Category: Celebrity

Veteran actor, Jide Kosoko The King Kosoko Royal Family has declared veteran Nigerian actor and director, Jiide Kosoko, as the Oloja of Lagos-elect, according as reported by PMExpress. The stool became vacant following the death of Chief Adebola Ige on 23 December 2017. The 72-year-old was declared the Oloja of Lagos-elect at the King Kosoko […]

A former Head of Service of Ondo State, Comrade Alaba Isijola, fondly called “Isijay” has passed on. He was 73. Isijola, the most celebrated, and cool-headed HoS in the history of the state, and a former outstanding labour leader, reportedly died on Tuesday night. He hailed from Owo in Owo Local Government Area, the same […]

Pa Durojaye Ariyo, father of renowned journalist, Kunle Ariyo, and the Olori Omowa of Isikan community in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State, has been celebrated for his impactful life amid tributes and prayers of gratitude. The deceased, who was also the oldest man in the community, passed on peacefully last week at […]

By Steve Otaloro Long before Afrobeats became a global commercial force- before sold-out arenas, chart-topping singles, and streaming milestones- there was Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti, the singular force who created the sound that now dominates global music culture. What the world celebrates today as Afrobeats did not emerge from convenience or algorithmic success; it was forged […]

Billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Dr Deji Adeleke and his son, afrobeats singer David Adeleke, Davido Billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Dr Deji Adeleke, on Wednesday, publicly addressed for the first time the long-running paternity controversy involving his son, Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, and a young girl, Anuoluwapo, allegedly fathered by the artiste. Speaking at a press […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has recorded a major academic milestone with the international recognition of one of its alumnae, Dr. Temitope Adeniyi, who has emerged as the only Nigerian among 100 scientists honoured by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Dr. Adeniyi’s feat was brought to public attention […]

The Deputy Head of Mission of the British High Commission, Simon Field, has visited world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, in hospital following a fatal road accident along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. According to a statement by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to Ogun State Governor, Kayode Akinmade, on Monday, Field met with Joshua […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Eminent personalities from across Nigeria gathered on Sunday at the cradle of the Yoruba Race, Ile Ife, to celebrate the 10th Coronation Anniversary of the Arole Oodua and Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, CFR. The colourful ceremony, held at the Afewonro Park, Enuwa Square, showcased the rich […]