Nollywood actor, Chief Kanran, is dead
Legendary Nollywood actor and Yoruba film icon, Olusegun Akinremi, popularly known as Chief Kanran has died at 69, just three days before his milestone 70th birthday. Family sources confirmed that the revered performer, known for his commanding on-screen presence and…
President Tinubu departs Abuja for Japan, Brazil
President Bola Tinubu is set to embark on a two-nation trip to Japan and Brazil on Thursday, August 14, with a brief stopover in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In Japan, the president will take part in the Ninth Tokyo International…
FEC approves 7 year ban on creation of new federal universities others
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), chaired by President Bola Tinubu, has approved a five-year moratorium on the creation of new federal tertiary educational institutions across Nigeria. The decision, reached during Wednesday’s FEC meeting, means no new federal universities, polytechnics, or…
Airlines considering naming Ibom Air passenger ambassador for good conduct – Keyamo
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said airline operators are considering appointing Ms. Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger recently released from prison, as an ambassador for good passenger conduct. Emmanson was jailed after an incident on…
Tottenham edge PSG on penalties to win 2025 UEFA Super Cup
Tottenham Hotspur lifted the 2025 UEFA Super Cup in thrilling fashion on Wednesday night, edging Paris Saint-Germain 4–3 on penalties after an intense 2–2 draw at the Stadio Friuli. Thomas Frank’s men looked to have the game under control when…
Ibom Air passenger regains freedom as court strikes out assault case
Comfort Emmanson, the passenger accused of assaulting an Ibom Air flight attendant, has been released from the Kirikiri Correctional Centre just two days after her arraignment at an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Ogba. The case stemmed from an altercation between…
FG names Fuji star KWAM 1 airport security ambassador, reduces ban
The Nigerian government has appointed legendary Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, as an ambassador for proper airport security protocol. The announcement came alongside a decision to reduce the flight ban earlier placed on the singer…
Decision to withdraw criminal complaint against Ms. Comfort Emmanson and to address related matters ‘Festus Keyamo’
1. In the last 48 hours, I have been in consultation with critical stakeholders in the Aviation Sector and those involved in the unfortunate incidents regarding the unruly behaviours of certain individuals at our airports of recent. 2. Though regrettable,…
I wrote my will & bought my burial site after being diagnosed with lupus – Nollywood actress Kemi Afolabi
Nollywood star Kemi Afolabi has spoken candidly about her ongoing fight with lupus, recounting how the life-threatening condition once led her to prepare for death. Lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease, causes the body’s immune system to attack its own organs…
Tinubu is my friend of 22 years, I stand by my support – Soludo
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has openly declared his long-standing friendship with President Bola Tinubu, describing the relationship as one that has spanned 22 years. Speaking during his visit to the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday, Soludo said…