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Soyinka questions why Seyi Tinubu moves with militarised escort
Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has condemned what he described as the excessive security protection attached to Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, calling it an abuse of national security resources. Speaking on Tuesday at the 20th Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) Awards in Lagos, Soyinka recounted witnessing an unusually large detachment of armed personnel guarding the president’s…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tuface fires up First Bank’s ‘Legends Decemba’ in Lagos
Hip-hop crooner and one of Nigeria’s most enduring music stars, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as Tuface, headlined the First Bank-powered ‘Legends Decemba’ groove in Lagos. The event, staged by the bank, is part of activities lined up for the Detty December tourism and entertainment festivities. First Bank, in a post on its social media handles, wrote: “December energy is definitely…
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OAU law class of 1985 marks 40th anniversary, honours former philosophy lecturer
The 1985 Law class of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), formerly the University of Ife, celebrated the 40th anniversary of their graduation over the past weekend, holding a reunion in Lagos that also honoured one of their most influential lecturers, Professor Dipo Fashina. Leke Alder, brand consultant and member of the class, shared photos and reflections from the event on social…
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My choice of partner is my business, 2Baba tells family
By Tosin Brown – Popular Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has stressed that he has the right to be with whoever he chooses, with or without his family’s consent. 2Baba made this known in a recent video in which he addressed warnings from his younger brothers and managers, saying he does not interfere in other people’s…
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Priscilla Ojo’s four-month-old baby secures first endorsement deal
By Tosin Brown – Four-month-old Rakeem, Priscilla Ojo-Mkambala’s first son, has signed his first endorsement deal. The little tot, through his parents, signed an endorsement deal with a multimillion-naira toy company, Tots and Toys, in Lagos, Nigeria. The announcement comes after the couple, Jux and Priscilla, returned to Nigeria. Rakeem Mkambala is the grandson of popular Nigerian actress and film…
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Socialite marks 45th birthday by supporting needy in Ilorin
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – In celebration of her 45th birthday, Ilorin-based socialite and cloth merchant, Olajumoke Ogundele, extended a gesture of goodwill by distributing foodstuffs, including rice, beans, yam tubers, cornflour, and garri, to 45 beneficiaries. The distribution coincided with her birthday celebration, where guests were also treated to sumptuous meals and assorted drinks. In her address, Ogundele revealed…
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Edo Assembly summons Natasha over viral face-off with musician 2Baba
The Edo House of Assembly has summoned Natasha Osawaru, the lawmaker representing Egor Constituency, to appear before its ethics and privileges committee following her conduct in a series of viral videos. Osawaru, who is married to Nigerian music star Innocent “2Baba” Idibia, is expected to face the committee within a week to address concerns raised by the footage. One of…
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Nigeria to host inaugural Foods & Culture Festival in December
The Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy has announced that the maiden edition of the Nigerian Foods and Culture Festival will hold from 16 to 17 December, 2025, at the Cricket Pitch of the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists…
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Media executive Babaeko defends Burna Boy, calls for national support
By Tosin Brown – Media executive and founder of X3M Music, Steve Babaeko, has urged Nigerians not to join the world in cancelling Grammy winner Burna Boy. Babaeko made this known on Friday, November 28, during his presentation at the 2025 NECLive in Lagos. The X3M boss reiterated that although no one is a saint, Burna Boy should be regarded…
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Yoruba film icon, Baba Eda Onile Ola not dead- ANTP clarifies
The Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP) has debunked rumours circulating on social media about the death of veteran Yoruba actor and cultural icon, Chief Olalere Osunpaimo. In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by the association’s National Public Relations Officer, Adejonwo Oluwafemi, the ANTP affirmed that the actor, popularly known as Baba Eda Onile Ola, is alive…
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