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A former manager of popular Nigerian musician 2face Idibia (also known as 2Baba), Kaka Igbokwe, has confirmed that the singer was arrested in London after a disagreement with his wife, Natasha Osawaru. 2face and Natasha, who is a member of the Edo State House of Assembly, travelled to the UK for his concert tour. However,…
IJEBU-ODE — A member of the ruling families, Prince Olawale Adeyemi, has repeated that the Olufadi–Obalenfa family has a legitimate right in the ongoing process to choose the next Awujale of Ijebuland. He said his family has a clear and well-known historical claim to the throne. In an interview, Adeyemi explained that his claim is…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has approved some schools in Burkina Faso to conduct its exams. This means NECO is now operating in more countries. The announcement was made in a statement by NECO’s Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Azeez Sani, on Sunday in Abuja. With this approval, NECO will now conduct the…
Veteran actor Lere Paimo is alive — Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP). The Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP) has dismissed widespread rumours claiming that veteran Yoruba actor and cultural icon Olalere OsunPaimo has passed away. In a statement released on Saturday and signed by the association’s National Public Relations Officer, Adejonwo…
K1 De Ultimate Reunites With Son Malik After Years of Public Tension It was an emotional moment on Thursday as Fuji legend Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, finally reconnected with Malik, his son with actress Bisola Badmus. Trending videos from the event show K1 embracing the boy on stage during a performance,…
Kwam 1 Reunites With Actress Bisola Badmus and Their Son Abdulmalik After Year-Long Rift One year after actress Bisola Badmus accused Fuji legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as Kwam 1, of neglecting his paternal responsibilities to their son Abdulmalik, the family has reunited. In September 2024, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Bisola alleged the 68-year-old…
Several senators on Wednesday expressed worry over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to remove police officers assigned to VIPs, saying the move could put them in serious danger. Their concerns came during a Senate discussion on rising insecurity, following a motion by Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru, who called for urgent action from the federal government.…
Two fatal road accidents in Ogun State on Wednesday claimed five lives and left three people injured, underscoring fresh concerns about road safety as the festive season approaches. The first crash occurred around 6 a.m. along Sango-Ijoko Road, near Gasline Junction, when a MAN Diesel truck (registration FST 424 XZ) attempted a dangerous overtaking maneuver…
The Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo, has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s worsening security situation and has called on Christians to hold coordinated midnight prayers following recent attacks on churches that left several people dead and others abducted. Speaking during the 4th Pre-Shiloh Encounter Service on Sunday, Oyedepo described the incidents…
The Ogun State Ministry of Justice has said it will quickly take legal action against TikTok creator Ademola Abiodun, also known as DJ Chicken, because of recent road accidents linked to him that have caused concern among the public. The case is connected to an accident that happened on November 1, 2025, in Sagamu, Ogun…
