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Month: October 2023

A Pulse review of ‘EZIOKWU’ by Nigerian rapper ODUMODUBLVCK

As an album, ‘Eziokwu’ is a compilation that captures Odumodublvck’s recent success in the mainstream. ODUMODUBLVCK broke into Nigerian mainstream music when Hip Hop desperately needed someone who could add some excitement and much-needed complexity to the scene. At a time when the existence of Hip Hop in the commercial scene was being subjected to…

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Chronicles: A daring heist goes wrong in new Africa Magic series

Another indigenous crime title that is set to keep everyone on the edge of their seat. Africa Magic is set to deliver an original TV series titled Chronicles which follows the unravelling of a daring heist. Four ladies take up the treacherous task of stealing from Chief Odenigbo, a Minister of the Federal Republic of…

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‘Something Like Gold’ most-watched Nollywood film in cinemas this week

Nigerians are clearly enjoying the love story being told. Something Like Gold has maintained a solid performance in the past week’s box office charts released by the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN). Something Like Gold recorded a total seven-day gross of ₦18.7 million between September 29, 2023 – October 5, 2023, following its opening…

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Police name nurse who injected Mohbad as prime suspect in his death

Mohbad died on September 12, shortly after an auxiliary nurse administered three injections to him. The Lagos State Police Command has fingered an auxiliary nurse, identified as Ms Feyisayo Ogedengbe, as the prime suspect in the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Idowu Owohunwa, declared…

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3 people die as 2 okada riders collided with BRT

The deceased were seen lying in their pool of blood. Three people have lost their lives as two okada riders driving on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lanes, collided with a vehicle in the Alakija area of Lagos State. In a video making the rounds on social media, the deceased were seen lying in their pool…

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Nigerian Army to conduct 3 training exercises nationwide

The director explained that the exercises were designed to improve professional competence of troops in tackling the security challenges peculiar to each of the zones. The Nigerian Army has announced the launch of three training exercises across the country to forestall criminality during the Yuletide period. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, who…

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FG hands over 40 houses to IDPs, sympathises with Zamfara Govt

The governor appreciated the minister for the visit and the determination of the ministry to collaborate with the state in tackling humanitarian crisis affecting citizens. The Federal Government has expressed concern over the recent abduction of 25 students of the Federal University Gusau. The Minister of Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, passed the…

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Tribunal dismisses PDP’s petition against Gov Alex Otti

The tribunal stated that the petitioners were unable to prove their allegations that the election was marred by corrupt practices and irregularities. The Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Umuahia on Friday struck out the petition filed by the PDP Candidate, Chief Okechukwu Ahaiwe, challenging the election of Gov. Alex Otti of LP. The three-member…

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Meet the 21st century Nobel Laureates of literature

These are the recent Nobel Laureates of literature. The Nobel Prize in Literature has celebrated exceptional writers from around the world, honoring their profound contributions to the world of letters. Recall, Wole Soyinka, in full Akinwande Oluwole Soyinka, (born July 13, 1934, Abeokuta, Nigeria), Nigerian playwright and political activist received the Nobel Prize for Literature…

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Tinubu is committed to national unity, cohesion – Bello Matawalle

The minister stated that Tinubu has made concerted effort aimed at addressing some of the key issues threatening Nigeria’s national unity. The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, says that President Bola Tinubu has demonstrated commitment to promote national unity and cohesion as key element of his Renewed Hope Agenda. Matawalle said this…

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