubu is in Lagos and we suffered for about two days. Traffic hold-up. I spent three hours in the traffic for about two days, back-to-back within the island axis. […]

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Otedola’s daughter, DJ Cuppy shows off her dance steps as she vacations in Monaco (Video)

Daughter of billionaire business mogul, Femi Otedola, and Nigerian disc jockey (DJ), Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, better known as DJ Cuppy, is having a pleasant time in Monaco. The singer/DJ took to TikTok to show off her dance steps while out over the weekend. She also met up with some fans and stopped to take photos with them. See her […]

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Actress Biola Adebayo reveals separation from husband

Nigerian star actress and TalkToB show host, Biola Adebayo has revealed her separation from her husband, Oluwaseyi Akinrinde, stating that the couple parted ways over a year ago and are now committed to co-parenting their son. In an Instagram post on Tuesday, the actress extended warm birthday wishes to her ex-husband, publicly acknowledging their separation, […]

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Nigerian govt declares June 6 and 9 public holidays

Nigerian Government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. In a statement released on Monday, June 2, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Nigerian Government, congratulated all Muslim Ummah both at home and in the […]

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Differences between a phrase, clause and a sentence (III), By Akeem Lasisi

We are concluding our discussion on phrases, clauses and sentences today. In the last two classes, we compared the three, underlining how a sentence is usually a combination of clauses and phrases.  We noted that a phrase is a group of words without a subject and predicate, while a clause is marked by the presence […]

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Police reveal identity of woman found naked and lifeless in Nigerian hotel (Video)

Officers of the Bayelsa State Police Command have revealed the identity of the woman found dead in a hotel in Igbogene, a suburb of Yenagoa Local Government Area. In a statement issued in Yenagoa, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, Musa Mohammed, clarified that the deceased, identified as Miss Francisca Otu, was a […]

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US: What to know about IRS $3,000 tax refund June 2025 schedule

Now that the April tax deadline has passed, most Americans have either filed their 2024 tax returns or submitted an extension request. The IRS is now busy reviewing returns and issuing refunds. However, before a refund can be processed, the IRS must first receive and review your return. Due to recent budget and staffing cuts, some […]

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CBN releases interest rate on Savings Accounts with Nigerian commercial and merchant banks

Latest data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) shows that the Nigerian banking industry (NBI) pays its customers an average interest rate of 5.32% on savings in their bank accounts. The figures released on its website capture deposit rates across 31 commercial and merchant banks. Commercial Banks’ average interest rate on customers’ deposit […]

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