Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

BBNaija’s Omashola weds in Lagos BBNaija’s Omashola weds in Lagos Former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate Omashola Kola Oburoh, popularly known as Omashola and Britnee Malin, his partner, have tied the knot. The lovebirds held their traditional wedding and church ceremony in Lagos on Saturday. The ceremony witnessed the attendance of notable figures in the entertainment spaces — including Omashola’s colleagues in the reality show. Some of the attendees include Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Mercy Eke, Lucy Edet, Uriel Oputa and Toyin Lawani. Omashola also took to his Instagram page to put out a video showing the wedding preparation down to the…

Strategic import policies will bolster local production and drive economic growth- Ned Nwoko Senator Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta) on Monday said that strategic import policies to bolster local production and drive economic growth must take centre stage in the ongoing discussions about Nigeria’s economic future. Nwoko, in an interview on Monday in Abuja, noted that embracing lessons from countries like South Korea and India, whose initial import restrictions led to long-term economic growth, was imperative, adding that Nigeria must aim to chart a similar course. “It is crucial and urgent that we prioritise embracing local production to uplift our declining economy,”…

Seyi Law: “I am spending my Christmas with our troops in Maiduguri.” Lawrence Aletile, a nigerian stand-up Comedian, popularly known as Seyi Law, says he’s spending his Christmas holiday with soldiers in Maiduguri. The stand-up comedian, in a post via X on Sunday, said the budget for the Nigerian military is “actually meager compared to what is truly needed” to fight insurgency. He said his time in the capital of Borno has exposed him to a lot of knowledge on the catastrophe of the prolonged insurgency battle in northern Nigeria. The entertainer also prayed for God’s protection for “our…

Olugbon of Orile-Igbon denies vacating his seat for Pastor Adeboye Oba Francis Alao, the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, has denied vacating his seat for the General Overseer, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye at the church’s evangelism programme at Orile-Igbon on Friday, December 22. Criticism had trailed a photo which circulated on social media at the weekend showing the priest sitting on a royal chair on which the monarch’s name and title were inscribed at the event. Some people argued that the photo showed that Oba Alao surrendered his throne to the preacher, describing it as an…

Senator Gbenga Daniel Enjoins All To Love And Abide In Peace Senate Committee on Navy, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has enjoined the Christian faithful in Nigeria to take the lesson of love and peace that Christmas represents in dealing with one another.  In a his message on Sunday by his media office, Senator Gbenga Daniel admonished Nigerians to take a cue from the life and birth of Jesus Christ. The Senator, who is also the Asiwaju of Remo Christians, stated, “One of the most significant stories of the Holy Bible is that of the birth of our Lord Jesus. It is…

Actor Doyin expresses delight, welcoming his child Actor Doyin Hassan has expressed delight after welcoming a child. The actor and his wife welcomed their child, a baby girl, after 24 years of waiting. The actor shared the good news on his IG page. He posted photos from the child dedication and wrote. ‘’God is Faithful!!!! After 24 years of toils and struggles. He came forth at last!!!! Our beautiful baby girl is a great testimony of God’s faithfulness.”

KieKie: “Journey From Fashion Critic To Skit-Making.” KieKie, a popular comedian and influencer, with real name Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, speaks on how she started out as a fashion critic before moving into skit-making. The stated that she used to combine comedy with fashion criticism, which caught the interest of industry professionals and led to an invitation to begin creating skits. Kikie made this known while speaking as a panelist at one of the Entertainment Week Lagos sessions. Despite beginning small, Kiekie said she now has a YouTube page and creates her own material. She said: “I infused the comic side into…

Victor Osimhen Signs New Contract for Napoli Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian striker, has signed a new contract for his Napoli side as confirmed on Saturday. Sports journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed this development via his X account on Saturday. He wrote, “Victor Osimhen signs new deal at Napoli — confirmed. Documents also in place.” Earlier on Friday, Romano noted that “the agreement between Napoli and Victor Osimhen on new deal is 100% done and confirmed. “It will be sealed before Christmas, it’s imminent.” According to him, Osimhen’s contract is until June 2026, there will be a huge salary rise for the…

Okey Bakassi: “I was attacked from behind.” Okey Bakassi, popular comedian, also known as Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule, has narrated his sad ordeal of how he was physically assaulted at an event in Owerri, the Imo state capital. Speaking via his Instagram handle on Saturday, December 24, the comedian disclosed that he was invited to MC an event and the altercation began when it was time to take pictures with the celebrant. He said the perpetrators threatened him after he allegedly told them to allow a free flow of wedding photographs. Bakassi said he was rescued by operatives of the Department…

Anthony Joshua wins third fight 2023 with Wallin KO’s defeat in Riyadh “Day of Reckoning” card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia witnessed the victory of Anthony Joshua in his third fight of 2023 with a TKO victory over Otto Wallin in the main event.  After securing consecutive victories over Jermaine Franklin in April and Robert Helenius with a seventh-round knockout in August, Joshua cruised to a fifth-round technical knockout win over Wallin, who had been expected to be a formidable opponent, especially with his southpaw stance. The only defeat on Wallin’s record before Joshua came in 2019 against Tyson Fury, in…