You can’t talk about the entertainment industry in Nigeria now without mentioning ‘Chigul.’ Known for her ability to switch between accents and for her versatility, this woman of many parts is not only a comedienne but also an actress, a singer, a TV presenter, and a video vixen. Here are some facts about her. 1. She was born Chioma Ijeoma...
YouTube Music today released a schedule of performances and music-industry-related events in celebration of Africa month. In the lead-up to its Africa Day concert, in partnership with MTV Base Africa, YouTube Music is celebrating the continent’s popular culture with performances by popular artists from Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. “For more than a decade now, YouTube has helped artists develop...
Bose Ogulu, manager and mum to Burna Boy, says she started managing him as a form of sacrifice and not ambition. The businesswoman spoke of her dealings with the Grammy-winning Afrofusion star in a chat with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, TV host. “Burna Boy started in 2010 from Port Harcourt. Even before he took the name, he asked me to manage him. So, I’ve...
Hadiza Bala Usman, the suspended managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), reacted to her suspension. In a statement signed by her on Sunday, May 9, 2021, Usman denied media reports she solely awarded ports contract during her tenure describing the reports as “irresponsible, mischievous and defamatory”. 1.On reports of solely awarding ports contract Bala Usman said the NPA...
The Lagos State Government has said it will launch an investigation into allegations of medical negligence against Premier Specialist Medical Centre, Victoria Island, leading to the death of Peju Ugboma. At least 3,000 people had signed an online petition, as of Sunday morning, calling on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Ministry of Health to investigate the death. The deceased, a popular...
Nigerian singer, Kehinde Oshadipe has welcomed her second child with her husband. Kehinde, who welcomed her child on Mother’s Day took to her Instagram page to share the good news. She wrote: ”I had a lot of plans for this mother’s day like recording a video singing for all mothers and all but am here celebrating my new addition. Thank...
Two girls who happen to be among the kidnapped 300 Chibok girls are now graduates from a US university. Joy Bashara and Lydia Pogu were among the recent graduands from Southeastern University. Bashara and Pogu who happen to be cousins were two of the 57 girls who escaped by jumping out of the moving trucks on that fateful day in...
The Lagos State Governor, Jide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Adeseye Margaret as a Director in the fire service. Adeseye was Acting Head of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service until her latest appointment. The Head of Service(HOS), Hakeem Muri-Okunola confirmed the news in a letter on Friday, May 7. On her part, Adeseye has expressed her gratitude...
Iniobong Umoren, the slain job seeker has emerged as the best graduating student in her class. The 26-year-old who recently graduated from the Department of Philosophy at the University of Uyo finished with a G.PA of 4.12 grade (Second Class Upper). Iniobong is seventh among the top graduating students of her class according to the final result released by the...
The family of a Lagos-based chef and CEO of I Luv Desserts, Peju Ugboma want justice served. They accused Premier Specialist Medical Centre Lagos of what they termed ‘gross negligence which led to her untimely death. Read the full statement below An independent autopsy carried out by pathologists at LASUTH with credible observers and Premier hospital in attendance revealed that Peju...