The 70-year-old actor, known for his iconic roles and lasting impact on the Yoruba movie industry, passed away on August 15, 2025. While the cause of death has not been officially disclosed, his passing has left the Nigerian entertainment industry in mourning. Emotional scenes unfolded as seen in videos shared on social media. The late […]
Ajayi, who turned 21 on Sunday, delivered a remarkable performance in the semi-finals, clocking 9.93 seconds, the sixth sub-10-second race of his career to finish second behind Olympic champion Noah Lyles (9.92s). South Africa’s Akani Simbine followed closely in third with a time of 9.96s. This achievement makes Ajayi the first Nigerian sprinter in 18 […]
The Lagos State All Progressives Congress, APC, has dismissed as an “empty boast” the recent claim by former Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola, that the African Democratic Congress, ADC, would take over power at the federal and state levels in 2027. In a statement released by the APC Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo, he criticised Aregbesola […]
The building, located at 333 Borno Way, Alagomeji, caved in at 9 p.m., prompting a swift emergency response from rescue teams. The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, confirmed that the body of a male victim had been recovered during ongoing rescue operations. “So far, four persons have been rescued and are in stable condition,” NEMA […]
The allegations were confirmed by the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria, DAPPMAN, and the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria, PETROAN, in separate interviews with journalists. The controversy comes as Dangote Refinery sets to slash petrol prices from N865 to N841 per litre in Lagos and the South-West, and to […]
The strike, which commenced early Friday, disrupted services in public hospitals across the country. However, the doctors were directed to resume duties on Sunday following the suspension announced. NARD President, Tope Osundara, confirmed the development to newsmen via a phone conversation, “Some of our demands have been met, and the government has promised to look […]
Olapade said this while reacting to contoversies trailing intimate videos of Koyin and Isabella, as well as Jason Jae and Sultana. He made the claim while reacting to controversies trailing intimate videos involving Koyin and Isabella, as well as Jason Jae and Sultana. Adekunle insinuated that some housemates were attracted to their colleagues of the […]
Baci revealed this while speaking at the event venue in Lagos, saying that the adjustment was made for technical and safety reasons connected to the wighing process. “When we began, we had to weigh the pot and every single ingredient that would go in. The standard crane and scale available can only carry 20,000 kilograms. […]
The world number 26 fell to defeat despite taking the third set, with Franziska winning 11-8, 11-5, 11-13, 11-7 at the Infinity Arena. Aruna had produced one of his sharpest displays in months during Tuesday’s first round, where he brushed aside China’s Huang Youzheng in straight games 11-3, 11-8, 11-8. The African number one showed […]
Iorfa said he never embezzled money while managing the Makurdi-based outfit, contrary to the claims contained in the state’s forensic audit report. “They owe me over N400 million. I have documentation for it,” he said firmly on the programme ECN Hard Truth. I never embezzled money. I was wrongly accused.” The former Nigeria international, who […]