At a recent event, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo turned a potentially awkward situation into a moment of humor and grace. As he was called to the podium to deliver his address, a Kenyan government official placed a wooden piece on the stage, assuming that Obasanjo might need the elevation to reach the microphone. However, upon reaching the podium, Obasanjo …

The Federal Government’s recent decision to set the minimum age for writing the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) and the Joint Admissions Matriculation Examination (JAMB) at 18 has sparked mixed reactions across Nigeria. While some educators, including the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), support the policy, arguing that it will ensure students are emotionally mature before entering higher …

 Singer Scout Willis, the 33-year-old daughter of Hollywood actor Bruce Willis and actress Demi Moore, stirred up attention on social media by sharing a provocative topless photo on her Instagram Story. In the image, Scout, who is also a singer, posed in front of a mirror wearing only a piece of fabric draped low on her hips, captioning the post, …

Neo Akpofure, a former Big Brother Naija star, has hit back at critics who doubted the authenticity of his grass-to-grace story. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Neo shared photos from five years ago when he was working as a Bolt driver, including one where he picked up Nigerian singer MC Galaxy. However, some users on the platform …

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has revealed that the Biden administration pressured Facebook and Instagram to censor content related to COVID-19, including humor and satire, during the pandemic. In a letter to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, Zuckerberg admitted that the White House’s actions were “wrong” and expressed regret for not being more outspoken against the censorship at the time. …

Nigeria’s first-ever Olympic medalist, Nojim Maiyegun, has passed away at the age of 83, leaving behind a legacy that has inspired generations of athletes. Maiyegun, a former boxer who won the bronze medal in the light-heavyweight boxing category at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, died on Monday morning at his residence in Vienna, Austria, after battling an undisclosed illness for several …

Salihu Mohammed Lukman, a former National Vice Chairman (North West) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed concerns over the inability of Nigeria’s opposition parties to effectively challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC in the 2027 elections. In a statement, Lukman highlighted the lack of serious, structured political engagement among the opposition, warning that without a …

A Texas judge has issued a temporary halt to President Joe Biden’s immigration reform policy aimed at expediting legal status for spouses of U.S. citizens. The policy, introduced in June, was designed to create a streamlined pathway to citizenship for an estimated half a million immigrants married to U.S. nationals. However, on Monday, August 26, Judge J. Campbell Barker granted …

French President Emmanuel Macron has firmly denied allegations that the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov was politically motivated, amid growing speculation surrounding the detention.   Durov, who remains in French custody following his unexpected arrest at a Paris airport, faces accusations related to the spread of illegal content on Telegram, his widely-used encrypted messaging platform.   Despite Macron’s insistence that Durov’s …

Actor Ben Affleck has allegedly been spending time with Kathleen “Kick” Kennedy, the daughter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., during his ongoing divorce with Jennifer Lopez. The “Good Will Hunting” star, 52, has been seen on multiple occasions with Kick, 36, sparking speculation about the nature of their relationship. According to a source cited by “Page Six,” the pair have …

In a tragic incident that has left the Ajiran community in shock, gunmen fatally shot Demola, the first son and heir of the Ojomu of Ajiran land, Tijani Akinloye, in the Agungi area of Lekki, Lagos State.   The assassination, which took place on Monday, August 26, near Chevron Drive, close to Ebano Supermarket, has sparked fears and uncertainty among residents.  …

Movie producer and actress Adanma Luke has issued a heartfelt apology to Nigerians following the tragic boat mishap that led to the death of actor Junior Pope and four other crew members earlier this year. The incident, which occurred in April, has sparked significant backlash online, with many blaming Adanma for not taking necessary precautions before proceeding with the film …

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed as the new Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi as the new Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS). These key appointments were announced on Monday, August 26, 2024, by the Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri …

The much-anticipated meeting between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), originally scheduled for August 26, has been postponed, heightening concerns over the possibility of another nationwide strike by university lecturers.   ASUU President, Emmanuel Osodeke, confirmed the postponement, which was announced by the Minister of Education, though no reason has been provided for the delay.   The …

Nigerian-born UFC star Israel Adesanya has sparked controversy with his recent comments about women in Lagos, labeling them as proud and suggesting that many are involved in “runs” or transactional relationships. In a video that has gone viral, Adesanya, known as the Last Stylebender, shared his thoughts in Yoruba, saying, “Lagos women like to feel themselves and are proud. Most …