Nollywood actor Francis Duru has announced the death of his son, Ifeanyi. Writing on his Instagram account, he said: “My champ!! my lion…you fought like a lion…if this is the way He wants it, so be it, I still judge you faithful…Ifeanyi my champ….I will miss you, son…. I will …
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DJ Cuppy Set To Pursue Fourth Degree
Renowned disc jockey, Florence Otedola, aka DJ Cuppy, has made a groundbreaking announcement, shattering age-related stereotypes and inspiring fans worldwide with her quest for another university degree. In a Twitter post insinuating ther pursuit for another university degree, DJ Cuppy revealed, “What if I told you I’ve already started uni …
Read More »Notable Facts About Late ‘Black Panther’ Actress Connie Chiume
Connie Chiume, the South African actress who starred in Black Panther, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Beyoncé’s Black Is King, has died. Here are ten notable aspects of her remarkable life and career: Early Life and Background Born on June 23, 1952, in Welkom, Free State, South Africa, Chiume was …
Read More »Nigeria Spends $600 Million Monthly On Fuel Imports – Wale Edun
THE Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has disclosed that the country currently spends $600 million monthly on fuel imports. He attributed the high cost to neighboring countries, extending to Central Africa, benefiting from the nation’s fuel imports. Edun shared this information during an interview …
Read More »How Pastor Jerry Eze Became Highest-Earning Nigerian YouTuber
Popular Nigerian Pastor Jerry Eze’s YouTube Channel has been ranked as Nigeria’s highest-earning YouTube channel, amassing an impressive N7 billion in all-time earning videos from 2014-2024, according to analytics website Playboard’s ‘Super Chat Revenue’ data. Super Chat aggregation started on January 10th, 2020. Super Chats from live streams and Premiere …
Read More »Why I Appointed 50 Aides – UNICAL Female SUG President
Blessing Alims says the appointment of 50 aides was strictly voluntary, with no financial compensation…. THE Student Union Government (SUG) President of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Blessing Alims Iripia, has reacted to an outrage that was sparked on social media following her appointment of 50 aides in her government. …
Read More »Group Charges North-East Governors On Domestication Of Safe-school Policy
A group, Civil Society Organisation clusters, have called on the North-Eastern governors of Bauchi, Yobe and Borno states to expedite the implementation and domestication of the National Policy on Safety, Security and Violence-free schools (NPSSVS). Ms Noadiah Babas, Communications and Knowledge Officer, Young Leaders Network, made the call on behalf …
Read More »Protest: Emir Sanusi Expresses Dismay Over Destruction of Printing Press, NCC Building
16th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II THE 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, on Wednesday, lamented the destruction of the oldest printing press in the ancient city of Kano, describing it as a wicked attempt to wipe out the monumental edifice. He explained that his great-grandfather and …
Read More »Russia Claims Ukraine Opens ‘second front’ in Africa
RUSSIA has accused Ukraine of initiating a ‘second front’ in Africa after Mali and Niger severed diplomatic ties with Kyiv, alleging its support for ‘terrorist groups.’ The accusation came from Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, who told the RIA Novosti news agency on Wednesday that the regime of Volodymyr Zelenskyy, …
Read More »China Issues Safety Warning To its Citizens in UK
China on Wednesday warned its citizens to pay particular attention to their safety while visiting the United Kingdom because of the right-wing extremist riots in the country. It said that Chinese citizens and tourists should avoid travelling to the affected locations, according to advice issued by China’s diplomatic mission in …
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