Author: Taiwo Okanlawon
FG demands synergy in tackling unemployment, poverty
The Federal Government has urged critical stakeholders and agencies with skills acquisition mandates to synergise in tackling twin challenges of…
A’salfo becomes AFRIMA country director in Cote d’Ivoire
Salif Traore, popularly known as A'Salfo, the leader of star Ivory Coast music combo Magic System, has been made Côte…
Teni drops COVID-19 theme song
Nigerian singer Teniola Apata, popularly known as Teni has dropped a new single titled “Save The Day“, a COVID-19 theme…
MTV Base announces new show “Inside Life With Erica”
MTV Base has announced a new reality TV series, Inside Life, which will be airing weekly on DStv Channel 322…
Davido acquires Rolls Royce Cullinan
Nigerian superstar David Adeleke popularly known as Davido has announced the acquisition of a new wonder on wheels, 2021 Rolls…
No evidence of kidnapping in Lagos – Police
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu has denied reports that some persons were kidnapped in the state.
Why Baba Ijesha is still in detention after bail – Lawyer
Adesina Ogunlana, lawyer to Nollywood actor Olanrewaju James Omiyinka popularly known as Baba Ijesha has disclosed that the actor has…
Uche Maduagwu blames Sanwo-Olu for Oshodi mayhem
Controversial Nigerian actor Uche Maduagwu has blamed the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the chaos that erupted in…
Updated: Obasanjo Library confirms one person dead
One person has been confirmed dead at a gas explosion that rocked the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun…
CHI Limited promotes dairy consumption with Hollandia Dairy Day
Leading dairy brand, CHI Limited, makers of the Hollandia, has held the maiden edition of its Hollandia Dairy Day, to…
OAP Lolo loses mother
Nigerian On-Air Personality Omotunde Adebowale-David popularly known as Lolo has announced the demise of her mother.
Twitter fans stun Yemi Alade as she hits one million
Nigerian singer Yemi Alade hit a million followers on Twitter, but the announcement took a dramatic turn as some followers…
Regina Daniels launches short film on social justice
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has unveiled a new short film series to center on issues of social relevance.
Rail track thief arrested in Enugu
One Ejike Okeke, a member of syndicate who specialises in rail track vandalism has been arrested by the Enugu Police…
Ondo records 161,000 poor households
The Ondo state government said it captured 161,000 individuals from Poor and Vulnerable Households (PVHHs) on its Social Register in…
FG gives passport issuing centres deadline to clear backlog
The Federal Government has ordered all Passport Issuing Centres in the country to clear the existing backlog of applications on…
Singer Lyta’s Baby Mama drags him to social media
Kemi Ayorinde, a baby mama to Nigerian singer Opeyemi Rahim popularly known as Lyta has called him out on social…
Senate confirms Salamatu Suleiman as NHRC boss
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Salamatu Hussaini Suleiman as Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission by…
Algeria halts plan to reopen land borders
Algeria has backed off a decision to reopen land borders closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
FG meets CBN on auto-gas conversion kits
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, says the Federal Government is working with the Central Bank…
Senate okays Federal Medical Centres bill
The Senate has passed a bill for an Act to provide the legal framework to establish Federal Medical Centres in…
EFCC boss Bawa, others take fresh oath of allegiance
Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have taken fresh official oaths, pledging among others, to perform their…
I’m not a Nigerian artiste, I don’t make money here – Burna boy
Grammy award-winning musician, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy, claimed that he is not a Nigerian artiste because…
Betty Irabor: I sought help at Yaba Psychiatric Hospital
Publisher of Genevieve magazine, Betty Irabor, has said that material possessions, luxury and indulgent lifestyle do not exempt one from…
Vuga Music to give best talent N1m at Abuja Family Fun fair
Vuga Music Inc, a Nigerian music publishing company with a branch in Nebraska USA has announced its partnership with Abuja…
Massive harvest: EFCC busts army deserter, 33 fraudsters in Osun
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Office, have arrested thirty-four people for suspected internet fraud.
Iyabo Ojo reacts to Baba Ijesha’s bail
Popular Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, has vowed not to back down until justice is served in the rape case leveled…
Africa Day: TikTok partners African Union, Trace TV
TikTok and the African Union have partnered to place the spotlight on African content through a month-long campaign dubbed #IamAfrican…
Nigerian Rapper Yung6ix robbed in the U.S.
Nigerian hip-hop artist Onome Onokohwomo, also known as Yung6ix has shared a video clip of how his car was robbed…
FRSC advocates 30km-per-hour speed limit
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has called on motorists to peg down their speed limit to 30 kilometers per…