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BY SEYIFUNMI ODUNUGA All is now in place for the 30th anniversary celebration of the Ruth Band – the group of Faithful Wives in the Bible – at the Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Liberty District Headquarters, Ayo Ni O, Oke-Ado, Ibadan. The grand event is scheduled to take place on …

…Says, “I Was Just Being Straightforward” Popular Nigerian actress, Adunni Ade, has opened up about the emotional and professional toll of working in Nollywood, revealing how jealousy, sabotage, and internal politics have denied her many opportunities and affected her mental health. Speaking during an interview with WithChude, Adunni recalled her …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED  LAGOS, NIGERIA – Nigerian-born broadcaster, author, actor, and musician, Prince Okes Masima has made headlines again – this time with the release of a spiritually inspired song titled “Lion of Africa,” a tribute to Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike. The Delta State-born prince, who has …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – Freude’s Place at 23 Ikorodu Road, Maryland, Lagos, will come alive on Friday, July 18, 2025, as Image Music Global Network presents, “Lost Season 7.0” – a powerful worship experience themed: “The Encounter.” At the heart of this annual worship concert is Oladimeji, the …

…Says, Men Grew Confused After Learning My True Age LAGOS, NIGERIA – Popular Nigerian music star, Tiwa Savage, has opened up about a deeply personal and often misunderstood aspect of her life – her age and how it affects her relationships. The award-winning hip-hop singer revealed that growing older has …

Legacy of the late veteran actor and filmmaker, Adeyemi “Adelove” Afolayan, lives on through his children and sister, who have continued to make significant contributions to Nigeria’s Nollywood. From acting to directing and producing, the Afolayan name remains a force in the Nigerian film industry. Kunle Afolayan, born in 1974, …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Popular Yoruba Nollywood actor, Kunle Afod, has opened up on why he was banned from filmmaking for a period of time. In a recent interview, the actor recounted his fallout with movie marketers and explained the events that led to the ban. Revealing details of the incident, …

…A Legacy of Philanthropy and Unity BY ABU-SATAR HAMED EBUTTE-IGBOORO, YEWA NORTH L G, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – In his characteristic style of celebrating the annual IBD Eid-Adha (Ileya) Festival Jamboree, the prominent business tycoon and socialite, Alhaji (Chief) Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun, the Oluomo of Yewaland, once again spread joy …

BY TAYO MABEWEJE ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – At the confluence of heritage and hope – where colour, culture, and community converge in rhythmic harmony – Governor Dapo Abiodun has redefined the Ojude Oba Festival as more than a celebration. To him, it is “a living flame,” preserving the soul …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IJEBU-ODE, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has emphasized that cultural festivals such as the Ojude Oba Festival are essential to boosting the local economy and enhancing global visibility for the state and Nigeria at large. The governor made this remark on Sunday, …