Two housemates – Ilebaye and Khalid – were disqualified from the season 7 of Big Brother Naija on Sunday evening. Christy O and Cyph from the Level 2 house became the first evictees for the season during the live show last week. Before last week’s formal commencement of the show, Big Brother had disqualified ex-Miss Nigeria, Beauty Tukura having received double strikes …

Nigerian singer, Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe (better known as Kizz Daniel) has apologised for failing to perform at a show in Tanzania on Sunday. Fans trashed the venue of the show in anger at the non-appearance of the singer, who was subsequently arrested. The fans waited in vain till 6 am for a live performance. At a press conference on Tuesday …

By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu I am the missing link between ape and man. I am two steps ahead of the apes and one step short of man. Inside my big head lives the last word on man, the apes and original sin. In a word, I am the world. I may not have a human face or brain or heart, …

The Norwegian based multiple award winning MC, MC Charlene has signed a new management deal with Cole Management Services Limited. Popularly known as Energy Goddess, MC Charlene had been working independently with her team. But she has now sealed a deal the Nigerian based duly registered management and booking company. Cole Management Services and MC Charlene both announced the deal …

Destalker Laughter Crusade, which holds in Lagos on Sunday 7 August, is set to feature top comedy acts including Alibaba, AY, Gordons, Gbenga Adeyinka the 1st. Singer Reminisce is also scheduled to perform. According to the event organisers, the show promises to be all shades of fun and excitement, as it is more than a comedy show but a crusade …

The new Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Abeokuta, Oba (Prof) Saka Adelola Matemilola was received by the Balogun of Owu, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, as part of the tradition of the Owu people. Former President Obasanjo hosted the Olowu-designate at his Ita-Iyalode, Abeokuta residence, in the company of high chiefs of Owu Kingdom, among whom were the Towulade of Akinale-Owu, Oba Olufemi …

Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has extolled the virtues of the Asagba of Asaba, Obi (Prof.) Chike Edozien as he turned 98 last Thursday. Senator Omo-Agege, who is also the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, saluted the revered monarch for his selfless service to his subjects, the state and Nigeria in general. The Delta …

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has charged Nigerians to use the forthcoming National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) Festival as an opportunity to galvanise Nigerians and project unity in the country. He implored Nigerians to see their diversity, ethnicity and religious tolerance as an opportunity to unite without allowing politics and other things to divide them. Sanwo-Olu made …

Leading brand consultant, Muyiwa Kayode has announced the online release of his second book, Brand Nation. The work advances the theory that branding lies at the root of every successful nation-building endeavour. Using the 3 Ps (People, Places and Products), the author provides a compelling argument that when nation-building is strategically approached from the branding perspective, the results are transformational. …

…Sanwo-Olu promised best hospitality In November, Lagos State will literally become the global epicentre for culture and tourism exhibitions, as Nigeria hosts the maiden United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Global Conference on Tourism, Culture and the Creative Industries. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu promised the State will be extending its warmest hospitality to visitors attending the event across the world, while …