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Remi Tinubu honours with chieftaincy title in Lagos File Copy: First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu The honour was bestowed upon her by the traditional ruler of Ikorodu, Oba Kabir Shotobi, at Ikorodu. Mrs Tinubu was represented by the wife of Lagos State deputy governor, Oluremi Hamzat. Nigeria’s first lady, Oluremi Tinubu, says the well-being of Nigerians remains a top priority for the Federal Government. Tinubu gave the assurance after receiving a chieftaincy title of Iya Oba of Ikorodu in Lagos State on Saturday. The event was part of activities marking Shotobi’s 10th coronation anniversary. The activities started on…

We present YouTube channel, ‘Biglion Pictures’ – Bigsam, Bayo Adedeji Bayo Adedeji We present YouTube channel, ‘Biglion Pictures’ – Bigsam, Bayo Adedeji To reshape the landscape of digital Nollywood, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Wakanow, Bayo Adedeji, fondly called Bayo Lion; and filmmaker, Samuel Olatunji, aka Bigsam, have joined forces to launch BigLion Pictures, a YouTube channel set to debut on September 25, 2025. A source revealed that the name ‘BigLion’ was derived from their nicknames, Big from Bigsam, and Lion from Bayo Lion. According to Adedeji, the channel is designed to raise the bar in the industry. He…

Seyi Tinubu Celebrates Wife, 9 Years of Marriage, 20 Years of Togetherness Seyi Tinubu Celebrates Wife, 9 Years of Marriage, 20 Years of Togetherness Son of Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, Seyi, has celebrated nine years of marriage with his wife, Layal Tinubu, while reflecting on their 20 years together as a couple. The couple who share two children marked the milestone with heartfelt messages and photos from their wedding day. In a social media post on Friday, Seyi Tinubu praised his wife for her resilience, kindness, and unwavering support throughout their journey. He emphasized their shared commitment to family and…

French club appoints Ex-Super Eagles player Utaka as head coach John Utaka French club appoints Ex-Super Eagles player Utaka as head coach Former Nigeria International, John Utaka, has been appointed the new head coach of Montpellier’s women’s side in France, taking over from outgoing manager, Frédéric Mendy. French outlet Ouest-France reports that the 43-year-old will share coaching duties with Baptiste Merle until the end of the current campaign, with both working closely under the guidance of sporting director, Jean-Louis Saez. The appointment is a milestone for Utaka, making him the only African head coach in France’s top-tier women’s league. Utaka’s…

Sanwo-Olu celebrates Ikorodu monarch at 10th coronation anniversary File photo: Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Shotobi Sanwo-Olu celebrates Ikorodu monarch at 10th coronation anniversary Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sent heartfelt congratulations to the Ayangburen of Ikorodu and Vice Chairman of the Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs, Oba Kabiru Shotobi, on his 10th coronation anniversary. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, on Saturday, the governor praised the traditional ruler’s exceptional leadership. “On behalf of my family, the Government and the people of Lagos State, I congratulate Oba Kabiru Shotobi…

Making it private in Iceland, Mr Eazi marries Otedola’s daughter Making it private in Iceland, Mr Eazi marries Otedola’s daughter. Nigerian music star Mr Eazi has married actress Temi Otedola in a private ceremony in Iceland. The wedding took place at the Hallgrímskirkja Church in Reykjavík. A viral video from the event showed several distinguished guests in attendance, including actor Broda Shaggi and Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote. Another video showed Temi’s sister DJ Cuppy and their mother, Nana Otedola. The couple got engaged in April 2022, with Temi sharing a video of Mr Eazi’s proposal on Instagram. They had…

NOGASA supplies petroleum product to telecoms sector again NOGASA  NOGASA supplies petroleum product to telecoms sector again The Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) has directed its members to resume the supply of petroleum products to telecom tower managers, IHS, following talks with the Federal Government. The group had earlier in the week suspended product supply to the telecommunications sector over mounting debts. Speaking on Saturday, the National President of NOGASA, Mr. Bennett Korie, said the group was suspending its action for seven days to allow the government time to resolve the issue. Korie said: “Following the…

Successor of Deeper Life: Kumuyi cautions, God will be solely responsible Kumuyi Successor of Deeper Life: Kumuyi cautions, God will be solely responsible The General Superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor William Kumuyi, has shown dissatisfaction over what he called “subtle agitations” within the church about his successor, cautioning that no one can control him or pressure him into stepping aside. While speaking during a Bible study programme—shared online—Kumuyi addressed the issue directly before the congregation. This is according to an August 7 report obtained from Church Times Nigeria website. “Are you tired of me?” he asked at one…

Wamufat Youth to Inaugurate Seven-day Sports Clinic as Sports Festival Takes Centre Stage in Ogun Wamufat Youth to Inaugurate Seven-day Sports Clinic as Sports Festival Takes Centre Stage in Ogun The Wamufat Youth Community Development Foundation (WYCDF) is making plans to inaugurate an ambitious seven-day Youth Sports Clinic in Joga-Orile, near Abeokuta, Ogun State, from August 10 to 16, as part of its ongoing commitment to engaging and empowering young people across Nigeria. Students from the six South West states of Nigeria are set to participate in the inaugural sports camp organised by the Wamufat Youth Community Development Foundation (WYCDF),…

US Ambassador gives insight on change in visa policy Richard Mills and Mohammed Idris US Ambassador gives insight on change in visa policy The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has explained that the new United States visa policy was to secure what he referred to as “security vulnerabilities”, adding that contrary to some perceptions in certain quarters, it was not targeted at Nigerians. Before now, the US had implemented changes to its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigerian citizens, including a reduction in the validity period for some visas. Specifically, most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to Nigerians will…