Popular Nigerian Islamic singer, Rukayat Gawat Oyefeso has passed away. She was well-known for her captivating voice and religious music that resonated with many in the Muslim community. The news of her death was shared by popular Ilorin-based cleric Alfa Aribidesi At-Tawdeeh Islamic Da’awah on his official Facebook page on Tuesday morning. Her loss is…
Barring any last minute changes, the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, will continue today, Tuesday, at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The Biafra agitator has been on trial since he was rearrested and repatriated back to Nigeria from Kenya in 2021. He is facing trial for charges…
Former Governor and Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, has said that the outgoing Governor Godwin Obaseki is politically dead.Oshiomhole made this statement during an interview on Channels TV’s programme, Politics Today, while commenting on the outcome of the just concluded governorship election in the state. Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission,…
Aliko Dangote, the President of Dangote Group has reiterated that his $20 billion Lagos-based refinery will stabilize the Naira against the dollar at the foreign exchange market. The African richest man disclosed this in a 25-minute interview with Bloomberg Television on Monday. He noted that petroleum products imports consume about 40 percent of Nigeria’s foreign…
Ace Nollywood actor, Patrick Doyle, has criticised the trending phrase “I am a Chosen”, commonly chanted by The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries’ members. The actor’s comments come in response to a social media controversy surrounding viral testimonies from a church. Doyle took to Facebook to label the trending phrase “nonsensical,” asserting that it is…
At least 100 people were killed, and over 400 others injured in Lebanon after Israel launched a massive wave of airstrikes targeting Hezbollah on Monday. The strikes followed a series of cross-border clashes between Israel and Hezbollah, triggered by the latter’s support for Hamas in Gaza, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. The strikes targeted Hezbollah…
BY FUNSHO AROGUNDADE For the United Bank for Africa (UBA Plc), its rich history is matchless. With its origins dating back to 1949, the bank which prides itself aa Africa’s global bank has carved its niche as a leading financial institution in sub-Saharan Africa, growing into one of the continent’s most influential banks. UBA’s evolution…
Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Victoria, has reacted to her former partner on the show, Shaun’s eviction. Shaun was evicted from the show along with Handi and TJay on Sunday. Reacting to his eviction, Victoria said it was shocking, stressing that she was expecting to be evicted before Shaun because he is “more…
Popular American streamer and content creator, Kai Cenat, has announced that he’s quitting streaming. The YouTuber announced to his fans via X on Sunday that he’s giving up streaming for a new career. He revealed that he wants to become a professional basketball player. He wrote, “I’m quitting streaming and becoming a professional basketball player….
Controversial self-proclaimed sex therapist, Hauwa Mohammed, popularly known as Jaruma, has disclosed why she got married. Jaruma got married to Ross Fahad Isabor in 2018 and divorced in 2021. The union was blessed with a child. Speaking in an interview with the ‘Issues and Society’ podcast, Jaruma said she got married because of the intense…
