Popular Nollywood actor, Chiwetalu Agu, has paid a glowing tribute to several well-meaning Nigerians who died between 2023 and 2024. In a video shared on social media on Thursday, August 29, 2024, the actor prayed for the repose of the souls of Jnr Pope, Mr Ibu, Onyeka Onwenu, Mohbad, Herbert Wigwe and many others who…
Nigerian billionaire businessman, Aliko Dangote, has said that he was forced to sell his bank, Liberty Merchant Bank, for N1.2 billion. Dangote revealed that he once had records of failed businesses before finally becoming Africa’s number one billionaire while sharing personal experience during his keynote speech at the 2024 Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) summit…
The famously outspoken and controversial actress Lizzy Anjorin has taken to social media to vehemently refute explosive infidelity claims made by well-known Yoruba blogger Esther Aboderin, often known as Esabod. On Wednesday, August 28, Lizzy addressed the allegations head-on in an open and honest Facebook live session, amid a flurry of rumors that were circulating…
The National Labour Congress, NLC, has said that the inclusion of terrorism financing and treason allegations in the summon letter to the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, by the Nigeria Police appears to have been a mistake or error. Maxwell Opara, a representative of NLC lead counsel by Femi Falana…
The Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said that the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) should demonstrate transparency and avoid controversies. Gbajabiamila said this on Wednesday during a fact-finding mission to the commission. He was accompanied by other members of the state house management. He said the commission must undergo…
The Museum of Modern and Contemporary African Art London (MoMCAAL) has appointed former Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, GCON, as the Chairman of its Board of Advisors. The Advisory Board includes notable members such as Mr. Franklin Kilbourn, Executive Chairman of Strauss & Co. South Africa; Mr. Lamon Rutten, Board Member of Ajlan & Brothers,…
The daughter of Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, Prof. Peyi Soyinka-Airewele, has raised serious concerns regarding threats to her life while working at Ithaca College, a university in New York, United States. Soyinka-Airewele is renowned for being the first Black woman to be promoted to full professor at the institution, marking a significant achievement in…
Nigeria’s celebrated music icon, Onyeka Onwenu, known as the “Elegant Stallion,” will be buried today in Lagos. The artiste died on July 30, 2024, at Reddington Hospital, Ikeja, after collapsing at an event honouring Dr Stella Okoli, the Managing Director of Emzor Pharmaceuticals. She was 72 years old. The funeral service, as announced by the…
Former Super Eagles Chief Coach, Samson Siasia, has spoken about his journey to clear his name after being banned for five years over alleged match-fixing. Speaking at an event organised by his committee of friends, primarily parents of young footballers in the Siaone Soccer Academy, Siasia shared his journey from growing up in Ajegunle to…
The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent subsidy for the electricity consumed in hospitals across the nation. This followed a promise by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, that the Federal Government would subsidise electricity in hospitals and universities, even if they are on Band-A feeders. The Minister of State for Health and…
