Oba Ladoja renews call for Ibadan State on coronation day, urges Tinubu to act before 2027
The newly crowned 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has urged President Bola Tinubu to approve the creation of Ibadan State, reviving a decades-long agitation that has featured prominently in constitutional review debates. Speaking at his coronation on Friday at Mapo Hall, Ibadan, where he received the staff of office from Oyo State […]
Ladoja crowned 44th Olubadan
Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, was on Friday thrown into celebration as the former governor of the state, Rashidi Ladoja, was crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland in a ceremony steeped in tradition and attended by eminent Nigerians. The coronation, held at Mapo Hall, saw Governor Seyi Makinde present the staff and instrument of office […]
2Baba’s brother Charles celebrates mother at 70 with throwback photos
Charles Idibia, the younger brother of Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has celebrated their mother, Rose Idibia, as she clocked 70, sharing rare throwback photographs that sparked warm reactions online. Marking the milestone on Friday, Charles took to Instagram to post the vintage family images, accompanied by a short caption: “Mumsy […]
CBN raises alarm over rising cost of naira printing, warns against abuse
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned that persistent abuse and poor handling of the naira are inflating the cost of printing and replacing banknotes, with expenses on currency issuance hitting ₦315.18 billion in 2024. The figure represents a 306 per cent increase compared to ₦77.67 billion spent in 2023, according to data from […]
Priscilla Ojo, son receive lavish welcome in Tanzania from Juma Jux
Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, has reunited with her husband, the Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, in a lavish homecoming that marked the one-month milestone of their newborn son, Rakeem Mkambala. The celebration, which took place in Tanzania, followed months of public interest in the couple’s union, the birth of their child in […]
‘Only the best for my lady,’ Davido says as he gifts wife 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon
Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has gifted his wife, Chioma Adeleke, a brand-new 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon worth over $150,000 (about N240 million), saying his lady (wife) deserves only the best. The luxury SUV, which debuted globally this year, comes with advanced design upgrades and an electric version, making it one of the […]
‘Akpabio not more of a senator than I am,’ Natasha resumes at Senate, calls senate president dictator
The senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday resumed legislative duties at the National Assembly after over six months of suspension, accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of running the chamber like a dictator. Her return followed the unsealing of her office in Suite 2.05 of the Senate Wing by the Deputy Director of the […]
Tinubu approves construction of 600-capacity hostels for Abuja Law School, directs road project
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate construction of two new hostels for the Nigerian Law School, Abuja, alongside a strategic road project linking the Body of Benchers Secretariat in Jabi District with Nile University, officials confirmed on Tuesday. According to a statement by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social […]
Davido to nominate, vote songs for 2026 Grammy Awards
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido, born David Adeleke, has officially been accepted as a voting member of the Recording Academy, the organisation responsible for the Grammy Awards. The move positions the singer to participate directly in the nomination and final voting process for the 2026 Grammy Awards, giving him influence over one of the most prestigious […]
Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham quash feud rumours with public display of unity
Nollywood stars Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham have dismissed long-standing rumours of a feud, following their warm public interaction at a Lagos movie premiere. The award-winning actresses were recently spotted engaging in a friendly conversation at the premiere of Wunmi Toriola and skit maker Kiekie’s latest film. A viral video from the event showed Akindele […]