Controversial Yoruba actor/director, Azeez Ololade Ijaduade was shot by a policeman in Iperu, Ogun State. His colleague, Abiodun Adebanjo made this known in a midnight post on his official Instagram page. He is currently battling for his life at the Babcock University Teaching Hospital. Adebanjo said; “Please we need help in Iperu. My director, Azeez…
The youth wing of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has called on all the political stakeholders in Enugu State to close ranks and work for the unity and development of the state. The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation said this in reaction to the Friday judgement of the Supreme Court which affirmed Governor Peter Mbah’s victory. In a…
Paramount Leader of Kwaji Chiefdom, in Taraba State, Umaru Nyala, that was kidnapped by gunmen last week has been set free. Some residents of the community in Yorro Local Government Council of Taraba where the traditional ruler was abducted said he regained his freedom over the weekend. Our reporter gathered that the monarch was released…
Rebecca Welch made history on Saturday when she became the first woman to referee a Premier League fixture. The 40-year-old took charge of Burnley’s 2-0 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage In January, Welch became the first woman to referee a men’s fixture in the Championship. She returned to Craven Cottage a month on from…
Former World Heavy Weight Boxing Champion, Nigeria’s Anthony Joshua put in a terrific performance to beat Otto Wallin inside the distance but another former champion Deontay Wilder was not lucky as he lost on points loss to Joseph Parker on the same bill Joshua boxed magnificently in Saudi Arabia, dominating Wallin before the Swede’s corner…
A young Ghanaian teenager, has accused a guy in his middle years of being responsible for her pregnancy. The girl whose name was not revealed and has not given birth claims that the guy enticed her with Kenkey and fish– a Ghanaian delicacy to get pregnant. The woman claimed that she must have met the…
Nigerian singer, Oluwajuwonlo Iledare, professionally known as Jaywon, has revealed that veteran Nollywood Actor, Ezekiel Atilola, known for his role in the popular Yoruba movie, ‘TOMBOLO’ has turned to Okada rider as a means of livelihood. Videos and photos of the movie star riding a bike have been circulating on social media. However Nigerians are…
A picture of Pastor Adeboye sitting on Oba’s ‘throne’ has elicited reactions from many Nigerians Social media users have expressed diverse views on a photo of Pastor Enoch Adeboye in which the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) was captured sitting on the throne of the Olugbon of Orile Igbon, Oba…
US President Joe Biden has announced pardons for certain marijuana convictions for 11 people imprisoned for non-violent drug crimes, It also applies to certain offences on federal lands. The executive order covers those convicted under the federal law of simple possession, attempted simple possession or use of marijuana. Mr Biden’s more lenient approach marks a…
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara on Wednesday presented the state’s N800bn 2024 budget proposals to the State House of Assembly, tagged ‘Budget of Renewed Hope, Consolidation and Continuity’, the Rivers State Executive Council had earlier approved the budget estimates. The Governor presented the budget to the Ehie-led Assembly of lawmakers sitting within the premises…
