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Fears of a further devaluation of the nation’s currency, the Naira, heightening on Monday as the Dollar exchanged at N600 at the parallel market. The rate at the Importers and Exporters Window was, however, N415.75 on Monday, widening the exchange rate spread to N184.25. Punch reports that, at Zone 4 in Abuja, which is the […]
Continue ReadingOwner and CEO of Tiannah’s Empire Place and fashion entrepreneur, Toyin Lawani, stepped out in this extraordinary outfit to the AMVCA 2022 which was held in Lagos over the weekend. See more photos below:
Continue ReadingNollywood star actor, screen writer and producer, Leo Mezie is dead. He died on Saturday, May 14, at the age of 46, after a long battle with kidney disease. The actor who had been battling a Kidney disease, had a transplant last week. However, he began to develop complications. Sadly, he lost the battle on […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Police Service Commission (PSC) has promoted Ibrahim Magu, former acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before retiring. PSC spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani announced Magu’s elevation to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) on Monday May 16. The former EFCC acting Chairman was promoted to AIG alongside seven Commissioners of Police at […]
Continue ReadingNigerian star actress, screenwriter, producer, and business owner, Victoria Kolawole has slammed a troll who called her a prostitute on Instagram. The actress shared a beautiful photo of herself and a follower left a nasty comment. “Asewo… Alias Idi dowo” the follower wrote. The statement translates to “Prostitute” aka “sex worker”. Reacting, Victoria wrote: “And […]
Continue ReadingThe Nigerian Bar Association’s dis-inviting of Nasir El-Rufai from debasing its platform at its last conference due to the pressure of open bar initiative that a man who has outright disregard for the rule of law is not a good teacher for lawyers on the subject is a good example of constructing amoral finishing post […]
Continue ReadingInternational communications executive, actress and media personality from Nigeria, Wofai Fada has shared photos of the phallic food she was given in Paris. The actress was served a penis-shaped bun alongside the rest of her meal. Amused by the meal, Wofai wrote and shared pictures on Instagram: “Wetin dey really occur for the city? I’m […]
Continue ReadingThe Swedish government has confirmed it intends to apply for membership of NATO, joining neighboring Finland in a similar decision following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to date. “There is a broad majority in Sweden’s parliament for Sweden to join NATO,” said the prime minister, Magdalena Andersson. “This is the best thing for the security of […]
Continue ReadingA Sokoto mob on Saturday violently protested against justice for Deborah Yakubu who was murdered by her schoolmates in broad daylight. They wanted her suspected killers released without trial. The mob thought the state did not owe the murdered that duty of care, even in death. She was a Christian from a minority part of […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released new rules for digital assets, providing more clarity on trading in cryptocurrencies in the country. Nigeria’s apex capital market regulatory body, SEC, published the guidelines ‘New Rules on Issuance, Offering Platforms and Custody of Digital Assets’ on its website, thus legalising digital assets such as cryptocurrency. The […]
Continue ReadingA video of some beautiful single women believed to be Nigerians praying solely to get husbands at a prayer ministry believed to be somewhere in Nigeria has been shared online. The women who were well covered and had headscarves on, also sang a song which centered on God providing husbands for them. Watch the video […]
Continue ReadingThe 2022 Edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA, took place on Saturday night, May 14 in Lagos. The event was hosted by IK Osakioduwa and South African media personality, Bonang Matheba. Actress, Osas Ighodaro beat her colleagues Bisola Aiyeola and Bimbo Ademoye to clinch the Best Dressed Female award, while Media personality, Denola Grey […]
Continue ReadingGovernor of Anambra state, Charles Soludo has visited the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu in detention. Soludo who shared photos from the visit on his Facebook page on Saturday May 14, said they discussed the sit-at-home protests and killings in the south-east. He wrote: “I visited Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, yesterday, […]
Continue ReadingNigeria spent 86 per cent of its revenue on servicing debt in 2021, but South Africa spent only 20 per cent of its receipts on the same purpose, according to Punch. The International Monetary Fund’s 2021 Article IV estimates show Africa’s most populous nation spent 85.5 per cent of its revenue on servicing the debt […]
Continue ReadingA pastor and businessman in South Africa, Dr. Thomas Mukala, has said that all wives have a right of access to all their husbands’ phones. The General overseer of True Worshippers Word Empowerment Ministry, based in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa, stated this on Sunday May 15. He said, your wife ought to have access to […]
Continue ReadingThe remains of Deborah Samuel, the 200-level student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto state, Nigeria, who was gruesomely murdered by her colleagues on Thursday May 12, were laid to rest amidst tears on Saturday May 14. Deborah was hacked to death over allegations that she made a comment in her school’s WhatsApp platform […]
Continue ReadingOn Thursday May 12 evening, the captivating beauty of African culture and rich heritage were on full display, as AMVCA held its Culture Day. The evening was a rare showcase of African art, fashion and music. Leading the celebration were African entertainment industry personalities in colourful displays of their diverse cultural fashion. Kate Henshaw, Yemi […]
Continue ReadingThe stoning to death of Deborah Samuel, a student of the Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, over alleged blasphemy is a timely reminder that retail religious extremism is very much alive and kicking in northern Nigeria. It has been quite a while since killings over “blasphemy” took place in the north and the tendency […]
Continue ReadingAmerican rapper, Raqhid Render, popularly known as Lil Keed is dead. He died at the age of 24. Raqhid’s death was confirmed by his brother, Semaja Render, who is also a rapper that goes by the stage name, Lil Gotit. Sharing a picture of himself and his brother on his Instagram page, Lil Gotit expressed disbelief and […]
Continue ReadingThe traditional wedding of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) president, Mr. Olumide Akpata, to his wife, Osayamon Ogbebor Michelle May, took place on Saturday May 14. The wedding ceremony took place in Benin city, Edo State, Nigeria. The white wedding will hold on October 2, 2022, in Mauritius. Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo; Governor […]
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