Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

5 Nollywood historical films you should see on October 1 Kunle Afolayan’s ‘October 1′ is one of the movies that slightly delves into some of the incidents before Nigeria’s Independence. October 1’ and four other Nollywood historical films you should see on Independence Day. Over the years, history has been brought to life on screen in many ways, including with the use of feature films. Fact-based or fictional, films in a historical setting inform, entertain and shape the way people view the past. In honor of Nigeria’s Independence Day, here are five Nigerian films that are inspired by or attempt…

I was approached to join drug peddlers in Nigeria, abroad – Okey Bakassi Veteran comedian, Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule aka Okey Bakassi has revealed how he was approached in Nigeria and abroad to peddle drugs. In a deep and sincere interview on Channels TV, Bakassi opened up about the disturbing experiences he faced both in Nigeria and abroad. He revealed that he had been approached by fraudsters and drug dealers who gave him invitations for him to join their illicit trade. These invitations, he revealed, became even more frequent after he made the move to Lagos State in Nigeria. The comedian…

Independence Day: Adeleke preaches unity, peace As Nigeria marks 63rd independence, Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has called on Nigerians to pray for the continuous peace and prosperity of the country. The Governor stated this in his message to the people of Osun State and Nigeria to commemorate the 2023 Independence Day celebration. Governor Adeleke while acknowledging the unfavorable prevailing economic and security situation across the country urged all political, religious, traditional and business leaders to unite purposely to find lasting solutions in line with the vision of the past heroes who fought hard for national independence. “We…

Independence Day: Let’s focus on cleaner Osun – Osun Environment Commissioner urges residents As Nigeria revels in the joy of its 63rd Independence Day, Osun State emphasizes its commitment to environmental sustainability. In a press statement by Hon. Mayowa Adejoorin, Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation of Osun State, the celebration transcends just the political freedom, focusing on the well-being and safety of its environment. Underlining the concern of debris accumulation in waterways, Hon. Adejoorin addressed the significant flooding issues the state faced under the previous administration. The debris, a primary contributor to flooding, had wreaked havoc on infrastructure and disrupted…

Soludo renames Anambra Cargo Airport after Chinua Achebe He said that henceforth, the state shall be deliberate in fishing out and celebrating its largely unsung heroes as motivation to children and youths. Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo. [Facebook/Charles Chukwuma Soludo] Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has renamed the state’s International Passenger and Cargo Airport after the late Chinua Achebe, a novelist, to immortalise him for making an indelible mark on the history of human civilisation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Achebe a native of Ogidi in Idemili North Local Government Area of the state, died on…

MOHBAD and the Complexity of an Unsolved Murder The wanton passing of Afropop star, Mohbad Imole has left many people puzzled. How could a vibrant 27-year-old suddenly die? It’s a question that has captured the attention of people worldwide, making Mohbad one of the most Googled names in 2023 so far. You didn’t need to know Mohbad while he was alive to feel his travails; his story has touched people deeply. His life took a dark turn, leading up to his mysterious death. Now, the #JusticeForMohbad has become a movement, and Mohbad has become a symbol of justice for the…

Covenant, UI, FUTA Emerge Top Universities In Nigeria Covenant University, University of Ibadan and the Federal University of Technology, Akure have secured top ranking in Nigeria according to Times Higher Education’s 2024 rating. Analysis of the latest ranking showed that Covenant University is among the top 1,000 universities in the world. Though ranked first in Nigeria, Covenant University is placed within the global 801-1000 range. Covenant University, a private-owned institution, stands at the top spot in Nigeria, while the University of Ibadan followed in second and FUTA emerged third. The University of Lagos and the University of Bayero emerged fourth…

BBNaija All Stars: CeeC wins brand new car BIG Brother Naija All Stars housemate, Cynthia Nwadiora, aka CeeC, has won a brand new car in the reality show. She achieved the feat on Friday after winning the Innoson task, which comes with a brand new SUV, the Innoson Ikenga. She beat her closest contender, Pere to the prize. This is the first individual task CeeC has won this season. The Big Brother Naija All Stars season closes on Sunday, October 1, 2023. The winner will walk home with a N120 million grand prize. Source: new star

EPL: Man City Shocked By Wolves, Man Utd Beaten By Crystal Palace Manchester City’s perfect start to the Premier League season came undone in a shock 2-1 loss to Wolves, as Manchester United slumped to a 1-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace on Saturday. Arsenal closed to within a point of the lead by cruising to a 4-0 win at Bournemouth, while Aston Villa thrashed Brighton 6-1 to move into the top four. City had won the opening six games of their title defence as they aim to become the first side to ever claim four consecutive English top-flight titles.…

SPORTS Osimhen Scores, Leaves Penalty As Napoli Down Lecce 4-0 Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen came off the bench and scored the second goal in the Serie A encounter against Lecce on Saturday. Osimhen was not named in the starting XI put forward by coach Rudi Garcia, but the Nigerian forward scored for the second game running after the incident where the official Napoli TikTok mocked him for his penalty miss against Bologna. The 24-year-old scored minutes after coming on in the second half to replace Giovanni Simeone. Osimhen headed the ball home from a perfectly floated cross from Khvicha…