Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

File photo: Islamic singer, AbdulKabir Alayande, popularly known as Ere Asalatu “Islam is not a troublesome religion. Islam is not a religion that kills. Islam is a religion of unity. Islam is a religion of love and peace,” Alayande said. Islamic singer, AbdulKabir Alayande, popularly known as Ere Asalatu, has given reason why he sang a Christian hymn during a church performance, saying Jesus Christ is recognised as Prophet Issa in Islam. He spoke in an interview with actress Biola Adebayo on her podcast published on Friday, following criticism from some Muslims over his performance. The singer had sparked reactions…

Jason Arday had made history as the youngest Black professor ever appointed at the University of Cambridge now found dead at his home in London. The 41-year-old former professor of sociology of education was found unresponsive by emergency workers in Battersea, South London, on Friday, August 14, 2026. Police say his death is unexpected but not being treated as suspicious. His death comes just a week after he resigned from Cambridge following weeks of intense public scrutiny over allegations of academic dishonesty. Arday’s rise to prominence in 2023 as Cambridge’s youngest Black professor drew widespread admiration. According to his university…

Photo credit: Channels Television Agents of political parties at a polling location in the Ejigbo Local Government Area of Osun State on Saturday demanded that ballot papers be counted before the commencement of voting in the ongoing 2026 governorship election. Footage shared by Channels Television showed party agents questioning the number of ballot papers reportedly delivered to the polling unit. One of the agents insisted that the ballot papers be counted, expressing concern that the number available appeared to be fewer than expected. “If you count it now, it might not even be up to 100. You said you brought…

The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the release and safe return of businessman Chief J. J. Ezeokafor, father of socialite Jowizaza, alongside a Catholic reverend sister following their abduction in Awka. Chief Ezeokafor was kidnapped on Tuesday, August 4, while traveling from his residence to a prayer ground in the Ifite-Awka area of the state capital. In a statement on Thursday, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, stated that security agencies are working to determine the circumstances surrounding their release and gather information to track down the perpetrators. Ikenga noted that the Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Oji Ama,…

The West African Examinations Council, Nigeria, has extended the registration deadline for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for Private Candidates, Second Series. WAEC announced the extension in a post on its X handle on Saturday. “Registration for the WASSCE for Private Candidates, 2026 – Second Series has now been extended to Friday, 28 August 2026,” the council said. It urged prospective candidates to take advantage of the extension and complete their registration. Commonly referred to as WAEC GCE, the exam caters to individuals who are not enrolled in regular secondary schools. It provides an opportunity for those…

On Saturday, party agents and voters have lauded the early arrival of ad hoc staff deployed for the Osun governorship election, describing the development as a positive step that enhanced preparations for the exercise. Some party agents and voters who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ilesa said the timely arrival of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) personnel contributed to the smooth commencement of voting in several polling units. At Ward 8, Unit 7, voting commenced at exactly 8:30 a.m., with a large number of voters already gathered at the polling unit and waiting to participate…

File photo: Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has finished and transformed the stalled President Muhammadu Buhari Estate in Abeokuta into a 108-unit residential community, after the project was reportedly threatened by a legal dispute and possible forfeiture. The estate, located along the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway, is scheduled for commissioning on Tuesday by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the governor’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade. According to Akinmade, the Abiodun administration inherited the project from the administration of former governor Ibikunle Amosun…

Gospel artiste, Esther Igbekele, and her mother, Mary Amope Igbekele (JP)…Photo Credit: IG/ Esther Igbekele Nigerian gospel artiste, Esther Igbekele, has announced the death of her mother, Mary Amope Igbekele (JP). Esther shared the news on Instagram in an emotional post on Friday, expressing her grief over the loss. She wrote, “AND MY MOTHER DIED. Death, you took my GOLD away.” The singer’s mother was recently celebrated by the family on the occasion of her 70th birthday and wedding anniversary. Her death has since drawn condolences from fans and well-wishers who have expressed sympathy with the gospel singer and her…

Niniola Singer Niniola Apata has released a new single, ‘Raining (O Dun Mi)’, dedicated to her late husband and former manager, Michael Ndika. The 3-minute track, released on Friday, marks her first song since Ndika’s passing in May. Announcing the release on Instagram, Niniola described the song as deeply personal. “Some songs are made to entertain. Others are born from moments that change us forever. ‘Raining (O Dun Mi)’ is my deeply personal tribute to a man who was not only my life partner, but an important part of my journey and career”, she wrote. She said ‘Raining (O Dun…

President Bola Tinubu. Photo: State House The Federal Government has announced a new initiative that will provide up to ₦5 million in non-dilutive funding to selected young Nigerian entrepreneurs. The initiative, known as the NiYA × Cascador Founders Programme, is a partnership between the Nigerian Youth Academy under the Federal Ministry of Youth Development and Cascador. The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, announced the programme on Facebook on Friday, saying it is designed to help young founders become investment-ready and gain access to funding. Under the pilot programme, selected early-stage entrepreneurs will undergo an intensive four-week programme covering business…