Lateef Adedimeji, Bimpe Oyebade Announce Their Wedding Date

Nollywood actors, Lateef Adedimeji and Mo Bimpe have announced December 22, 2021, as their wedding date. The lovebirds took to their respective Instagram pages to break the news to their followers. In the post,  the lovers shared the wedding invitation card. Lateef wrote: “Bismillah Rahmani Raheem Love, Laughter and happily ever after…May the Almighty be […]

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Barcelona Striker Aguero Quits Football Over Health Concerns

Barcelona and Argentina striker Sergio Aguero on Wednesday announced his retirement from football at a tearful press conference, just over a month after the 33-year-old was diagnosed with a heart problem. Aguero has not played since the end of October, when he was taken off during the first half of Barca’s draw with Alaves after […]

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Nollywood Actor Kabiri Fubara Is Dead

Nollywood actor, Kabiri Fubara is dead. In 2020, the actor disclosed  that he was diagnosed with kidney cancer His death was announced by his sister, Stella Fubara  via her Twitter page  on Wednesday She wrote, “My brother Kabiri Fubara has joined the ancestor’s realm. I’m devastated but not hopeless. He lived fully and with joy. […]

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UK To Remove Nigeria From Redlist Wednesday

The United Kingdom says it will remove Nigeria and other 10 African countries from its Redlist on Wednesday, December 15. The countries on the list are  Nigeria, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Angola, Mozambique, Lesotho, Malawi, Zambia, Eswatini, and Zimbabwe. The redlist was introduced in November following the emergence of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. Speaking at […]

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What is our Understanding of Modern Nigeria? – Reflections on a Book Presentation

By Toyin Falola     Thursday, November 18, 2021, will go down in history as one of the most intellectually fulfilling days I have seen in a long while. To some, that may come across as surprising, given that I provided little to no direct intellectual input at the presentation of my most recent book, […]

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Buhari Nominates Muaza Sambo to Replace Sacked Power Minister

President Muhammadu Buhari has written to senate to confirm the appointment of Muazu Sambo as minister of the federal republic of Nigeria. Buhari’s letter seeking for confirmation of Sambo was read on the floor of the red chamber by  Senate President Ahmad Lawan on Tuesday. If confirmed by the senate, Sambo, who hails from Taraba […]

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Nnamdi Kanu Enjoys Full Luxury In Custody- DSS

The Department of State Services(DSS) says the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu enjoys full rights in custody. The DSS spokesperson, Peter Afunanya said this at a media briefing on Tuesday in Abuja. IPOB had alleged that Kanu is denied food and a change of clothing in custody. But Afunanya while speaking […]

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Akin Osuntokun at 60 by Reuben Abati

My good friend, Akin Osuntokun, is 60. He was actually 60 on November 24, but this week, friends and family are rolling out the drums to celebrate one of the finest persons that I know. On November 24, we had gathered at his residence, at the invitation of Ronke, his wife, and the Osuntokun family […]

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Diplomatic Row Between UAE and Nigeria Will Be Resolved Soon- FG

The federal government says the diplomatic row between the United Arab Emirates(UAE) and Nigeria will be resolved soon. The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Siriki, said this at a briefing on Monday in Abuja. Last week, UAE had reduced the number of slots allocated to Air Peace, a Nigerian airline to fly into the country in […]

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Comedian CuteAbiola Returns to Social Media….One Month After Serving Navy Punishment

Online skitmaker ,  CuteAbiola has returned to social media one mother after he was released from army custody. The Instagram comedian  posted  photos  of himself on his Instagram page  on  Monday with a terse message “You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it… Thank you all. We’re back for you,” […]

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