The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, has declared that Ogun State is on track to host the most ambitious and inclusive edition of the National Sports Festival (NSF) in the history of the competition, as preparations intensify ahead of the multi-sport event. Speaking during a high-level inspection tour of facilities
In a revelation that has taken both fans and critics by surprise, American actor Penn Badgley, best known for his unnerving portrayal of Joe Goldberg in the psychological thriller series YOU, has disclosed a deeply personal habit—reading passages from the Holy Quran every night as a means of calming his mind and reconnecting with his
Vice President Kashim Shettima has disclosed that he departed Abuja for Libreville, Gabon, on the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to represent Nigeria at the inauguration ceremony of Gabon’s President-elect, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. In a statement issued before his departure, Shettima confirmed his mission, stating, “At the instance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,
The Director General of the Imo State Broadcasting Corporation (IBC), Ms. Ify Onyegbule, has been honoured with a prestigious chieftaincy title in recognition of her impactful contributions to the broadcasting industry and her efforts to celebrate veteran media practitioners in the state. The title “Ada Di Ora Nma” of Orlu, which translates to “Daughter Who
Tensions ran high as Nigerian musicians Habeeb Okikiola, known as Portable, and Darlington Okoye, aka Speed Darlington, exchanged fiery insults during their weigh-in for the ‘Chaos In The Ring’ boxing event, set to take place at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos on Friday. The two controversial figures, who have been at odds for some
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to boosting Nigeria’s creative economy through the provision of funding support and infrastructure for artistes across the country. This assurance was given by the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, during the formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with entertainment company Chocolate City
The buzz surrounding the much-anticipated union of Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux continues to gather momentum as newly released images of the couple in stunning traditional attire have taken social media by storm. Priscilla, daughter of Nollywood actress and businesswoman Iyabo Ojo, and her fiancé, Tanzanian music sensation Juma Jux, looked every inch the regal
The showrunner and stars of Doctor Who have forcefully responded to ongoing criticisms that the long-running BBC sci-fi series has become “too woke,” insisting that the show’s evolution simply reflects its foundational message of kindness, inclusivity, and progress. Recent seasons of Doctor Who have faced backlash from some viewers who argue that the show’s storylines
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has appointed a new Chief of Staff and Special Adviser to the throne. This development was disclosed through a statement issued by the monarch’s former Chief of Staff, Rotimi Osuntola, on Wednesday. The statement, titled ‘Re: My New Role as Special Adviser to His Imperial Majesty, The Alaafin
Award-winning Nigerian singer and DMW boss, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has stirred online controversy following a recent revelation that his billionaire father, Dr. Deji Adeleke, once sent him a whopping $300,000 after a performance. Speaking in a recent interview, the music star explained that despite his personal wealth and earnings from music, his
