Nkechi Blessing : How I Broke My Leg at Wizkid Live Performance
Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing Sunday says she broke her leg during Wizkid live performance at Transcorp Hilton hotel in Abuja on Friday. Wizkid was the performing guest at the concert organized by Play Network Africa. According to the film star, when the Ojelegba crooner was performing, an ecstatic fan had found his way towards the […]
Omicron: Canada Lifts Travel Ban on Nigeria, Nine Others
The Canadian Government has lifted the ban it placed on Nigeria and other nine African countries amid fear of Omicron variant. The minister of health in Canada, Jean-Yves Duclos announced at a media briefing on Friday. Three weeks ago, the Canadian government banner 10 African countries including Nigeria over concerns relating to the Omicron COVID […]
Tinubu Didn’t Build My Lekki House, I Sold Land, Got a Bank Loan – Adebanjo
Acting leader of Pan – Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo has denied the allegation that leader of All Progressive Congress(APC), Bola Tinubu built his Lekki house. On Monday, Bisi Akande, former governor of Osun State and close ally to Tinubu during the presentation of his book “MY PARTICIPATION” claimed that the Lekki house […]
A CONVERSATION WITH PROF. ATTAHIRU JEGA, PART 2
Speaking Truth to Power: Attahiru Jega, Toye Olorode, and Nigeria’s Future By Toyin Falola This is the first report on the interview with Professor Attahiru Jega on December 12, 2021. The extensive interview, which has received millions of views across different platforms, exposes Nigeria in all of its ugliness while also offering a path […]
I Have No Interest in Becoming FBN Holdings Chairman- Otedola
The Chairman of Geregu Energy Group and Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola says he is not interested in holding any position in First bank Holdings or any of its subsidiaries. Otedola said this on Wednesday at the ExecuJet Private terminal in Lagos He said the recent acquisition of shares in FBN Holdings is purely an investment […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
