Nigerian songstress, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has unveiled her own dolls. According to the Grammy-nominated singer, the limited edition dolls will be available in Lagos, the U.S., the UK and France. Starr shared the exciting news with her fans on Thursday via X. She, however, did not provide a specific release…
Amid the economic hardship faced by the citizens, controversial Nigerian singer Portable has stated that there is no reason for the planned nationwide protest. Many Nigerians, under various bodies, are planning a nationwide protest between August 1 and 10, 2024, following the rising cost of living under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking in a post…
Popular Nollywood actor and producer Kevin Ikeduba said he would rather die than cast unqualified actors in exchange for sex. The movie producer, who stated this in an interview on Hip TV’s Trending, emphasised his commitment to professionalism. Expressing his frustration with the high rate of unprofessionalism in the industry, Ikeduba stated: “The movie industry…
Public affairs analyst and former senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, says he will not participate in the August 1 planned protest, stating that organisers are faceless with no clear leadership direction. Speaking with newsmen in Kaduna on Thursday, Sani stressed the importance of peaceful protest with visible leadership to avoid metamorphosing into violence that…
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has lauded the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Benjamin Kanu for sponsoring the newly signed Southeast Development Commission Bill, describing him as the new face of hope for the Igbo race. The group urged the various agitating groups in the zone to stay…
United States Vice President and the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Kamala Harris, has called for a ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian militant group, Hamas. Harris said she raised “serious concerns” with Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu in discussions at the White House on Thursday. In a press chat after the meeting, the VP revealed…
Presidential candidate of the Republican party, Donald Trump, has slammed the FBI Director, Christopher Wray following the security boss’ appearance at the Congress on Thursday. Addressing the congress on the assassination attempt on Trump earlier this month, Wray was said to have told the congress that he was not sure if the former President was…
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the North West Development Commission Bill into law. On Tuesday, the president signed bills creating the Northwest Development Commission, (NWDC) and the South East Development Commission, SEDC. In a statement issued in Gusau, the spokesman of the Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said…
The Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi has recalled his visit to the late Ohanaeze President General, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu at the hospital earlier this month. Obi said the late President-General of Ohanaeze promised him that he would soon be alright. He described the death as shocking and said Iwuanyanwu…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has identified the commencement of the student loan scheme, the N70,000 new minimum wage and the establishment of the consumer credit initiative as reasons Nigerians should not embark on the proposed August 1-10, 2024 hardship protest. The President disclosed this when he received a delegation of Islamic leaders led by Sheikh…
