A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, was on Wednesday, docked before an Abuja Chief Magistrate Court sitting at Kuje for allegedly assaulting a bolt driver at his Abuja residence. The lawmaker, who is representing Aba North and South federal constituency of Abia State, pleaded not guilty to a First Information…
R&B star Temilade Openiyi, also known as Tems, has stated that she believes that she’s super famous in Nigeria. Speaking in a podcast interview with Big Boy TV in the United States, Tems said her celebrity status sometimes complicates her movements in Nigeria. She recalled almost getting mobbed while driving in Lagos last December. According…
Ministerial Nominee Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu has expressed concern about the state of Nigerian embassies across the globe. She expressed this fresh concern during a ministerial screening before the Senate in plenary on Wednesday. Bianca, a former Nigerian Ambassador to Spain, said: “The Nigerian Embassy in Madrid that you see today is the product of my time…
Following Victor Osimhen’s standout performance in the derby, a former Turkish striker, Batuhan Karadeniz, has called for the prolific forward’s ban. Osimhen has extended his scoring streak for the Istanbul team and has shown no signs of slowing down after waiting a few games to score his maiden goal for the team. The 25-year-old showcased…
Veteran Nollywood actors Yinka Quadri, Dele Odule and Jide Kosoko have also responded to Nkechi Blessing’s public apology to the Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN). It will be recalled that on Sunday, during the Celebrities Entertainment Awards in Canada, Nkechi knelt to apologise for her past actions and requested that TAMPAN…
Those who created the T-Pain label for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu must be grinning from ear-to-ear for the phenomenal success they have recorded! Not that they said anything new or that Nigerians were not familiar with the phenomenon they graphically painted but because the Tinubu government allowed it to get under its skin. When you…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Oyo State Chapter, yesterday as a part of the annual NAWOJ week, held a summit on Broadcasting for Development. The summit was conceptualized and co-organised by NAWOJ and CEEDEE Resources, a leading Consultancy outfit based in Ibadan. The one week long activities which began with a thanksgiving service…
Popular Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage, has revealed that women make advances toward her more frequently than men. Speaking in an interview on Beat 99.9 FM, the 44-year-old hitmaker revealed her surprise at this pattern. Tiwa Savage stated, “I do not know why, but a lot more women hit on me more than men. I do…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has raised the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to N1,025 per litre from the previous rate of N980 per litre in Lagos and surrounding areas. This adjustment, announced on Tuesday, marks the third price change in September and October 2024 and is part…
Nigerian gospel singer, Tope Alabi has expressed her sadness about the spreading rivalry among artistes in the gospel music industry. During her performance at the Celebrating Jesus 7.0 concert, she stated her concern and advised for a better connection among her colleagues. Tope Alabi reminded them that they should “work for God” and stop fighting…
