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Nollywood in shock as 2 top actresses die within 24hrs

July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 Yemi Thomas, Entertainment Editor

Nollywood actresses, Ada Ameh and Sola Onayiga, popularly known as Ireti in the now-rested TV series, Fuji House of Commotion are dead. Ameh died in Warri, Delta State around 11 pm on Sunday, 17 July 2022 while Onayiga’s reportedly died Monday morning in Lagos after a protracted illness. Ameh was reportedly visiting the family of a top oil businessman when she suddenly collapsed. According to a report by The Nation, the popular actress who lost her 30-year-old daughter, Aladi Godgift in October 2020, died in Warri, Delta State around 11 pm on…

R. Kelly jailed 30yrs for sexual abuse

June 30, 2022June 30, 2022 Yemi Thomas, Entertainment Editor

Embattled R&B singer, R. Kelly, was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday for recruiting and trapping teenagers and women for sex. Judge Ann Donnelly handed down the term in the Brooklyn federal court nearly a year after the 55-year-old Kelly was convicted by a New York jury. “The verdict is in: R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years,” the US attorney’s office for the Eastern District of New York said in a tweet. The prosecutors had urged the court to put the “I Believe I Can Fly” artist…

Why Funke Akindele sent me packing from home -ex-hubby, JJC Skilz

June 30, 2022June 30, 2022 Jide Ige

Funke Akindele’s husband, Abdulrasheed Bello popularly known as JJC Skillz has announced his separation from the star actress. JJC announced via his official Instagram handle on Thursday morning stating that his marriage with Akindele has had issues for the last two years. He stated that he had to move out of their home three months ago after Akindekle insisted he did and had not been able to have a sit down with her since the Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards on May 14. He wrote, “Dear Friends and family, I…

Journalist, Jackson Ude threatens to release video proof of Pere’s alleged love affair with Gov. Yahaya Bello’s wife

June 6, 2022June 6, 2022 Jide Ige

Jackson Ude, a journalist and publisher of an online newspaper, has threatened to release video proof of an alleged love affair between Pere Egbi, ex-BBNaija housemate, and wife of Yahaya Bello, Kogi State governor, Rashidat. Mr. Ude had a few days ago, alleged in a Twitter post, that Pere and Mrs. Bello are lovers. In a now-deleted tweet, Ude said that the gist making rounds is that Rashida had gifted Egbi N5 million naira when they first met. He wrote “Why is #BBNaija Pere Egbi all over the place with…

Wild celebration as EPL 2022 goes to Manchester

May 22, 2022May 22, 2022 Jide Ige

Manchester City Football Club have won the 2021/2022 English Premier League Football season. City came back from a Two nil down to defeat Aston Villa, 3-2 at the Etihad stadium. The stadium was electrified after the final whistle as fans besieged the pitch for celebration. City’s Manager, Pep Guardiola couldn’t hold his tears as he made his way to the dressing room quickly. Two goals from Gundogan and one from Rodri saved the day for the Blues. With the win, Manchester City now have the 6th premier league title in…

Video: ‘It’s no big deal, I did it for N1.7m’ says lady who slept with a dog

May 1, 2022May 1, 2022 Yemi Thomas, Entertainment Editor

An unnamed female sex worker posted a video on Tiktok to defend her decision to sleep with a dog for a N1.7m payday. She advised her critics to ‘stop dying’ over the matter asking ‘“What is the big deal there? I only slept with a dog, I didn’t kill somebody. You, in your life, you have done worse and besides, have you seen N1.7million before? Watch the video below The slim, light-skinned woman with TikTok user ID @Veegodess has been trending on social media after saying there was no big…

Osinachi, Ekwueme crooner died from domestic violence, associates claim

April 24, 2022April 24, 2022 Yemi Thomas, Entertainment Editor

Popular gospel singer, Frank Edwards, and others have revealed alleged shocking details about the death of Sister Osinachi Nwachukwu, the gospel song “Ekwueme” crooner. Osinachi died on Friday in an Abuja hospital. She was aged 42. Though reports had suggested that the mother of four died of throat cancer, unconfirmed reports, however, alleged that the gospel singer died of domestic violence and incessant abuse by her husband. One Gold Martins, who claims to be a friend of the deceased, in a post shared on Facebook, alleged Osinachi had been suffering domestic violence…

Fidelity Bank reacts to video of alleged Customer performing with a band outside its branch

April 20, 2022April 20, 2022 Jasmin Ekua, Banking & Finance

Our attention has been drawn to a video circulating online about a man singing at one of our branches.Contrary to media reports claiming that the man was wrongfully debited by the bank, the video is actually a picketing exercise organized by the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Employees over a dispute they have with the Anambra State Urban Water Holding Corporation and Anambra State Waste Management Authority.To this end, we had earlier issued a statement explaining that while the Union obtained a garnishee Order against…

Go back to old rates, Consumer Protection Tribunal orders DSTV, GoTV

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 Yemi Thomas, Entertainment Editor

DSTV and GOTV have been mandated by the Competition and Consumer Protection (CCP) which ordered MultiChoice to suspend implementation of its new hike in subscription price set for April 1, 2022. Ripples Nigeria had reported that the three-member tribunal led by Thomas Okosun, Sola Salako Ajulo and Ibrahim EL-Yakubu, told the pay-tv to maintain the status quo of its price on March 30. However, MultiChoice went ahead to increase its subscription prices, with its counsel, Jamiu Agoro, telling the tribunal on Monday, that it doesn’t have jurisdiction to make such…

Online voting begins for Consumers’ Value Awards

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 Jide Ige

Online voting for the inaugural Consumers Value Awards begins on April 1st with over 100 products nominated for voting in the maiden edition.The award, a periodic online programme aimed at recognizing the outstanding contribution of Nigerian entrepreneurs, debuted with the recent unveiling of a platform (website) to gauge consumers’ experiences.Hosted by Consumer Value Broadcasting, the Consumers Value Awards will serve as a way of recognizing consumers’ experiences as a vehicle for distinguishing leading products, services and companies worthy of consumers’ money.Speaking on the nomination and voting, the Managing Director, Akonte…

Discrimination, Bias, Stereotype: FirstBank to host Cobhams, Ighodaro, Grey, Runsewe and Gbadamosi today

March 25, 2022March 25, 2022 Jide Ige

Did you miss FirstBank’s recent webinar on 8 March 2022, to commemorate the 2022 International Women’s Day (IWD) – themed Breaking the Bias – and are yet to recover from the grumble of missing the event, following the experiences and excitement shared by participants? Letting the cat out of the bag… By 1 pm on Friday, 25 March 2022, FirstBank will hold a round table for the Gen Zs and Millennials to learn from the event speakers cutting across diverse experiences, socio-economic backgrounds and career paths. The event themed “Discrimination,…

MultiChoice jerks up DStv, GOtv prices

March 22, 2022April 1, 2022 Yemi Thomas, Entertainment Editor

Cable TV company, MultiChoice has increased the prices of its DStv and GOtv packages in Nigeria citing the rising costs of inflation and business operations as reasons. Multichoice said its DStv package will now cost – Premium (N21,000), Compact + (N14,250), Compact (N9,000), Confam (N5,300), Yanga (N2,950), Padi (N2,150), Business (N2,669), Xtraview + PVR access fee (N2,900) The new prices for GOtv package are – Gotv Max for N4,150, GOtv Jolli for N2,800, GOtv Jinja for N1,900, GOtv Lite for N900. Part of the statement read, “In light of the…

GTCO FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL: Africa’s biggest food and drink event returns

March 15, 2022March 25, 2022 Yemi Thomas, Entertainment Editor

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc), is set to continue its long-running showpiece event– The Food and Drink Festival. For the 5th Edition, this headlining event will hold from Sunday, May 1 to Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at the GTCentre, Plot 1 Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Lagos. The GTCO Food and drink festival brings together the biggest chefs and food lovers from ALL OVER the world in a celebration of all things delicious with family and friends. Over the years, the Food and Drink festival has hosted millions of…

Lari Williams, veteran actor is dead

February 28, 2022February 28, 2022 Yemi Thomas, Entertainment Editor

Lari Williams, Nollywood’s veteran and one of the very few professional actors in the industry has died at the age of 81 following a long illness. Williams, who was famous for his roles in hit soap operas such as Village Headmaster, Ripples, and Mirror in The Sun, died peacefully on Sunday at his home in Ikom, Cross River State. This was disclosed in a statement made available by his family. During his lifetime, Williams was a poet, playwright and celebrated actor both in live theatre and on screen, earning him…

Love Like This: New series on NdaniTV

February 28, 2022February 28, 2022 Yemi Thomas, Entertainment Editor

After weeks of teasing fans on social media, NdaniTV is set to release a brand-new web series titled, Love Like This. Posters and a preview of the series can be seen on the production company’s Instagram page @NdaniTV. Love Like This is a romantic drama series that follows the lives of several young middle-class Nigerians who find themselves making lots of mistakes in the quest to find love. The web series features Nonso Bassey, Chisom Agoawuike, Okey Jude, Chibuzor Iheukwumere, Eva Ibiam, Jay Charles Ujomu, Jennifer Eliogu, and a host…

Catch all the amazing highlights from Fidelity Bank’s The Euphoria Event

February 28, 2022February 28, 2022 Yemi Thomas, Entertainment Editor

With spellbinding musical performances from Johnny Drille, Chike and Fave as well as interesting games, The Euphoria lived up to its billing as a major A-class event in Nigeria’s entertainment schedule in 2022. Hosted by leading Nigerian bank, Fidelity Bank Plc in commemoration of Valentine’s season on Saturday, 19 February 2022, the well-attended event saw a host of customers, students and staff of the bank bask in a convivial atmosphere as the bank took them through several themed activities. The event showcased a fully interactive experience centre, which featured photo…

Fidelity Bank Set to Light up Lagos this Weekend with The Euphoria

February 16, 2022February 16, 2022 Jasmin Ekua, Banking & Finance

Lagos is set to host its first major concert of the year this weekend as leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, hosts The Euphoria concert featuring leading music acts, Johnny Drille, Chike and Fave. To be part of The Euphoria, intending guests must download the Fidelity Mobile Banking app while existing customers must carry out a minimum of five transactions to stand a chance to get an invite. To register to attend the event, simply visit https://www.fidelitybank.ng/euphoria . Holding at the Bank’s purpose-built event centre at Oniru, Lagos this Saturday, 19 February 2022, the concert, which…

Gospel singer, Sammy Okposo begs wife for forgiveness after impregnating American lover

January 25, 2022January 25, 2022 Yemi Thomas, Entertainment Editor

Popular gospel artiste, Sammie Okposo, on Tuesday tendered a public apology to his wife, Ozioma, and his fans after he confessed to cheating on his wife which has resulted in a pregnancy scandal involving an American lady. This comes barely 24 hours after an American-based woman, identified as African Doll, accused the singer of impregnating her. The woman revealed this on Monday while talking to a YouTuber on Obodo Oyibo TV, stating that Okposo abandoned her after she told him about the pregnancy. The Wellu Wellu master, as he is…

NdaniTV Releases 5th Season of Real Talk Show

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 Jide Ige

NdaniTV has released new photos and a teaser video from the 5th season of its Talk show, Real Talk. The production company has also unveiled the multi-talented, Bisola Aiyeola, as the host for this season and if the teaser video is anything to go by, we are in for an exciting season! About Real Talk Real Talk first launched on the NdaniTV YouTube channel in 2016 and has had a number of popular hosts including Nicole Asinugo and Cornelia O’Dwyer. The talk show brings celebrities together to speak on societal issues…

Juju musician, Dayo Kujore dies

January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 Yemi Thomas, Entertainment Editor

Dayo Kujore, Soko Extra crooner and veteran Juju musician, has died at the age of 63. Kujore who was among the modern-day pioneers of the Nigerian-styled musical art form is said to have died on Monday, according to his daughter, Dayo Kujore. Circumstances surrounding the ‘Soko Extra’ crooner’s death are yet to be revealed as a formal announcement is expected to be made by the family. Kujore was born on the 4th of April, 1958 in Igbore Robiyan, Abeokuta, Ogun State to parents who were clerics of the African Church.…

Jose Peseiro: See the profle of the ‘classless’ coach NFF employed as Super Eagle’s manager

December 30, 2021December 30, 2021 Yemi Thomas, Entertainment Editor

José Vítor dos Santos Peseiro, the man employed by the Nigerian Football Federation as Technical Adviser for Super Eagles is a close without a profile worthy of emulation or at best can be described as a ‘classless’ coach. The unrated Portuguese coach whose record in his last place was at Venezuela were: 10 Games (Win:1, Draw: 3, Loss: 6, GF: 5, GA: 10); Win %: 10. (born 4 April 1960) is a football manager and former player who played as a forward. After a not too impressive career as a…

FIRSTBANK DECEMBERISSAVYBE: Top 11 events to rock your December

December 28, 2021December 28, 2021 Yemi Thomas, Entertainment Editor

Whenever the conversation is on financial inclusion in Nigeria, FirstBank leads the pack. With over 150,000 banking agents, a full digital banking centre and other innovative solutions, the nation’s premier bank is surely doing a great job connecting Nigerians with access to convenient banking products and services. But that’s not all. FirstBank is also enabling Nigerians to have the best of the yuletide and holiday season year in year out. The bank is aiding its customers to create exciting memories and enjoy fun time with family and friends through their…

Monarchs, elders move to reconcile Ooni and estranged Olori

December 23, 2021December 23, 2021 Yemi Thomas, Entertainment Editor

Monarchs and elders of Ile Oodua are reportedly making a last-minute move to reconcile the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and his estranged wife, Naomi Silekunola. Sources in the palace informed The PUNCH that some of the elders have contacted Prophetess Naomi in a bid to reconcile their differences. It was learnt that the elders’ team was comprised of traditional rulers and members of Ife community. “The babas (elders) are meeting on it. We pray that they can reconcile them,” one of the tour guides in the palace confided in our…

Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi’s 3rd marriage crashes, angry Queen narrates ordeal

December 23, 2021December 23, 2021 Yemi Thomas, Entertainment Editor

Her Majesty, Queen Silekunola Naomi, has announced her divorce from the Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II. In a statement posted on her verified Instagram handle on Thursday, Queen Silekunola announced an end to the three-year marriage. She wrote: “I bless the Lord almighty for His faithfulness in the last 3years of my marriage. In life’s journey, it isn’t how far. Still, how well, indeed though Satan should buffet if trials should come, I have this blessed assurance controlling all situations and saying to me it is well…

Why we detain ‘lovergirl’ soldier -Nigerian Army

December 20, 2021December 20, 2021 Wura Kelani, Crime Reporter

The Nigerian Army on Sunday gave reasons why it detained a female soldier; Private Hannah Sofiat who got romantically entangled with a male corps member at the National Youth Service Corps orientation camp in Yikpata, Kwara State. The Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, in an exclusive chat with The PUNCH on Sunday, said the female officer violated military laws by getting involved in a public display of amorous relationship with a paramilitary trainee – a corps member. The female soldier was ordered to be detained by Captain M.…

FirstBank DecemberIsaVybe: Showing Kindness as You Vybe

December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 Yemi Thomas, Entertainment Editor

The roof is already getting raised with #FirstBankIssaVybe, #DecemberIssaVybe campaigns. With FirstBank, it is always a total experience of being woven into the fabric of society from banking at its finest, to music, fashion, arts, and sports. Across the spectrum of human endeavour, FirstBank stands tall behind its over 32 million customers and counting. As FirstBank makes every day a vybe every December, it is also passionate about ensuring that everyone vybes with kindness. This is in sync with the words of Maurice Elias, Professor of Psychology, “without kindness, our…

Navy frees Comedian, Cute Abiola from detention

December 3, 2021December 3, 2021 Yemi Thomas, Entertainment Editor

The Nigerian Navy has released online comedian, Abdulgafar Ahmad, aka Cute Abiola, from detention. Naval spokesperson, Commodore Suleman Dahun on Friday confirmed his release. Dahun confirmed that the comedian is no longer in naval detention and has been released to serve his punishment. Cute Abiola was detained for violating the military laws by posting a video of himself in military uniform on social media. According to them, such an act is in violation of the armed forces’ social media policy. The Navy mentioned that Cute Abiola failed to show up when…

Trevent set to host Mainland Laffs

December 1, 2021December 1, 2021 Yemi Thomas, Entertainment Editor

Entertainment Lagos is set to experience a major boost this December with the readiness of Mainland Laffs, a comedy show that offers a refreshing approach to family entertainment.The event, which is set to take place at D’Podium International Event Centre, 31B Aromire Avenue, Off Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja is being organized by Trevent Company, one of the fastest-growing event solution companies in Lagos.Speaking about the idea behind the show, the Executive Producer of the Show, John Odiboh promised that Lagosians are in for an exciting evening with their rich lineup of…

Family announces Baba Suwe’s burial date

November 23, 2021November 23, 2021 Yemi Thomas, Entertainment Editor

Adesola Omidina, a son of the late veteran Nigerian comic actor, Baba Suwe, has announced the burial arrangements of his father who died on Monday. The young man who is also an actor, took to his Instagram page to announce that his father’s interment would hold on Thursday, November 25, 2021. In a statement e-signed by Adesola, on behalf of the family, the interment will commence at the deceased residence at 26, Oluwatimiro Street, Ewu Elepe Bustop, Ijede Road, Ikorodu, Lagos, by 10 am prompt. Adesola also stated that the final funeral…

Baba Suwe is dead

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 Yemi Thomas, Entertainment Editor

Veteran Nigerian comic actor, Babatunde Omidina fondly referred to as Baba Suwe is dead. The news of his death was confirmed by the president of the Theatre Arts and Motion Picture Producers Association of Nigeria, Bolaji Amusan also known as Mr Latin. It was gathered that the actor died today. In an exclusive interview with The Punch, Mr Latin said, “It has been confirmed that Baba Suwe is dead. I just got off the phone with his son who confirmed that the actor is dead. I don’t have much details…

How lady died in Obi Cubana’s club

November 21, 2021 Yemi Thomas, Entertainment Editor

A lady, identified simply as Susan, has been electrocuted at the Hustle and Bustle club in the Aminu Kano Crescent area of Wuse, Abuja. Hustle and Bustle is a club and restaurant co-owned by a popular socialite, Obi Cubana. It was gathered that the victim, who went to the club on Saturday, was allegedly electrocuted by a metal on the floor of the clubhouse. The victim brother’s friend, who narrated the incident on his Twitter page @KhalidOshoke, accused the management of the club of not accompanying Susan to the hospital or reporting the incident…

GTCO goes ‘Live in Ghana’ with music concert

November 15, 2021November 15, 2021 Jasmin Ekua, Banking & Finance

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, parent company of Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) Ltd, holds its first-ever show outside the shores of Nigeria tagged: GTCO Music Concert: Live in Ghana! From the curators of the GTBank Fashion Weekend and GTBank Food and Drink Festival–two of Africa’s most celebrated showpiece events–comes the biggest corporate event of the year. This inaugural event will hold in the main bowl of the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, 17 December 2021 and will feature performances from some of Africa’s brightest breakout stars of both Ghanaian and…

‘Am I a Yahoo Boy’ crooner, Naira Marley in trouble as EFCC nails him with 51,933 pages evidence

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 Jide Ige

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday, displayed before a Federal High Court in Lagos, a virtual projection of a Compact Disc with 51,933 pages analysis of the iPhone of popular Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola a.k.a Naira Marley. The EFCC projected the virtual, through its second witness, Mr Augustine Anosike, a forensic analyst. Anosike was still leading pieces of evidence in the trial of the defendant, who is facing 11 counts, bordering on conspiracy, possession of counterfeit credit cards as well as fraud. The anti-graft agency preferred the charges…

Tiwa Savage embattled as sex video goes viral

October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 Yemi Thomas, Entertainment Editor

Singer, Tiwa Savage has opened up that she is currently being blackmailed over a sex video. The revered songstress noted that the sex video features her and her current lover. Tiwa made this revelation during an interview with American OAP, Angie Martinez of Power 105.1. Speaking about the situation, Tiwa said that her lover is distraught with the development. She said, “Yesterday, I was leaving a radio station and I was in my car when my road manager sent me a message. “She said I should check my phone. I…

My sweet bitter BBN6 story -Toke Makinwa

October 17, 2021October 17, 2021 Yemi Thomas, Entertainment Editor

Nigerian actress and media personality, Toke Makinwa has revealed that she lost her sister after the just concluded season of Big Brother Naija show in which she played host. The On Becoming author made this revelation via Twitter on Monday, while thanking fans for their support after recently coming under heavy criticism for being picked as the new Gulder Ultimate search host. “You guys make me cry, the amount of support has been so overwhelming, I will not disappoint you all. It’s been the darkest 10 days of my life, I got off the…

Whitemoney, BBNaija S6 winner hospitalised

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 Yemi Thomas, Entertainment Editor

Whitemoney, winner of BBNaija S6 has landed in the hospital thereby halting his activities on social media. This was made known via his Instagram page on Tuesday, where a video was shared in his Instagram story. In the video, Whitemoney was lying on the bed and his hand was connected to a drip bag, in a hospital fashion. Alongside the video, a caption read, “Good morning. Break in transmission. We’ll be back shortly. Since his epic win two Sundays ago, the Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye winner has been…

Why Chimamanda Adichie can’t win Nobel Prize

October 8, 2021October 8, 2021 Jide Ige

Chimamanda Adichie, a celebrated Nigerian author and novelist may not win the coveted Nobel Prize for literature now or in the nearest future because she is considered “probably too young.” A Swedish literary critic Jonas Thente said he hopes that Nigerian author, Adichie is awarded a Nobel Prize in October 2021. Thente, a literary editor and critic at Dagens Nyheter in Sweden, however, said he fears that the 44-year-old Adichie is “probably too young” to be awarded a Nobel Laureate. The youngest laureate to date was Rudyard Kipling, who…

Nobel Prize 2021: Meet Abdulrazak Gurnah, the Tanzanian and fifth African to win for Literature

October 8, 2021October 8, 2021 Jide Ige

Tanzanian-born novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah on Thursday won the Nobel Literature Prize for his writings on post-colonialism and the trauma of the refugee experience. Gurnah, who grew up on the island of Zanzibar but arrived in England as a refugee at the end of the 1960s, is the fifth African to win the Nobel Literature Prize. The Swedish Academy said Gurnah was honoured “for his uncompromising and compassionate penetration of the effects of colonialism and the fate of the refugee in the gulf between cultures and continents.” “His novels recoil from…

My deal with JMK -Whitemoney

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 Jide Ige

Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye winner, Whitemoney, has cleared the air on his relationship with ex-housemate JMK, while there were on the show. He spoke about this during an interview on Showmax The Buzz where he spoke about his relationships with Jackie B and JMK. While on the show, a footage was released which shows Whitemoney on JMK bed and the duo exchanged a kiss. In a clip of the recent interview shared by Whitemoney via his verified Instagram page, Whitemoney stated that he connected with JMK but the latter already stated that…

Zukerberg loses $7bn to Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp outage

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 Yemi Thomas, Entertainment Editor

Facebook founder Mark Zukerberg suffered a huge $7bn loss as the tech company’s stock went down by about 5.5 per cent, following an outage that hit all the company’s social media platforms Monday evening. WhatsApp and Instagram, both owned by the tech company were also affected. In all, the global economy lost billions of dollars to the outage which took place at about 4.42 pm Nigerian Time on Monday. According to NetBlocks, which tracks internet outages and their impact, the outage had already cost the global economy about $160m per…

Whitemoney, ‘Typical Igbo entrepreneur’ wins BBN S6

October 3, 2021October 3, 2021 Jide Ige

Whitemoney, the typical Igbo boy and entr has won the 2021 Big Brother Naija season 6 edition, themed ‘Shine Ya Eye’, leaving Liquorose as the first runner up. At the grand finale on Sunday, housemates evicted were Emmanuel, Angel, Cross, and Pere; leaving Whitemoney and Liquorose as the top two housemates battling for the N90m grand prize. Born Hazel Onou, the 29-year-old contestant is one of the fans’ favourites. Fondly known as Whitemoney, the reality TV show star was born on July 6, 1992 and hails from Enugu State where he…

OBJ weeps over mum’s death

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 Yemi Thomas, Entertainment Editor

Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo wept yesterday during the stage play titled ‘Aremu’ at the Glover Hall, Marina in Lagos. Aremu is a stage play that centre on the life and times of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, one of the most influential Nigerians alive. The play, written by former Director-General of the National Troupe, Prof. Ahmed Yerima, tells the story of Nigeria from the life of Obasanjo, from birth to adulthood, exploring his peasant background, his travails and his presidency. Aremu is a blend of the Nigeria rich culture…

Ronaldo debuts with a brace for Man U

September 11, 2021September 11, 2021 Jide Ige

Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed a sensational return to Manchester United as his debut double inspired a 4-1 win against Newcastle, while Arsenal eased the pressure on Mikel Arteta with a 1-0 victory over Norwich on Saturday. Ronaldo’s second debut for United was the headline act as the Premier League resumed after the international break and the Portugal superstar did not disappoint his adoring fans at Old Trafford. The 36-year-old insists he did not make his £19.8 million ($27 million) move from Juventus last month for a “vacation”. Ronaldo lived up to…

FIRSTBANK SPONSORS DUKE OF SHOMOLU’S AWO AND AREMU

August 29, 2021August 29, 2021 Yemi Thomas, Entertainment Editor

FIRSTBANK SPONSORS DUKE OF SHOMOLU PRODUCTION; AS AWO AND AREMU HITS THE STAGE First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced its sponsorship of ‘A Deep Dive Into History’, a theatre production from the Duke of Shomolu (DOS) Production House, spearheaded by Joseph Edgar. A deep dive into history comprises two exciting stage plays – Aremu and Awo, showing from the 22nd of August and will run every Sunday till the 12th of September 2021 at the legendary Glover Memorial Hall, Marina, Lagos. Aremu is a powerful depiction of the life…

Victor Uwaifor is dead

August 28, 2021August 28, 2021 Yemi Thomas, Entertainment Editor

Legendary highlife musician, Sir Victor Uwaifo died on Saturday at the age of 80 in Benin. The music icon whose tracks “Joromi” and “Mammy Water” were hits till his demise, was a multi-instrumentalist and a renowned visual artist. One of his children, Uwaifo Peter de Rock, broke the news of the demise of the Professor of Visual Arts at the University of Benin on his social media page on Saturday evening. While Peter did not disclose the cause of the death of his late father, he nevertheless, expressed anguish at…

Firstbank’s Sponsored ‘’First Class Material’’ continues to empower, celebrate Nigerian youths

August 22, 2021August 22, 2021 Jide Ige

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial services provider has again reinforced its commitment to Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship through its sponsorship of the docuseries ‘’First Class Material’’ from the stables of Linda Ikeji TV Arguably Nigeria’s most valuable bank brand, FirstBank continues to pride itself as indeed the Bank of many firsts. First Class Material is a docuseries designed to celebrate Nigerians who are excelling in various fields of endeavour whether academic or non-academic. It is a programme that aims to chronicle the success stories of…

Breaking: FG to lift Twitter ban

August 11, 2021August 11, 2021 Jide Ige

Nigerian Government says it will lift the ban on operations on microblogging platform, Twitter, “in a matter of days”. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, gave this update after the week’s virtual Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. This is as it said that it has reached agreement with Twitter in most areas of misunderstanding. Recall that on June 5, 2021, the FG had officially banned Twitter’s indefinitely, thereby restricting it from operating in Nigeria after…

Messi @ PSG: I am happy to begin a new life here

August 10, 2021August 10, 2021 Yemi Thomas, Entertainment Editor

Argentina forward Lionel Messi, who left Barcelona last week, has signed a two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain. The deal comes with an option of an additional year, the French club announced on Tuesday. Messi, 34, will wear the number 30 as revealed in a video by the club, the number he had when he began his professional career at Barcelona between 2004-2006. “I am excited to begin a new chapter of my career at Paris Saint-Germain,” said Messi in a statement on the club’s website. The 34-year-old, who was a…

Society Reporters Excellence Leadership Awards set to hold

August 3, 2021August 3, 2021 Yemi Thomas, Entertainment Editor

Countdown begins for the talk of the town Society Reporters Excellence Leadership Award (SRELA) is billed to take place as a presentation in the month of August 2021 and packaged by Society Reporters, a reputable news platform that serves as the watchdog of society; bringing to the fore pertinent issues that are otherwise overlooked for the past ten years of existence. The debut of SRELA as special recognition excellence and the leadership award is to add value to the carefully selected awardees and recipients for the year, enhance their credibility, and reinforce the leadership…

Actress, Rachel Oniga is dead

August 1, 2021August 1, 2021 Jide Ige

Rachel Oniga, a celebrated actress and one of Hollywood’s greats is dead. The 64 year-old actress from Delta State, Nigeria, reportedly passed on after a brief illness. The cause of Oniga’s death was unknown at the time of this report. Oniga, who was a veteran actress, featured in over a hundred movies.