Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Oritsefemi’s daughter weds Lithuanian Lithuania, Esther and Oritsefemi Singer Oritsefemi has shown his excitement as he walked his daughter, Esther, down the aisle at a ceremony in Lithuania. Esther married her Lithuanian husband in a beautiful ceremony that Oritsefemi documented on his Instagram story. Oritsefemi shared a childhood photo of his daughter and a video of the couple exchanging vows. He also posted a clip of himself escorting his daughter to the altar, displaying his joy and pride as a father. The ceremony in Lithuania was just the beginning with Oritsefemi stating a second ceremony will be held in…

Nathaniel Bassey’s ‘Kirikiri edition’ of Hallelujah challenge holds in August Gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey has announced a special edition of his Hallelujah Challenge, dubbed the “Kirikiri Edition”. This one-day event is scheduled to take place on August 27, 2025, at the Kirikiri Medium Security Prison in Lagos. Bassey, on Instagram, revealed that hosting this special session with inmates is a personal birthday wish, driven by his desire to bring hope and liberation through praise and worship. The programme promises to be a powerful experience, featuring a special session of praise and worship, distribution of food, and the awarding of scholarships…

Nigeria’s D’Tigress advance to Afrobasket final, beating Senegal D’Tigress playing. Photo: X@DtigressNG Nigeria’s D’Tigress advance to Afrobasket final, beating Senegal Nigeria’s D’Tigress on Saturday defeated a resilient Senegal to reach the final of the 2025 Afrobasket. The Nigerian team won 75-68 in a hotly-contested game in at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. D’Tigress had advanced into the semi-finals of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket with a crushing 83-47 victory over Cameroon on Thursday night. Nigeria and the three other African teams that reached the semifinals have secured their spots in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball…

UNICEF suggests breastfeeding babies within one hour of birth The United Nations Children’s Fund has called on pregnant women in Borno State to initiate their newborns into breastmilk consumption within one hour of birth Speaking during the flag-off event of the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week on Saturday in Maiduguri, the state capital, the UNICEF Chief of Maiduguri Field Office, Francis Busiku, stated that only 35.5 per cent of children in Nigeria were initiated to breastmilk within one hour of birth, and only 28.8 per cent were exclusively breastfed According to him, this year’s theme, “Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support System”,…

Super Falcons’ Ajibade once hawked Olive oil, Zobo at church Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade presents WAFCON medal to Pastor Olukoya, wife. Credit: X | popsyynn … from grass to grace glory of Ajibade Rasheedat revealed. Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, on Saturday, shared her journey from humble beginnings to continental success in a testimony at the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries’ Prayer City, Ogun State. Ajibade, who led Nigeria to its 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in Morocco, attended the August edition of the church’s monthly ‘Power Must Change Hands’ programme. Speaking to the congregation,…

Kemi Badenoch rebuffs Nigerian citizenship  Badenoch Kemi Badenoch has rebuffed Nigerian citizenship because she doesn’t see herself as a Nigerian anymore. The Conservative Party leader recently revealed that she does not possess a Nigerian passport. Kemi, who was born in London but grew up in Nigeria and the US, disclosed that she has not renewed her Nigerian passport in 20 years. Speaking to the Rosebud podcast, Badenoch stated that even though she is Nigerian by ancestry, she no longer identifies with the nation. According to her, she is still very interested in what happens in Nigeria because she has loved…

Okocha welcomes Clemens Westerhof to his house Football icon Jay-Jay Okocha (L) and ex-Super Eagles coach, Clemens Westerhof, met during a visit to Okocha’s Lagos home.| Credit: Instagram (clemens_westerhof) Okocha welcomes Clemens Westerhof to his house Nigerian football icon Jay-Jay Okocha recently hosted his former Super Eagles coach, Clemens Westerhof, at his Lagos home. Westerhof, who posted photos from the visit on Instagram on Friday, called it an “unforgettable night of my life” and thanked Okocha for his warm hospitality. Westerhof, a Dutch national, managed the Nigerian national team from 1989 to 1994. Under his leadership, the Super Eagles won…

Remo Group Of APC Protests Non-Indigene As DG Of Campaign Council, Calls This An Insult Remo Group Of APC Protests Non-Indigene As DG Of Campaign Council, Calls This An Insult A storm of protest has erupted within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Remo, Ogun State, following the composition of the party’s 100-man Campaign Council for the upcoming Remo Federal Constituency bye-election. The Remo group, voicing widespread local discontent, has condemned the council’s structure as a profound insult to the people of Remoland. At the heart of the outrage is the appointment of a non-Remo indigene as Director-General (DG) of…

Folabi Nuel, Matt Redman Release Powerful Worship Anthem Folabi Nuel UK-based Nigerian gospel artiste, Folabi Nuel (née Afolabi Emmanuel Fagbemi), has teamed up with renowned Integrity Music worship leader Matt Redman for a deeply moving new release titled “There Is Glory On The Other Side of This.” The worship and prayer track, inspired by Psalm 23, offers a fresh and uplifting message of hope. It reflects on God’s unwavering protection during difficult times, reminding listeners that they are never alone or forgotten. The song points to the promise of glory and restoration that awaits beyond pain, suffering, or trials. With…

NIS cautions Nigerians on use of U.S. visas The Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap NIS cautions Nigerians on use of U.S. visas Following the path of recent similar warning by the National Orientation Agency, NOA, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Saturday also advised Nigerians to use their U.S. visas in strict compliance with the stated purpose of their application. NIS Public Relations Officer,(SPR0), Akinsola Akinlabi, said this in an advisory issued on Saturday Nigerians. He said the advisory was issued following concerns raised by the U.S. Government over the misuse of visas by some Nigerian citizens. NIS…