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In January, I visited a cousin and witnessed something awkward, yet fascinating. There was a power outage in the house, yet her younger brother my cousin too was enjoying his pastime. “Check those guys, clear them, shoot on sight,” he kept urging his online partners. Then I asked his sister, “Who is he talking to?”…
Lagos-based talent manager and event strategist, Oyebisi Michael Oyelami, popularly known as Mikky Mic, has been honoured by the United Nations Association of Nigeria Youth Wing, Lagos State chapter, for his contributions to creative and entertainment conversations among young Nigerians. Mikky Mic received a Certificate of Appreciation from the organisation on August 20 following his…
The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses has relaxed its longstanding policy on the medical use of blood, allowing individual members to decide whether to accept or donate four primary components of blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma and platelets. The organisation announced the change on Friday, 18 September 2026, in an official…
•‘How I ‘bribed’ my dad to approve my career’ Veteran actor Oludotun Jacobs, known simply as Olu Jacobs, died on Wednesday. For over six decades, he blazed the trail in Nollywood. Born in the days when actors were not taken seriously, Olu stood his ground, followed his dream and became one of the greatest in…
President Bola Tinubu on Friday, as part of his working vacation, held extensive talks in Paris with Mr Vincent Bolloré of the Bolloré Group, whose media and digital interests include Canal+, MultiChoice and Universal Music Group. According to presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the Group confirmed plans during the meeting to deepen the localisation of…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says Nigeria must convert the increasing global influence of its music, film, fashion and culture into lasting economic value, increased investment and job opportunities for citizens. The President stated this on Friday in a post on his official X handle, @OfficialABAT, during his working vacation in Paris, France. President Tinubu said…
For a few years, the rumours about his death were almost spread every time. Almost yearly. Maybe due to his ill health, but he was kicking and thriving. And now, the curtain finally fell. There are actors who entertain you, actors who make you believe them, and then there are those whose presence becomes inseparable…
Dr Kweku Adedayo Tandoh is the Chief Operating Officer, Africa Table Tennis Federation (ATTF), in a sport tourism session at Akwaaba 2026, he told African governments to stop asking if they can host sporting festival but to start asking what hosting leaves behind. Citing AFCON 2023’s 1.2 million fans, $1.5 billion value and 97 percent…
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, among others, on Wednesday, paid tributes to the late veteran actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, who died at the age of 84. Jacobs’ death was announced by his son, Olusoji, in a post released on his Instagram page. “It is with gratitude to God…
Nigeria’s latest awards run in Dallas offers more than a collection of trophies: it is another snapshot of how Nigerian music continues to travel, evolve and create space for different forms of talent. At the 2026 AFRIMMA, Davido, Tems, BNXN, DJ Tunez, Ruger, Fola and others turned a night of celebration into a showcase…
