A Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed July 10 for ruling on a no-case submission filed by Ayodele Fayose, former Governor of Ekiti State, in his trial over money laundering and fraud allegations.Fayose and his company, Spotless Investment Limited, were re-arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on an 11-count charge of…
Wale Ojo is a British Nigerian actor. He started as a child actor in television. He subsequently continued acting roles in the UK and Nigeria. He came into prominence in 1995 for his role in The Hard Case. He won the award for Best Actor at the 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards for this leading role…
Afrobeats sensation David Adeleke, professionally known as Davido, has extended a warm welcome to veteran Nigerian highlife singer Bright Chimezie in Lagos. On Friday, Chimezie expressed gratitude to Davido for sample credit of his 2010 hit single ‘Because of English’ in ‘With You’ his collaborative work with Omah Lay while dancing to the song Davido…
Daughter of renowned Nollywood actress, Jumoke George, Adeola, has returned to Nigeria after being trafficked to Mali under false pretenses and sold into forced labor for four years. Adeola recounted her experience in a video posted on Biola Adebayo’s YouTube channel, revealing how a trusted family friend deceived her with a promise of a legitimate…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Alhaji Akanni Yinka Quadri, has expressed deep appreciation to the Lagos State Government over the recently introduced health insurance scheme for filmmakers. Describing it as a long-overdue intervention, Quadri lauded Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for what he called a “giant stride” in addressing the persistent health challenges faced by actors in the industry….
Dr. Olusegun Odegbami, has shared his experience of the opening ceremony of the 22nd National Sports Festival, Gateway Games 2024. In a post, Odegbami described the event as a “spectacular display of great theatre, culture, and sportsmanship.” Odegbami highlighted the star-studded lineup, including Governor Dapo Abiodun, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, and global Afro-beat superstar Davido. He…
A wanted kidnapper, Yahaya Zango, has been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Hajj Camp in Abuja during pilgrim screenings ahead of their departure to Saudi Arabia. According to a security source, Zango was apprehended on Sunday after presenting his passport as part of a group of Muslim pilgrims from Abuja…
Armed robbers invaded Rhythm 94.7FM, a private radio station in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, on Saturday, May 17, 2025, making away with valuables including mobile phones, recorders, and operational equipment belonging to staff on duty. The attack occurred around 4:40 pm at the station’s Swali community location, with the gunmen returning the following day to further…
Aare Dele Momodu, Chairman of Ovation Media Group, has launched the Dele Momodu Leadership Centre, a facility dedicated to training aspiring leaders.The centre’s unveiling was attended by friends, family members, and Governor of Osun State, Senator AdemolaAdeleke.Momodu, who has spent about 40 years in journalism and impacting humanity, described the centre as his gift to…
Catholic priest Fr. Kelvin Ugwu has expressed his lack of respect for President Bola Tinubu, citing the president’s actions and behavior.In a statement, Ugwu criticized Tinubu for allegedly mocking Christians by fabricating fake bishops, cardinals, and pastors to support his Muslim-Muslim ticket.“We Are Not Fools”“I don’t have respect for the man who mocked all Christians…
