Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has suspended his Senior Special Assistant on Print Media, Wale Ajetunmobi, following a controversial tweet that misrepresented facts surrounding the 2020 #EndSARS protests. Ajetunmobi, under the Twitter handle #Riddwane, claimed that individuals involved in the arson attack on the Television Continental (TVC) station had been hunted down and executed. The…
Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, the former Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development sacked by President Bola Tinubu, has returned to the court to resume her law practice. In a video posted on her X (formerly Twitter) page Kennedy-Ohanenye revealed that her return to the court was to support a young girl who her class teacher allegedly…
The journey of Nollywood veterans is nothing short of extraordinary. The journey of Nollywood veterans is nothing short of extraordinary. They began their careers when resources were scarce, and the idea of an African film industry competing on the world stage was more a dream than a reality. Yet, through passion and determination, these trailblazers…
The 2024 Billboard Music Awards promises to be exciting as Afrobeats contenders receive nominations ahead of the big night. Nigerian artists Tems, Askake, Rema, and Burna Boy have been nominated in the category of Top Afrobeats Artist. See the full list of nominees below: ARTIST AWARDS Top Artist Zach Bryan Sabrina Carpenter Drake Taylor Swift…
Doyin Okupe, a former adviser to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his economic reforms, asserting they averted a catastrophic exchange rate crisis. Okupe criticised the previous administration, led by President Muhammadu Buhari, for excessive money printing, which he described as “driving Nigeria towards Zimbabwe’s hyperinflation.” “If not for Tinubu’s reforms,…
As a Nigerian, you’ve likely attended countless weddings where jollof and fried rice were the go-to dishes. If you’re not Nigerian, chances are you haven’t experienced a Nigerian wedding yet. Regardless of which category you fall into, it’s important to know that the other meals served at Nigerian weddings are an absolute must-try Here are…
The Port Harcourt Refinery has officially begun processing crude oil, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s energy sector. This development comes after a $1.5 billion renovation project initiated in 2021 under a Federal Government contract to modernise the facility. Situated in Alesa Eleme, Port Harcourt, the refinery complex houses two operational units established in 1965…
Tyla’s run has hit another impressive feat as the superstar receives three nominations in the Top Afrobeats Song category ahead of the 2024 Billboard Music Awards. The full nominee list for the 2024 Billboard Music Awards is out and some nominations have come as a surprise. Tyla, in particular, has been nominated in several categories…
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe of Abia South has claimed Nigeria would have fared better under a Peter Obi presidency. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television, Abaribe highlighted nepotism as a defining flaw of the Bola Tinubu administration, stating, “If Peter Obi had won, you probably would have seen a better Nigeria than what we are…
President Bola Tinubu will present the 2025 budget proposal to a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday, November 27. This development was confirmed by Dr Ali Barde Umoru, Secretary of Research and Information, at the National Assembly on Monday, November 25. “The presentation will occur in a joint session, with accreditation for journalists…
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