The death of a former Assistant Editor at ParrotXtra Media Network, Ojo Mogbadewa Peter has been confirmed by his family. According to the brother of the deceased, Enahoro Peter, the experienced mediaman was gunned down and killed by suspected gang of armed robbers somewhere in Molete, Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State on August…
The recent upheaval in the leadership of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) has exposed deep-seated issues within the Tinubu administration’s approach to managing critical national institutions. This investigative report examines the whirlwind of appointments and sudden reversals that saw Salihu Dembos initially removed as Director-General only to be reinstated days later, along with other top…
Religion has always been a central part of Nigeria’s identity. From the mosques of Kano to the cathedrals of Lagos and the shrines of our traditional communities, faith shapes the rhythm of daily life. Yet, rather than being a bridge that unites, religion in Nigeria too often serves as a wedge that divides. It is…
Veteran Nigerian actor, Peter Fatomilola, has opened up on how he began his career in acting, describing it as an accidental journey that started in his childhood. He made the revelation during an interview on Agbaletu TV Uncensored with Dele Adeyanju on Friday, September 5, 2025. Sharing his early experience, Fatomilola said: “I started acting…
Today, Friday, September 5 is the 16th anniversary of the death of Chief Gani Fawehinmi. There is no better way to honour Gani on the anniversary of his passing than to rebut the lies peddled against him by Mr Yakubu Mohammed, a director of Newswatch.First thing that struck me was the question – What would…
On August 9, 1965, the world witnessed an event almost unheard of in modern geopolitical history. A country did not gain independence through struggle, negotiation, or referendum, but through outright rejection. Singapore was expelled from the Malaysian Federation. It became a nation not by aspiration, but by force. After months of ethnic tensions, violent riots,…
Preparatory to his formal coronation, the 44th Olubadan-Designate, Oba Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has been receiving distinguished eminent personalities in his palace in Ibadan who come pay him homage. On Thursday, he received as son, a brother and a comrade, Chief Dele Momodu, the publisher of Ovation Magazine with a warmth that melted the hearts…
General Alabi Isama, the second-in-command of 3rd Marine Commando Division, has stated that when General Olusegun Obasanjo took over as commander of the Division in May 1969, the Nigerian Civil War was expected to end within 30 days. He said Obasanjo remained in charge for six months without achieving that target. In an interview with…
Afrobeat star Femi Kuti has reflected on the challenges of growing up as Fela Kuti’s son and how he carved out his own identity in music. Speaking recently,  he recalled the constant pressure from childhood to be like his father. At one point, he even lived and dressed like Fela, but eventually chose to break…
From pursuing a Master’s degree in Mass Communication at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) to becoming a leading music producer in Nollywood, Stanley Okorie’s story is marked by an unwavering dedication to his craft. His artistic journey did not begin with aspirations of becoming a music producer for Nollywood. For over two decades, music maestro,…
