By PATRICK ANASO FOR the first time since 2012, the people of Omor, an agrarian community in Anambra, are preparing to celebrate their New Yam Festival free from the devastation of seasonal flooding. “This year, we will celebrate our New Yam Festival without the threat of flood for the first time in 13 years,” said […]
By PRISCILLA OSAJE PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has charged the Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, to continue to deliver impactful projects that touch lives, empower youth, and give hopes to the communities. Tinubu, who was represented by Chief Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, gave […]
By PRISCILLA OSAJE THE Mazariyya Books Ltd., a publishing outfit based in Abuja and Cyprian Ekewensi Foundation have signed a contract agreement for the posthumous publication titled ‘In My Time’ an autobiography of the late Nigerian iconic writer, Chief Cyprian Ekwensi. The Mazariyya Books Ltd., chaired by Mr. Ahmed Maiwada and the Chairman of Cyprian […]
By DAVID ADEOYE GOVERNOR Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has sympathised with the Chairman of Fresh FM, Chief Olayinka Ayefele and management of the station over the Friday night inferno that gutted part of its Headquarters in Ibadan. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Dr. Suleimon Olanrewaju, made available to newsmen […]
DANGOTE Group has spoken after their truck knocked down Ruth Otabor, the sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna, in an accident in Auchi, Edo State. The firm announced this in a statement released on Thursday via its X account, after public indignation and calls for justice for Ruth. On Wednesday 13th August […]
By BABAJIDE AWOYINFA THE Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 10 journey has come to an abrupt end for two housemates, Danboskid and Ibifubara, following a tense and unpredictable week. Their departures mark the first major exits in the season, already proving to be as explosive as it is competitive. Report stated that the eviction […]
By HAFSAT BELLO BAHARA POPULAR Kannywood actress Rahma Sadau tied the nuptial knot with her spouse, Ibrahim Garba, in a private wedding ceremony held in Kaduna on Saturday. Videos circulating on social media showed that the event took place in the morning at Atiku Auwal Mosque, Ungwan Rimi, with family members and a few close […]
PRINCE Nico Mbarga (1950-1997) was a prominent Cameroonian-Nigerian highlife musician, famously known for his timeless hit song “Sweet Mother.” Born on 1st January 1950, in Abakaliki, Nigeria, to a Cameroonian father and Nigerian mother, his upbringing in a culturally diverse environment profoundly influenced his unique musical style. Early Life and Musical Beginnings: Born 1st January […]
By NAFISAT ABDULRAHMAN CELEBRITY barman, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has revealed why he was absent from singer Davido’s white wedding in Miami, Florida, citing long-standing United States visa challenges. In an Instagram post on Saturday, the Chief Priest said he woke up with “mixed feelings,” torn between happiness for the couple […]
By JOSHUA OLOMU FUJI music legend, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, has apologised for the recent altercation he had with some personnel of the ValueJet, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The airport face-off was captured in a video that went viral on Wednesday, with KWAM1 seen in a seeming attempt […]