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A sudden job loss, medical bill, urgent home repair or unexpected family responsibility can wreck a carefully planned budget. In Nigeria, rising living costs can make the situation worse because the money saved months earlier may no longer cover the same expenses. That is why building emergency fund Nigeria inflation strategies require more thought than…
The Yoruba movie industry has suffered another loss following the death of Nollywood actress Atinuke Remilekun Kareem, who died after battling breast cancer. Kareem’s death comes barely two weeks after the passing of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who also reportedly died after battling cancer. The actress’ death was announced on Tuesday…
In the town of Offa, Kwara State, solving complex algebraic equations has become a routine inside the Muritala family home. From algebra to simultaneous equations, difficult mathematical problems are broken down into simple, easy-to-understand lessons. But behind these lessons is an unusual voice—that of nine-year-old Charlotte Muritala. The JSS2 student of Iyeru Okin African…
Veteran Yoruba actor and immediate past President of the Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP), Adewale “Baba Elesho” Adeoye, has dismissed speculation that he is battling cancer after a visible wound on his face sparked concern among Nigerians. Speculation about the 67-year-old actor’s health followed the circulation of videos and photographs showing the wound,…
World celebrated country music icon, the late Dolly Parton. [PHOTO CREDIT: Official X handle of Dolly Parton] Dolly Parton has never governed a state, controlled a public budget, or commanded the machinery of government. Yet her life offers Nigeria a timely lesson: leadership is measured not by the grandeur of office, the length of a…
The Lagos State Government has pledged its backing for the premiere of ‘Black Market’, set for Saturday, 26 September 2026. The commitment was announced in a post on the government’s official X account on Sunday. The film’s production team, led by Producer Nora Awolowo, Co-Producer/Executive Producer Omowunmi Dada, and Event Producer Damilola Osikoya, met with…
Filmhouse Group, an entertainment company that operates cinema and film exhibition outlets, has confirmed an attack at its IMAX Cinemas in Lekki, Lagos State. The attack occurred on Friday and left two dead after a man, reportedly armed with a machete and knife, stormed the cinema, causing panic among patrons and staff. Security guards reportedly…
The meeting of Korean culture with Nigeria’s creativity, passion and energy showed how cultural exchange could strengthen friendship between nations. THE 2026 Poongryu Festival in Lagos brought Nigeria and the Republic of Korea closer through music, dance and traditional performances. Held at Terra Kulture on Victoria Island on August 15 and organised by the Korean…
From Nigerian politics and football to global health, entertainment, royal news and major international events, this week has delivered plenty of headline-making stories. Think you’ve been following the news closely? Take our Quiz of the Week and test your knowledge of the stories that made headlines. The post QUIZ OF THE WEEK: Do You…
Odule: “Who will Yinka and I banter with now?” The death of veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has continued to draw tributes from across the Nigerian entertainment industry. Colleagues, fans, friends and younger practitioners have continued to mourn the Yoruba acting legend and celebrate his legacy. From heartfelt tributes to emotional…
