VDM Responds to Iyabo Ojo’s Comments with Scathing Remarks
Social media influencer VDM has fired back at Iyabo Ojo after she commented on his upbringing and background. In a recent video, VDM launched a verbal attack on the actress, making several personal and derogatory remarks. VDM’s comments targeted Iyabo Ojo’s personal life, including her relationship with her partner, Paulo. He also made disparaging comments […]
NIWA Confirms Boat Accident Involving Over 200 Market Women on River Niger
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has confirmed a tragic boat accident involving over 200 market women from Kogi State. According to Suleman Makama, Head of NIWA’s Media Department, the incident occurred Friday morning when the women were traveling to a market in Niger State. The boat capsized along the Dambo-Ebuchi section of the River […]
Ayo Makun Endorses New Movie The Waiter in Visit to Delta State Governor
Nollywood actor and comedian Ayo Makun recently visited Delta State Governor, Sheriff Orohwedor Oborevwori, to endorse his upcoming movie, The Waiter. The film, set to hit cinemas nationwide on December 20, 2024, has already generated significant online buzz. Ayo Makun shared photos from his visit on Instagram, alongside veteran Nollywood actor Richard Mofe Damijo, expressing […]
UK Unveils Africa’s Largest Visa Application Centre in Lagos
The United Kingdom has launched Africa’s largest visa application centre in Lagos State, in collaboration with its new commercial partner, VFS Global. The centre, which opened on Wednesday, allows Nigerian residents traveling to the UK to book appointments and submit their visa applications at state-of-the-art Visa Application Centres (VAC) in Abuja, Ikeja, and Victoria Island, […]
Appeal Court Acquits Dr. Olufemi Olaleye, Overturns Life Sentence
The Court of Appeal in Lagos has acquitted Dr. Olufemi Olaleye, Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, overturning a previous life sentence handed down by the Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court for allegedly defiling his wife’s 16-year-old niece. Justice Olukayode Bada, delivering the lead judgment supported by Justices Mohammed Ibrahim Sirajo […]
Journalist Fisayo Soyombo Detained by Nigerian Army’s 6 Division in Port Harcourt
The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has reportedly detained investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo, according to the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ). FIJ made the disclosure on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday morning, stating that the detention began three days ago. “The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army in Port […]
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Reappointed for Second Term as WTO Director-General
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the head of the World Trade Organization (WTO), was reappointed for a second term on Friday, amid concerns over the potential return of Donald Trump and his opposition to international trade agreements. Okonjo-Iweala, who made history as the first woman and first African to lead the WTO, was the sole candidate in the […]
UBA to Launch Banking Operations in France as Part of Expansion into Europe
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) is set to launch banking operations in France, as announced in a statement by the bank’s group on Thursday. The move follows an agreement signed between UBA and French Finance Minister Antoine Armand, which took place during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to France. The agreement was formalized in […]
Ademola Lookman, William Troost-Ekong, Asisat Oshoala, and Paul Onuachu Nominated for 2024 FIFA Best Awards
Several Nigerian footballers, including Ademola Lookman, William Troost-Ekong, Asisat Oshoala, and Paul Onuachu, have been nominated for the 2024 FIFA Best Awards. The list was released on Friday by FIFA, with Lookman, who plays for Atalanta in Italy’s Serie A, earning a nomination in the Best Attacker category. He will compete against high-profile players like […]
Wizkid’s Morayo Album Breaks Spotify Record with 48 Million Streams in First Week, Surpassing Tyla’s Tyla
Wizkid’s Morayo album has broken multiple records following its release, including the largest debut for an African album on Spotify. Within just six days of release, the album achieved 48 million streams, surpassing Tyla’s Tyla album, which recorded 46.4 million streams in a full week. This milestone highlights Wizkid’s continuing dominance in global music, as […]