Tinubu jokingly calls first lady ‘Iya Alakara’ amid debate over petty trader remarks
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday playfully referred to the first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as “Iya Alakara” during the Presidential Press Corps dinner at the State House in Abuja, drawing laughter from guests and reigniting attention on the recent public debate surrounding the first lady’s comments encouraging Nigerian women to embrace small-scale businesses. The light-hearted […]
Sowore vows to scrap JAMB, NYSC if elected Nigerian president
African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has pledged to abolish the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in their current forms if elected President of Nigeria. Announcing the proposal in a post shared on his X account on Wednesday, Sowore said both institutions have outlived their […]
BLord says he won’t allow POS operator marry his sister, urges men to build wealth before marriage
Nigerian businessman and cryptocurrency entrepreneur, Linus Williams, popularly known as BLord, said he would not approve of his sister marrying a man who is not financially established. Speaking during an interview at his residence, the entrepreneur argued that marriage comes with significant financial responsibilities and that men should attain a reasonable level of stability before […]
I quit acting in 2019 over poor pay, unfulfilling roles —Deyemi Okanlawon
Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon has revealed that he temporarily walked away from acting in 2019 after becoming disillusioned with the industry’s poor remuneration and the quality of work available to him at the time. Speaking during a recent appearance on the CreativiTea podcast, the award-winning actor said he reached a point where he no longer […]
Portable, Charles Okocha set for celebrity boxing rematch in Lagos
Street-pop singer Portable and actor Charles Okocha will renew their celebrity boxing rivalry on July 31 as they square off in a highly anticipated rematch at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The contest, announced by Balmoral Promotions and branded ‘Unfinished Business’, will give both entertainers another opportunity to settle their long-running feud, with […]
First Lady Remi Tinubu defends support programme, says akara sellers not only beneficiaries
Nigeria’s first lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, has defended her support programme for petty traders, stating that its beneficiaries extend far beyond akara sellers to include tomato vendors, bole sellers, maize sellers, vegetable traders and many others across the informal sector. The first lady also dismissed criticism surrounding the initiative, insisting that the programme remains focused […]
FG reforms NYSC, extends orientation camp to 6 weeks, scraps military drills
The Federal Government has approved a reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), extending the orientation camp programme from three weeks to six weeks while introducing significant changes aimed at transforming the scheme into a more skills-focused platform for youth development. The reforms also abolish military drills during orientation camps and replace the traditional […]
Baba Ijesha, Luminee invite Nigerians to son’s naming ceremony
Nigerian actor Baba Ijesha and his partner, celebrity stylist Luminee, have announced plans for their son’s naming ceremony, extending an open invitation to members of the public while revealing the cost of the event’s Asoebi. The couple shared details of the celebration through a post on Instagram, confirming that the ceremony will take place on […]
Nigerian woman attempts 144-hour Guinness World Record Bible reading marathon
A Nigerian woman, Habibat Salawudeen Ihiovi-Jack, is seeking to set a new Guinness World Record by completing a 144-hour non-stop Bible reading marathon in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The record attempt, tagged ‘144 Hours in the Word’, commenced on June 22 at Novotel in Port Harcourt, and is scheduled to conclude on July 2, subject […]
Spyro explains why he doesn’t allow smoking, nudity in his music videos
Nigerian singer Spyro has revealed the personal principles guiding his music career, stating that he does not allow smoking, nudity, or explicit content in any music video or project he is involved in. The singer made the disclosure during a recent interview on TVC, where he explained that his decisions are driven by his Christian […]