In response to the ongoing wave of violence in Benue State, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has relocated to Makurdi, the state capital, to lead efforts in curbing the deadly attacks on communities by armed herders and militia groups.The frequent assaults, described by many as ethnic cleansing, have led to…
Former Nigerian football captain and renowned sports columnist, Dr. Olusegun Odegbami, has ended his moving personal chronicle of the 22nd National Sports Festival, the Gateway Games 2024, with a somber and heart-wrenching reflection on the tragic death of 22 young athletes in a road accident near Kano.The widely followed “Daily Diary” series, which had celebrated…
Yoruba sportscaster, Nurudeen Olaitan Ajadi, widely known as Olasport, has officially resigned from his position at Newcruse 92.7 FM.Ajadi, who also served as a newscaster and duty continuity announcer during his time at the station, made the announcement following a six-month tenure he described as both enriching and career-defining. In a statement, Olasport expressed his…
A man in Benin has stirred conversation online after publicly claiming to be the biological father of Nigerian music sensation, Ayodeji Balogun, professionally known as Wizkid.The emotional revelation reportedly took place during a church service, where he appealed to Nigerians for support and recognition. According to the man, he had a relationship with Wizkid’s late…
Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has praised Rotimi Amaechi for what he described as a “courageous and defiant stance” during the 2022 APC presidential primaries, where the former minister refused to step down for eventual winner, President Bola Tinubu.Speaking in Abuja at an event marking Amaechi’s 60th birthday, Soyinka said he was especially impressed by…
A viral video circulating on social media has stirred controversy in Nigeria’s political and religious circles after Jane Edidiong Ufot, daughter of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, accused her father of complicity in the death of her mother, Pastor Patience Oluwakemi Umo Eno, who passed away in September 2024 after a reported illness.In…
While many assume international gigs are the financial pinnacle for Nigerian artists, Afrobeats megastar Davido has revealed that staying home can sometimes be far more rewarding — at least financially.In a recent podcast interview with an American host who expressed frustration over repeatedly failing to book him for a U.S. summer concert, the “Unavailable” hitmaker…
Veteran Nigerian actor and academic, Professor Sola Fosudo, has offered a rare glimpse into his life as both a celebrated performer and a respected university lecturer, a dual path he says has enriched his students just as much as it has defined his career. In a recent interview featured on Oyinmomo TV’s YouTube channel, the…
Former Super Eagles manager, Sunday Oliseh, has strongly criticised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over reports that the national team’s head coach position could be handed to a foreign manager, describing the move as “a sign of disrespect” to Nigerian coaches.Oliseh expressed his displeasure during an interview with SuperSport, arguing that such appointments undermine the…
Renowned Nigerian cleric and founder of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, recently shared a deeply personal story that shaped the trajectory of his global evangelical work — the loss of his first wife, Abiodun Kumuyi, in 2009.Speaking at the Global Workers’ Conference held at the Deeper Life International Conference Centre, the 82-year-old…
