Why Economic Reform Is Hard to Sell, By Simon Kolawole

Breaking News: The World Bank has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic policy, suggesting that Nigeria must maintain its current reforms for the next 10 to 15 years in order to be able to transform its economy. Dr. Indermit Gill, the chief economist and senior vice-president of the World Bank Group, said and I quote: […]

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BBNaija stars, Neo and Beauty unfollow each other on Instagram

Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) stars, Neo Akpofure simply called Neo, and Beauty Etsanyi Tukura simply called Beauty, have sparked concerns about their relationship after unfollowing each other on Instagram. The sudden development followed a podcast programme where Neo’s ex-girlfriend, Vee Iye made allegations about his previous infidelity. Neo and Beauty, who met on the reality […]

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Tinubu returns from UK and France visit

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja, Nigeria, from the United Kingdom (UK) and France after a two-week vacation. He arrived at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport (NAIA) in Abuja, Nigeria on Saturday. To receive him were his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu; the […]

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DPO slumps, dies in office in Lagos

Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the sudden passing of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Bolaji Olugbenga, Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ijanikin Police Station. CSP Olugbenga collapsed in his office on Thursday evening and was pronounced dead shortly after. The Command’s spokesperson, Superintendent of Police (SP) Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident during a press […]

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Gov. Oyebanji signs Anti-land Grabbing Bill, two others into Law in Ekiti

Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji has signed into law three bills including Ekiti state property protection (Anti land grabbing, second amendment law, 2024) passed by the  state House of Assembly, stressing the need to regulate and sanitize land acquisition processes in the state. When fully operational, the law will prohibit forceful entry, illegal occupation […]

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We have been misunderstood our entire lives ―BBNaija’s identical twin sisters, Wanni and Handi deeply thankful

Identical twin sisters, Wanni Danbaki and Handi Danbaki, simply known as Wanni and Handi, contestants at the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 9, have received overwhelming support from their fans, leaving them emotional and deeply thankful. During an Instagram live, they expressed gratitude for the generous gifts, including 10 million naira, groceries, and fuel vouchers. […]

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For this child we waited ―After 28 years of waiting, Nigerian woman welcomes first child (Photos)

Nigerian woman identified as Oluwakemi Gbangbalasa has welcomed her first child after 28 years of waiting for the fruit of the womb. Oluwakemi took to social media (Instagram) on Wednesday, October 16, to celebrate the arrival of her baby girl, and shared photos and videos of her and her daughter. The entrepreneur revealed that she […]

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Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy donates N100m to VeryDarkMan’s NGO

Social media influencer, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has disclosed that Mavin Records boss, Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, is the mystery donor behind the ₦100 million contribution to his newly established Non-Governmental Organisation. VeryDarkMan, who announced that the NGO will focus on community development and improving public schools, initially raised […]

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Seyi Tinubu and the love that money buys, By Abimbola Adelakun

By now, you have probably seen Seyi, the president’s son, at presidential meetings and functions where he, ideally, has no business. Remember, his father had to ban him from attending the weekly meetings of the Federal Executive Council, saying his access was “undue.” Undeterred, Seyi still showed up at the swearing-in ceremony of Justice Kudirat […]

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I promise to cherish, support and adore you forever ―Nigerian lady writes as she marries burn survivor fiancé (Photos)

Nigerian lady, Lydia Williams, has shared photos from her wedding introduction with her man, Sunday Enemakwu Sani, a burn survivor. The ceremony was held last weekend in the bride-to-be’s hometown. In her post, Lydia promised to cherish and support her man forever. “INTRODUCTION DAY! I am utterly speechless! Today, I embarked on a lifelong journey […]

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Hold VeryDarkMan accountable, Bobrisky replies Falana and his son Falz

Notable crossdresser, Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has asked human rights activist and lawyer, Femi Falana SAN, and his son, Folarin, popularly known as Falz, to hold controversial media critic, Martin Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, responsible for the defamatory content circulating on social media. In a letter dated 14 October 2024, issued […]

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Yoruba nation agitator dies in custody, 28 others appear in court

One of the 29 arrested and charged Yoruba Nation agitators, Lateef Adejumo, has died while in custody, officials of the Nigeria Correctional Services in Oyo State revealed on Wednesday, October 16. The charges brought against them stem from the events of April 13, 2024, and are punishable under Section 37(2) of the Criminal Code, Cap […]

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Sycophancy Nigeria Unlimited, By Olusegun Adeniyi

When my authority inspires sycophancy, I have no followers, only resentful manipulators of my power for their own selfish gain—George Kunz Released last week, the World Bank’s Food Security Update Report listed Nigeria among countries that have seen a significant rise in the number of people facing acute food shortages when compared with the previous year. If the […]

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Popular Nigerian actor passes away

Veteran and popular Nigerian actor, Otunba Ayobami Mudashir Olabiyi, also known as Bobo B, has passed away. Olabiyi who was the former governor of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) in Oyo state and former national secretary, reportedly died in Ibadan after a brief illness. Reports say, Olabiyi, who was supposed […]

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EFCC raids radio station, arrests presenter on live programme

Officers of Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) raided Urban FM, a popular radio station in Enugu State, on Monday and arrested a presenter during a live programme around 6:35 p.m. The arrested presenter of the station has been identified as Favour Ekoh and she was said to have been forced out of the […]

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PDP crisis over, says Chairman of PDP Governors Forum

Governor of Bauchi State and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors Forum (PDPGF), Bala Mohammed, announced that the PDP governors have settled the factional crisis affecting the party’s National Working Committee. He said this on Tuesday when journalists approached him at the Private Wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The Chairman of […]

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Nigeria’s Green Eagles legendary goalkeeper, Peter Fregene, dies

Former goalkeeper for Nigerian national team, the Green Eagles, Mr. Peter Fregene, also known as The Flying Cat, has passed away. He died on Sunday night at the age of 77 after a long battle with illness. His passing was announced on social media by his close friend and fellow ex-international, Segun Odegbami, in a […]

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