Shade Okoya marks 49th birthday as family celebrates daughter’s engagement
The household of Nigerian billionaire industrialist, Alhaji Rasaki Akanni Okoya, has been thrown into a double celebration as his wife, Dr Folashade Okoya, marks her 49th birthday alongside the engagement of their first daughter, Olamide. The occasion, which has drawn warm attention from close friends and associates, is being described as a graceful moment of […]
Rachael Okonkwo secures Knorr ambassador deal
Nollywood actress Rachael Okonkwo has strengthened her position in Nigeria’s endorsement space after being unveiled as the new brand ambassador for Knorr, adding to her growing list of major corporate partnerships. The deal comes shortly after she signed another significant endorsement, reinforcing her rising status as one of the country’s most sought-after celebrity influencers. The […]
KieKie reveals she lived with husband four months before wedding to avoid paying rent
Popular Nigerian actress and skit maker Oluwabukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, widely known as KieKie, has disclosed that she cohabited with her husband for four months prior to their wedding, driven purely by financial practicality rather than romance. The comedian and content creator made this revelation during a recent interview with media personality, Toke Makinwa, where she explained […]
Actor Yul Edochie says men who kneel to propose to women look ‘stupid’
Nigerian actor Yul Edochie has sparked fresh debate on social media after advising men never to kneel when proposing marriage to a woman, describing the act as foolish and degrading. In a series of posts on X, the movie star insisted that any man who kneels to propose only makes himself look silly. He added […]
Asake reveals he left dancing for music for higher earnings
Nigerian music sensation Asake has opened up about his decision to abandon professional dancing, citing financial limitations as the primary reason for shifting his focus entirely to music. In an interview with African Voices, the ‘Omo Ope’ crooner disclosed that while dancing remains his first love, the income potential from the art form simply could […]
‘Blood isn’t thicker than my peace of mind’ —Peter Okoye opens up on family betrayal, court battle
Singer Peter Okoye, popular known as Mr P, has rejected claims that women are responsible for the ongoing rift within the Okoye family, instead tracing the conflict back more than two decades to deep-seated issues over loyalty, trust, and financial mismanagement of their music business. In a fiery series of posts on X, the former […]
Davido named head of youth mobilisation for Adeleke’s 2026 Osun re-election campaign
Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has been appointed as the head of youth mobilisation for the Accord Party’s campaign council in Osun State ahead of the August 2026 governorship election. The move signals a major push to harness youth influence in the forthcoming political contest. The appointment ties the music star directly […]
Tinubu reshuffles cabinet, replaces Finance Minister Edun with Oyedele, removes Housing Minister Dangiwa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has carried out a minor cabinet reshuffle, replacing the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Adebayo Olawale Edun, with former Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, in a move aimed at strengthening economic coordination under the Renewed Hope Agenda. The shake-up, announced on Tuesday, also saw the […]
El-Rufai to remain in ICPC custody as court adjourns bail ruling till June
A Kaduna State High Court has ordered that former governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai remain in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) after postponing its ruling on his bail application until the first week of June. The decision was delivered on Tuesday by the presiding judge, Darius Khobo, following […]
APC fixes May 15 for presidential primary, releases full timetable for 2027 elections
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced May 15 and 16 for its presidential primary as part of a comprehensive timetable for its 2027 general election preparations. The schedule, unveiled on Tuesday night, also outlines dates for governorship, National Assembly and state assembly primaries. The timetable aligns with the window provided by the Independent […]