Brand influencer, body positivity advocate, plus-size model and actress, Monalisa Ayobami Stephen has passed away at age 33 on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, in Lagos. Seun Oloketuyi, the CEO of Best of Nollywood, shared the tragic news on his Instagram page. “She died yesterday in Lagos after losing the fight
Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been announced as the headliner of the 2025 Things Fall Apart Festival. The festival is a week-long celebration of the literary legacy of the late Professor Chinua Achebe. Organised by the Centre for Memories, also known as Ncheta Ndigbo, the festival’s inaugural edition
Justice Binta Nyako, a Judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja, has fixed June 27, 2025, as the verdict date on the lawsuit filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. This is regarding her unjust suspension from the Senate following the accusation of sexual harassment made against the Senate President, Godswill
American singer and actress Halle Bailey has been granted a domestic violence restraining order against her ex-boyfriend, rapper and YouTuber Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., popularly known as DDG. The Los Angeles judge’s ruling followed Halle’s detailed reports of repeated verbal and physical abuse during and after their relationship. The pair,
UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has criticised Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour-led government, calling for stronger immigration policies and adopting the Conservatives’ proposed Deportation Bill. On May 12, 2025, Kemi Badenoch expressed frustration over Labour’s proposed immigration reforms, which she claimed fall far short of the necessary changes. “I
Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has been named one of The Hollywood Reporter’s “Most Influential Women in International Film.” The prestigious list recognises 46 visionary women shaping the global film industry. The announcement, made on May 9, 2025, marks a significant milestone in Funke’s career. Known for her record-breaking
A long time ago, I had a love interest who believed his openly scathing disapproval of other women to be an affirmation of his ‘preference’ for me. The way he said it, you’d think we were in a horse race — he, the gambler weighing his odds; me, the clueless
A video of a Nigerian man arrested for coming in contact with minors has gone viral. In the video, the Nigerian man was confronted and questioned over his attempts to groom children online, raising serious concerns about child safety and online exploitation. The Video has amassed 659k views, 279 comments,
A global study by SafetyDetectives reveals that male violence against women is widespread, with 80% experiencing sexual harassment and 1 in 3 facing physical or sexual violence. Personal safety is a basic right, yet many women worldwide face daily threats. The study was conducted to identify the safest and most
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has confirmed its involvement in a disturbing case of a man who sexually abused a 12-year-old girl in the Iyana Ipaja area of Lagos State. The teenager was reportedly raped by 25-year-old Farouk Alayande, also known as Lumi, at 13 Oguntaiwo
One of the hardest parts of living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) for Emily Audu* is becoming emotionally tethered to a ‘favourite person’. Her world revolves around that one person; their words, presence, and approval. The fixation becomes a distraction from the internal chaos she faces daily. Even the smallest
A respected broadcast journalist at Ogun State Television (OGTV), Ms. Bukola Agbakaizu, tragically slumped and died on May 12, 2025, while preparing for her afternoon shift at the station’s premises in Abeokuta. Her death was confirmed in a statement issued by the Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ),
A nineteen-year-old, Opesusi Faith Timilehin, has reportedly committed suicide on May 12, 2025, after receiving her UTME score from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). According to reports by journalist Seun Oloketuyi, Faith had been living with her elder sister in the Odogunyan area of Ikorodu, Lagos State. She
Brand influencer, body positivity advocate, plus-size model and actress, Monalisa Ayobami Stephen has passed away at age 33 on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, in Lagos. Seun Oloketuyi, the CEO of Best of Nollywood, shared the tragic news on his Instagram page. “She died yesterday in Lagos after losing the fight
Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been announced as the headliner of the 2025 Things Fall Apart Festival. The festival is a week-long celebration of the literary legacy of the late Professor Chinua Achebe. Organised by the Centre for Memories, also known as Ncheta Ndigbo, the festival’s inaugural edition
Justice Binta Nyako, a Judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja, has fixed June 27, 2025, as the verdict date on the lawsuit filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. This is regarding her unjust suspension from the Senate following the accusation of sexual harassment made against the Senate President, Godswill
American singer and actress Halle Bailey has been granted a domestic violence restraining order against her ex-boyfriend, rapper and YouTuber Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., popularly known as DDG. The Los Angeles judge’s ruling followed Halle’s detailed reports of repeated verbal and physical abuse during and after their relationship. The pair,
UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has criticised Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour-led government, calling for stronger immigration policies and adopting the Conservatives’ proposed Deportation Bill. On May 12, 2025, Kemi Badenoch expressed frustration over Labour’s proposed immigration reforms, which she claimed fall far short of the necessary changes. “I
Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has been named one of The Hollywood Reporter’s “Most Influential Women in International Film.” The prestigious list recognises 46 visionary women shaping the global film industry. The announcement, made on May 9, 2025, marks a significant milestone in Funke’s career. Known for her record-breaking
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