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Day: October 28, 2025

Wole Soyinka Reveals He’s Been Banned from Entering the United States

Nigeria’s Nobel Prize-winning author, Wole Soyinka, said on Tuesday that the United States had revoked his non-immigrant visa issued last year, and that he had been informed he must reapply should he wish to visit the U.S. again. The 91-year-old writer had torn up his U.S. green card and renounced his American residency in 2016…

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If You Love “Fallout,” You’ll Want to Watch These Ella Purnell Roles Too

If you know the 1997 video game Fallout set in a post-apocalyptic, futuristic world, then you’ll understand why its TV adaptation took the world by storm. The post-apocalyptic series is one of Prime Video’s biggest hits of 2024, and a large part of that success is thanks to Ella Purnell’s magnetic performance as Lucy MacLean. …

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Daniel Etim Effiong Celebrates ₦80 Million Box Office Milestone

The actor took to social media in a collaborative post with FilmOne Entertainment, the film’s distributors, to share the exciting update, with joy, and gratitude. “SEE WHAT THE LORD HAS DONE JUST 10 DAYS AFTER RELEASE!!!!!!!!!” he wrote. “The real heroes here are the ones watching and talking about it. The people posting or tweeting…

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ChatGPT Will Now Cost More for Nigerians — Here’s Why

Using ChatGPT or thinking about upgrading? Then you should know that things are changing. If you are on the paid version of ChatGPT here in Nigeria, you will soon be paying a little more. Do not panic, but do pull up your billing settings.  OpenAI, the company behind the world’s most popular AI chatbot, has…

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No Wizkid, No Burna Boy: TikTok Reveals 2025 Nigerian Songs Of The Summer

TikTok has released its official Songs of the Summer 2025 list for Nigeria, and the results underscore a dramatic shift in consumption patterns.  The ranking, which measures the period between June and August, is a direct reflection of in-app virality. To be specific, TikTok’s list reveals tracks that inspired the largest volume of user-generated video…

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Victor Umeh: The Estate Surveyor Turned Legislator

Born in Aguluzigbo, Anaocha LGA of Anambra State, Chief Victor Umeh has risen from estate surveyor and valuer to National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and now serves as Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District under the Labour Party (LP). Who Is Victor Umeh Victor Umeh is a Nigerian politician and estate…

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Rifugio at 10: A Night of Reflection, Recognition, and Renewed Vision

On Friday, October 17, 2025, Rifugio Communications marked a major milestone, ten years of powering lives through technology. The 10th-anniversary celebration, held at The Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, brought together partner brands, staff, customers, and friends of the company for an evening filled with gratitude, laughter, and reflection. The night began with a vibrant…

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Rifugio at 10: A Night of Reflection, Recognition, and Renewed Vision

On Friday, October 17, 2025, Rifugio Communications marked a major milestone, ten years of powering lives through technology. The 10th-anniversary celebration, held at The Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, brought together partner brands, staff, customers, and friends of the company for an evening filled with gratitude, laughter, and reflection. The night began with a vibrant…

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‘Acting is About Passion, Not Money’ – Yvonne Jegede Advises Aspiring Actors 

In a heartfelt Instagram post shared on Tuesday morning, the actress offered a candid reality check for aspiring actors, warning them not to be deceived by the glamorous lives they see on social media. Her post, captioned “Good morning Chocolovers. This is for the young ones coming into the movie industry…”, was accompanied by a…

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Kalabash54 Launches Multi-Currency ‘Kalabash Cards’, Offers Cashback on Travel and Lifestyle Spend

Fintech subsidiary of the Wakanow Group, Kalabash54, has officially unveiled its new range of payment solutions, the Kalabash Cards, designed to deliver rewarding, and borderless payments for both travellers and lifestyle-savvy consumers. According to an official statement released on Monday and signed by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kalabash54, ‘Ladi Ojuri, the card suite consists…

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