A STUDY OF FOLORUNSO ALAKIJA <br> By Chinweani Ifechukwu
Folorunso Alakija never studied geology. She started as a secretary, then became a fashion designer. Yet she outmaneuvered global oil giants at their own game. Most people dismiss her success as luck—a woman who “just got an oil license.” But the real story reveals a masterclass in strategic thinking. She deployed what I call The…
JOKE SILVA FOR HOLLYWOOD CLASSIC
Veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva has been confirmed for a role in Clarissa, an upcoming American drama film directed and produced by Nigerian-British filmmakers Arie and Chuko Esiri. The film is a contemporary reimagining of Virginia Woolf’s 1925 classic novel ‘Mrs Dalloway’, a modernist work that explores memory, identity, class and the passage of time….
VERYDARKMAN AT ASO VILLA
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has publicly celebrated Verydarkman — recognizing him as a rare voice of courage, conscience, and consistency in Nigeria’s civic space. In a nation where speaking truth often comes at a cost, Verydarkblackman chose purpose over popularity, integrity over convenience, and service over silence. His journey has been defined by clear goals,…
WIKE ORDERS RIVERS ASSEMBLY TO OBEY FUBARA
In a positive development that could mark the beginning of the end for the prolonged political crisis in Rivers State, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reportedly directed members of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to him to respect and obey Governor Siminalayi Fubara following a fresh peace intervention…
FELA: THE EARLY DAYS AT NBC
Before fully dedicating himself to the creation of Afrobeat, Fela returned to Nigeria from London, where he had studied music. Upon his return, he trained as a radio producer and broadcaster at the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), Nigeria’s state radio service, now known as the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN). This early career in…
VETERAN BROADCASTER, FEMI OJUMU, DIES
Fresh details have emerged on the sudden death of veteran broadcaster, Mr. Olufemi Ojumu, widely known as “Double O.” His passing has sent shockwaves across the media industry, with colleagues, listeners, and admirers describing it as a significant loss to broadcasting in Ondo State and beyond. Renowned for his clean, powerful radio voice, Mr. Ojumu’s…
KANU CANCELS MONDAY SIT-AT-HOME
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), under the supreme leadership of Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, hereby announces to the entire world that the Monday sit-at-home across the South-East is officially and permanently cancelled with effect from tomorrow, Monday, February 9, 2026. This directive comes directly from Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu himself, who has once again…
BUKKY WRIGHT: HOW LADOJA INFLUENCED MY LIFE
Veteran Nollywood actress Bukky Wright has revealed the pivotal role the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rasheed Ladoja, played in pushing her acting career. According to the actress, it was the traditional ruler’s support that opened doors to her first major film opportunity. Sharing the story on her Instagram on Sunday, February 8, 2026, Bukky posted…
WANT TO SET UP A RADIO: CHECK THE CODES
Under the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) legal framework in Nigeria, the rules do not permit the establishment of a broadcast media outlet specifically for a political party, religion, or ethnicity. The relevant laws and codes are clear on this: 1. NBC Act (Broadcast License Eligibility) The NBC Act (1992/1999) — which governs broadcast licensing in…
