Saheed Balogun Faces Backlash Over Tinubu Re-Election Campaign
Veteran Nollywood actor Saheed Balogun has faced criticism on social media after publicly supporting President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign at an All Progressives Congress (APC) rally in Rivers State over the weekend. The actor shared videos from the campaign event on his social media page with the caption, “Port-Harcourt stand up! All for Asiwaju 4+4.” […]
Ciroma to Host AbdulRazaq, Yusuf Ali, others at Ilorin Emirate Book Launch
The Ciroma of Ilorin, Alhaji Abubakar Bature Sulu-Gambari, SAN, will host Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and other eminent personalities at the public presentation of a book on Ilorin Emirate’s traditional institutions. The book, titled “Traditional Governance, Palace Culture and Conflict Management in Ilorin Emirate,” is authored by Dr. Raheem Muritala, Personal Assistant to […]
Oyo Police Broker Peace Over Toluwanisings’ Burial Dispute
The Oyo State Police Command has brokered peace between the family and associates of late gospel singer Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, following disagreements over his burial arrangements. The intervention was led by the Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Abimbola, after he received reports of the dispute on October 28, 2026. The disagreement had […]
MMPN Celebrates Sultan on 20th Coronation Anniversary
The Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) has congratulated the Sultan of Sokoto
OTUNOLA ADEBAYO AWONIYI: A POLITICAL SCIENTIST, STRATEGIST WITH HUMAN HEART
By George Adetoro Chief Otunola Adebayo Awoniyi has every reason to stand firmly by his political convictions. A Political Science graduate of the prestigious University of Ilorin, businessman, humanitarian and committed Peoples Democratic Party chieftain, he brings intellectual strength, practical experience and compassion to public life. I know him personally. Otunola was my classmate. We […]
Gospel Singer Toluwanisings Dies in Ibadan, Family Confirms
By Shakirat Lawal. Popular Nigerian gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, professionally known as Toluwanisings, has died. His family confirmed his death in a statement shared on his verified Instagram page on Wednesday night. According to the family, the gospel minister passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The […]
Sarkin Gobir Celebrates Yahaya Seriki Gambari on Birthday
The Sarkin Gobir and Madawaki of Ilorin Emirate, Alhaji Yakubu Garba Gobir, has congratulated Ambassador Yahaya Seriki Gambari, Chief Executive Officer of Kursi Investment, on his birthday anniversary. Alhaji Gobir, in a birthday message, hailed Seriki Gambari as a distinguished businessman and community leader whose impact on business and community development in Ilorin Emirate is […]
Timaya Credits Fela Anikulapo-Kuti for Global Rise of Nigerian Music
Nigerian singer Inetimi Timaya Odon, popularly known as Timaya, has credited the late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti for paving the way for the global success of contemporary Nigerian music. Speaking on an episode of the Afrobeats Intelligence podcast, Timaya reflected on Fela’s enduring legacy, noting that the icon’s influence extends far beyond Nigeria. He shared […]
Kano Court Remands ‘Yar Lele Over Alleged Defamation of Politician
An Upper Sharia Court sitting at Post Office in Kano has ordered the remand of Khadija Muhammad, widely known as ‘Yar Lele’, in a correctional facility pending further legal proceedings. The defendant faces allegations of defamation and harassment following a social media post. According to police charges presented before Justice Garba Malafa, Muhammad allegedly published […]
British Singer Kwn Reveals She Is Half-Nigerian
British singer and rapper Khyra Wilson, known professionally as Kwn, has revealed that she is half-Nigerian, correcting a common assumption that she is Jamaican because of her music and Caribbean cultural influences. Speaking on the Culture podcast, Kwn said her sound and cultural identity were shaped by growing up around Caribbean culture, which has […]
