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Nigerian Fuji singer, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1, has joined other Nigerians to cry out over the increased cost of living and rising insecurity in the country. KWAM 1, is the de facto official top campaign musician who plays at campaign rallies for the president’s political party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). In […]
Continue ReadingThe other day, on the plane, two ladies sat behind me. I was minding my own business, re-reading one of my pieces, “Mummy let the Singles Breathe” (https://www.newtimes.com.ng/mummy-let-the-singles-breathe/). However, the conversation between these two women, whom I will call Miss A and Miss B here, distracted me and captured my attention. Trust me, I always mind my business,and I tried my best to turn […]
Continue ReadingThe Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, presided over by Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke on Thursday, February 1, 2024, convicted and sentenced one Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin, an actress, to six months imprisonment for spraying and stepping on the new Naira notes at a social event in Lagos. She was first arraigned on February 13, 2023, by the […]
Continue ReadingA Nigerian identified as Lola Okunrin has lamented the tragic death of his former University lecturer, Oba Olatunde Samuel Olusola, the Onimojo of Imojo, who was recently killed alongside the Elesun of Esun-Ekiti, Oba David Babatunde Ogunsola by suspected herdsmen in Ekiti State. The gunmen had attacked the traditional rulers around the Oke-Ako and Ipao-Ekiti axis in […]
Continue ReadingConfederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed the financial rewards for participating nations at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournament (AFCON prize money) in Cote d’Ivoire. The winner of AFCON 2023 will take home $7 million for lifting the trophy. The runners-up will pocket $4 million. The two losing semi-finalists (two teams) will […]
Continue ReadingThe pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has passed a vote of confidence in the Pa Ayo Adebanjo’s leadership of the organisation. This is just as the group affirmed Oba Oladipo Olaitan as deputy leader of the organisation. At the meeting of the organisation held at the Isanya Ogbo residence of Pa Ayo Adebanjo on Tuesday, the […]
Continue ReadingFormer Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) star, media personality, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Anita Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has advised single ladies not to be faithful in relationship until marriage. Tacha said this to fellow BBNaija reality star and winner, Nigerian actress, model, hype woman and entertainer, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, on the latest […]
Continue ReadingA fan of the Ivorian national football team, The Elephants, Anselme Santos, who was caught on camera in the stands trying to woo a young lady, has reportedly issued an apology to his wife and children. The amorous moment happened in the heat of celebration of Ivory Coast’s Round of 16 victory over defending champions […]
Continue ReadingIf we take the Central Bank of Nigeria to Sokoto, will that translate to wellness for the seat of the caliphate? The Central Bank of Nigeria recently announced a decision to send back to Lagos some of its departments. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) also announced a decision to go back to its […]
Continue ReadingGunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Monday evening killed two traditional rulers in Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State. The traditional rulers were the Elesun of Esun, Oba Babatunde Ogunsakin and Olumojo of Imojo, Oba Samuel Olatunji. The third Alara of Ara-Ekiti, Oba Adebayo Fatoba managed to escape from the kidnappers. He was said […]
Continue ReadingNigerian star singer, songwriter and record producer, David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido shared lovely photos of himself and his wife Chioma on social media on Sunday, January 28. He shared the photos ahead of his show in London tonight with the caption: “Fit to make a man goooo.” More photos:
Continue ReadingNorthern Nigeria used to have a cult of power called the Kaduna Mafia. This Mafia decided who would become the Nigerian president, which road to build or to abandon, which industries to be sited and where. When it couldn’t help but hand the reins of power to the South, it determined which weakest link to […]
Continue ReadingNewlywed bride, 12 other people which included her brother-in-law, five bridesmaids, and six others died in auto crash near Lukoro in Edati, Niger State, Nigeria. 10 of the victims, said to be current and recent graduates of the Sultan Abdulrahman College of Health Technology Gwadabawa, had gathered to celebrate the wedding between another graduate, Umar […]
Continue ReadingMilitary regimes in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). These countries’ military regimes announced withdrawal from the regional bloc on Sunday, January 28, in a joint statement read out on Niger national television. Leaders of the three Sahel nations issued a statement […]
Continue ReadingNigeria is the world’s poverty capital. Most Nigerians live on less than $2 a day. Nigeria’s economy is powered by only 4,000MW of power. Even Republic of Benin has better road infrastructure than Nigeria. Over 70 percent of Nigerians are unemployed. Nigeria has a housing deficit of 28 million. Some 16 million Nigerian children are […]
Continue ReadingBBNaija star, media personality, actress, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Anita Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, reveals that she is still on the lookout for her ideal man to enter into a relationship with. In spite of gaining immense fame and popularity after her appearance on the reality show, Tacha admits that finding a compatible partner has […]
Continue ReadingStudents of the Araromi Ilogbo Secondary School in Oko Afo, Lagos, protested the death of one of their colleagues who was allegedly flogged to death by a teacher. The incident was said to have occurred on Thursday when the deceased, identified as David Babadipo, was allegedly flogged by the teacher whose name was given as […]
Continue ReadingFrom last week continues the narrative of how Abuja came to become Nigeria’s seat of government following the failed April 22, 1990 coup and how it has fared over the years compared to other countries’ federal capital Captain Bade Omowa from Oka, Akoko in Ondo State and others played a major role in rescuing General […]
Continue ReadingSuper Eagles of Nigeria defeated the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon 2-0 on Saturday to book a quarter-final spot in the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeria took the lead in the 36th minute after Victor Osimhen dispossessed a Cameroonian defender and squared for Ademola Lookman to convert from close range. The Super Eagles then […]
Continue ReadingConfederation of African Football (CAF) has disclosed why Nigerian referees are not selected to officiate at the Africa Cup of Nations and other football tournaments on the continent. Noumandiez Doue, Head of Refereeing at the CAF, while speaking on Thursday during a CAF referees training session at Sol Beni (ASEC Mimosas Training Centre) in Abidjan, […]
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