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Tonto Dikeh & BFF Iyabo Ojo Date Same Man (Entertainment)

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  Tonto Dikeh and iyabo Ojo are very good friends. It is unclear when their friendship started since they are from different agents of Nollywood , one is Yoruba whilst the other is Igbo .  Tontoh Dike.    (Courtesy, Tontoh Dikeh's Instagram) But, at some point, both Nigerian actors crossed paths and became firm friends. The duo's friendship was especially noticeable in the days following the de@th of Afrobeat singer, Iletioluw Aloba popularly known as Mohbad . They were at the grounds of demanding justice for Mohbad's reported homicide.   Iyabo Ojo and Paul 'Paulo" Okoye (Courtesy, Google Image) Iyabo is noted to be involved with Paul Okoye a music and tour promotions executive. The streets of social media are often awash with pictures depicting their sizzling hot romance. Though both removed marriage from the horizon, it did not deter from their regular public show of affection (PDA). Now, not many know that Iyabo and Tontoh are rivals. Yes, tivals. ...

In Pictures: Activities Marking First Day of Nig.'s State Visit to UK in Pictures (Foreign)

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President Bola Tinubu 's ongoing state visit to the UK has been making the news worldwide. The first official visit by Nigeria to the UK started with President Tinubu and Oluremi , the First Lady, being received by King Charles III . This was followed by a military parade by the two rulers. Subsequently, they met the Prince and Princess of Wales , Price William and Princess Katherine. After a brief meeting, the King and Queen Camilla took President Tinubu and the First Lady on an inspection of a display in the Royal Art Collection at the Green Room in Windsor Castle .  A state banquet capped off activities for the first day of the 3-day visit    Courtesy: Getty Image                   Courtesy: Getty Image                 Courtesy: Getty Image                                   Courtesy: Google...

UK State Visit: Oluremi Tinubu Needs A Fashion Makeover. (Fashion)

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  First Lay Oluremi Tinubu s outfit today (Courtesy, Bayo Onanuga) The Office of the First Lady as the office designation of first wives of presidents  is an integral part of the administration of a president in any democratic dispensation. Though largely ceremonial and not enshrined in the constitution, it is recognized worldwide as an institution that helps in humanizing the image of the president through various charitable activities of the office.  The most memorable First Lady of the 21st centuries Jackie Kennedy , wife of JF Kennedy . Apart from her pedigree and charity, she is revered till today for sartorial elegance and understand glamour.  Jackie Kennedy and President Kennedy (courtesy Google ) Jackie singlehandedly advertised several US designers like Ralph Lauren and foreign ones including Chanel ,  Dior to be a foremost fashion icon in the US, even the world. After the US brands and some of these  European designer labels sent exclusive des...

Military Honours on Display As King Charles Receives President Tinubu (Foreign)

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  President Tinubu and King Charles (Courtesy State House) As is customary, King Charles III received President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria with military honours at Windsor Castle today.  The president is currently having a meeting with the King behind closed doors now. 

Peller Declared Wanted In Benin (Nigeria)

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      Abib "Peller" Adelaja, "wanted" (Courtesy Google ( Abeeb Adelaja , a Nigerian comedian and online streamer has climbed the proverbial tree beyond the branches.  Peller , on a "nationwide tour" (of laughs or content?), has comically and nonchalantly streamed his way into serious trouble that he needs serious action to redress. And fast  On Friday March 6, Pellet paid a courtesy visit to the traditional palace of Oba of Benin . He, with his entourage, met with some palace chiefs and one of the Oba's six Queens. Peller had a jolly good time laughing, joking, interacting and taking pictures at the palace. Then, left. Na so kasala burst.  On hearing of this, the Benin Traditional Council is livid. How can one small boy enter the precincts of a "sacred traditional institution' like the Oba's palace and "desecrate" and "breach the peace" with "frivolous content creation" "without permission" when the...

Govs, Ministers, Dignitaries Who Officially Followed Tinubu on UK:s State Visit (Foreign)

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  L-R: Dr. Dele Alake , honourable minister of solid minerals' development welcoming President Tinubu to his UK hotel. (Courtesy, X) President Bola Tinubu is currently in UK on a state visit to the country.  The visit will strengthen bilateral relations with the country's oldest western ally in the first state visit to UK in 37 years.  R-L: Wale Edun , Dele Alake, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other dignitaries in UK. (Courtesy, X) He is accompanied by some ministers and governors including Gover of Lagos state , Babajide Sanwo-Olu, honourable minister of finance Wale Edun and honourable minister of solid minerals' development, Dr. Dele Alake.  Other Dignitaries (Courtesy X) Dignitaries from several key sectors if a country always follow a president on state visits to hold talks with their counterparts in the country hosting them on state visits for quick collaboration in foreign direct investment opportunities. Here, Dr. Alake while welcoming President Tinubu on his ar...

Senegal Stripped of AFCON Title, Given to Morocco (Sports)

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  CSF's ruling (Courtesy CAF ) In the AFCON 2026 final , Senegal and host nation Morocco faced off. During the match, there was a situation. The coach ordered the players of the Senegalese national team to walk off the pitch in protest over what they termed biased officiating.  Senegal eventually returned to the pitch and finished match that it won. After lifting the trophy, the Moroccans woukd not have it so, petitioned CAT.  CAF',s ruling now gives the trophy to Morocco, taking the trophy away from Morocco. CAF said Senegal's walk off the pitch that day means it had abandoned the match and forfeited the trophy to Morocco. Despite later returning to finish the match.  With that, Morocco becomes AFCON Champions for the very first time ever.  Full Statement from Confederation of African Football The CAF Appeal Board decided that in application of Article 84 of the Regulations of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Senegal National Team is declared to have...

NBA Reacts To Judge Who Ordered Lawyer To Kneel In Court (Nigeria)

  The facts of this case can be likened to a criminality within criminality.  That a j udge reportedly asked Marshall Abubakar , counsel to  Omoyele Sowore , to kneel down during court proceedings. Sowore is currently standing trial on a two-count charge instituted against him by the Department of State Services (DSS). The charge occurs following the activist’s August 25 post on X , in which he described Bola Tinubu as a “criminal” in his reaction to the president’s remarks on corruption during a trip to Brazil. Judges are not known to be frivolous. Their conduct, demeanour and utterances are always clam, measured and elevating. Maybe that's for judges of old.  Is this the new normal? Nigerian lawyers disagree. In a statement signed by Afam Osigwe, NBA president today,  the body said the directive from the judge is not a “ recognised judicial sanction under our laws and does not align with the standards of judicial conduct expected on the Bench”.

World Cup: NFF Appeals Verdict. (Sports)

 Nigeria has our in many world cup qualifiers over the years. But, it is alright because the Super Eagles lost fairly. But, now, the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) locked horns with Congo Republic and FIFA over what it considers broad daylight robbery of Nigeria's chances.  Nigeria has been eliminated from the play-offs following its loss to DR Congo 4-3 on penalties. Afterwards, the NFF hot suspicious over the legitimacy of some DR Congo players, alleging irregularities in the issuance of passports that qualified them for the fixture. After several months of deliberation, FIFA overruled Nigeria’s petition. Undeterred, the NFF said it has formally launched an appeal, signaling its teadiness to pursue the matter through the proper channels.

Nigerian Artistes Shatter Spotify 's Record. (Entertainment)

  Spotify just released its report for 2025 and, Nigerian artistes  it  disclosed in Spotify’s annual  Loud & Clear  report, paint vividly the picture of a market that is booming both at home and abroad. According to Spotify,  Nigerian artist's revenue on Spotify rose by more than 140 per cent between 2024 and 2015, powered by both increased local consumption and stronger demand from listeners outside Africa. In 2025 alone, Nigerian musicians were streamed 30.3bn times which accumulated to 1.6bn listening hours. First‑time listeners discovered tracks by Nigerian artists more than 1.3bn times during the year, a 26 per cent increase from 2024. Local music also charted strongly on Spotify’s Nigerian charts , with Nigerian artistes featuring on more than 80 per cent of the streaming giant’s Daily Top 50 in the country. Within Nigeria, local streaming of Nigerian music jumped by 170 per cent year‑on‑year, suggesting deep appreciation  for homegrown ta...

Why ADC Disowns Party Spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi Publicly (Politics)i

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Bolaji Abdullahi , Spokesperson, ADC (Courtesy Google) When a new opposition political party publicly comes out to warn the general public not to entertain any statement or press release by its spokesperson, it signals a deep crack in the party that defies papering over it. The All Democratic Congress (ADC) is a fresh darling of political parties in MI seeking to list President Bola Tinubu from office in next year's presidential polls. Political bigwigs in the Senate, House of Reps,  past  speakers and Senate presidents including two former presidential candidates have joined the party. So, it is a force to be reckoned with in political terrain in Nigeria . But, cracks are emerging.  Suddenly, the party leadership said any continued unauthorised use of the party’s name and logo by Bolsji Abdullahi , former two-time minister and party spokesperson, would attract legal action. In a statement by the party’s National Chairman, Nafi’u Bala Gombe , and Secretary, Board of Tru...

Avoid Walking Into Trouble! Watch Out Before Buying That Money Order! (Crime)

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You are in a hurry.  But, you've got to get to the bank, last minute. The heavy traffic compound matters. You arrived at the bank, 35 minutes later than anticipated because hey, it's Lagos of the heavy traffic! You rushed in. Only to be beset by a long, winding queue like the long trail of water drops. You checked the time. It's really against you. Yet, you must buy the money order because heck, that's why you are even traveling by air to another location.  Some guys on the queue notices your agitations. They rush forward and upon learning about your dilemma, offers to help. They can help get you the money orders for a fee. You look at the time again, notices you really should be on your way to the airport lest you miss your flight. And the flight is unmissable. A business deal hangs on it and getting the money orders in too is needful. So, you agree. They deliver. You pay. Everyone part ways.  But, that may very well land you not inside Forbes as next biz mogul but ...