Yoruba Vlogger and Entrepreneur Afobaje Dies Suddenly While Playing Football

Afobaje, a well-known Yoruba vlogger and businessman, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, after collapsing while playing football at Ikeja Cement in Lagos. His unexpected death has sparked widespread grief and tributes on social media. Afobaje was celebrated for his unique approach to showcasing Yoruba culture through his vlogs, transforming everyday moments into engaging […]

Portable loses 100 thousand followers after going against nationwide protest

Nigerian street artist Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, faced a significant backlash after a viral video showed him making derogatory remarks about hunger protesters. In the video, the musician referred to the protesters as “poor and lazy,” suggesting that if they were hard-working, they wouldn’t have time to protest on the street. The statement […]

Tinubu Calls For Suspension Of #EndBadGovernance Protests

President Bola Tinubu has appealed to #EndBadGovernance protesters to suspend further demonstrations. Tinubu made the appeal during a nationwide broadcast on Sunday morning. The protest enters its fourth day on Sunday, with protesters lamenting hardship, worsening poverty and poor governance in the country. Addressing Nigerians, Tinubu said, “I speak to you today with a heavy […]

President Tinubu rules out fuel subsidy return in his full speech

President Bola Tinubu addressed the nation on Sunday, discussing the ongoing protests and the decision to remove fuel subsidies. He explained that the removal of subsidies was a necessary step to address the country’s economic challenges, despite being a painful decision. Tinubu emphasized that the subsidies had hindered Nigeria’s economic progress and benefited smugglers and […]

FULL TEXT of President Tinubu’s 7am broadcast to Nigerians

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has leaked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s speech hours before its scheduled delivery. The Presidency had announced that Tinubu would address the nation at 7 a.m. on Sunday. However, Sowore published the speech at 12:17 a.m. on his official X account. In the leak, Sowore claimed that the speech did not […]