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Nigeria is a drama, an entertainment. Listen to the ‘Wahala’ singer, Portable, as he wonders why anyone would want him to join this week’s proposed protests. Yes, he admits that he joined protests in the past. But he says that was when he was poor. “Now I am rich…You want a rich man to protest?” […]
Continue ReadingNigerian queen of songs and veteran actress, Onyeka Onwenu, has sadly passed away. She died at the age of 72. Onyeka Onwenu passed away on Tuesday night at Reddington Hospital in Lagos Nigeria, after collapsing at a birthday party where she had performed. In a statement, the children of the veteran Nigerian singer and actress announced […]
Continue ReadingPersons believed to be miscreants have come out to threaten Lagos State residents not to participate in the hunger protest scheduled from Thursday, August 1 to Saturday, August 10. In a viral clip on Tuesday, individuals whose voices were the only ones audible were chastising market women and men in a Lagos market, urging them […]
Continue ReadingGospel artiste, Segun Obe, has gotten married to his Ghanaian sweetheart, Nita. Segun shared the good news on his Instagram page on Saturday July 27. The couple tied the knot a week ago in Ghana. He wrote: “Not a word failed of ANY GOOD THING which the Lord has spoken to the house of Israel.All […]
Continue ReadingSouth Africa’s ruling ANC on Monday expelled its former leader ex-president Jacob Zuma for leading a rival party into elections following disciplinary proceedings. The African National Congress, which lost its absolute parliamentary majority for the first time in May largely due to Zuma’s defection, said the veteran politician’s conduct was “irreconcilable” with its constitution. “Former […]
Continue ReadingNigerians have been invited to troop to the streets in their millions from Thursday, August 1, to protest the harsh economic situation following the dramatic rise in the cost of living in the last one year. The protest is slated to last for two weeks. The demands are not very clear yet but the theme […]
Continue ReadingIn a statement, the Nollywood actor and former spokesman for the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential campaign council, Kenneth Okonkwo, has announced his departure from the party. Okonkwo has also parted ways with former presidential candidate of LP, Peter Obi . In the statement titled: “Political Journey to a Great Nigeria,” which he shared on his […]
Continue ReadingIn his acceptance speech in the early hours of Sunday, when he was declared as the President-elect of the over 200,000 (two hundred thousand) members of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mazi Afam Josiah Osigwe, struck the right cord. He called for “a moderated celebration” and urged his supporters to be “magnanimous in victory.” While appealing […]
Continue ReadingEight pupils of a private primary school, Mama’s Academy returning from their graduation ceremony narrowly escaped d3ath when a container fell on their vehicle at Lokongoma market in Lokoja, the capital of Kogi state. Reports say that the driver of the articulated truck lost control and was reversing when he collided with the cars on […]
Continue ReadingSpokesperson (PPRO) for Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, has called out men for the increasing spate of heartbreaks they are causing women in Nigeria. In a post on X, the PPRO, who took on the unexpected role of a relationship advisor, expressed dismay at the increasing number of men who led […]
Continue ReadingMulti-talented television presenter, actress, fashion designer, and musician, Lara Olubo, has sadly passed away. News of her death was announced on the Instagram page of Temilola Sobola on July 27, 2024. Lara Olubo was a beloved figure in the entertainment industry, known for her vibrant on-screen presence and exceptional presenting skills in Yoruba. She hosted […]
Continue ReadingIn light of his planned astronomical hike in petrol prices euphemistically called “subsidy removal” in 2023, which his opponents also promised to implement and caused Nigerians embrace as inevitable and desirable, I foretold the imminent social convulsion that is gathering momentum across Nigeria now. “I can assure Tinubu that if petrol price hikes deepen people’s […]
Continue ReadingNigerian Senator representing Anambra South in the National Assembly, Ifeanyi Ubah, is dead. Ubah, who was the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Capital Oil, was said to have died in a hotel in London, the United Kingdom, on Saturday. He would have been 53 on September 3. Senate spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu, confirmed Ubah’s death to […]
Continue ReadingDesola Afod, the beautiful and delectable wife of Nigerian actor, movie producer, television anchor, and brand influencer, Kunle Afod, celebrates her 42nd birthday on Friday. Celebrating her special day, she expressed gratitude to her maker on her special day. She wrote: “This is 42🥂 Thankful Grateful and Blessed 💯” View this post on Instagram A […]
Continue ReadingIn a period when many are grappling with the harsh realities of the country’s economy, popular media personality, Toke Makinwa, stands firm in her resolve not to compromise her standards. The beautiful reality TV show host, in a recent Instagram post, boldly declared that no matter the economic challenges, she would not suffer or settle […]
Continue ReadingBBNaija Reality show star, Alex Asogwa, popularly known as Alex Unusual, has responded after she was shamed because she is not married. “Go and marry,” a follower told her, then added that even if she blocks them, they would use a different account to reach her. Alex responded: “Your mates are dead. I hope you […]
Continue ReadingJust say it, even if to yourself alone. You want to be a super traffic-pulling blogger or writer. You want your posts and articles to go viral always. You want advertisers milling around you like bees swarming around a honeycomb. You long for the cheques. You love to be on every lip. You want to […]
Continue ReadingSuper Falcons of Nigeria have lost 0-1 to Brazil in their opening game at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The game’s decisive moment came in the first half when Gabriela Nunes Da Silva unleashed a ferocious strike that proved to be the only goal of the contest. Nigeria’s Super Falcons had three big chances in quick […]
Continue ReadingPresident General of the Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, renowned businessman and politician, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has passed away. Born in September 1942 in Umuohii, Ikeduru LGA, Imo State, his death was confirmed in a statement on Thursday by his son, Jide. The statement read: “The Iwuanyanwu family of Umuohii Atta, in Ikeduru Local Government […]
Continue ReadingWe all know the pathetic profile of leadership in Nigeria. In his famous 1983 pamphlet, “The Trouble With Nigeria,” Chinua Achebe captured it like a camera: “The trouble with Nigeria is simply and squarely a failure of leadership. There is nothing basically wrong with the Nigerian character. There is nothing wrong with the Nigerian land […]
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