Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Bukky Wright’s Son Gets Married in Grand Style Bukky Wright with her son, Eniola and wife. Credit: IG | bukkywright Congratulatory messages pour in from friends and colleagues for this great news. Actress Bukky Wright has taken to social media on Friday to celebrate the wedding ceremony of her son, Eniola, with his partner, Sara Bonet. The veteran Nollywood actress shared the moments on her official Instagram page with prayers, gratitude, and thanksgiving. She wrote, “This is the day that the Lord has made!! I rejoiced and was glad with so much gratitude to Allah for spearing my life to…

Lagos NURTW boss questioned by DSS for viral video threat File: The Lagos State Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Alhaji Mustapha Olanrewaju, popularly known as Sego … says it’s an attempt for distraction from his job. The Lagos State Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Alhaji Mustapha Olanrewaju, popularly known as Sego, has explained why he was interrogated by the Department of State Services following a viral video in which he was accused of making threats ahead of the 2027 elections. In the clip, Sego was heard speaking in Yoruba, saying: “Anyone who…

As Seyi Shay claims once an Illuminati member Nigerian singer Seyi Shay has caused controversy after revealing that she was once a member of the Illuminati, a secret society often linked to the entertainment industry. The “Right Now” crooner made this known during a recent appearance on the OffAir Podcast with Gbemi and Toolz, where she reflected on a phase of her music career. In a video clip from the show that surfaced online Thursday, Seyi Shay explained that her entry into the group coincided with a defining stage in her career. “That’s when I was in the Illuminati. That’s…

Our waterways, boost for economic growth – Sanwo-Olu Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu (third from left), with other stakeholders at the African Blue Economy Summit held in Lagos on Friday, October 3, 2025. | Credit: X (@jidesanwoolu) Our waterways, boost for economic growth – Sanwo-Olu The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, said that the city’s waterways are the important foundation for its future economic growth, job creation, and climate change resilience. While speaking at the African Blue Economy Summit held in Lagos, the governor emphasised the dual role of the ocean and inland waters as both a…

Stanbic IBTC FUZE Talent Show 2025 Kicks Off Fourth Season The Stanbic IBTC FUZE Talent Show 2025, themed “The Ultimate Show”, now in its fourth edition, promising more entertainment and inspiration for audiences across Nigeria. The show, which celebrates creativity in music, dance, fashion, and technology, will air weekly on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv 151) at 5 pm and AIT (DStv 253) at 7pm, with highlights available on Stanbic IBTC’s YouTube channel @stanbicIBTC. Speaking about the kickoff, Olumide Oyetan, Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, said: “FUZE is that platform where young Nigerians can showcase their creativity and innovation, and…

Wole Soyinka Award For Investigative Reporting Opens For Entries The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) is pleased to announce the call for entries for the 20th edition of the Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting (WSAIR). This landmark edition, opening on Saturday, 4 October 2025, celebrates two decades of honouring the courageous efforts of investigative journalists and rewarding best practices in the Nigerian media. Professional reporters or teams of reporters—full-time or freelance—with published stories targeted at the Nigerian audience are invited to submit entries on or before 4:00 p.m. Friday, 24 October 2025. Detailed award criteria and the…

2025 World Cup Qualification: Super Eagles Players Struggle for Indolence and Indiscipline … calls them super guy men. The former chief coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria has knocked the current Super Eagles Players for their laziness, which according to him is the main cause of Nigeria’s 2025 World Cup qualification struggles. Speaking in a Television interview, George, a Nigerian ex-international with so many local and global titles added that the Super Eagles don’t deserve to qualify for next year’s World Cup. “Left for me this current super Eagles doesn’t deserve to qualify for the world cup because they…

Each year, NYSC provides N14bn worth of services to Lagos — DG Director General, National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, during the DG’s courtesy visit at the Lagos State Government house in Lagos, on Friday. Credit: NYSC … set up by General Yakubu Gowon in 1973 to engender national unity. The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier-General Olakunle Nafiu, says the Scheme provides over N14 billion in annual services to the Lagos State Government and its people. The DG said these services were provided by the 44,000 corps members deployed…

Dangote Group Champions Coastal Restoration Drive In Lagos … sanctuary is expected to officially open to the public in December 2025. The Dangote Group has been lauded for its leading role in environmental sustainability as the company took centre stage at the E1GP Lagos Mangrove Restoration Programme held at the Eko Park Mangrove Sanctuary, Lagos. The event, which brought together top government officials, traditional rulers, community leaders, corporate sponsors, and international partners, was aimed at combating climate change and restoring Lagos’ fast-depleting mangroves. Representing Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr. Sam Egube, who chairs the Local Organising…

See Super Eagles squad for World Cup qualifiers File Copy: Super Eagles Players Super Eagles present squad for World Cup qualifiers Nigeria have announced their 23-man squad for October’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin on Friday, with head coach Eric Chelle handing Sevilla striker Akor Adams a maiden call-up. Captain William Troost-Ekong headlines the team, while Semi Ajayi, Terem Moffi, Alhassan Yusuf and Olakunle Olusegun all return after spells away from the national side. Stanley Nwabali retains his place as first-choice goalkeeper, supported by Amas Obasogie and Adebayo Adeleye, while Felix Agu, Bruno Onyemaechi, Bright…