ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government, under the leadership of Governor Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed plans to allocate N3.5 billion for its ongoing ‘Educash transfer’ programme. This initiative aims to support education and benefit 100,000 indigent pupils in both public primary and secondary schools, as well as …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – The Nigeria Police Force has said it cannot arrest crossdressers, including Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, popularly known as Bobrisky. There have been calls for Bobrisky’s arrest, especially after he was controversially awarded Best Dressed Female at a Nollywood event. Socialites such as Portable and VeryDarkMan had called …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED Chief Imam Tajudeen Mustapha-Adewunmi of Ilaro Central Mosque has delivered a compelling message to the Muslim community, urging them not to revert to negative behaviours abandoned during Ramadan. The Islamic scholar who stated this during his Friday sermon at the Central Mosque, Ilaro-Yewa, Ogun State on April …

A viral video captures the moment a highly endowed lady loses her composure upon meeting singer Portable for the first time, prompting the artiste to clarify, “Just because they gave me a Benz, you come close, I don’t womanize.” In the footage, Portable is seen receiving a Mercedes Benz S350 …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – Oloye Lekan Alabi, the Maye Olubadan of Ibadanland, has advocated for journalistic integrity, urging reporters to prioritize fairness and sincerity in their reporting. In a recent interview with StarTrend Int’l magazine and online, the esteemed journalist and Ambassador of Culture and Tradition …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – In line with its ‘Show Kindness, Share Happiness’ Ramadan campaign, Maltina, Nigeria’s leading malt drink brand, has again demonstrated its commitment to sharing happiness with consumers. The brand hosted a select group of Muslim faithful to a special Maltina Iftar soiree on Sunday, March 31, 2024. The …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – A Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday, April 5, 2024, convicted popular Nigerian crossdresser, Mr. Idris Okuneye, also called Bobrisky, of Naira abuse. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission charged the crossdresser with four counts of abuse of the naira. The presiding Justice Abimbola Awogboro convicted …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Industry, Oluyemisi Somorin-Dawodu, has expressed the growing excitement among stakeholders in the South-West geopolitical zone as they gear up for the highly anticipated 13th Gateway International Trade Fair in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Scheduled to take place from …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Soulcomms, a leading Strategic Communications and Engagement Agency has marked a significant milestone – its 20th anniversary. This momentous occasion not only commemorates two decades of excellence and innovation but also signals a new chapter with the appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer. The company’s 20th anniversary …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially acknowledged the arrest of the prominent cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, famously known as Bobrisky. The apprehension took place in Lagos during the night of Wednesday, April 3, 2024, amid a string of controversies encircling the social media personality in …