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LAGOS, NIGERIA – Grammy-winning artiste Burna Boy has stepped into the ongoing conflict between Dammy Krane and Davido regarding allegations surrounding Tagbo Umeike’s death. Dammy Krane recently took to his social media to accuse Davido of involvement in Tagbo’s death, stating, “I’m boldly saying Davido has a hand in Tagbo’s …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, former governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Lagos, has raised alarm over the sinking status of Lagos and its vulnerability to disappearing within the next 60 to 70 years due to rising water levels. In a video shared by Channels TV, Gbadebo emphasized that …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Chioma Adeleke, newly wedded to David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, recently shared insights into her decision to marry the renowned singer. Recall, the couple tied the knot in a beautiful wedding ceremony on June 25, 2024. In her candid revelations, Chioma expressed deep admiration for her …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Former Big Brother Naija star and grandson of the iconic Obafemi Awolowo, Seyi Awolowo, recently opened up about his upbringing and the complexities of his family’s legacy. Seyi, in a candid conversation on the Just Chude podcast with Chude Jideonwo, shared deeply personal insights into his relationship …

Opinion: BY ABU-SATAR HAMED Central to the issue is Nigeria’s quest for economic independence, the Dangote Refinery stands as a symbol of Nigeria’s potential to harness its abundant oil resources for domestic prosperity. However, recent efforts to undermine its operations have ignited widespread concern and a call for unified action …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Rear Admiral Alison Amaechina Madueke, the former husband of ex-Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has revealed that he ceased living with her in 2015 and is now urging her to stop using his surname. In a petition filed with the Lagos High Court (Suit No LD/15144HD/2024), Madueke …

For the record: ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Members of the Tailoring Association of Nigeria (TAN) from Oke-Ola and Ikosi Units in Ilaro-Yewa, Ogun State, gathered to celebrate Chief Sebil Amoo Hamed, Chairman (Alaga) of TAN, Ogun State Chapter, during the 2024 Eid-El-Kabir festival. Led by Mrs. Titilayo Okusanya, State …

…Says Scheme Not For Profit-Making But Service-Driven BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA –  State Government will from Monday, next week (July 1, 2024) begin allocation of 200 housing units to Subscribers of the Kobape Phase III Housing Scheme. This was disclosed on Thursday, June 27, 2024, by the …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Adeboye Olugbenle MFR, Asade Agunloye IV, the Olu of Ilaro & Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, has called upon traders to consider the economic hardships faced by many and to trade with integrity and compassion. The …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State on Monday, June 24, 2024 emerged as the Chairman of Southern Governors’ Forum by consensus among the sixteen Governors present at the meeting held in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. It would be recalled that the …