Okocha also admitted his choice of clubs in Europe might have stopped his being crowned as African Footballer of The Year Former Bolton Wanderers midfielder and ex-Super Eagles captain, Augustine Azuka Okocha, better known as Jay-Jay Okocha, has explained why he was unable to play for a top European side …
Read More »Unbundle Ministry Of Information And Culture, NANTAP Tells Tinubu
Bola Ahmed Tinubu The National Association of Nigeria Theatre Practitioners (NANTAP) wants the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to unbundle the Ministry of Information and Culture upon assumption of office. NANTAP’s national president, Israel Eboh, who made the call in a press release, said unbundling the ministry will ensure that the …
Read More »Oyo chieftaincy amendment law dictatorial, Alaafin ruling houses allege
Alaafin’s palace The Oyo Royal title holders and the entire Alaafin of the Oyo ruling family have described the proposed chieftaincy amendment law by the state House of Assembly as dictatorial and usurping in modern society. The ruling houses, in their memo tagged, “Memorandum On Chiefs Amendment Law 2023 Section …
Read More »Seun Kuti Speaks After IGP’s Order For His Arrest
Seun Kuti Nigerian Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, has reacted to the order given by the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, for his arrest over an assault on a police officer. Kuti in a video being circulated on the internet on Saturday, was captured manhandling a police officer. reports says that …
Read More »Yoruba Nollywood actor, Murphy Afolabi, dies after bathroom fall
Barely 24 hours after the death of a popular Nollywood actor, Saint Obi, a Yoruba popular actor and filmmaker, Murphy Afolabi, is reportedly dead. The thespian, who acted in Yoruba movies, was said to have fallen down in the bathroom at his house in Ikorodu, Lagos, on Sunday morning, May …
Read More »Real reason people think I’m arrogant – Actress Nkechi Blessing
Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing Sunday has revealed the reason behind her perceived arrogance. The thespian disclosed that she is suffering from some allergies which made her seem arrogant. She revealed this on her Instagram page on Friday. She wrote, “These allergies will make people think you are arrogant for real; …
Read More »2,246 Nigerians evacuated from Sudan – NiDCOM
Atotal of 2,246 Nigerians have so far been evacuated from Sudan. The Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) Mr Abdur-Rahman Balogun, disclosed this yesterday in Abuja, while giving updates on the Federal Government’s evacuation efforts since May 3. According to him, 94 …
Read More »Charly Boy breaks silence over disturbing photos of him on wheelchair
Veteran Nigerian singer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has broken his silence on the recent viral picture of him sitting on wheelchair at the airport. Recall that the veteran singer elicited mixed reactions after pictures of him sitting on wheelchair surfaced on social media, with many expressing concerns …
Read More »I can’t date any man who split bills, he must provide all – Tolanibaj
Former Big Brother Naija reality show star, Tolani Shobajo, simply known as Tolani Baj, has said she can’t be in a romantic relationship with a man who split bills between his partner. According to her, a man is supposed to provide all the household’s needs. She stated this in a …
Read More »No money laundering takes place without connivance of bank officials – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has said some commercial bank officials are complicit in Nigeria’s money-related fraud. Also, EFCC warned that commercial banks should stop shielding customers suspected of financial malpractices. Michael Nzekwe, EFCC Zonal commander, disclosed this on Friday in Ilorin during a meeting with senior compliance …
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