Billie Jean King, a tennis icon and staunch advocate for gender equality, has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. At the age of 81, King becomes the first woman to be awarded a star in the newly created sports entertainment category, a significant moment in both her career and the
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday welcomed Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. The Crown Princess, who arrived at the Villa at 2:13 PM, was greeted by Senator Ibrahim Hadejia, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, who led her to the Vice President’s office for their official
Lagos State University (LASU) marked its 28th convocation ceremony on Monday with a traditional coconut-breaking event aimed at fostering peace and progress within the institution. The ceremony, which took place at the university’s main campus in Ojo, Lagos, saw the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, lead prayers for the well-being of students, staff, and all stakeholders.
A fresh controversy has emerged surrounding the recent incarceration of popular Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, after the Baale (traditional ruler) of Kirikiri Town, Chief Babalola Shabi, accused Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) officials of facilitating a bribery scheme that allowed Bobrisky to enjoy VIP treatment during his prison stay. During a town
Popular Nigerian crossdresser and socialite, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, better known as Bobrisky, has revealed that he was recently scammed out of $990 in an online romance fraud. Taking to his Instagram account on Sunday, Bobrisky expressed his shock and frustration, stating that he never expected to fall victim to such a scam. The fraudster, who
A Nigerian graduate has sparked widespread debate on social media after setting his university degree and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate ablaze in a moment of frustration with the country’s job market and his personal struggles. In a video that quickly went viral, the young man, whose identity remains unknown, recounted his educational journey.
Seaman’s Schnapps, Nigeria’s leading prayer drink, played a key role as the official beverage at the historic coronation of the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade I. The momentous event, which took place at the renowned Olivet Heights in Oyo, witnessed a spectacular display of royalty, culture, and tradition, drawing
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday lauded the Alaafin of Oyo stool as a powerful symbol of cultural pride, unity, and the enduring legacy of one of Africa’s greatest empires. The President made the remarks during the unveiling ceremony of the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, held at the Olivet Baptist High School in
The burial of late elder statesman and former leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark, will take place on May 13, 2025, at his family compound in Kiagbodo, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State. Clark, who passed away on February 17, 2025, was a prominent figure in Nigerian politics and
Nigerian businessman and politician, Ned Nwoko, has publicly displayed his approval of the growing friendship between his wife, actress Regina Daniels, and fellow actress Annie Idibia. The billionaire recently shared footage of the two actresses during what appears to be a cordial visit to the newly appointed Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).In
