As a former Lagos State Governor, Pa Lateef Kayode Jakande, marks his 90th birthday on Tuesday, July 23, here are quick facts to know about the nonagenarian politician: 1. He was a journalist 2. He first worked with the Daily Service and then in 1953, joined the Nigerian Tribune where …

In the spirit of Valentine, the season of love, an American rapper, songwriter and actress, Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar known professionally as Cardi B has taken to her Twitter page to encourage her fellow women to shower their men with gifts on Valentine’s Day, Newsextra24 reports. The rapper made it known …

The late Afrobeat legend, Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti popularly known as Fela Anikulapo Kuti could be set for a posthumous honour after he was nominated for the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The late musician was nominated alongside international artistes like JAY-Z, Dionne Warwick, Foo Fighters, The Go-Go’s, …

Actor Pete Edochie Endorses The 2023 Presidential Ambition Of His Son, Yul Edochie (Video) Veteran Nollywood Actor, Pete Edochie has endorsed his son and actor, Yul Edochie to contest for the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2023, Newsextra24 reports. Pete Edochie said he made the endorsement as …

AN APPEAL TO IGBO IN LAGOS TO STAY AWAY FROM ANY FORM OF PROTESTS ANYWHERE IN LAGOS ON FEBRUARY 13 2021. As the leader of NDIGBO in APC Lagos I am using the good offices to make a passionate appeal to all Igbo in Lagos to stay away from any …

The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Muhammed, has said some states in the Southwest region of Nigeria don’t want to accommodate other tribes. He was reacting to the recent development in some states in the Southwest where herdsmen were asked to leave. The governor was speaking as a Special Guest of …

China’s broadcasting regulator has banned the BBC World Service from airing there, according to a report in Chinese state media. The news follows a move by Britain’s communications regulator last week to strip the state-run China global television network of its broadcast license in the U.K. According to the state …

After The Botched Shege Ka Fasa: Northern Youths Set To Float Arewa Security Marshalls After failing to set up the botched northern security organisation, “Operation Shege Ka Fasa,” leaders of the Coalition of Northern Youths (CNG) have concluded plans to float another ouitfit known as “Arewa Security Marshalls”. They said the …

At least five people are dead and dozens more injured after a 100 car pile-up on a Texas freeway on Thursday morning that was caused by Winter Storm Shirley, a brutal storm that is wreaking havoc across multiple southern states.

 I came across this young lady (pictured below) on my way to the office this morning (10/2/2021; 7:20am). She greeted me and I offered her #50 as I thought she wanted to ask for money but she declined the money. Instead, she requested that I help as she did not …