Media personality Yeni Kuti has called out veteran actress Ngozi Ezeonu for publicly scolding two young ladies who attended an audition without bras, stating it was not Ezeonu’s place to condemn them. Ngozi Ezeonu recently sparked controversy after she was filmed reprimanding two young women for their attire at an
An Arabic teacher, Oladosu Sakiru, has been convicted and sentenced to 21 years imprisonment for raping a 13-year-old pupil. The verdict was handed down by Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on January 14, 2025. The court also ordered that his name be entered
The Katsina State Ministry of Women Affairs, in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), hosted a graduation and empowerment ceremony for 180 women who completed a transformative digital skills training program. The ceremony, held on Jan. 14, 2025, at the Multipurpose Women Center, Filin Samji in Katsina, celebrated
In August 2023, Benjamin Best confessed to the brutal murder of his girlfriend Augusta Osedion on his Instagram posts. He commented, “ I mistakenly killed her and ran away out of fear. I want to do the right thing, and I will turn myself in.” Yet, eight months later, he
The Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has announced a strengthened collaboration with the Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, following a meeting aimed at expanding inter-ministerial cooperation. The discussion centred on leveraging existing economic programmes to achieve Nigeria’s ambitious goal
The Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, popularly known as “Ijaya” in political circles, has died. According to a statement by House Spokesperson Hon. Akin Rotimi, Jr., she passed away on January 15, 2025, after a brief illness. The House of Representatives National Assembly
Nigerian gospel singer Timileyin Ajayi has confessed to the brutal murder of his alleged girlfriend. Salome Adaidu, after being apprehended near a church in Agwan Sarki Orozo, Nasarawa state, near Abuja, on January 12 2025. Timileyin was found carrying the head of the victim in a bag, which drew the
On January 14, Vice President Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang attended the 76th Annual New Year School and Conference at the University of Ghana, Legon. Organised by the School of Continuing and Distance Education, the event is a significant platform for academia, industry, policymakers, and other stakeholders to deliberate on issues
Oluwagbemisola “Gbemi” Okunlola, a 30-year-old British-Nigerian entrepreneur, has joined the league of founders whose businesses hit over £1million annually. She founded the London-based luxury bridalwear brand Alonuko, building a business that generates £1.3 million annually. Founded in 2012 with £15,000 of her personal savings, Alonuko has become a leader in
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has called for a decentralised approach to electricity supply in Nigeria, emphasising that the country cannot afford to lag behind in energy development and supply. Speaking at the 10th convocation ceremony of the African University of Science and Technology
Media personality Yeni Kuti has called out veteran actress Ngozi Ezeonu for publicly scolding two young ladies who attended an audition without bras, stating it was not Ezeonu’s place to condemn them. Ngozi Ezeonu recently sparked controversy after she was filmed reprimanding two young women for their attire at an
An Arabic teacher, Oladosu Sakiru, has been convicted and sentenced to 21 years imprisonment for raping a 13-year-old pupil. The verdict was handed down by Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on January 14, 2025. The court also ordered that his name be entered
The Katsina State Ministry of Women Affairs, in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), hosted a graduation and empowerment ceremony for 180 women who completed a transformative digital skills training program. The ceremony, held on Jan. 14, 2025, at the Multipurpose Women Center, Filin Samji in Katsina, celebrated
In August 2023, Benjamin Best confessed to the brutal murder of his girlfriend Augusta Osedion on his Instagram posts. He commented, “ I mistakenly killed her and ran away out of fear. I want to do the right thing, and I will turn myself in.” Yet, eight months later, he
The Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has announced a strengthened collaboration with the Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, following a meeting aimed at expanding inter-ministerial cooperation. The discussion centred on leveraging existing economic programmes to achieve Nigeria’s ambitious goal
The Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, popularly known as “Ijaya” in political circles, has died. According to a statement by House Spokesperson Hon. Akin Rotimi, Jr., she passed away on January 15, 2025, after a brief illness. The House of Representatives National Assembly
Nigerian gospel singer Timileyin Ajayi has confessed to the brutal murder of his alleged girlfriend. Salome Adaidu, after being apprehended near a church in Agwan Sarki Orozo, Nasarawa state, near Abuja, on January 12 2025. Timileyin was found carrying the head of the victim in a bag, which drew the
On January 14, Vice President Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang attended the 76th Annual New Year School and Conference at the University of Ghana, Legon. Organised by the School of Continuing and Distance Education, the event is a significant platform for academia, industry, policymakers, and other stakeholders to deliberate on issues
Oluwagbemisola “Gbemi” Okunlola, a 30-year-old British-Nigerian entrepreneur, has joined the league of founders whose businesses hit over £1million annually. She founded the London-based luxury bridalwear brand Alonuko, building a business that generates £1.3 million annually. Founded in 2012 with £15,000 of her personal savings, Alonuko has become a leader in
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