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Nigerian poet questions authenticity of Artificial Intelligence at Quramo Festival
Renowned Nigerian lawyer and poet, Tade Ipadeola, has expressed concern about the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI), describing it as “false.” Ipadeola, who won the 2013 NLNG Nigeria Prize for Literature for his poetry collection The Sahara Testament, made the remark on Saturday at the ongoing Quramo Festival of Words held at Eko Hotel, Lagos. He was in conversation…
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Judge sentences Diddy to four years in prison on prostitution charges
By Tosin Brown – Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to just over four years in prison (50 months) after being convicted on prostitution-related charges. Prosecutors had pushed for an 11-year term, but Judge Arun Subramanian handed down the reduced sentence after an emotional hearing on Friday, October 3, 2025. Combs’s lawyers argued for a lighter penalty of…
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Toluwani Odukoya reflects on failed marriage, says God didn’t ordain it
By Tosin Brown – Toluwani Odukoya, an associate senior pastor and one of the children of the late Senior Pastor of The Fountain of Life Church, Taiwo Odukoya, has said that despite being divorced from her husband, her ex remains a great man. In her words, “My ex-husband is a great man… but if God doesn’t ordain you to be…
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Lagos to host world’s largest Jazz Orchestra in October
By Tosin Brown – The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, a 28-piece ensemble regarded as the biggest jazz orchestra in the world, will perform in Lagos State in what has been tagged a historic night of music. Legendary trumpeter and nine-time GRAMMY Award winner Wynton Marsalis will lead the ensemble to headline Runway Jazz ’25 – Timeless Return. The event…
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Kunle Afolayan, Oyo govt partner to train young filmmakers in 10-day residency
By Tosin Brown – Kunle Afolayan’s KAP Film & Television Academy has unveiled a 10-day intensive Filmmaking Residency Programme, scheduled to run from October 6 to 15, 2025. The residency will be hosted at the KAP Film Village & Resort in Igbojaye, Oyo State, the location of the Netflix blockbuster Aníkúlápó. Themed “Emerging Stories,” the programme is designed to equip…
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Shortage of men makes polygamy necessary — Bimbo Akintola
By Tosin Brown – Ace Nigerian actress Bimbo Akintola has declared her support for polygamy, urging society to embrace the practice as part of African tradition. In a recent interview on the Talk To B podcast, the 55-year-old actress argued that polygamy was common in Yoruba households of older generations, where men often had multiple wives. Akintola claimed there is…
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Nollywood to miss out on 2026 Oscars representation
By Tosin Brown – The Nigerian film industry, widely referred to as Nollywood, will be missing out at the 2026 Oscars. This was confirmed by the Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC), the body responsible for submitting a Nigerian film for the globally acclaimed awards ceremony. The NOSC recently announced that Nigeria will not submit any film for the International Feature…
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PHOTOS: Oba Rasheed Ladoja set for the coronation this morning
The Ondo Street, Bodija, Ibadan, residence of His Imperial Majesty Oba Rasheed Adewolu Akanmu Ladoja is buzzing with activities this morning. WESTERN POST reports that all is set for the epoch-making coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ladoja, is all revved up and in top gear to host all the high-profile dignitaries from all over…
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Tinubu celebrates wife, First Lady Oluremi, at 65
Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to his wife, First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as she marks her 65th birthday today, describing her as his “steadying anchor” whose compassion and resilience have impacted millions of Nigerians. In a personal message, the President praised the First Lady’s role in his political journey and public service, recalling her support…
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Nigerian playwright Adegoke concludes residencies in Germany
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Nigerian playwright and literary critic Tọ́pẹ́-ẸniỌbańkẹ́ Adégòkè has successfully concluded two prestigious creative residencies in Germany — one at Theater Koblenz in the historic city of Koblenz, and another with the Sylt Foundation on the windswept island of Sylt (Westerland). Adégòkè, known for his experimental approach to drama and sharp critical voice, described the experience as…
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