Onijan of Ijan Ekiti, Oba Lawrence Adebanji Aladesuyi, Afayagbegun II. By Dare Daramola Hope is now being restored and expectations in high octane, as all sons and daughters of the peaceful and serene town of Ijan Ekiti, in Gboyin Local Council Development Area (LCDA) geared up for a week-long celebrations tagged: Ijan-Ekiti Day 2025. For the people, through this unification, the spirit of love, peace,… []

–— Oba Olakulehin By Bunmi Onakan The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is dead. Metropolix Online gathered that Olakulehin died at the age of 90. According to reports the monarch died in the early hours of Monday. Olakulehin died during the ongoing 90th birthday and first anniversary coronation celebrations. The late Oba Olakulehin received the staff of office from Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde… []

— Etinosa Idemudia By Muyiwa Akinola  Nollywood actress Etinosa Idemudia recently revealed how her being a member of a church contributed to the breakdown of her marriage. Speaking in an interview With Chude, uploaded on YouTube on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, the actress narrated how her ex-husband accused her of seducing their church pastor after she confided in him about the pastor’s romantic advances. Etinosa… []

–– Chidinma Ekile By St. Johnson Adegboyega Nigerian gospel singer and Kedike crooner, Chidinma Ekile, has shocked fans with a chilling revelation about how she almost lost her life during a rigorous 40-day fast. Speaking in a recent church interview, the “Jehovah Overdo” singer detailed how the intense spiritual exercise nearly pushed her body beyond its physical limits. Chidinma, who famously transitioned from secular to… []

 –– Lere Olayinka, Dele Momodu By Adeola Idris Veteran journalist, Dele Momodu who was a former Director of Strategic Communications of the Atiku Abubakar Campaign Committee, has denied allegations of contracting one Black Diamond Kitchen in 2022 to supply Small Chops and owing the outfit the sum of N380,000. Momodu, a former presidential candidate, said he has never met such a person or visited any… []

By Bunmi Onakan Fear gripped residents of Adigun-Oke community in Ifelodun local government of Kwara State as a she-goat named nanny reportedly delivered a half-human-half-goat in Kwara state. The incident was said to have happened last week Wednesday. It was gathered that people have been visiting the area since the incident happened to see the creature. Wife of the goat’s owner, Aishat Umar, who spoke… []

  By Oluwayomi Oluwapelumi David As the world celebrates Father’s Day today, millions are taking a moment to honor the guiding figures in their lives—men of character, compassion, and conviction. But here in Nigeria, may this day invite deeper reflection. Beyond the cake, greetings, and family outings, this should offers us a sobering opportunity to examine our own national “fatherhood” I mean the leadership and… []

  – Mr. Tony Elumelu,  Chairman The Tony Elumelu Foundation addressing participants during of TEF’s programme  By St. Johnson Adegboyega Highlights: –10th Cohort of the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme Announced –Over 50 business sectors from farming to technology represented. –20,000 entrepreneurs from 54 countries across Africa funded in 10 years – doubling original target. The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering young… []

— Central Bank of Nigeria Building  BY BLAISE UDUNZE Nigeria’s banking sector has always stood at the center of the nation’s economic hopes. Yet, instead of fueling growth and wealth creation, the sector finds itself trapped in a cycle of fragility, weighed down by policies that appear more punitive than progressive. At the heart of this malaise is the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) reliance… []

– Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Deputy, Obafemi Hamzat  – By Ademola Idris Will Court Sack Hamzat Obafemi as the Deputy Governor of Lagos State? That’s one question still begging for an answer. The Lagos state governorship election petition took a dramatic turn in court the other day when an expert witness, Olubusayo Fasidi, a United State-based immigration lawyer, testified on oath in the election… []

 — Lolar Shon By Bunmi Onakan CEO of popular Lolar Shon empire, Omolola Owogbile Shonowo on Monday 7th July rolls out drums to celebrate yet another birthday. Lolar Shon who has been a beacon of style and innovation in the entertainment industry for 23 years. From fashion shows to lifestyle magazines and has continued to set trends and elevate the standards of glamour clocked 41…. []

– The lady in question By Bunmi Onakan  A 30 year old Nigerian lady recalled how a friend discouraged her from marrying young really affects her status. According to her, her then boyfriend had been trying to propose to her, but her friend had discouraged her by telling her to enjoy her single life. However, that same friend went ahead to marry shortly after giving… []

As an ambassador of peace and youth in Africa, He has synergized Christianity with his duty to activate the mentality of the younger generation. Prophet Dr. Godwin Ikuru is the founder of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry. A very prophetic man of God who values humanity and Godly living. In this interview with Adaobi Enekwa of Blissful Affairs Magazine, Prophet Dr. Ikuru spoke about the Christendom… []

–– Super Eagles goal keeper, Maduka Okoye By Ademola Familua Super Eagles of Nigeria and Udinese Football Club of Italy goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, has been banned for two months for illegal betting. According to Italian news outlet, Football Italia, on Tuesday the punishment follows an investigation into suspicious betting activity during Udinese’s 2-1 win over Lazio on March 11, 2024. Okoye received a yellow card for time-wasting… []

–Atziri Ledif Galeana Valencia By Bunmi Onakan  A 15-year-old female footballer, Atziri Ledif Galeana Valencia collapsed and d!ed during a football match in Mexico. She had been playing for Chivas Lcz against Toriz in the final of a girls’ tournament on Saturday. Atziri reportedly collapsed in the 72nd minute of the match due to a suspected heat stroke. The match was reported to have been… []

— Street traders in Lagos By St. Johnson Adegboyega The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Lagos, Tokunbo Wahab has announced the directive a 48-hour ultimatum to traders occupying road medians from Ebute-Ero to Oja Oba in Lagos Island, warning them to vacate immediately or face enforcement action. He made this statement on behalf of Lagos State government on Saturday, stating that the move… []

— Nigerian Police  By Bunmi Onakan  The Lagos State Police have apprehended a former Nigerian Naval officer for impersonation and assaulting citizens under the guise of being an active military personnel. The arrest was made after the suspect and his accomplices were caught physically assaulting a hotel worker. The altercation arose after a client at the hotel, who had hired the suspect, was asked to refrain from… []

— Bank’s staff celebrating Customer Service Week 2025 By St. Johnson Adegboyega  The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Unity Bank Plc, Mr. Ebenezer Kolawole, has said that a service culture built on responsiveness and innovation will differentiate the impact that customer service can make in any organisation. Making the remarks at the flag off of the Customer Service Week 2025 in Unity Bank, Mr. Kolawole… []

By St. Johnson Adegboyega Access Bank has reinforced its drive for inclusive development by hosting a rural health outreach in Ikotun, Lagos, under its “One Bank, One Continent – Together for Health” campaign. The outreach is part of the Bank’s wider ESG and CSI commitments to improving quality of life and driving real impact across Africa. The outreach, held recently, delivered free medical services and… []