Meranda Becomes Lagos’ First Female Speaker Amid Controversy
On January 12, 2025, Mojisola Meranda was elected Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly following the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa over allegations of financial misconduct. Her appointment marks a historic moment as she becomes the first female Speaker in the Assembly’s history. However, her tenure has faced ongoing controversy. The latest incident saw […]
Tems Makes History With 1 Billion Spotify Streams
Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has made history as the first African female artiste to surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify. Tems, the Grammy awards winner, who recently became the first African woman to co-own a US football club, achieved this milestone through her contribution to Future’s hit song ‘Wait For U’, […]
Chiney Ogwumike Named First Female BAL Ambassador
Nigerian American basketball star, two-time WNBA All-Star, and ESPN analyst Chiney Ogwumike has been named the first female Basketball Africa League (BAL) Ambassador. The announcement was made by BAL President Amadou Gallo Fall during the NBA Africa All-Star Luncheon at NBA All-Star Weekend 2025 in San Francisco, USA. Chiney, who joins an elite list of […]
Tinubu Backs Africa-Led Credit Rating Agency
President Bola Tinubu says he strongly supports an Africa-led credit rating agency (ACRA), saying it will provide fairer, more transparent credit assessments for African economies. Speaking yesterday at the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, President Tinubu explained that an independent […]
Windey Plans an “Early Night in Bed” with Girlfriend on Valentine’s Day
Gabby Windey has a special Valentine’s Day planned with her girlfriend, comedian Robby Hoffman, featuring a highly sought-after dinner reservation, a new phone plan, and a unique accessory. Speaking at an event in New York City on February 13, the former Bachelorette star shared that they secured a table at Carbone, one of the city’s […]
Woman Sues Diddy Over Alleged 1999 Assault
A woman has sued Sean “Diddy” Combs, accusing him of sexually assaulting her after a 1999 party in New York City. According to the lawsuit, the woman, then 23 and working as a model and promotional employee, attended a VIP event that Combs hosted. She met him at the party, and later that night, he […]
Zicsaloma Reveals He Didn’t Pay for His Nose Job in Turkey
Comedian Zicsaloma, whose real name is Isaac Aloma, revealed that he didn’t pay for his recent rhinoplasty in Turkey. In a YouTube video posted on Friday, he explained that the procedure was part of a collaboration with the hospital. “I wouldn’t call it free, but I only paid for my visa and flight,” he said. […]
Lagos to Mark Illegal Buildings on Banana Island for Demolition
The Lagos State Government has announced that it will begin marking illegal buildings on Banana Island for demolition, by Monday February 17. General Manager, Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Mr Gbolahan Oki, who made the announcement at a stakeholders meeting on Banana Island, yesterday said the buildings were encroaching on prohibited areas, violating building codes […]
Tinubu Approves Medical Staff Recruitment
President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 50 doctors and 100 nurses to cater for the medical needs of inmates in correctional centres across the country. In a statement yesterday, Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who revelaed this says he also secured presidential approval for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to post […]
Sabrina Carpenter to Perform at Brit Awards
Sabrina Carpenter will perform at this year’s Brit Awards on March 1. The singer has also been named winner of the ceremony’s Global Success award recognising “phenomenal” worldwide music sales. It is the first time an international artist has been given the honour after the Brits Awards heads changed the rules to make overseas artists […]