The Chief Imam of Ilaro, Ogun State, Tajudeen Adewunmi, has revealed why veteran actor and screenwriter Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan entrusted him with ₦25 million before his death. Mr Adewunmi said the money was meant for the rebuilding of Ogogo’s grandfather’s…

Nigerian musician Stephen “Papi Urhobo” Ebihor has died following a severe illness. Urhobo Worldwide, a digital community and cultural platform that promotes Urhobo heritage, music, traditions and unity, announced his death in a statement posted on its Instagram page on…

Colours of My Mind is…a record of how an engaged Nigerian citizen thought through his country in real time, from the particular vantage point of the Niger Delta. Its value lies less in the comprehensiveness of its political analysis than…

Twelve years after his ministry in Kenya, East African Italian-born Catholic priest Sandro Ferretto has married Sharon Jepng’ok, a Tugen woman from Baringo County. According to Kenya Times, the couple exchanged vows in a traditional ceremony on 6 September at…

Waka music icon Salawa “Queen of Waka Music” Abeni has opened up about the challenges she faced at the beginning of her music career, revealing how jealousy and alleged “diabolical attacks” from senior colleagues nearly forced her out of the…

Content creator and streamer Carter Efe is set to face rapper and social media personality Speed Darlington in a celebrity boxing bout scheduled for 1 October , at the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos. The fight, billed as “Chaos in…

Former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has recounted how his wife, Dolapo, began experiencing frequent headaches while maintaining a daily habit of drinking freshly squeezed orange juice. Mr Osinbajo shared the experience while speaking about food preservation and the use of chemicals…

Former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has recounted how his wife, Dolapo, began experiencing frequent headaches while maintaining a daily habit of drinking freshly squeezed orange juice. Mr Osinbajo shared the experience while speaking about food preservation and the use of chemicals…

Former England footballer John Fashanu has begun divorce proceedings against his wife, Vivian, weeks after publicly announcing the breakdown of their marriage. The development comes amid a months-long family dispute involving Mr Fashanu, his wife and his eldest daughter, Amal,…

Nigerian Fuji musician, Adewale Ayuba, says he will release his new five-track album, “Arise”, on 19 September this year. Mr Ayuba disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos. According to Mr…

Veteran Yoruba actor and immediate past President of the Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP), Adewale “Baba Elesho” Adeoye, has dismissed speculation that he is battling cancer after a visible wound on his face sparked concern among Nigerians. Speculation…

Dexter Loko has crafted an Afro-inspired work that is as intellectually engaging as it is entertaining, inviting readers to reflect on themes of identity, courage, and the burdens of power. If you enjoyed Nnedi Okorafor’s dynamic characters in “Akata Witch”…

Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemates Sultex and Goddessa have been evicted from the “Show Ya Sef” house after five weeks in the reality television competition. Their exits were announced by host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu during the fifth live eviction show…

Former Big Brother Naija housemate Bella Okagbue has taken legal steps against her former boyfriend, Segun Olusemo, popularly known as Sheggz, over an alleged breach of promise to marry, domestic abuse and the repayment of loans she allegedly gave him…

Nigerian media entrepreneur and blogger Linda Ikeji has confirmed that the release of her upcoming film, “The Night of June 7th”, in Nigerian cinemas has been suspended pending clearance from the State Security Services (SSS). Ms Ikeji produced the drama…