Bimbo Akintola, the ace Nigerian actress, has voiced her support for polygamy, urging society to “embrace” the practice.In a recent interview on Talk To B, the film star argued that polygamy is “part of our tradition”, recalling how many in the older Yoruba generation grew up in homes where men had multiple wives. The 55-year-old…
Siene Allwell-Brown is a renowned Nigerian broadcaster, lawyer, and communication strategist whose career has shaped both the nation’s media landscape and its corporate communication sector. Best remembered for her role as a prime-time news anchor on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), she became a trusted face in Nigerian households and an influential figure in journalism…
In the sprawling sonic landscape of Afrobeats, where beats pulse across dance floors worldwide and Nigerian artists dominate international charts, an invisible thread connects every hit to a singular source. That thread often leads back to one man: King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, known to the world as K1 De Ultimate. Positioned as the King of…
L-R: First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu; President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Prof. Wole Soyinka; Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi Lamido, during the Commissioning of the Re-opening and Re-dedication Ceremony of the 4,000 Capacity Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts Formerly Known as National Arts Theatre, Held in…
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has raised strong concerns over the abuse of the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act by law enforcement agencies, warning that such misuse undermines press freedom, democracy, and the rule of law. In a communiqué issued at the end of its Standing Committee meeting held on September 17, 2025, in…
President Bola Tinubu, on Friday in Ibadan, Oyo State, said the economy of Nigeria has turned the corner for good, following the success of the economic reforms introduced by his administration over two years ago. He assured Nigerians that they would soon begin to enjoy the fruits of the reforms and thanked them for their…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has stated that the creative industry is no longer a side attraction, but a global economic powerhouse. This, he said, informed the commitment of his administration to build an enabling environment where talent is nurtured. Governor stated this while declaring open the Creative Youths Experience, with the theme “Framing…
Nigerian singer, Tiwatope Omolara Savage, popularly known as Tiwa Savage, performed at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Hall in New York during the UN80 Commemoration on 19 September 2025. The event was hosted by Melissa Fleming, head of the UN Department of Global Communications. Before her performance, Fleming described Savage as one of Africa’s…
Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Tiwa Savage, has spoken out about the backlash she received after her intimate video was leaked in 2021, saying she was unfairly blamed despite being the victim. In a recent interview, the queen of afrobeats recalled how she was “bashed for it,” especially by influential figures in the West. “A lot of…
Juju musician King Sunny Ade celebrated his 79th birthday yesterday. Over his illustrious six-decade career, he has consistently made headlines, both in Nigeria and internationally. As fans and colleagues celebrate his enduring legacy, here are six notable moments that have kept him in the spotlight. 1. First Nigerian Grammy nomineeIn 1983, King Sunny Ade became…
