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Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, has raised concerns about a fake “Honorary Certificate” circulating on social media, allegedly issued to Nigerian comedian and content creator, Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, popularly known as Carter Efe. In a statement released on Monday, , and shared on its official social media pages, the university said the document is fake…
The winners of the 2026 BET Awards have been announced following the conclusion of the ceremony held on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, California. The annual awards event, which recognises achievements in music, film, sports and entertainment, was hosted by comedian and social media personality Druski. American rapper Belcalis…
Despite securing some of the night’s biggest international nominations, Nigerian music stars Wizkid, Burna Boy, Tems, and Asake failed to convert their nominations into victories at the 2026 BET Awards. The ceremony, held on Sunday at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and hosted by comedian Druski, celebrated achievements across music, film, television, and…
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…
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