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Month: December 2024

Rema, Tems, Ayra Starr make RollingStone’s 2024 album of the year list

Nigerian superstars Rema, Tems, and Ayra Starr are recognised for the projects they released in 2024. RollingStone has released its 2024 top albums of the year staff list, reflecting the global rise of Nigerian stars. Rema’s sophomore album ‘HEIS’ is the highest-ranked Nigerian album with a number 11 entry after enjoying commercial success that was…

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Pandemonium in Osun as customs officer, wife and their 4 children die

A Customs officer identified as Tijani Kabiru, along with his wife and four children, tragically lost their lives in a fire that engulfed their home in Ede, Osun State, in the early hours of Monday, December 2, 2024.  The incident, which occurred in the Akankan area, has left the local community in shock and mourning….

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Japa waves hit Nollywood as Veteran actor, Maurice Ndubueze becomes a US Medical Doctor

Nollywood veteran actor, Maurice Ndubueze aka Terror D’Archangel takes a career transition to Medicine in the United States of America. Ndubueze gave us a good laugh with iconic campus life performances in the early 2000s  with his role in several movies including Girls Cot, Old Testament 2, Old Testament, Ass on Fire, and Chasing the…

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Is it safe to drink from used plastic bottles?

At every event, you will find people collecting used plastic bottles to sell to those who manufacture soft drinks like Zobo and kunu. Is it safe to buy such drinks?   Plastic bottles are made from hydrocarbons that may break down into monomers when heated to high temperatures. READ: 5 most expensive bottled water in…

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PHOTOS: President Tinubu arrives in South Africa – makes powerful declaration

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Cape Town, South Africa, for the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC). His visit underscores the enduring importance of bilateral ties between the two largest economies in Africa. Upon landing, President Tinubu was warmly received by South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Roland…

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10 laundry hacks to make your wash day easier

From removing stubborn stains to keeping your clothes fresh, these tips will help transform your laundry routine into a breeze.  1. Sort laundry ahead of time Avoid the chaos of sorting laundry on wash day by setting up separate hampers or bins for whites, darks, and colours. This saves you time and prevents colour bleeding…

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Labour strikes cripple activities in 4 states over ₦70,000 minimum wage

Economic activities were paralysed in Abuja, Nasarawa, Kaduna, and Ebonyi states on Monday as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) embarked on a one-week warning strike over the non-implementation of the ₦70,000 minimum wage. In Abuja, teachers expressed frustration with the Federal Capital Territory’s (FCT) area councils for failing to comply…

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Peter Obi breaks silence on Tinubu’s proposed tax reform policy

Peter Obi, Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has called on the National Assembly to ensure Nigerians actively participate in discussions surrounding the federal government’s proposed tax reform policy. Taking to social media platform X, Obi emphasised the need for transparency and inclusivity in the policy formulation process. “A public hearing on tax…

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Influential Senator recount threats from Simon Ekpa over refusal to support Biafra

The lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Kalu, has disclosed receiving threats from Simon Ekpa, a self-proclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Speaking on Arise Television on Monday, Kalu stated that Ekpa targeted him for refusing to support the agitation for Biafra. Despite the threats, Kalu said he remained…

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5 most controversial presidential elections in Nigeria’s history

Since Nigeria began its political journey to nationhood post-independence in 1960, no fewer than 10 presidential elections have been held with each of them resulting in one controversy or another mostly over the issue of credibility. This trend of rancorous electoral outcomes can be said to have its roots firmly in the nation’s first real…

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