June 8, 2025
Iyabo Ojo Claps Back at Kimambi Over Wedding Sponsorship Rumour
Nigerian actress and filmmaker Iyabo Ojo has publicly dismissed claims that the Tanzanian government sponsored her daughter Priscilla Ojo’s recent lavish wedding to Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, calling out controversial media personality Mange Kimambi for spreading misinformation and trying to intimidate her family. The wedding, which became a trending topic across Nigerian and Tanzanian […]
Aisha Lawal Shuts Down Rumours of Car Gift from MC Oluomo
Popular Nollywood actress Aisha Lawal has firmly denied swirling rumours that she received a Venza car gift from the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) president, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo. In an exclusive chat on Biola Bayo’s podcast, the actress refuted the claims as entirely false, suggesting the entire situation might […]
Ojude Oba 2025: A Spectacle of Culture, Colour, and Glamour
The ancient town of Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State came alive on Sunday, June 8, 2025, as the iconic Ojude Oba Festival made a vibrant return, drawing thousands of spectators, cultural enthusiasts, and dignitaries from across Nigeria and beyond. Known as one of the most colourful and prestigious cultural events in Yorubaland, the festival lived up […]
‘I Knew I’d Be Successful’ — Wizkid Shares His Journey to Stardom
International Afrobeats superstar Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has opened up about the mindset that shaped his journey to global recognition. In an exclusive conversation during the premiere of his new documentary “Wizkid: Long Live Lagos” at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York, the Grammy-winning singer revealed that he always knew success […]
Brazilian Tourism Agency Deepens Ties with Nigerian Cultural Institute NICO
The President and CEO of the Brazilian Tourism Board (Embratur), Marcelo Freixo, has acknowledged the deep historical and cultural bonds that link Brazil with Yorubaland in Nigeria. During a high-level meeting with the Executive Secretary and CEO of Nigeria’s National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), Otunba Biodun Ajiboye, Freixo emphasized that “the history of Brazil […]
Iran Expands Dog Walking Ban Amid Concerns
Iranian authorities have expanded a ban on walking dogs in public to multiple cities nationwide, citing public health, social order, and safety concerns. The ban, which mirrors a 2019 police directive that barred dog walking in Tehran, has been extended to at least 18 other cities, including Isfahan and Kerman. Transporting dogs in vehicles has […]
Rwanda Exits Regional Bloc Amid DR Congo Tensions
Rwanda has announced its withdrawal from the Economic Community of Central African States (Eccas), a regional bloc comprising 11 member states. This decision follows a diplomatic dispute with the Democratic Republic of Congo over Rwanda’s involvement in the conflict in eastern DR Congo. Rwanda was set to assume the chairmanship role of Eccas, which rotates […]
British Soldier Arrested in Kenya Over Rape Allegation
A British soldier has been arrested and questioned in connection with an alleged rape incident near the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) in Nanyuki, a town located 200km north of Nairobi. The incident reportedly occurred last month after a group of British soldiers visited a local bar. The UK Ministry of Defence confirmed the […]
Tinubu’s Mechanisation Drive to Boost Food Security
President Bola Tinubu’s administration is driving forward a massive agricultural mechanisation programme, with the deployment of over 32,500 tractors and equipment nationwide. The programme, which is already underway, is being hailed by stakeholders and experts as a transformative initiative capable of lifting millions out of poverty, increasing food output, and energising rural economies At the […]
West African Development: Tuggar Calls for Deeper Socio-Economic Cooperation
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has called for robust socio-economic collaboration among West African countries to harness the region’s collective potential and deliver long-term economic transformation. Speaking at a Private Sector Roundtable held at the Metropolitan Club in Victoria Island, Lagos, the minister emphasized that while Nigeria holds significant economic influence in […]