The Federal Government has declared Monday, September 16th, a public holiday in observance of Eid-ul-Maulud. In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced the holiday to honor the birth of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad. Eid-ul-Maulud, also known as Mawlid al-Nabi, commemorates the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. It is observed by many Muslims worldwide on the 12th day…

A Popular Nigerian singer Patrick Okorie, widely known as Patoranking, is grieving the loss of his younger sister, Chioma, and her husband, George Onuabuchi, following a tragic gas explosion. The Ebonyi State Police Command confirmed the incident, which took place on August 25, leading to their deaths. DSP Joshua Ukandu, spokesperson for the state police, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday that the fatal explosion occurred in…

Nigerian ace comedian Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, has reportedly started a new chapter in his life, nearly two years after his 12-year marriage to his former wife, Elsie Okpocha, ended. On September 12, 2024, the comedian took to Instagram and shared a photo of himself with media personality Victoria Eze, which some have described as affectionate. Captioning his post, the humorist wrote: “About to step into the next…

correct the grammar and errors of the this newspaper report:How I attempted suicide over N22m debt — Real Warri Pikin speaks In honour of World Suicide Prevention Day, Nigerian comedienne Anita Alaire Afoke Asuoha, aka Real Warri Pikin, recounted a personal story of how her spouse fell into debt after following the advice of a motivational speaker. In a post on her Instagram page on Wednesday, she revealed that when…

Abosede, the mother of the late singer Mohbad, has called for family reconciliation over her son’s death, as September 12 marks one year since his passing. The late singer’s mother made her intentions clear in a video released on Wednesday, as she arrived at the Lagos Coroner’s Court to attend the ongoing investigation into Mohbad’s 2023 death. Speaking in Yoruba, Abosede expressed her desire for a peaceful resolution, emphasizing that…

Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, electrified the stage in Ethiopia as the country welcomed the New Year of 2017. Ethiopia follows its own ancient calendar, which is approximately 7 to 8 years behind the Gregorian calendar used by most of the world. As of September 2024 in the Gregorian calendar, Ethiopia is in the year 2017. The Ethiopian New Year, known as Enkutatash, is celebrated on…

Nigerian musician Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has addressed the viral claims circulating on social media regarding her alleged pregnancy by American rapper Future. Tems was a guest on a recent edition of The Breakfast Club podcast, where she discussed her music, tour, and the rise of Afrobeats. During the interview, she was asked about the most outrageous rumor she had ever heard about herself. In 2023, rumors circulated…

Over the past three years, femicide rates in Nigeria have been on the rise, with at least five female students being brutally murdered outside their campuses by boyfriends, former partners, or even strangers. Femicide, defined as the intentional killing of a woman because of her gender, is a form of gender-based violence often motivated by misogynistic beliefs and attitudes. The recent femicide involving Christianah Idowu, a 300-level student at the…