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Mr Bayo Onanuga The words, “hunger” and “Onanuga” are almost homophones; words of similar sounds. I am goaded on by the Yoruba epistemology which counsels that likes should be compared with likes. As tortoise’s head safely compares with the big toe, so does a groundnut shell compares with the cocoon of the world’s tiniest rat Yoruba call the eliri. But comparison is not my bother…
Oyo state political climate has witnessed a major realignment with mass defection of the members of Accord, African Democratic Congress (ADC), and All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Oluyole local government area, Ibadan. The decampees were received by the governorship candidate of the party, Hon. Bimbo Adekambi, and the party’s…
Popular Nigerian comedian and content creator Layi Wasabi has opened up on how his perception of Wizkid’s music changed as his own life circumstances improved, revealing that he only fully connected with the Afrobeats star’s evolving sound after achieving a measure of financial success. Speaking during a recent conversation, Layi explained that he initially struggled…
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime sector have called for stronger protection, improved welfare and sustained investment in seafaring, recognising the indispensable role of seafarers in global trade and economic growth. The call was made at the 2026 Day of the Seafarers celebration organised by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in Lagos. The event,…
Excitement is building ahead of the release of The Return of Omotara Johnson, as the highly anticipated Nollywood sequel prepares for premiere events in Abuja and Lagos before arriving in cinemas nationwide on July 10. The film marks the return of veteran actress Bukky Wright to one of her most iconic roles, nearly two decades…
Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has released his highly anticipated soundtrack, ‘I Know Who I Be’. The song is his first release of 2026 and features cross-border collaborations with South African artistes Jazzwrld and GL_Ceejay. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Davido announced the release on his social media pages…
Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dayo Mobereola, on Thursday said that the welfare, safety, security, and professional advancement of seafarers remain central to NIMASA’s maritime governance agenda. Speaking in Lagos during the 2026 Day of the Seafarer celebration, Dr Mobereola stated that NIMASA has continued to champion strategic…
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has released the names of candidates shortlisted for the conferment of the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) for 2026. The candidates, grouped into the usual advocacy and academic categories. They comprise 77 advocates and 12 academics, bringing the total number of shortlisted candidates to 89. The short…
Nigerian Aforbeats singer David Adeleke Adedeji, popularly known as Davido, has announced the release of a new single titled ‘I Know Who I Be’, marking his return to solo music after a period of reduced individual releases. The track features Jazzwrld and GL_Ceejay and is scheduled for release on June 26. He shared the announcement…
Days after the actor Alex Ekubo was buried in his hometown, Arochukwu, Abia State, a tribute by his wife, Anwuli Amakom, published in the burial programme, has surfaced online. The actor died on 11 May at 40. Following his demise, his family disclosed that the actor died at Evercare Hospital following complications arising from advanced…
