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Month: June 2023

5 most powerful women in the Aláàfin of Oyo’s Palace

The Oyo Empire is not just popular for being one of the oldest and greatest empires but was also graced with powerful women in Nigeria. The Alaafin of Oyo, a traditional title held by the paramount ruler of this Empire is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance. While the Alaafin is traditionally…

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Nigeria’s new president Bola Tinubu is vying for the privatization and de-monopolization of the electricity sector

President Tinubu pushes for the privatization and de-Monopolization of the power sector. Nigeria replaces the 2005 Reform Act with its new electricity act.Nigeria’s Electricity Act allows states and private citizens to generate and distribute energy. Nigeria’s Electricity Act 2023, which was first enacted by the country’s parliamentary members in July 2022, has received the new President’s…

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Minimie announces Basket Mouth as first ambassador

#FeatureByMinimie: The unveiling took place yesterday Thursday June 2nd, 2023 in Lagos where the contracts were signed as he was officially welcomed to the Minimie family which can otherwise be described as “the house of mad fun”. Minimie, the makers of Nigerian Favourite noodle and chin chin brand, has announced Bright Okpocha popularly known as…

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Burna Boy’ sister reacts to Davido’s ‘New Cat’ statement

Nissi Ogulu reacts after Davido called Burna Boy a ‘new cat’. Nigerian Twitter was agog on June 8 after Davido listed Burna Boy as a ‘new cat’ during an interview with a French publication. The video was posted on Twitter by an Influencer and it quickly divided opinion as fans of both artists vehemently disagreed…

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Iya Gbonkan receives brand new car with almost ₦5 million in donation

The plea of the actress for a better life has been heard. Yoruba veteran actress Margaret Bandele Olayinka, popularly known as Iya Gbonkan, recently experienced massive support from her fans, as she received a brand new car and almost ₦5 million in donations. This development followed the veteran actress’s social media plea where she expressed…

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Accreditation successful but results uploads failed – PDP witness tells court

The witness said voters were successfully accredited but results couldn’t be uploaded to the INEC server due to certain challenges. As hearing of petitions against the victory of President Bola Tinubu continued at the Presidential Election Petitions Court (PEPT) in Abuja, a witness presented by the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has…

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7 odd traditions still common in Nigeria that need to change

When you hear about Nigeria, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Probably Afrobeat music, or tall melanin sexy-looking men and women with sun-kissed skin and high sex drive. In the grand scheme of things, you’re not wrong. But when others hear of Nigeria, they instantly think of a third-world country in Africa…

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Indigenous Nigerian brand explores the beauty and versatility of Spandex

Here’s why Spandex is one of the best fabric to design and make. According to Wikipedia, spandex is mixed with cotton or polyester and used for clothing apparel like socks, leggings, shorts, skinny jeans, yoga pants etc. Spandex is a tough, long-lasting material that was created in 1959 at DuPont’s laboratory in Virginia. A Nigerian…

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Meet the Aka tribe where men breastfeed babies

Traditionally, breastfeeding is commonly associated with mothers, but not in the Aka tribe. Nestled in the tropical forests of Central Africa, the men in the Aka tribe actively participate in nurturing their infants, and one of the ways they do so is through breastfeeding. The Aka tribe are found in the Central African Republic and…

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Simi recounts bad experience at passport office due to indecent dressing

The singer was asked to remove certain accessories in order to be granted access. Nigerian singer, Simi, recently shared a distressing incident she encountered at a passport office, where she was nearly denied entry due to her attire. The famous artist took to her Instagram page on Thursday, June 8, 2023, to recount the incident,…

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