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May I confess upfront that I am a fan of Prof Ish’aq Oloyede, the registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). I have been genuinely impressed with the energy, commitment and innovation that he has brought to the organisation since he was appointed as the CEO in 2016. It very much reminds me […]
Continue ReadingNigerian queen blogger, writer, former model, and entrepreneur, Linda Ikeji, is back in the cinematic spotlight with her new film, ‘Reverse,’ which premiered nationwide on May 16, 2025. After the impactful “Dark October,” expectations are naturally high. ‘Reverse’ is the kind of film that reminds you why you fell in love with cinema in the […]
Continue ReadingFrom last week, continues the counter-motion by Chief Obafemi Awolowo in response to that of Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa on the declaration of a state of emergency in the Western Region following the Action Group crisis there. “I was present there myself and when I left that Chamber, those who were outside the Chamber did […]
Continue ReadingNigerian star actress, model, and television personality, Damilola Adegbite, clocked 40 on Sunday, and she marked the milestone with a glamorous birthday party attended by friends, colleagues, and a few popular faces from the entertainment scene. The beautiful actress, who has maintained a quiet lifestyle over the years, stepped out looking elegant in a custom […]
Continue ReadingInternational Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Abia State branch, has condemned the recent alleged incident of domestic violence and child abuse in which a father set himself, his wife, and their one-year-old daughter ablaze in Onicha Ngwa community in Obingwa LGA of the state. The incident occurred between 1am and 2am on Saturday, when Mr. […]
Continue ReadingIn Yoruba, there is a proverb: “Ojú l’arí, ọ̀rẹ́ ò dé ‘nú” — literally it means ‘we only see the face; friendship does not go deep inside.’ That is the name the Group Managing Director of the NNPCL, Mr Bayo Ojulari, bears. The name calls attention to why appearance and essence sometimes wear different colours. […]
Continue ReadingAdeola, the declared missing daughter of popular Nigerian star actress, Jumoke George, has returned to Nigeria from Mali after four years. Her return was disclosed by the chairperson, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on Monday. According to Dabiri-Erewa, her commission received Adeola from Mali, where she was reportedly trafficked. She wrote, “Breaking! Adeola, […]
Continue ReadingOfficers from the Rivers State Police Command have arrested a 43-year-old woman identified as Gift for allegedly biting off the tip of her lover’s penis during a domestic dispute in the Mile 3 area of Diobu, Port Harcourt. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, sent shockwaves through the densely populated Bishop Okoye Street when news […]
Continue ReadingKey European leaders sought Friday to project a united front with US President Donald Trump on ending the war in Ukraine, after direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv wrapped up with no breakthrough on a ceasefire. As the talks concluded in Istanbul, the leaders of France, Germany, Britain and Poland — together with Ukraine’s Volodymyr […]
Continue ReadingFrom last week, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa today concludes his motion on the declaration of a state of emergency in the Western Region following the Action Group crisis there. “I solemnly assure you that the power we shall soon be forced to assume will be exercised in as humane and democratic a manner as the circumstances […]
Continue ReadingLabour Party’s (LP) caretaker committee chairperson, Nenadi Usman, has dared Julius Abure to follow through on his threat to expose Peter Obi, Alex Otti and other key members aligned with her faction of the party. While appearing on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television programme, on Friday, Usman dismissed Abure’s threats as bluster, challenging him to […]
Continue ReadingNigerian Afrobeats star, songwriter, and record producer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has shared her appreciation for her physical attributes as a black woman, citing her curvy figure as her favorite aspect. In a conversation with Cocoa Butter in Atlanta, Georgia, Tems expressed her love for her body shape, particularly her curves. She also discussed […]
Continue ReadingNigerian Professor of Political Economy, management expert, and political activist, Pat Utomi has reacted to the legal action initiated against him by the Department of State Services (DSS) following his decision to form a shadow government. Utomi, on May 5, launched the ‘Big Tent Coalition Shadow Government’, designed to serve as a credible opposition to President […]
Continue ReadingThey say every story has two sides. But in many homes,especially African homes, perhaps even globally only one is ever truly heard. The nurturing, sacrificial, ever-loving mother becomes the bedrock of childhood nostalgia. She is immortalized in memory, sanctified in speech. Songs are sung in her honor. Tears fall at the mere mention of her […]
Continue ReadingOpesusi Faith Timilehin, female, 19, has allegedly committed suicide in Lagos State after scoring 190 in the just-released Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) result. Timilehin from Abeokuta, who lived at Odogunyan in Ikorodu area of Lagos state with her elder sibling, took ‘Push Out’ rodent poison on Monday, May 12, 2025, according to the […]
Continue ReadingAnambra North senatorial constituency comprises seven Local Government Areas (LGAs). These are: Anambra East, Anambra West, Anyamelum, Ogbaru, Onitsha North, Onitsha South, and Oyi. The contest to represent it in the election to the Senate in 2007 turned out to be memorable for all the wrong reasons. Voting in the election occurred on 28 April […]
Continue ReadingNigerian adult content creator known as Persephone (@call_me_sephy) has made waves online after boldly claiming she earns over ₦20 million monthly through her digital platform. In a tweet that has since gone viral, Sephy revealed that 700 subscribers each pay her ₦30,000 monthly, generating an estimated ₦21 million in revenue. “I have 700 people sending […]
Continue ReadingFormer Military Administrator of Bayelsa State, ex-Nigerian Minister and retired naval officer, Navy Captain Omoniyi Caleb Olubolade (retd), has died at the age of 70. Olubolade, who marked his 70th birthday on November 30, 2024, passed away on Sunday, May 11, in Apapa, Lagos. His death was announced in a statement signed by his first […]
Continue ReadingYou must have read the news that philanthropist Bill Gates plans to give away his wealth within the next 20 years. His charity foundation, which has been making various interventions in global public health, now has till December 31, 2045, to spend down about $200bn to facilitate health and human development. Even more fascinating is […]
Continue ReadingReports coming in say that Adeola, the 41-year-old daughter of veteran Yoruba actress, Jumoke George, has been found in Mali after she has been missing for over four years. Jumoke had earlier revealed the disappearance during an interview on the Talk to B show hosted by star actress, Biola Adebayo. She stated that Adeola had […]
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