‘Happy birthday, Dreamer Boy,’ chess master Tunde Onakoya wishes himself well on his 31st birthday
Award-winning national chess master and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, described his 31st birthday as a symbol of love that has dawned “another decade of doing great things from small places,” seizing the opportunity to tell himself, “Happy birthday, Dreamer Boy.” The chess master took to his official LinkedIn page on Monday […]
Lagos honours Adekunle Gold, names street after him
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Adekunle Gold has been honoured in Lagos with a street named after him, recognising his contributions to the music industry and his cultural influence. The newly unveiled ‘Adekunle Kosoko Street’, bearing the singer’s birth name, stands as a tribute to his journey from humble beginnings in Lagos to international acclaim. During the […]
Vice President Shettima calls for protection of Dangote’s investments, says Nigeria greater than PENGASSAN
Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to safeguard and respect the multibillion-dollar investments of Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, describing such ventures as vital to Nigeria’s economic future and international reputation. Speaking on Monday at the opening of the 2025 Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja, Vice President Shettima said the $20 billion Dangote Refinery, […]
Sydney Marathon 2025: I wasn’t chasing personal bests, my goal was to finish —Awele Elumelu
Dr Awele Elumelu, medical doctor and wife of Tony Elumelu, has shared her experience and the lessons she learned from the Sydney Marathon 2025, held on August 31 in Sydney, Australia. Since its launch in 2001 as a legacy race of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, the Sydney Marathon has continued annually as a mass […]
Boycode Africa: I spent four years studying computer science without owning a gadget —Stellar boss
The founder of The Stellar Initiative and lead consultant at Rivil Consult, Precious Eniayekan, has revealed that she spent four years studying computer science at the university and graduated without owning a gadget, which cost her a great deal. Eniayekan recently stated this on LinkedIn through a post in which she confessed that she […]
‘They come to my home, say they need my voice,’ Tunde Bakare reacts to pressure to join ADC
Founder of Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has revealed that he is facing mounting pressure from political stakeholders to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC), but he firmly ruled out any plans to switch allegiance. Bakare disclosed on Saturday during the inaugural edition of the Citadel School of Governance Dialogue Series, themed ‘Nigeria […]
‘No goal too high to achieve,’ DeeOne breaks Guinness World Record with 52-hour comedy stand-up marathon
Nigerian comedian and former Big Brother (BB) Naija housemate, Aderombi Martin, popularly known as DeeOne, has completed a Guinness World Record (GWR) attempt for the longest stand-up comedy performance by an individual, clocking 52 hours. The record-breaking event began at midnight on October 2 and concluded on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Pallazo, Opebi, Ikeja, […]
‘Tanzania, you’re not at fault. You came out in numbers,’ Moses Bliss blames visa issues for absence in Tanzania concert
Nigerian gospel music star Moses Bliss has apologised to fans in Tanzania after his much-anticipated worship concert in Dar es Salaam was cancelled on Friday due to unresolved visa complications. The free-entry concert, which was expected to draw more than 60,000 worshippers, was abruptly halted when Bliss and his team were denied entry into Tanzania […]
‘It’s not just my mission; it’s a collective one,’ Omisore says as he declares to contest Osun guber election
The former deputy governor of Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has officially declared his intention to contest the 2026 governorship election under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Omisore announced this on Saturday through a post on his official X handle, stating that his formal declaration will take place next Tuesday at the […]
Funke Akindele fires back at troll over nylon bag criticism
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has responded sharply to a social media troll who mocked her for using a common “yellow-and-black” nylon bag while gifting food to her crew members. The incident underscores the scrutiny that public figures often face on social media, where even simple, everyday choices can attract public attention. The exchange […]