How Lola Shoneyin is training Nigerian illustrators, strengthening children’s book industry
The founder of the Book Buzz Foundation (BBF) and director of the Lagos International Festival of Illustration (LIFI), Lola Shoneyin, has outlined a five-year plan to build a stronger community for illustrators in Nigeria through training, professional development, and international collaboration.
Obasanjo explains why he doesn’t know Don Jazzy, Carter Efe, Poco Lee
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has explained why he is unfamiliar with Nigerian entertainers Don Jazzy, Carter Efe and Poco Lee, during a lighthearted conversation with comedian Isbae U on the podcast Curiosity Made Me Ask.
Sunday Dare blasts Atiku for addressing Tinubu as ‘Bola’
A reference to President Bola Tinubu simply as “Bola” has drawn a sharp response from presidential aide Sunday Dare after former Vice President Atiku Abubakar called on the president to reduce the cost of petrol and ease the pressure on Nigerians.
Aliko Dangote says having a son is not his priority, happy with daughters’ achievements
President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has said having a son is not a priority for him, stressing that he is content with the achievements of his three daughters, Mariya, Halima and Fatima.
Desmond Elliot kneels, apologises to Femi Gbajabiamila after Lagos APC primary fallout
Elliot, who represents Surulere Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, was seen kneeling before Gbajabiamila in a video circulating on social media.
2027: Peter Obi rules out stepping down for Atiku
Obi said any opposition alliance must now be negotiated between their political parties. Obi said their emergence as candidates of separate parties had moved the matter beyond an individual agreement between the two politicians.
Nigerian Writer Akinwande Jordan Shortlisted for 2026 Caine Prize
Nigerian writer and critic, Akinwande Jordan, has been shortlisted for the 2026 Caine Prize for African Writing with his short story, ‘So Long Now It’s Starting To Look Like Eternity, published in the anthology A House That’s Not A Home, edited by Haliru Ali Musa and Kingsley Alumona.
Atiku vows to restore petrol subsidy, says Nigeria is rich enough to ease hardship
“On the question of subsidy, my position has not changed and will not change: I will restore it!” Atiku said, stressing that the economic strength of a country should not be measured solely by the amount of revenue collected by government.
Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan reportedly dies at 66 after cancer battle
Hassan’s death was announced on Sunday by his daughter, Kira Taiwo, on Instagram Live session. The development came days after the actor’s daughters, Lima and Kira, disclosed that their father was suffering from advanced cancer and needed specialised treatment.
2027 Elections: VeryDarkMan challenges Davido to speak against APC
Nigerian social media activist VeryDarkMan has challenged Afrobeats star Davido to publicly speak against the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the 2027 general elections, questioning whether the singer will maintain the same political stance he demonstrated while campaigning for his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke.