Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Olushola Alao, has challenged Chief Olusegun Obasanjo to integrity test, declaring that the former president is a corrupt former Nigerian leader. The traditional ruler also said there was no way the former president can exclude himself from allegations of corruption. Olugbon further dared Obasanjo to surrender himself to the Economics…
Popular Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has safely returned to Nigeria after escaping the viral Los Angeles wildfires. Omotola expressed concerns about the fires on social media, revealing that her friends in the city had been affected and she might need to evacuate. Also, Omotola prayed for God’s intervention, expressing her heartbreak for her friends who…
The inspector-general of police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has announced February 1, 2025, as the commencement date of enforcement of vehicle third-party insurance. The IGP stated this on Friday when the Commissioner for Insurance, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, and team visited him at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. In his remarks, the…
It was a moment of celebration for veteran Nollywood actor, Yinka Quadri, and his family following his daughter’s engagement to her heartthrob at a colourful party. A video from the event, shared by popular actor Odunlade Adekola, showed how top celebrities, including Seven Doors stars Taiwo Hassan aka Ogogo, Adebayo Salami ‘Oga Bello’, and Prince…
Nollywood actor Ibrahim Yekini, popularly known as Itele, has opened up about his challenging journey to stardom and the struggles he endured before achieving fame. During an interview on Biola Adebayo’s talk show, Itele shared his life story, shedding light on the difficulties he faced in the movie industry and how he navigated life independently….
A huge controversy is unfolding in the Nigerian music scene after a recent interview with popular broadcaster Kenny Ogungbe on The Honest Bunch Podcast. Ogungbe made shocking claims about the ownership of Kelly Hansome’s music, and now the original owner of the works, Obinna Michael Ikoku of MykeRecords, is fighting back. This clash has reopened…
The Lagos Division of the Federal High Court has ordered all banks operating in Nigeria to blacklist media executive Nduka Obaigbena and members of his family over alleged debt to First Bank of Nigeria. The December 30, 2024, Mareva order also sought to prevent Mr Obaigbena from moving any assets linked to him from the…
Lagos during the holiday season is a whole different beast. It’s no longer the Lagos I knew as a journalist pounding the streets, covering the intrigues of politics, and navigating the city’s chaos. Now? Lagos has become a financial black hole, where every meal, ride, and nap demands a pocket as deep as the wells…
The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, has refuted allegations that she assaulted a man who recorded her during an official visit. A video which surfaced recently, had shown Benson-Awoyinka directing security operatives to remove someone from the J.K. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History when she noticed an unidentified…
Popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Mercy Aigbe, has tasked her fans to watch her movies if they really love her. The actress via her verified social media handle posted a video of herself abroad, captioned: “I love you, Yes you But only if you have seen my beautiful movie THINLINE in a Cinema close to…
