— Olugbenga Agboola, CEO, Flutterwave By St. Johnson Adegboyega During his recent visit to Awka, Olugbenga Agboola, Chief Executive Officer of Flutterwave, a leading African Fintech company, Mr.  has announced plans to make Anambra State the company’s hub in the South East. Agboola was in Awka yesterday with the CEO of Stanel Group and proprietor of Delborough Hotel, Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu, where they were received… []

Datti Baba-Ahmed, vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, has declared his intention to contest the presidency in 2027. Baba-Ahmed, who was running mate to Peter Obi, made the announcement at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday. His declaration comes a week after Obi exited the LP for the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Addressing party members and supporters, Baba-Ahmed… []

— Sharon Ooja and hubby  By Bunmi Onakan  Nollywood actress Sharon Ooja has revealed that her husband, Ugo Nwoke, gifted her a brand‑new G‑Wagon as a push gift shortly before she gave birth to their first child, a baby boy, on May 20, 2026. Sharing photos on Instagram, she described her son as “peaceful and handsome” and thanked her husband for the motivation. The post… []

— Toyin Abraham with Bukky Wright By Bunmi Onakan Even when fans are still wagging their tongues on how Funke Akindele, a senior colleague to Toyin Abraham rebuffed her at a movie premiere recently, the actress has revealed how another senior colleague, Bukky Wright was being nice to her, treated her with courtesy and gave her a soft landing in the movie when she started…. []

  By St. Johnson Adegboyega Former Attorney General of the Federation, a seasoned politician from the Middle Belt, and an aspirant in the forthcoming gubernatorial race, has been allegedly linked to a serious ritual scandal. The shocking development has begun to stir reactions across political and social circles, raising concerns about integrity and leadership in public office. Details of the unfolding situation are still sketchy… []

– Naira Marley and Late Mohbad By Ademola Idris  National Association of Airlords, a popular cultist group otherwise known as Eiye Confraternity has released a press statement that Naira Marley and Sam Larry who both have been indicted in the death of young musician, Mohbad do not belong to their confraternity. This comes amidst the fight for Justice trailing the death of Mohbad while fans… []

— Damilola Feyide  By St. Johnson Adegboyega  The name may not sound too familiar but her works do. There are many Nigerians especially politicians who would have spent fortunes to get attention for doing what Dammy as she’s fondly called has done to help humanity. The story that is now putting Damilola Feyide in national map started when she was in her 20s. She returned… []

– The accused, Adeleke Omotayo By Bunmi Onakan  A particular Joseph Nwosu, Nigerian residing in the United Arab Emirates, has accused Adeleke Omotayo Rufai, the Chief Executive Officer of Peace Travels and Tours, of failing to deliver travel documents he and 13 others paid for and also failing to provide full refunds. Nwosu told FIJ that Rufai had a group chat on WhatsApp where he… []

By Blaise Udunze Findings show that the United States owes more than $36 trillion while Nigeria owes over N159.28 trillion, with external debt now standing at approximately $51.8 billion. At a first glance, when comparing the debt profiles of the world’s largest economy and Africa’s largest economy, it may though seem misplaced. America can borrow almost indefinitely because it issues the world’s reserve currency. Nigeria… []

— Dr. Chris Okafor, Senior Pastor of Grace Nation Worldwide also known as Liberation City By Sunday Adeyemi Humanitarian service, according to scholars, involves the provision of aid, assistance, and support to people in crisis with the aim of saving lives, alleviating suffering, and upholding human dignity. It also entails empowering the underprivileged to become self-reliant and productive members of society. Even in the face… []

— A kidney specimen  By Bunmi Onakan  Kidney failure, also known as renal failure, can present with several warning signs that are important to recognize early for timely intervention and treatment. Some of these symptoms include: – Reduced Urine Output: A decrease in the amount of urine, though in some cases, urine output may appear normal. – Swelling: Fluid buildup may cause swelling in the… []

— Adebukola Olanloye By Bunmi Onakan Adebukola Olanloye is the creative force behind Trendy Treasures Events. She has established herself as a visionary in the Lagos vibrant event planning scene with a reputation for ochestrating high octave events. Adebukola and her dedicated team at trendy treasures event planners have mastered the art of designing,planning and managing unforgettable parties. What sets her apart is her innate… []

— Charly Boy  By St. Johnson Adegboyega Even at his age when many of his contemporaries have retired and some have even died, controversial social critic and a prominent figure in Nigeria’s entertainment industry, Charly Boy is by daily increasing in his activities as a Social Engineer according to how he described himself in the interview where he talked extensively about Tinubu administration, his relationship… []

— Lionel Messi  By Steve Kenny  According to a report by BBC Sport on Monday June 22, 2026, Lionel Messi once again reminded the football world why he remains Argentina’s greatest inspiration, delivering a sensational performance to guide the reigning champions to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Austria. His influence was evident throughout the contest as he inspired his teammates with creativity, composure and relentless… []

— Senagal National Football Team By Adeola Idris Following Confederation of African Football (CAF) pronouncement of stripping Senagal of Africa Cup of Nation (AFCON) 2025 title, Senegal has submitted an appeal case against CAF and this has been confirmed by the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS). The Lausanne-based court disclosed in a media release that it received the appeal by the Senegalese football federation… []

— Gov. Sanwo-Olu  By Muyiwa Akinola  Plans to introduce a new tenancy bill at the Lagos State House of Assembly to address arbitrary rent hikes, agency fees, charges, and other exploitative and fraudulent practices imposed on tenants by landlords and estate agents has been announced. This was stated in a statement on Tuesday, after the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing in Alausa, Ikeja, organised by the… []

— The blurred photo of the survivor being rescued  By Bunmi Onakan  In a rare and and miraculous way, a survivor has been found alive 11 days after a fire outbreak caused a building to collapse on Lagos Island. The incident occurred in a busy market area at the Great Nigeria House on Lagos Island, leaving traders and residents deeply shaken by the scale of… []

— Otedola  By Adeola Idris  Chairman of First HoldCo, Femi Otedola has acquired 680 million shares in the financial institution, raising his controlling stake in the firm to 20.42 percent. Otedola acquired the shares for N29.6 billion via a private placement, after First HoldCo offered a share at N44 — which is below Thursday’s closing share price of N61 — to private investors. Otedola and… []

— Zenith Bank Headquarters, Lagos  By St. Johnson Adegboyega  In line with its commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible business practices, Zenith Bank Plc has commemorated the 2026 World Environment Day with a two-phase environmental clean-up initiative in Lagos State, held under the global theme “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.” The first phase was a morning clean-up conducted by staff of the… []