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As most countries and cultures around the world celebrate the New Year (January 1) in some form, there are certain regions, communities, or groups where New Year celebrations are not observed or hold minimal significance. These exceptions usually arise due to cultural, religious, or political reasons. Here are some examples: Saudi Arabia In Saudi Arabia, […]
Continue ReadingI died one bright day in 1969 — yes, died; crushed by a motorcyclist. It happened on Ileya Day (Eid el Kabir) in my hometown. I did not know, and still do not know, how it happened. All I know is that I was following my father to the Eid praying ground in the morning, […]
Continue ReadingFemale Nigerian disc jockey (DJ), Kudirat Gbemisola, popularly known as DJ Kulet, has announced her separation from her husband, Ohis Emmanuel, over alleged infidelity. The couple had a lavish wedding ceremony eight months ago while celebrating their union. A video of DJ Kulet from the wedding where she was jokingly telling her bridesmaid to move […]
Continue ReadingA new study has revealed how many minutes every stick of cigarette a person puffs takes off the person’s life alongside what happens when they quit. According to new research, every cigarette a person smokes will take an average of 19.5 minutes off your life. The study, conducted at University College London, determined that women […]
Continue ReadingA young and beautiful Nigerian woman, Hauwa Haruna has passed away a day after her wedding. Hauwa, from Bakeko community in Katcha Local Government Area of Niger state, Nigeria, got married on Friday, December 27, 2024 and died on Saturday, December 28. A Facebook user, Jibrin Ndana confirmed the sad news in a post on […]
Continue ReadingSenator Babafemi Ojudu, former presidential aide, has voiced his concerns about President Bola Tinubu’s suitability to lead Nigeria at this critical time. Chatting with Edmund Obilo’s State Affairs podcast as a guest on Monday, Ojudu, who previously served in the office of former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, expressed his belief that Nigeria would have been […]
Continue ReadingIf the elites of the North will not ‘give’ President Bola Tinubu a second term, who told them that the South will give power back to them in 2027? Leper losing his needle presents peculiar problems. It is not two years since power changed hands in Nigeria but the jungle is already rumbling. Mordant cries […]
Continue ReadingVeteran and Nigerian star actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), and his lovely wife, Jumobi Adegbesan, celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary in grand style. The legendary movie star, known for his explicit cinematic roles, took to Instagram to thank God and to share lovely photo with his spouse, showcasing their beautiful years of companionship and friendship. Captioning […]
Continue ReadingBig Brother Naija (BBNaija) 2019 ex-housemate star, Natacha Akide, professionally known as Tacha in a new video has revealed why she decided to move to the United Kingdom (UK). In a recent conversation with British media personality, Madame Joyce, the reality TV star and influencer revealed that her move was motivated by her belief that […]
Continue Reading“Nigeria is finished patapata!” Do you often hear that? I have observed over time that there are people who get excited by negative news concerning Nigeria. If the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reports that we have recorded a negative GDP growth rate or the economy is heading for a recession, they will be the […]
Continue ReadingVeteran Nigerian actor and lawyer, Kanayo O. Kanayo, has explained why many Nigerian women are still unmarried in their 30s. According to him, the choices they made when they were younger were responsible for their singleness at that age. Kanayo said most women who are unmarried in their 30s spent their 20s dating married older […]
Continue ReadingJimmy Carter, the 100-year-old former US president and Nobel peace laureate who rose from humble beginnings in rural Georgia to lead the nation from 1977 to 1981, has died, his nonprofit foundation said Sunday. Carter had been in hospice care since mid-February 2023 at his home in Plains, Georgia — the same small town where […]
Continue ReadingNigerian star singer, songwriter and actress, Tiwatope Omolara Savage, known professionally as Tiwa Savage, has finally spoken about her divorce from her ex-husband, Tunji Balogun, popularly known as TeeBillz. In 2018, TeeBillz announced their divorce on social media. Speaking in an interview with The Receipts Podcast, Tiwa Savage accused TeeBillz of being responsible for the […]
Continue ReadingUpon the inauguration of the Bola Tinubu administration last year, new SUVs were purchased and distributed to the members of the Federal Executive Council and the National Assembly. Such public officers were never assembled in a public place to receive the vehicles. At about the same time, judges whose cars were replaced after about 10 […]
Continue ReadingNigerian actress, filmmaker, and entrepreneur, Oloruntimilehin Bosede Bukola Kiitan, popularly known as Kiitan Bukola, has shared her personal struggles and the impact of her childhood experiences have on her views about marriage. Chatting with Biola Adebayo (Talk to B), Kiitan revealed that while she loves the idea of marriage, she harbours fears about it due […]
Continue ReadingGovernor of Jigawa State, Nigeria, Umar Namadi, has lost his eldest son, Abdulwahab, in a ghastly motor accident that occurred on Thursday. This incident comes just a day after the governor mourned the passing of his mother, Maryam Namadi, who died on Wednesday after a brief illness. Reports say, the governor’s son was involved in […]
Continue ReadingGovernor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has approved the appointment of Prince Adesuyi Haastrup as the new Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijeshaland. Adeleke also approved the appointment of Prince Johnson Adekanmi Abikoye as the Asaoni of Ora Igbomina. A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, obtained in Osogbo, on Friday, […]
Continue ReadingGovernor of Osun State, Ademola Jackson Adeleke, has pardoned the widely known ‘death-for-fowl’ convict, Segun Olowookere, alongside his co-convict, Sunday Morakinyo. Olowookere, who was 17 years old at the time of his arrest in November 2010, was convicted and sentenced to death by an Osun State High Court on December 17, 2014, for conspiracy to […]
Continue ReadingMusic stars and some big names in the entertainment industry gathered at DJ Obi’s lavish house party to celebrate the joy of music and good company. The guests list featured a veritable who’s who of musical talent in Nigeria and other part of Africa, featuring Rema, Ayra Starr, Tems, Tyla, and Crayon, among others. The […]
Continue ReadingWithin a mere four days, an estimated 70 people were recorded dead from three different instances of stampedes that occurred in Ibadan, Oyo State; Okija, Anambra State; and Abuja. In the case of Ibadan, the organisers had promised to give several gifts to as many as 5,000 children, but so many people turned up that […]
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