Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

The half part of the extinct hit group, P Square, Paul Okoye, now addressed as ‘Rudeboy’ and his wife, Ivy Ifeoma have announced the birth of their first child together. The ‘Reason With Me’ hitmaker shared a video of his kids from his previous marriage playing with the newborn in an Instagram post on Friday. He expressed his joy over the childbirth, describing the period as “the most joyous and overwhelming sweetest.” He added, “This past month and few days have been the most joyous and overwhelming sweetest ever period of our lives.”

The House of Representatives has urged governments at all levels to immediately ban sales of alcoholic drinks and other drug-related substances in and around motor parks across the country. The lawmakers also urged the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) to extend its services to the parks and carry out random tests for drivers to ensure that they were not under any influence. The call followed the adoption of a motion by Abbas Adigun (PDP-Oyo) at the plenary on Thursday. Moving the motion earlier, Adigun said that consumption of psychoactive drugs and alcoholic drinks could increase the risk of motor accidents,…

A former deputy speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Christopher Ayeni, was killed in a ghastly auto accident on Thursday. The fourth Kwara House of Assembly deputy speaker died in the crash that occurred at about 10:00 am 500m away from Igbaja junction, Ajase-ipo in the Ifelodun local government area of the state due to overspeeding and lack of concentration. Some other people also died in the accident. It was learnt that two vehicles involved in the accident are grey colour commercial Sinoki truck with registration number T-17488LA and white colour Toyota hilux pick up vehicle with registration…

Chairman of Oyo East Local Government, Olusola Oluokun, has been suspended by Oyo State House of Assembly over a viral video that sparked controversy. Oluokun was suspended on Thursday after the presentation of a Matter of Urgent Public Importance titled: “Urgent call for full investigation into the indecent attitude of the Chairman, Oyo East Local Government, Mr. Olusola Oluokun, in a viral video online.” The controversial video showed Oluokun eating half-clad and praising a political stalwart, who helped him to become chairman. The chairman also allegedly rained curses on those perceived as enemies of his benefactor. Oluokun’s actions in the…

The seven-day warning strike embarked upon by health workers under the aegis of the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) and the Assembly of Healthcare Professionals Association (AHPA), has been suspended. JOHESU National Chairman, Mr Kabiru Minjibir, said they are suspending the strike embarked upon on October 25 in the spirit of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and in general public interest. Minjibir stated this in a communiqué jointly signed by Mr Martin Egbanubi, National Secretary of the union on Thursday in Abuja. It would be recalled that JOHESU had embarked on a seven-day warning strike on October 25, to press…

Nigerian R&B star and entrepreneur Bankole Wellington, widely known as Banky W, and his wife, celebrated actress Adesua Etomi, have joyfully announced the arrival of their second child, a baby boy. Banky W shared the news on Instagram with a touching video that highlights his dedication to family life and the joy surrounding their new addition. The couple, beloved for their shared journey and family-oriented lifestyle, continues to inspire fans across Nigeria and beyond. This joyful announcement follows the birth of their first child and marks yet another special chapter in their lives. In the video, Banky W is seen…

Former First Lady, Michelle Obama has said Republican candidate, Donald Trump’s ‘obvious mental decline’ and ‘history as a convicted felon’ should be enough reason for Americans not to vote for him. Speaking at a rally for Kamala Harris, the former first lady said she was “angry” at the “indifference” towards the Republican candidate’s behaviour. She said, “I hope you’ll forgive me if I’m a little angry that we are indifferent to his erratic behaviour, his obvious mental decline, his history as a convicted felon. “A known slumlord, a predator found liable for sexual abuse, all this while we pick apart…

Veteran Nollywood actor, Chief Charles Olumo, popularly known as Agbako, has passed away at the age of 101. Olumo, celebrated for his remarkable acting career and dynamic performances in Nollywood, was one of the oldest actors in the industry. He died on Thursday, leaving behind a legacy cherished by fans and colleagues alike. The Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), announced the passing of veteran actor through its president, Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr. Latin. In the statement, Mr. Latin confirmed that Agbako, a celebrated figure in the industry, passed away on Thursday, at the age…

American rapper Curtis James Jackson, popularly known as 50 Cent has told those who care to listen that he rejected the sum of $3 million to perform at Donald Trump’s rally. The 49-year-old claimed he is “afraid of politics” and turned down an invitation to attend the Republican National Convention, which was held at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. In an interview with IHeartRadio’s The Breakfast Club, he also stated that he “didn’t even talk to them” about attending the convention since he wasn’t interested. He told the show: “I got a call, they wanted me for Sunday, and they…

Grammy Award-winning artiste, Tems has narrated how three international singers, Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Drake reached out to her within a three days span. While speaking about her journey to stardom in an interview with BigBoy TV, the 29-year-old stated that Beyoncé’s team first reached out, followed by direct messages from Drake and Rihanna. She said, “I never imagine becoming this big. We did ‘Essence’ and I started getting messages. In 2020 Beyoncé team reached out and I was like God, what’s going on? “And I got DMs from people that I looked up to like Rihanna and Drake. These are…