… A Turning Point In Davido’s Career LAGOS, NIGERIA – Nigerian Afrobeat star David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has shed light on the story behind his first official music contract. The revelation came after Entertainment Talent Manager Tosin Ashafa shared details about the early stages of Davido’s music career. …
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BY LANRE OGUNDIPE For 37 years, Bala Suya was a formidable presence in the suya business in Ibadan, carving out a distinct identity that set him apart from the Hausa community in Sabo, who traditionally dominated the trade. Bala’s journey began at the tender age of 17 when he was …
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LAGOS, NIGERIA – 21 December, 2024 – The second edition of the Wale Olomu Memorial Awards (WOMA) celebrated creativity, excellence, and lifetime contributions to the entertainment industry on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Hosted live on The Vintage Talk Show on Top Radio FM 90.9 by Veteran Journalists Femi Akintunde-Johnson and …
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…As Senator Adeola Yayi Donates 18-Seater Bus to Support Association’s Growth BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Chapter of the Traditional Wedding Initiatives (TRAWIN) has inaugurated Chief (Mrs.) Omolara Adenike Akintade (JP), the Iya Eto of Ilaro-Yewa, as its third Governor on Tuesday, December 10, …
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LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Steering Committee of the Wale Olomu Memorial Awards (WOMA 2024) on December 9, 2024 proudly announced the commencement of its two-part event series, designed to spotlight critical issues in the Nigerian entertainment industry and honour trailblazers. According to WOMA 2024 Steering Committee, the first event – …
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BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The people of Ilaro and the broader Yewaland community have expressed profound gratitude to Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, former President of Nigeria, for his visionary initiative that promises to leave a lasting legacy for generations yet unborn. Chief Obasanjo, accompanied by his …
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ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Chapter of the Association of Alaga Eto Igbeyawo (APTWECON) is set to inaugurate Chief (Mrs.) Omolara Adenike Akintade (JP), the IYa Eto of Ilaro-Yewa, as its 3rd Governor. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at ONTEC Hall, Madojutimi …
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LAGOS, NIGERIA – As part of the 2nd Wale Olomu Memorial Awards (WOMA), a pivotal Roundtable Discussion is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 7:30 a.m. (Nigerian Time). Themed: “Building a Broad-Based Safety Nets for Veteran & Indigent Practitioners”, the event will air live on The …
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LAGOS, NIGERIA – Popular Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe tied the knot with Kazim Adeoti, also known as Adekaz, in 2022, becoming his second wife. While the marriage stirred conversations at the time, the actress has now opened up about the reasons behind her decision. In a recent interview, Mercy explained: …
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Opinion: BY MAHFOUZ ADEDIMEJI On Sunday, September 13, 2020, the University of Ilorin community as a microcosm of Nigeria was thrown into a mourning mode. This was on account of the death of Prof. Ayobami Olubunmi Akinwale, a former Dean of Arts and one of the most dynamic theatre scholars …
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