Actress Peju Ogunmola loses 24-year-old only child who recently completed NYSC
Nollywood actress Peju Ogunmola and her husband — comic actor Sunday Omobolanle, popularly known as Papi Luwe — are in mourning following the death of their only child, Ayomikun Oluwasinaayomi, also known as Shina. The death occurred on Tuesday while the 56-year-old actress was reportedly on a movie set. Confirming the death of the young […]
“I can’t wait for you to read it,” former US VP Harris says about book that reveals her code name was Pioneer
The immediate past United States Vice President Kamala Harris has said that she cannot wait for people to read her new book ‘107 Days’, as she sets out on a 15-city tour beginning on September 24th. Kamala Harris served as the forty-ninth vice president of the United States from 2021 to 2025, and the first […]
Burna Boy’s parents mark 35th wedding anniversary with rare throwback photos
The parents of Nigerian music superstar, Burna Boy, have marked their 35th wedding anniversary with rare throwback photographs that have set social media abuzz. Bose Ogulu, Burna Boy’s mother and long-time manager, shared the images on her Instagram page on Monday. The posts included pictures from her wedding to Samuel Ogulu in the late 1980s, […]
After years of frustration with sports administrators, Ofili dumps Nigeria for Turkey
Nigerian athlete Favour Ofili has confirmed that she will now be representing Turkey after years of frustration with Nigeria’s sports administrators. The 21-year-old national record holder in the 200 metres announced this on her social media platforms, ending months of speculation about her future. “Wrapping up my 2025 season has been a whirlwind of new […]
Celebrities, activists demand justice for Phyna’s sister, who died after Dangote truck accident
The death of Ruth Otabor, younger sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has triggered widespread grief and outrage, with celebrities, activists, and Nigerians demanding justice and accountability. Ruth, a young mother and recent graduate, died in the early hours of Sunday, weeks after sustaining life-threatening injuries […]
Tinubu lists achievements, says, “No region left behind, my oath binds me to serve Nigerians regardless of religion, politics”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has restated his commitment to equitable governance, dismissing accusations of regional bias and reiterating that his administration’s projects are spread across all parts of the country. In a statement posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, @OfficialABAT, on Monday, Tinubu declared that the oath he took upon assuming office binds […]
Self-acclaimed Biafran Prime Minister, Simon Ekpa, bags six-year prison term in Finland
Simon Ekpa, a disciple of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), and a self-acclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Government in Exile (BGIE), has been sentenced to six years in prison for terrorism-related crimes, including promoting violence through social media believed to have contributed to the unrest in southeastern Nigeria. […]
It’s rare to get sponsorship for literary activities in Nigeria, Udenwe laments as he tours Nigeria for ‘Years of Shame’
Award-winning writer and civil engineer, Obinna Udenwe, has expressed sadness over the lack of corporate support and sponsorship for literary and artistic endeavours in Nigeria, as is easily seen in some countries of the world. Udenwe, author of ‘Colours of Hatred’ and ‘Satans & Shaitans’, disclosed this in Minna, the Niger State capital, as part […]
It’s sad Yoruba history is taught in English, Ifa practice fading away —Adegbola
Scientist, linguist, and culture activist, Dr Tunde Adegbola, has lamented that the Yoruba language is now taught in English, expressed worry about how the Ifa practice is fading away, and expressed concern about how artificial intelligence (AI) is making people lazy. The polymath made this known during a recent literary event in Ibadan tagged ‘The […]
“Thanks for greatest first 20 years ever,” Rihanna expresses gratitude to God, fans
Global music icon, Robyn Rihanna Fenty, popularly known as Rihanna, has celebrated two decades in the entertainment industry with a heartfelt message of gratitude to her fans, family, and industry collaborators. In an emotional note shared on X on Saturday, the Barbadian-born superstar reflected on the life-changing decision she made 20 years ago to leave […]