The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described the shocking death of veteran film producer Chico Ejiro as a huge blow to the nation’s Creative Industry in general and to Nollywood in particular. In a statement issued in Lagos on Saturday, the Minister expressed his condolences to the family and friends of the deceased, and indeed to …

The personal bodyguard of David Adeleke a.k.a Davido is dead. He died on Tuesday. Sharing the sad news in his twitter @davido, the musician said “Please tell me I am dreaming…my Tj gone? What imma do without you uncle Tj ehn…11 years you did all for me. pic.twitter.com/5hbk7L9ZJI— Davido (@davido) December 9, 2020 “Put me before you at all times, all …

It is painful that what started as a peaceful protest has been hijacked and turned into complete Anarchy, in total disrespect to those that lost their lives during the Peaceful protest. This is def not the way to honour those that lost their lives while protesting peacefully. What is there to gain from burning and looting private businesses that provide …

After a tussle to win the 85 million naira grand prize, Laycon- Olamilekan Agbeleshe, the show’s most loved participant has emerged the winner of the 2020 Big Brother Naija ‘LOCKDOWN’ Season 5 that started on July 19 and ended today, September 17. He led by 60 per cent votes followed by Dorathy with 21.85 per cent votes. However, Nengi had …

Temitayo Bolade, alias BigJoo has been producing music since 2007. His career has grown immensely with innumerable newspaper and radio interviews across the country. BigJoo explains that the reason he dumped circular music for Gospel music is that ” there is great gain to serve God with everything we have including our talents and gift. Talking about #IRE and it’s …

Authorities of the Saudi Arabia Interior Ministry have announced that the Umrah (Lesser Hajj) pilgrimage will resume for intending pilgrims qqwithin the Kingdom from October 4 (Saffar 17, 1442AH). This was made known by official sources to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the official news agency of the Saudi Arabia government. In the first stage, “6,000 citizens and residents within …

A loud explosion rocked a Hezbollah stronghold in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, sending up a billowing cloud of black smoke and recalling the deadly August 3 explosion that devastated the port of Beirut. There was no immediate word by officials as to the cause of the explosion in the small town of Ain Qana. An unnamed source told Reuters the …

A TRIBUTE BY Tunde KELANI It took me a few days to finally come to terms with the passing of ChiefJimoh Aliu, whose real name is Mr Drama and without doubt, one of the heroes of the Yoruba Travelling Theatre. At first, my mind went blank, gradually over a few hours, the memories started to flood in. His life and …

The preliminary report of the accident involving a Bell 206B Helicopter operated by Quorum Aviation Limited which crashed into residential buildings in Opebi area of Lagos on August 28, 2020 has been released by the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) on Monday. According to the investigation, report the helicopter had no fuel left in the fuel tanks after the crash. Though …

Eight lives were lost on Saturday night in a lone accident involving a Mazda bus on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Mr Ahmed Umar, the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) disclosed this in a statement this morning. He explained that the accident, which occurred at about 8:45 p.m. near Saapade bridge, was caused by tyre burst. This, he …