Popular actress, Ada Ameh died in Warri, Delta State on Sunday night. She was said to be a guest of an oil company executive and his family when she suddenly collapsed. The President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas confirmed that Ameh died on Sunday at a Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation hospital. Ameh, 48, played the role of …

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II has appointed Erelu Abiola Dosumu as the Yeye Oodua and Queen Mother of the House of Oduduwa. Dosumu, who is the Erelu Kuti IV of Lagos, replaces the Late Chief (Mrs) Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo, who died on 19 September 2015. HID Awolowo, as she was well known, was the …

Nwayo is finally out The experimental song, Nwayo, which captures the dilemma of a generation forced to a life on the edge is finally out. The song, written and produced by award-winning poet, James Eze offers a convincing moral compass to the listener essentially in Igbo proverbs. It is now streaming on all major digital music platforms. Nwayo began its …

After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions, the ancient city of Ijebu-Ode went agog on Monday with spectacular displays, pomp and pageantry as the Ojude-Oba festival returned.  The colourful event that was energised, refreshed and serenaded by Nigeria’s beverage giant, Rite Foods’ Limited, the official beverage sponsor of the festival, which provided assorted flavours of refreshment for every moment …

The eWorld Forum ’22 and unveiling of the book, Nigeria Drivers of Digital Prosperity will hold on 7th July with the Chairman of MTN Nigeria, Engr. Ernest Ndukwe presiding. While announcing that Ndukwe has confirmed his attendance, the event organiser, Aaron Ukodie said the Forum’s theme is: “4G, 5G, Broadband Connectivity and the Economy”. Ndukwe’s 10 years as Executive Vice …

GoNigeria has launched the GoNigeria Hausa Rap Challenge, a contest for young Nigerians between the ages of 18 to 34, with incentives of N2 million for the first prize winner and two runners-up. The first runner-up wins N600,000, while the second runner-up will receive N400,000. GoNigeria’s primary objective is to drive Nigerian youths to actively participate in the nation’s electoral …

Iya Olumo, the custodian of the deity of popular tourist centre, Olumo Rock died on Wednesday aged 137 years. Real name, Chief (Mrs) Sinatu Aduke Sanni was the mother goddess of the reversed tourist destination located in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Her son, Solomon Adio, who confirmed her death, said his mother died at her Itoko residence in Abeokuta after a …

The winner of the Nigerian Idol Season 7, Progress Chukwuyem has applauded Bigi carbonated soft drink brand of Rite Foods for the massive role in ensuring the success of the music talent discovery platform. He also thanked Bigi for making the show memorable, the fabulous gift offered while it lasted, and the warm reception accorded him during his visit to …

Progress Chukwuyem progressed all the way to the final of the 10-week show to emerge the winner of Nigerian Idol Season 7 on Sunday. His reward for leading the contestants of the reality show, co-sponsored by Bigi carbonated soft drink brand of Rite Foods, totalled N100 million. The breakdown of the star prize include N30 million, a new SUV, a …

It has been a frenzied musical competition for the contestants on the Bigi-backed Nigerian Idol Season 7, which is now in its last week. The grand finale holds on Sunday 22nd May. In the recent show, Progress and Zadok, the frontline contenders for the Idol crown, battled each other and performed three songs each exhilaratingly. The two contestants showcased their …