Tunji Babajide Banjo was born on February 19, 1960 in Kensington, London, to a Yoruba father and an Irish mother. He began his football journey playing for Brent and Middlesex London Schools, eventually joining the Leyton Orient FC reserves at the age of 17. Banjo made two substitute appearances early in his career, including a…
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, just did what many Africans and Europeans would never do — and it even prompted a U.S. man to swear he would carry all Nigerians free of charge. While on vacation in the U.S., he met a taxi driver who had once picked him up from the airport, now homeless…
Nigerian cinema is bracing up for a remarkable cultural moment as epic movie produced by Jide Kosoko, Eleko (Oba Esugbayi), the first full-length historical biopic cinema film on colonial Lagos, makes its highly anticipated debut. The historical biopic film will premiere on March 14, 2026, ahead of its nationwide cinema release on March 20, 2026,…
l have really suffered and cried too much in this Movie industry, l don’t know what l did to my colleagues, they don’t give me money even after working for them They only used me, they don’t pay me, but l can’t forget how God Almighty heard my heartfelt prayers on the set of Actress…
In Nigeria’s business landscape, where rivalry often overshadows camaraderie, the enduring friendship between industrialist and Aare of Lagos, Rasaq Okoya; prominent businessman, Samuel Adedoyin; and gaming pacesetter, Kessington Adebutu, stands out as a rare example of loyalty, mutual respect and shared values. The trio, all businessmen who rose from modest beginnings to national prominence, have…
Nollywood star Mercy Johnson-Okojie has taken a bold step from the big screen into public service. The Edo state governor, Monday Okpebholo, has appointed the celebrated actress as Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy. The announcement was made on Thursday, February 19 in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Musa…
As part of ongoing efforts to reposition the Commission to meet the demands and challenges brought about by rapid technological advancement, the Directorate of Investigation and Enforcement participated in a three-day capacity building workshop themed, “Cyber Forensics and Digital Evidence Gathering.” The Director General, Mr. Charles Ebuebu, in his opening remarks, reaffirmed his commitment to…
Group8 has launched LEGENDS ONLY RADIO, currently transmitting on 91.9MHz from the Broadcast House, at Ayo Jagun Street, Lekki Phase 1, in Lagos. The media conglomerate of Group8 is chaired by a Media Magnate, Tajudeen Adepetu, LEGENDS ONLY RADIO is joining Radio8 – the dynamic radio arm of Group8, where its belief is in the…
President Bola Tinubu, through his Renewed Hope Agenda, on Tuesday launched a free JAMB registration initiative for 50,000 students in the Southeast region. Under the programme, 10,000 prospective JAMB candidates from each state in the region will benefit, receiving ₦8,500 each to cover registration for the 2027 JAMB examination. The exercise was launched in Enugu…
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), yesterday, hosted a delegation from the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), led by its National Commissioner/CEO, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, alongside his Management team. The Director General of the NBC, highlighted the inseparable link between modern media and data protection, particularly with the growth of digital and social media. He pointed…
