Iyabo Ojo Welcomes First Grandchild as Daughter Priscilla Gives Birth
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has announced the arrival of her first grandchild. Her daughter, Priscilla Ojo, and her husband, East African musician Juma Jux, welcomed their son, Rakeem Ayomide Mkambala, in Canada. Iyabo Ojo confirmed the safe delivery in a social media update on Sunday, eliciting congratulatory messages from fans and celebrities. The couple tied […]
Juju Music Legend Ahuja Bello Dies at 83, a Day After Birthday
Veteran Nigerian Juju music icon, Alhaji Ahuja Bello, has passed away at the age of 83 — just one day after celebrating his birthday. Known for his influence during the golden era of Juju music in the 1970s, Ahuja Bello was a prominent figure in the genre, captivating audiences with his unique sound and stage […]
Mainoo Battles Bruno for Midfield Spot at Man United
The role of Kobbie Mainoo at Manchester United is in doubt after manager Ruben Amorim confirmed the 20-year-old is battling Bruno Fernandes for a place in the midfield. The England international has yet to play this season, missing United’s loss to Arsenal and the 1-1 draw with Fulham. At Craven Cottage, Mainoo was again left […]
Ethel Caterham Turns 116, Becomes World’s Oldest Person
Ethel Caterham, the world’s oldest person, turned 116 on Thursday, August 21. She celebrated quietly with family at her care home in Surrey, taking the day “at her own pace,” staff said. Born in Shipton Bellinger, England, in 1909—five years before World War I—Caterham became the world’s oldest living person after Brazilian nun Inah Canabarro […]
Lagos to Divert Osborne Road Traffic Aug 15–17
The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion on Osborne Road in Ikoyi frThe diversion is designed to minimise disruption while linking newly constructed drains along Modupe Alakija Crescent to the existing underground drainage beneath Osborne Road’s median.om August 15 to 17 to facilitate drainage connection works. The diversion is designed to minimise disruption while linking […]
NHS Administrator Steals £80,000 for Online Lover, Avoids Jail
NHS Administrator Steals £80,000 for Online Lover in Nigeria, Avoids Jail A 63-year-old NHS administrator, Hyacinth Blair, stole £80,000 from her employer and funneled the money to a man she met in an online relationship—but walked away from court without a prison sentence. Blair, who worked at the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, drained […]
Israel Kills Hezbollah Operative in Lebanon Strike
On Wednesday, the Israeli military announced it had killed a Hezbollah operative, Hossam Qasem Ghorab, in Lebanon’s Bekaa region. The army said he had been coordinating Syria-based cells planning rocket attacks on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. The strike occurred Tuesday evening and targeted Ghorab for directing operations from Lebanon. Meanwhile, Lebanon’s cabinet has tasked its […]
FBI: Violent Crime Dropped 4.5% in 2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday released crime statistics for 2024, based on data submitted by “more than 16,000 law enforcement agencies across the United States.” The report detailed “over 14 million criminal offences, covering a combined population of 95.6 percent United States population, submitted data to the UCR Programme through the National Incident-Based […]
MTN Launches ‘Next Afrobeats Star’ with $100K Prize
Telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria has launched a brand-new reality music competition aimed at discovering the country’s next breakout Afrobeats sensation. The show, called Next Afrobeats Star, promises a grand prize of a $100,000 music deal for the winner. Four other finalists will also receive recording deals valued between $25,000 and $75,000. MTN’s Chief Marketing Officer, […]
UNN Denies Appointment of New Vice-Chancellor
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has dismissed social media claims suggesting that a new substantive vice-chancellor has been appointed. In an official statement issued Friday night, the university’s acting public relations officer, Inya Egwu, clarified that the appointment process is still underway and no final decision has been made. Titled “No Substantive Vice-Chancellor Has […]
