Papa Ajasco and company is a Nigerian Television program created by Wale Adenuga. The comedy series have started as early as 1996 and it’s being shown on WAPtv, NTA, Ait. Regarding the role of Papa Ajasco, in the family program, it was not first played by the person who we all know as Abiodun Ayoyinka….
On September 28, 1966, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, a prominent Nigerian leader and statesman, congratulated Chief Hubert Ogunde following a remarkable command performance of Yoruba Ronu at the British Council Hall in Ibadan. This event marked a significant moment in the cultural history of Nigeria, showcasing the resilience and creativity of its people amidst political turmoil….
On February 18, 1947, the Daily Service newspaper published a story whose theme, like the ancient Secretarybird, has remained with Nigeria ever since. It is a story of the affinity between sex and corruption. Son of Alake of Egbaland and a no-nonsense judge, Justice Adetokunbo Ademola, then of the Lagos Santa Anna Magistrate Court, presided…
The Nigerian House of Representatives has barred journalists from covering the investigative hearing involving Idris Okuneye better known as Bobrisky, Martins Otse also known as VeryDarkMan and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Allegations of bribery have been levelled against the EFCC in the case of money laundry charge against Bobrisky. The allegations emanated…
The Board of Management of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), led by the Director General, Mr. Charles Ebuebu, visited the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Bureau office in Abuja on Friday, 27th September 2024, for a facility tour. The visit provided the Director General and his team with an opportunity to engage with the leadership of…
In a bold and candid statement, rapper The Game has come forward to defend music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs amidst recent controversies surrounding him. The Game, who has been closely associated with Diddy over the years, revealed that despite attending countless events and parties hosted by Diddy, he has never witnessed anything inappropriate or illegal….
In a recent statement, Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has spoken against the push for federalism in Nigeria. He made his views clear during a Senate Committee retreat on Constitutional Review held in Kano. Ndume argued that federalism is not suitable for Nigeria. He pointed out that only 25 out of 195 countries in…
Retired Assistant Commissioner of Police ACP, Ayodele Fadairo popularly known as Aunty Ayo lalagbon is dead. Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi disclosed this on his facebook page. ‘Aunty Ayo’ who retired in 2010 worked with Former governor of Oyo state late Adebayo Alao Akala in Iponri, Chris Omeben and others. In an interview with…
Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has taken legal action against social media personality, Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, demanding N1 billion in damages for defamation and blackmail. It was reported that EFCC Chairman Mr. Ola Olukoyede initiated an investigation on Tuesday into an alleged bribery allegation made by Bobrisky against some…
Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Jumoke Odetola, has emphasised the significance of preserving and sharing Yoruba culture through films. Expressing pride in the resurgence of Yoruba epic films, she said, “I am so happy we are doing epic stories because they are told in our language, and they project our culture and tradition. If we don’t…
