Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, at the weekend in Ibadan, the state capital, discussed with traditional rulers across the state plans to reconstitute the Council of Obas and Chiefs. The meeting was attended by traditional rulers from the five geopolitical zones in the state. The Council has not been sitting since 2011. Makinde, who was represented by his Deputy, …

Nigerian disc jockey, Florence Otedola (popularly known as DJ Cuppy) has bragged about settling the bills on dates in her previous relationships. The 30-year-old billionaire heiress stated that she has never ran into any of ex-boyfriends because they cannot afford the places she goes without her. Sharing a photo of herself in a luxurious car via Instagram, DJ Cuppy wrote: …

Renowned Nigerian musician, Innocent Idibia (popularly known as 2Baba) has officially parted ways with his longtime manager, Efe Omorogbe, who is the CEO of a talent management company, Now Muzik. The announcement was made through a joint statement posted on Instagram by Now Muzik on Wednesday, citing a mutual agreement for the immediate termination of their partnership. Omorogbe expressed gratitude …

African Literature scholar, Prof. Al-Bishak, who is a sabbatical staff at the Federal University, Lokoja (FUL), Kogi State, from the Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State, has endowed an annual prize of N50,000 for FUL, in honour of its Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi. At the event on Monday in the university premises in Lokoja, Prof. Aito Ofure supported the …

Spotlight by Mmakamba, a foremost and leading experiential marketing agency known for crafting remarkable experiences, has concluded plans to host the second edition of this year’s Owambe party tagged, ‘Eastervaganza’. Scheduled to hold on Saturday, 30th March 2024 at the prestigious Amore Gardens, Lekki Phase 1 Lagos, the highly anticipated event is designed primarily for young party lovers who like …

Nollywood star, Kate Henshaw has announced the passing of her mother. Sharing the news on her Instagram account on Monday, Henshaw revealed that her mother died on 1st March. She requested her fans to keep her family in their prayers during this challenging period. She wrote: “Dear friends and fans, it is with a heavy heart that I announce the …

Actor Yomi Fash-Lanso has mourned the death of his colleague, Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri who died on Friday, 1 March. He recalled that their last encounter was a week before he passed on. An earlier report revealed that Sisi Quadri’s death was confirmed by the President of the Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria …

Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda has said he quit smoking weed due to anxiety. The ‘Cash App’ crooner explained that he stopped smoking weed four years ago because he was “scared of the future.” He, however, admitted that he still smokes cigarettes. Speaking in the latest episode of the ‘In My Opinion’ podcast, Shmurda said: “I don’t smoke igbo [weed]. I …

President Bola Tinubu has sent condolence messages after veteran actors John Okafor (popularly known as Mr Ibu), and Quadri Oyebamiji (well known as Sisi Quadri) passed away last week. The Yoruba Nollywood actor, Oyebamiji, who celebrated his 44th birthday on December 25, 2023, died on Friday. His death was announced by some of his colleagues in the Yoruba movie industry. …

Nollywood veteran, Mr. John Okafor (popularly known as Mr. Ibu) is dead. The actor was 62 years old. According to multiple reports from sources close to him, the veteran comedian passed away at Evercare Hospital. Many fans have shared condolences on X, reminiscing movies the late actor has featured.