By AKPANDEM JAMES – About this time 92 years ago there was palpable tension in a place which is today known as Ikot Abasi, in Akwa Ibom State. The place was then known as Egwanga. The then colonial government came out with what was seen as an obnoxious tax...
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Odion Ighalo, the popular Nigerian footballer, on Saturday gifted iPhones and other gadgets to his three children: Daniel, Bernice, and Samuel. The Super Eagles striker took to his Instagram story to share videos of his children unwrapping their Christmas gifts which were under the tree. His only girl, Bernice, was...
Samuel Perry, the Nigerian comedian and actor, popularly known as Broda Shaggi, recently revealed that he almost dropped out of the University of Lagos because of an international opportunity. In an interview with Chude Jideonwo published on Thursday, the actor narrated his ordeal and how he made a U-turn...
By BOLAJI ISREAL, Lagos – Whenever the conversation is on financial inclusion in Nigeria, FirstBank leads the pack. With over 150,000 banking agents, a full digital banking centre and other innovative solutions, the nation’s premier bank is surely doing a great job connecting Nigerians with access to convenient banking...
Tony Elumelu, the Chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA), on Thursday night organised a Christmas party in Lagos. The party tagged ‘TOE Magical Christmas’ saw energetic performances from Nigeria’s award-winning singers, Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy. Elumelu took to his Instagram story to share videos and pictures...
Nigerian actress, Destiny Etiko took to Instagram to show off her new house. Recall that the actress gifted herself the befitting apartment for her birthday as a way of spicing the celebration. Taking to her Instagram story, she shared a short clip of the house’s exterior and disclosed that...
Nigerian activist and author, Reno Omokri has advised single men to desist from fornication, while explaining the cause of their problems. Omokri in his tweet, claimed that some of the negative things that occur to some men are traceable to “urgent 2k girls” who they co-mingle with alongside other...
Nigerians are reacting following the announcement by Prophetess Naomi that she is calling it quits with the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II. The Queen made the announcement herself and explained why she chose to leave her marriage. Following the revelation, Nigerians took to Twitter to give...
Nigerian activist and co-convener of BBOG movement, Aisha Yesufu has slammed Hisbah Police for inviting the parents of newly crowned Miss Nigeria, Shatu Garko over her participation in the beauty pageant. According to Hisbah, showcasing your beauty is forbidden in Islam. Kano State Hisbah commander, Haruna Ibn Sina, speaking...
Islamic police, Kano state Hisbah board has disclosed that the parents of Shatu Garko, will be summoned for allowing her to participate in the 2021 Miss Nigeria which she emerged winner. According to Hisbah, it is anti-Islam to take part in beauty contests because it makes girls less reserved...
Popular Movie Producer, DeVon Franklin and Meagan Good have broken up after nine years of marriage. Devon, on Monday, December 20 filed a suit to divorce actress Meagan Good over irreconcilable differences, saying they have been separated since August. He took to his Instagram page disclosing that the decision...
On behalf of the families of Ardo Ahmadu Kojoli and that of Alhaji Yahaya Dantsoho, I wish to profoundly register my sincere appreciation and gratitude to all those who attended the wedding Fatiha and Reception ceremonies of my daughter, Aisha Umar Ardo and her husband Nura Yahaya Abubakar, which...
Grammy Award winner, Wizkid has disclosed that when he was still finding his way through the music industry as an upcoming artiste, his colleague, Wande Coal accommodated him when he had no place to stay. The ‘Essence’ crooner made this known during his recent performance at the Flytime Music...
Big Brother Naija winner, Hazel Oyeye Onou, popularly known as Whitemoney was made an honorary member of the Liberian Senate during his visit to the West African country. The 29-year-old businessman was also assigned an official government car after he was made an honorary senator. The man who conferred...
Nollywood Actor Damola Olatunji has been docked for confronting a police officer who slapped his personal assistant. Actor Olatunji was charged to court today as confirmed by his colleagues. He had confronted the police officer for slapping his P.A at Abule Egba area of Lagos state. Recall that in...
By KEMI BUSOLA, Abuja – The Nigeria First Lady, Mrs. Aisha Buhari has said she’s not pregnant. Recalled that a photo of her bloated stomach surfaced online yesterday leaving many with such conclusion. Reacting through her media aide, Sulaiman Haruna, the President’s wife said she’s not pregnant. Huruna spoke...
Angel Smith, the former housemate in BBNaija’s Shine Ya Eye edition, popularly known as Angel, has asked fans to mind their business. She said this while reacting to speculations that she might be pregnant after she was seen having protruding belly in some photos that surfaced online. In the...
Nigeria’s Music star, David Adeleke a.k.a Davido, bought a T-Shirt from colleague Zlatan Ibile for five thousand pounds (N2,716,590.17). While buying the shirt, Davido said, “I don’t know how much this shirt costs but we don’t buy anything for the same price. I’m the first one to do it,...
An 18-year-old hijab model, Shatu Garko, has been crowned as the winner of the 2021 Miss Nigeria beauty pageant. Ms. Garko, a horse-riding lover, represented the North West region of Nigeria during the pageant She was crowned as the 44th queen of the competition during the coronation ceremony held...
Nollywood actor, Karibi Fubara is dead. The death of the Nollywood star was announced by his sister, Stella Fubara, through a social media post. “He was a warrior, now he’s an angel in heaven” said a social media post by His sister, Stella Fubara, a top official working with...