The New York Times in its June 11, 2024, edition described Nigeria as a nation of 200 million citizens who are skilled at filling the gap for government. Let me quote it directly: “A nation of entrepreneurs, Nigeria’s more than 200 million citizens are skilled at managing in tough circumstances, without the services states usually…
Nigerian ace Fuji musician, Adewale Ayuba, has revealed why he relocated to America and converted to Christianity. In a chat with Teju Babyface on Tuesday, Ayuba spoke about his new life in the United States, his religion, and his music career. He disclosed that he and his band member travelled to America for their three-month…
Dipo Aka-Bashorun, son of Alao Aka-Bashorun, has said that his father lost his memory after he saw the bullet-ridden body of Kudirat Abiola, the wife of late Chief M.K.O Abiola, the widely acclaimed winner of June 12, 1993 Presidential elections. He said this in a statement he made while reacting to the June 12, 2024…
Nigerian Singer, David Adeleke, professionally known as Davido, has confessed the reason he donated the monies he raised during his birthday last year to charity. He made this statement on The Daily Show hosted by Trevor Noah, as he started his ‘We rise by lifting others’ tour. He said that the world’s situation and his…
A Chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has frowned at the call for state police and regional government in the country. There has been a call for the creation of state police and regional system of government, a move that could potentially redefine Nigeria’s political landscape. However, Galadima, in a recent…
The Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, on Monday night, held a candlelight procession to pay tribute to late Nollywood actors John Okafor, popularly known as ‘Mr Ibu’, Amaechi Muonagor and Zulu Adigwe. The thespians, alongside fans and friends of the late veterans, gathered for the procession at the Unity Fountain in Abuja. The procession was…
The Presidency, has in a swift reaction, described Obi’s comment on the purchase of aircraft for the presidential fleets as insensitive, wondering if he would rather have the life of the President jeopardised by flying faulty aircraft. It will be recalled that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, condemned the move…
Frontline Nollywood actress and the box office queen, Funke Akindele, has emerged best dressed female at the premiere of Odunlade Adekola’s highly anticipated movie, Lakatabu, on June 16. The event, which took place at Film House Circle Mall in Lagos, was a star-studded affair attended by various celebrities, including Iyabo Ojo, Kolawole Ajeyemi, Brodashaggi, Mr….
Popular Nigerian singer, Adekunle Kosoko, famously known as Adekunle Gold, has revealed how he was being attacked and abused online for publicly speaking about his struggle with sickle cell disease. The ‘Orente’ crooner, in a recent interview with CNN, said he decided to create awareness about sickle cell disease after summoning the courage to speak…
Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 elections, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, has accused the All Progressive Congress (APC)-led Federal Government of heeding to ill advice from enemies of Kano State. He said this in reaction to the emirate tussle in which Federal security agencies with constitutionally assigned responsibility of…
