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Comedian AY Makun, wife Mabel separate after 20 years

I'm losing my relationship of 20 years, AY Makun speaks on 'crashed' marriage

Comedian, Actor, and Filmmaker Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has opened up on the rumoured disagreement between him and his wife, Mabel Makun. Recently, rumours have been swirling around social media platforms, claiming that the comedian and his wife had parted ways as their marriage hit the rock. Additionally, according to reports, Mabel moved […]

London-To-Lagos Solo Ride: Lagos Govt Hails Resilience, Can-Do Spirit Of Pelumi Nubi

The Lagos State Government has commended the resilience and "can do" spirit of the Nigerian lady, Pelumi Nubi, who drove solo from London to Lagos.

The Lagos State Government has commended the resilience and “can do” spirit of the Nigerian lady, Pelumi Nubi, who drove solo from London to Lagos. Nubi embarked on the journey since January thirty first 2024 and arrived Lagos through the Seme border at about on Sunday morning. Speaking with Journalists at the National Stadium Area […]

South Africa Coach Talks Tough Ahead Return Leg of 2024 Olympic Games Qualifier

As the Super Falcons of Nigeria prepares to take on their South African counterparts in Pretoria on Tuesday night, Banyana Banyana

As the Super Falcons of Nigeria prepares to take on their South African counterparts in Pretoria on Tuesday night, Banyana Banyana head coach, Desiree Ellis believes there is still plenty to play for in their 2024 Olympic Games qualifier. Nigeria defeated the visitors by a single goal thanks to a penalty kick by Rasheedat Ajibade […]

Rivers United crash out of CAF Confederation Cup after aggregate loss

Rivers United are out of the CAF Confederation Cup.

Rivers United are out of the CAF Confederation Cup. The team lost 2-1 on aggregate after losing 2-nil in Algiers in the return leg of their quarter-final clash against the Algerian side, USM Alger, who are Last season’s winners of the competition. They had won the first leg 1-nil at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, […]

EFCC To Arraign Bobrisky For Alleged Money Laundering Friday

While the first four counts of the charge border on abuse of the Naira, the last two counts border on alleged money laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a six-count charge against Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky. Bobrisky will be arraigned on Friday before Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court, Lagos. While the first four counts of the charge border on abuse of the Naira, the last two counts border […]

Nigeria ranks 30th in latest FIFA men’s world ranking

Nigeria’s Super Eagles dropped two places in the latest FIFA ranking, but the three-time African champions are still far ahead of their West African rivals Ghana

Nigeria’s Super Eagles dropped two places in the latest FIFA ranking, but the three-time African champions are still far ahead of their West African rivals Ghana.  The Super Eagles were ranked 28th in the world in the February ranking but dropped to 30th in the ranking released on April 4, 2024, following the team’s mixed […]

President Tinubu directs release of funds for vaccines purchase

President Bola Tinubu has called on Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to collaborate with potential Nigerian vaccine manufacturers to ensure equitable access to life-saving vaccines for children and adults.

President Bola Tinubu has called on Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to collaborate with potential Nigerian vaccine manufacturers to ensure equitable access to life-saving vaccines for children and adults. Speaking at a meeting with a delegation of GAVI led by its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sania Nishtar, at the State House, on Thursday, President Tinubu said […]

Nathaniel Bassey petitions IGP over defamation 

Gospel minister, Nathaniel Bassey, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to investigate and prosecute four persons who he accused of criminal defamation and cyberstalking

Gospel minister, Nathaniel Bassey, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to investigate and prosecute four persons who he accused of criminal defamation and cyberstalking. The singer submitted the petition to the IGP on April 1, 2024, through his lawyers, Peter Abraham, Uche Matthew, Gbenga Agunloye, and Anthony Abia. Last week, four social […]

Nollywood Filmmaker Frank Igho Okpokoro Vaughan is dead 

Popular filmmaker and former Vice President of the Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN), Frank Igho Okpokoro Vaughan, is dead

Popular filmmaker and former Vice President of the Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN), Frank Igho Okpokoro Vaughan, is dead.  Vaughan passed on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, after battling an undisclosed illness. The news was affirmed by the President of the Directors Guild of Nigeria, DGN, Victor Okhai. His death comes on the heels of actor […]