I did not expect the reaction. I wrote about my relationship, as a young student, with General Hassan Katsina, and about long-standing political realities involving powerful northern networks and President Tinubu. What followed was a storm—insults, accusations, claims that I am a liar, a fraud. That reaction says more about Nigeria today than anything I…
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has reacted to claims by comic actor Olanrewaju “Baba Ijesha” James that she once entrusted him with the care of her children, Festus and Priscilla. It was learnt that Baba Ijesha remarked during an interview on the “Talk To B” podcast, which was published on YouTube on Sunday. He expressed disappointment…
(Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 23 March, 2026). A mother sits her son beside her, looks into his eyes and tells him: “Son, listen to me carefully. I want to tell you some important things.” “Okay, Mom, what is it?” The boy replies and the lesson class becomes a conversation in morality. “First,…
Following her recent expulsion from the Palace of the Oba of Benin, Queen Ewuare has provided proof that the visit of streamer Habeeb Adelaja, famously known as Peller, to the Palace was authorised. Last Tuesday, the Benin Traditional Council (BTC) condemned the TikToker’s visit. In a statement, the council’s Secretary, Frank Irabor, said the visit…
I did not expect the reaction. I wrote about my relationship, as a young student, with General Hassan Katsina, and about long-standing political realities involving powerful northern networks and President Tinubu. What followed was a storm—insults, accusations, claims that I am a liar, a fraud. That reaction says more about Nigeria today than anything I…
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has reacted to claims by comic actor Olanrewaju “Baba Ijesha” James that she once entrusted him with the care of her children, Festus and Priscilla. It was learnt that Baba Ijesha remarked during an interview on the “Talk To B” podcast, which was published on YouTube on Sunday. He expressed disappointment…
(Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 23 March, 2026). A mother sits her son beside her, looks into his eyes and tells him: “Son, listen to me carefully. I want to tell you some important things.” “Okay, Mom, what is it?” The boy replies and the lesson class becomes a conversation in morality. “First,…
Following her recent expulsion from the Palace of the Oba of Benin, Queen Ewuare has provided proof that the visit of streamer Habeeb Adelaja, famously known as Peller, to the Palace was authorised. Last Tuesday, the Benin Traditional Council (BTC) condemned the TikToker’s visit. In a statement, the council’s Secretary, Frank Irabor, said the visit…
Veteran comic actor Olanrewaju “Baba Ijesha” James has maintained his innocence in a recent interview, offering his account of events that led to his arrest and conviction in a high-profile rape case. Speaking on the Talk To B podcast, the actor alleged that he was invited to actress and comedienne Damilola “Princess Comedian” Adekoya’s residence…
– A POST VISIT ASSESSMENT OF PBAT’s UK VISIT Now that the state visit to Britain by President Tinubu is over, it’s time to review the strategic importance of the trip. The state reception accorded to Bola Ahmed Tinubu by the United Kingdom was not merely ceremonial. State visits, especially those hosted by King Charles…
Popular Nigerian television and radio personality Dayo Adeneye, also known as Dayo D1, has revealed one of the reasons his wife left him, while also stating the kind of impact his work rate had on his marriage at the time. According to the video that was posted on the official YouTube channel of With Chude…
Veteran actor Abiodun Ayoyinka, widely known for his decades-long portrayal of the iconic character Papa Ajasco, has announced a rebranding of his public identity. In a video posted on his Instagram page on Saturday, the actor formally introduced his new stage name, Bondu Alaska. This move follows his recent claims of being broke and a…
Think of a teacher quietly marking exam scripts, spotting clear wrongdoing. He speaks up responsibly. The next day, the student’s powerful father arrives with lawyers, dragging the teacher to a distant village court—not to prove his child innocent, but to waste the teacher’s time, salary, and peace of mind. This is the painful reality of…
Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko has spoken out on the heated debate surrounding the use of dance skits to promote movies in the Nigerian movie industry. It would be recalled that the controversy began after filmmaker Kunle Afolayan criticised the growing trend, saying Nollywood was relying too much on dancing to sell films. His remarks…
