Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

RCCG Pastor, Ghandi Laoye Installed As Soun Of Ogbomoso The former pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Jesus House, Washington DC, the United States, Prince Afolabi Ghandi Laoye, has been crowned Soun of Ogbomosoland. The kingmakers have enthroned Prince Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye as the new Soun of Ogbomoso. Olaoye was installed in the early hours of Friday with the crowd gathered at the palace cheering and eulogising the new monarch as he sat on the throne of his forbearers. He arrived on Friday in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, for the ritual rite and installation as the new Soun.…

I was a Brilliant Student’ Tinubu Tells Nigerian Students in India President Bola Tinubu, who is currently in India for the G-20 Summit, shared his conviction with Nigerians during an interaction with them on Thursday evening. President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to harness the country’s rich diversity as a uniquely powerful tool for advancing prosperity and national development for the benefit of all citizens, emphasizing that our diversity must be leveraged to drive economic growth, innovation, and social progress. The president made the call in an interactive session with Nigerians in India. A statement signed by Ajuri Ngelale…

Basketmouth Against My Growth In Comedy Industry – Destalker Alleges Stand-up comedian, Oghenekowhoyan Onaibe Desmond, popularly known as Destalker, has accused senior colleagues, Basketmouth and Gordons, of being against his growth in the comedy industry. He made the allegations while appearing in the latest episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast co-hosted by actor, Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, also known as Nedu. According to him, his name was struck out in the past with some prospective sponsors referencing his senior colleagues. He queried how a comedian who has bagged the title of Best Comedian for five years could not get sponsors for…

Tems Bags ELLE Style, BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, also known as Tems, won two awards on Wednesday. The Oscar-nominated diva bagged the Trailblazer Award at the ELLE Style Awards in London, United Kingdom, on September 6, 2023. Tems was on ground to receive her laurel, which was presented by BAFTA-winning actress Naomi Ackie and BBC Radio 1 presenter Julie Adenuga. In her acceptance speech, the ‘Essence’ crooner said she has her upbringing in Lagos, Nigeria, and faith to thank for her career success so far. On the other side of the Atlantic, Tems was named the…

Messi Isn’t My Favourite, But Ronaldo – Davido Nigerian Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke professionally known as Davido has cited ‘discipline’ as the reason he prefers Cristiano Ronaldo to Lionel Messi in the G.O.A.T debate. favourite. The 30-year-old musician made this known on the sidelines of the Professional Footballers Association awards. Recall Davido thrilled the audience at the ceremony to a medley of his songs when the awards marked its 50th anniversary. Asked by GOAL about his thoughts on the greatest footballer of all time debate between Ronaldo and Messi, the singer said, “Cristiano for me, he is very, very disciplined.…

 Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu Returns To Nigeria After 3-Month Medical Leave The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has returned to Nigeria following his medical leave in Germany. The governor embarked on a 21-day leave on June 7 and was expected to return on July 6. His deputy, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been standing in as Acting Governor in his absence. In August, Akeredolu wrote to the House of Assembly, notifying the lawmakers that he would be extending his medical leave abroad. However, KOKO TV NG learnt from a source close to the family that Akeredolu returned to Nigeria on…

Jim Iyke, Kate Henshaw and Chidi Mokeme reumite after many years apart [Instagram/Jim Iyke] Jim Iyke wants to know Kate Henshaw’s secret to her youthful looks She definitely has the elixir of youth hidden somewhere because she really doesn’t age. Nollywood legends Jim Iyke, Kate Henshaw and Chidi Mokeme recently reunited and Henshaw’s impression left Jim wondering how she still looks so young. The thespians attended an interview at Glitch Africa studios, completely unaware that they would be reuniting with one another. The warm welcome was recorded by the staff at the centre and Iyke excitedly uploaded the video to…

Hollywood’s A-listers Turn out for Messi Actors Leonardo DiCaprio, Will Ferrell, Tom Holland, Toby Maguire, Owen Wilson and Gerard Butler were amongst the ‘notable attendees list’ that watched Lionel Messi laid on two assists to help Inter Miami beat MLS champions Los Angeles FC 3-1 at BMO Stadium Sunday night. Also packed in the VIP boxes of the 22,000-seater stadium were musicians Liam Gallagher, Selena Gomez, Tyga, BReal and Nas. Facundo Farias, Jordi Alba and Leonardo Campana scored to cancel out Ryan Hollingshead’s effort for the hosts. The statement victory against last season’s MLS Cup winners puts Miami nine points…

It took me 13 years to write new book − Oyekemi Wilson A gospel singer, Oyekemi Wilson, says that his recently released two-in-one book titled, The Accomplished, and God’s Awesomeness, took him 13 years to write. Speaking during the book launch at the Nigeria Union of Journalists Press Centre in Ibadan, Oyo State, the singer-cum-author said, “God is actually the motivation for writing this book. I started writing when I was 40 years old, and now, I am 53 years old. “God gave the inspiration. I started the book in 2011, and I was writing it on and off, before…

Ousted Gabon President regains freedom Gabon’s former president Ali Bongo, who was ousted in a putsch, is free to leave the country and travel abroad the leader of the coup that toppled him said on Wednesday. “He has freedom of movement… and can travel abroad if he wishes,” general Brice Oligui Nguema said in a statement read on state television. Bongo, in power for 14 years, had been under house arrest since the military coup of August 30, carried out without bloodshed less than an hour after his party proclaimed his re-election in a vote described as fraudulent by the…