Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, on Friday, asked a fan riding a bicycle from Benue to see him to send his account details while promising to meet him when he returns to Nigeria. Davido had on Thursday asked a die-hard fan of his who is said to be on a Benue to Lagos trip on a bicycle to turn around because he (Davido) is currently not around. The fan simply known as #emmiwuks on August 4, 2023, announced via Twitter that he was embarking on a bicycle ride from Benue to Lagos just to see his music…
Author: Prince Ade ADe
Finally Watched JAGUNJAGUN – It held me spellbound for 2 good hours. At a point, it felt like I was watching a Yoruba Shaolin plot. This is quite different from the usual Arakangudu-Danguro style of “danafunya”, with barrage of Sakabula barrrel gun and loads of Ayajo with Ogede as incantations staged inside farm pathways or by the streamside– to know who truly sabi, and who be the actor or the boss, which can be quite interesting too. Femi Adebayo, simply pour out himself into this, and explored almost every actor and Actresses he can think of in the industry. It’s…
Former military administrator of kwara state, Group Captain Salaudeen Adebola Latinwo (Rtd) is dead. He reportedly died early today (Saturday) in the United Kingdom (UK) after battling a protracted illness. He was 80. Latinwo, a retired Group Captain in the Nigerian Air force, served as military governor of Kwara state from January 1984 to August 1985 under the military government of Gen. Muhammadu Buhari. Born in Offa, Latinwo was part of the pioneering sets of officer cadets recruited into the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in 1963, under the first Chief of Air Staff of the Nigerian Airforce, Colonel Gerhard Kahtz,…
By Rasheed Adekunle Owodunni Nigeria is one of the countries with little priority for girl child enrollment in western education. This trend is rampant mostly in the Northern part of the country where in the past, girl child is considered only for marriage and nothing more. But with involvement of stakeholders and enlightenment programs by UNESCO and other interested agencies, girl child is now being regarded with the dignity she deserves and allowed to dream and live through them. There were wild dramas that involved the Executive Chairperson of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) Alh. Muibat Farida Dankaka. The drama…
Former Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai has allegedly withdrawn his interest to serve as a minister under President Bola Tinubu, according to a report. He did not only withdraw his ministerial role, he also recommended Jafaru Ibrahim Sani who served as commissioner in three ministries – Local Government, Education and Environment in Kaduna State – as his replacement. The report came following the move by the Senate not to confirm El-Rufai, and two other nominees — Stella Okotete from Delta State and Sani A Danladi from Taraba State. Recall that the Senate, under Senator Godswill Akpabio as the President, confirmed…
Popular Nigerian news anchor, Rufai Oseni has called for an explanation over the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio ‘token’ statement during the plenary. Recall that Akpabio had made a gaffe during plenary when he mistakenly revealed that tokens had been sent to senators to ‘enjoy’ their recess. A video clip showing Akpabio making the blunder had gone viral on social media. The incident reportedly happened on Monday after the senators concluded the screening and confirmation of President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial nominees. “In order to enable all of us to enjoy our holidays, a token has been sent to our various accounts…
The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) is ready and willing to support the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in its quest for affordable houses for it’s members of staff. This was revealed today by the bank’s Managing Director, Mr. Madu Hamman, when he received the top management of NYSC at his office in Abuja. Mr. Hamman who commended the Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Yushau Dogara Ahmed and his team for the good job they are doing in molding Nigerian youths into becoming responsible citizens reeled out three housing schemes which NYSC staff can benefit from. “The products…
The Zaria Central mosque has collapsed, killing about four and injuring about seven. It was reported that the incident occurred around 4 pm, while the victims were observing prayers. The Emir of Zazzau, Mallam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, who confirmed the incident, said the mosque had earlier developed a crack on its wall and that he had planned to deploy a team of civil engineers to effect repairs. “We had earlier observed a crack on the wall of the mosque yesterday and was planning to deploy team of civil engineers to effect repairs, when this unfortunate incident happened,” the Emir said.…
Lizzy Anjorin, a popular Nollywood actress, sets the internet ablaze following a shocking revelation she made in a video shared online. Lizzy Anjorin, who currently splits her time between the United States (Florida) and Nigeria, has caused a sensation online by revealing the names of the men she has slept with in the film industry. Lizzy Anjorin’s reply comes after she was accused of sleeping with Toyin Abraham’s husband, Kolawole Ajeyemi. It should be noted that Lizzy Anjorin and Toyin Abraham have not been on good terms for some time. In response to the allegations that she slept with Toyin…
I write to express personal heartfelt tribute and admiration for His Royal Majesty, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Okikiola Ajagungbade I, Esuwoye II, the Olofa of Offaland on the occasion of his 60th birthday celebration. Over the years, we have had the privilege of witnessing the remarkable leadership and exemplary service that His Royal Majesty has rendered to the people of Offaland and beyond. Since ascending the throne in 2010, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Okikiola Ajagungbade I, Esuwoye II has consistently demonstrated wisdom, integrity, and a deep commitment to the welfare and progress of his subjects. Throughout his reign, the Olofa has displayed…