Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered the demolition of popular Bombata and Jankara Markets in Lagos Island as part of the on-going efforts to regenerate Lagos Island and deflooding project of the area. Sanwo-Olu gave the directive on Sunday, while addressing the media during an inspection tour which started from Idumagbo Avenue through Ojo-Giwa, Jankara,…
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has issued a stern final warning to Arise Television for the use of derogatory and incendiary language on its station. The Commission’s Director General, Dr. Balarabe Shehu Ilelah, issued this warning in a letter dated October 6, 2023. In the letter, a request was made to the TV station, urging…
Iranian human rights activist, Narges Mohammadi, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2023 by the Norwegian Nobel Committee. The announcement was made in a press release shared by the Committee on Friday. Mohammadi was credited for her fight against the oppressive policies of the Iranian government against women in the country in the…
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general election, Atiku Abubakar, says President Bola Tinubu betrayed him politically. Atiku disclosed that his political relationship with Tinubu ended in 2007, saying this was after he rejected moves to make the former Lagos State Governor his running mate as the presidential candidate…
The Lagos State government will be doing the groundbreaking of the proposed $100 million African Film City before the end of this month. The project, which will be sited in Epe, is intended to enhance originality in content creation in Nollywood – Nigeria’s film industry. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made the announcement on Thursday, at the…
Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, made the final 12-man shortlist for The Best FIFA Men’s Player of The Year award. The list, which was released by the world football body on Thursday, had the Napoli forward as the only African still in the race for the most coveted football individual prize, after his compatriot, Asisat Oshola,…
Denial can be harmful, preventing us from dealing with our problems and making progress in our lives. Denial is a powerful force. It can help us to avoid difficult truths or painful emotions, and it can even keep us going in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Denial is defined as “a defence mechanism in…
Former Nigerian Singer, Sidney Onoriode Esiri better known as Dr. Sid has revealed why he left music and transitioned to film production after leaving his record label. Dr. Sid, while featuring in a podcast interview, said his last music project did not meet his expectations leading him to quit and venture into filmmaking. He shared how he…
Actress Funke Akindele has revealed her marital struggles and the lessons learnt with estranged husband, Abdulrasheed Bello better known as JJC Skillz. In a recent interview, Funke revealed that she faced difficulties and had to overcome the challenges. Drawing from her example, Funke Akindele faulted the impact societal pressure had on her to getting married hastily….
A Westminster Magistrates Court in the United Kingdom—UK, presided over by Michael Snow, on Monday, granted former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, bail to the whooping sum of £70,000 over her alleged involvement in £100,000 bribery scandal. Diezani who appeared in court today to answer her charges was also slammed with other sanctions including…
