The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has issued a seven-day ultimatum to a Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, a.k.a. Davido, to pull down his video which portrayed Islam in bad light or face spiritual or legal action or both. However, in what seems a desperate reaction and development, Davido may have bowed to pressure as he deleted…
I believe so much that whatever you don’t know how it functions is what will frustrate you the most. A daughter of mine once asked a question. She said “what’s your greatest mistake?” This is actually a mind blowing question. I replied without hesitation “I started many things with illiteracy”. How do I mean? I…
A lady who accused popular Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus of connecting girls to top politicians for prostitution has been arrested. Recall that the lady, simply identified as Oge, had days ago, in a viral video on social media, accused the actress of being a professional pimp who connects ladies to politicians for prostitution. Reacting to…
In 2018 when news sieved in that that constellation of emeriti, Prof Bankole Ajibabi Omotoso, had crept into Akure, Ondo State, our association, Ooye Development Initiative, (ODI) bated him like mousetrap does mice. Was Akure big enough to contain that hippopotamus-statured literary giant? I wondered. I, perhaps, was the most excited of the lot. I…
Former Arsenal, Manchester City and Real Madrid striker, Emmanuel Adebayor, has given an update on the rift going on between him and members of his family. The Togolese striker recently went public to reveal some of his personal issues with his family which at some point affected his playing career. Adebayor had in 2015 accused…
Honestly you may be in pain. Many people are in pain. The pains may be emotional, physical, financial, or even spiritual. As I move around, I see many people in pain. I see people who are in need of a touch, a handshake, a hug, a holding of the hands, a pat-on-the -back..just something that…
CJID to host first West Africa journalism innovation conference in Abuja. The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) is set to hold the first edition of the West Africa journalism innovation conference (WAJIC’23). The conference is expected to provide a platform for stakeholders in the media space to discuss the innovation and sustainability of…
After receiving a devastating and life-changing cancer diagnosis at 20, and subsequently having one of her legs amputated, Adenike Oyetunde did not only survive, but thrive despite tragic circumstances to achieve resounding success in life and career. The founder of Amputees United Initiative and The Gratitude Hub. Adenike Dasola Oyetunde-Lawal, professionally known as Adenike Oyetunde…
The Director General, National Broadcasting Commission, Mal. Balarabe Shehu llelah in company of his Directors, inspects new work facilities at the Zonal Office in Abuja. The Zonal Director, Pauline Ehusani and Staff of the Zone, expressed their appreciation to the DG and Management for providing them with a conducive atmosphere to do their job. In…
The Theatre Arts and Motions Pictures Practitioners in Nigeria (TAMPAN), while celebrating the veteran actor, Charles Olumo better known as Baba Agbako’s birthday yesterday, presented him with a priceless gift. The association through its President, Bolaji Amusan popularly known as Mr Latin, presented the veteran with a large frame of himself. The gift was presented…
