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Lent/Ramadan: Ilorin’s nightlife, liquor spots fall silent
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin As the Lenten season enters its 13th day and the Ramadan fast reaches day 18 worldwide, the holy period is taking its toll on social activities in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. During this period, both Christians and Muslims are reminded to abstain from sinful practices, in line with the teachings of their faiths. While religious…
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Rema not open to fatherhood outside wedlock
By Tosin Brown Nigerian singer Rema has revealed that he is not open to having children out of wedlock. He made this known in a recent interview with Rolling Stone magazine, where he became the first Black African artist to appear on its cover. “I feel like there’s a need for us [family] to grow bigger and become a whole…
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Kano-based TikTok star arrested for defacing Naira
By Tosin Brown The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Kano State has arrested popular TikTok star Murja Ibrahim Kunya on charges of Naira mutilation and abuse. Murja was specifically apprehended for spraying money—an act that violates Nigerian law. According to multiple reports, the commission confirmed Murja’s arrest. She now joins controversial cross-dresser Bobrisky, who was arrested and jailed…
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Portable, baby mama clash over child custody
Nigerian singer Portable and his baby mama, Honey Berry, have engaged in a heated exchange of words and threats over their child’s custody. The controversy began after Honey Berry publicly accused Portable of threatening her, warning that he should be held responsible if anything happened to her or their son. The dispute escalated on social media when Honey Berry shared…
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PHOTO NEWS: Sanwo-Olu receives Silverbird Governor of the Year Award
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, was honored with the Silverbird Governor of the Year Award at a grand ceremony held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, on Sunday, March 16, 2025. The prestigious event, organized by Silverbird Group, recognized Sanwo-Olu for his outstanding leadership and contributions to the development of Lagos State. Dignitaries, industry leaders, and well-wishers gathered to…
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Asake reaches out to ailing father after viral video
By Tosin Brown Three days after a viral video surfaced on social media showing the deteriorating health of Fatai Odunsi, also known as Malo, his son, Ahmed Ololade Odunsi, popularly known as Asake, has reached out. According to Sheriffdeen Ojon Olorunfemi, a resident of Mr. Odunsi’s area who shared an update on Facebook, Asake has admitted his past shortcomings and…
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Nollywood producer Ada Anachunam passes away
By Tosin Brown Nollywood filmmaker Ada Anachunam has passed away. The news of her death was announced recently by close friends on social media. A statement from the Anachunam and Abazi families read: “With profound sorrow and heavy hearts, we announce the devastating loss of our beloved Ada Anachunam, a cherished Nollywood producer. Former vice president of ANCOP and current…
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VIDEO: My Father trying to cajole me, says Asake
By Tosin Brown Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has finally responded to allegations of abandoning his ailing father, Mr. Odunsi. The singer took to his Instagram page on Friday, March 14, 2025, to address the claims. In a short video that has since gone viral, Asake responded through music. In the song, the Lungu Boy crooner stated that it…
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Jaywon calls out Lagos hotel as JoEl hospitalized
By Tosin Brown Nigerian singer-songwriter Jaywon has called out the management of a Lagos hotel over injuries sustained by his colleague, JoEl. Jaywon took to social media to criticize the hotel, identified as ST Hotel in the Akinpelu area of Oshodi, Lagos, for allegedly mistreating JoEl, who was scheduled to perform at an event organized by the hotel. A viral…
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Masquerade traditionalists summon skitmaker Ozain over controversial video
By Tosin Brown Popular skitmaker Hussein Mubarak Kehinde, popularly known as Ozain, has been summoned by the Ìjọ Ọjẹ Parapọ̀ Welfare Association, Nigeria and Overseas, over a controversial video depicting a Yoruba masquerade in a manner deemed disrespectful to tradition. The video, which has sparked widespread criticism, has drawn the ire of traditionalists who argue that it undermines Yoruba cultural…
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