Author: Taiwo Okanlawon
Police react to release of abducted UNIPORT Lecturer, promise to rescue monarch soon
The Rivers State Police Command has assured the kidnapped Paramount ruler of Ikuru Community, HRM Aaron Ikuru of Ikuru Community…
Lagos Govt to partner NIOB on regulation of construction materials
The Lagos State Government is set to partner with professional builders as part of its measures to checkmate the use…
Buhari appoints Isa-Dutse as Executive Director on Board of IsDB
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr. Mahmoud Isa-Dutse as Executive Director on the Board of Islamic Development…
James Bond villain, Yaphet Kotto dies at 81
Yaphet Kotto, an American actor known for his performances in “Alien,” the James Bond film “Live and Let Die” and…
Buhari names Oyebode Oyetunde as Executive Director for Nigeria at AfDB
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr. Oyebode Oyetunde as Executive Director for Nigeria at the African Development…
Grammy Awards: Shatta Wale blasts Ghana OAPs, fans
Ghanaian reggae-dancehall artist, Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr popularly known as Shatta Wale has slammed Ghanaians calling out artists in…
Diversification: Senate considers Bill to shore Nigeria’s FX earnings from Shea export
The Upper Chamber of the National Assembly on Tuesday considered a critical bill that would shore up the country’s foreign…
Kashy Gordon: Ghanaian Police reveal cause of Barry Jhay label boss’s death
Nigerian singer, Barry Jhay who was arrested in Ghana in connection with the death of his label boss, Kashy Gordon,…
Rivers Govt flags off COVID-19 vaccination exercise
The Rivers State Government has today commenced the first phase of Covid-19 vaccination that will help to promote immunity and…
N24bn Police Pension Fraud: Court admits more evidence against Atiku, others
Justice Hussien Baba of the FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja, has admitted in the evidence, documents in the trial of…
Diddy congratulates Burna Boy for winning Grammy Award
American rapper and producer Sean John Combs also known as Diddy has joined Africa and Nigerians in congratulating Burna boy…
MTV Base to spotlight best of upcoming stars with ‘Dripcity’
Africa’s youth entertainment and culture channel, MTV Base will be introducing a new show – Dripcity – every Friday.
Ariyiike Dimples leads as Urban Kitchen Show continues campus tour
Urban Kitchen Show, a TV show where viewers learn how to make meals on a budget has taken a step…
Babs Cardini’s Magic, #IseeIsawChallenge, others blow up TikTok
Every month, users of popular video-sharing social networking service, TikTok find something to trend, either a challenge or a sound…
Grammy Awards: Davido, Don Jazzy, M.I, others congratulate Burna Boy, Wizkid
Nigerian singer and DMW record label boss, David Adeleke also known as Davido has joined the list of Nigerian celebrities…
Buhari urged to declare bandits as terrorists now
The National Youth Council of Nigeria, (NYCN) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately declare the invading bandits across…
2021 Grammy award winners (See full list)
The 63rd GRAMMY Awards are aired Sunday, March 14, 2021, on CBS and it was streamed internationally via GRAMMY.com.
Burna Boy’s ‘Twice As Tall’ wins Grammy award
Nigerian singer Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy has won his first-ever Grammy Award for the Best World…
Wizkid wins Grammy award
Wizkid, Nigeria's international and multiple award-winning singer, has won his first-ever Grammy Award
Yoruba group dedicates 20th anniversary to Tinubu
Agbarijo Egbe Odo Yoruba, (Grand Council of Yoruba Youths) during a meeting it held on Sunday 20th of march to…
Ganduje’s ex-aide, Yakasai reacts to Buhari’s warning to bandits
Salihu Tanko Yakasai, a former Special Adviser on Media to Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has said that President Muhammadu…
Fayemi gets deadline to pay workers’ outstanding salaries
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has given the Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, till May 1 to pay all…
How armed robbers carted away N600, 000 in Osun – Police
The Osun State Police Command on Friday disclosed that about N600, 000 was carted away by armed robbers during an…
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez reportedly split after four years
American singer Jennifer Lopez and former New York Yankees baseball star Alex Rodriguez have reportedly split up after almost four…
Davido’s aide, Obama DMW loses father
Obama DMW, an associate of Popular Nigerian musician, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido has lost his father.
Court orders Police to investigate Sheikh Abduljabbar
A Kano Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday ordered the state Commissioner of Police to conduct an investigation into the alleged…
Road accidents claim 29 lives in 2 months in Osun – FRSC
Osun State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mrs Kudirat Ibrahim, on Saturday said 29 people were…
Osun NUJ demands apology from ex-speaker Adejare Bello for assaulting journalist
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Osun State Chapter has condemned in strong terms an open assault meted out to one…
Sanwo-Olu launches EbonyLife Creative Academy to improve local film production
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State today declared the EbonyLife Creative Academy (ELCA) open in a brief ceremony on-site at…
Stop kissing kids in the mouth – Anita Joseph warns parents
Nollywood actress, Anita Joseph, has advised parents to stop kissing their kids in the mouth.