Oyeronke, daughter of veteran sports journalist, Akinloye Oyebanji has paid tribute to her late father one year after his death. Oyebanji, a retired DG of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) where he served for 35 years died on July 27, 2019, at age 60 after a long battle with kidney disease. She wrote on Twitter: Been one whole year! The...
A Nigerian woman is celebrating her quadruplets as they turn 10 today, July 27. The woman who goes by the name SofieyeAbam took to Twitter to share their photos with the caption: The big 10 is finally here!!! God bless you my precious ones and grant you many more decades, each more pleasant than the last. The big 10 is...
There are unconfirmed reports that media girl and entrepreneur Toke Makinwa has allegedly lost her Banana Island house to Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). According to the Gistmerchant blog on Instagram, Toke’s house was given to her by her “sugar daddy,” Lagos-based oil and gas businessman Dr. Festus Fadeyi, whose total indebtedness to AMCON is over N240 billion. Earlier...
D’banj’s rape accuser, Seyitan Babatayo has released a statement after she dismissed her petition against the singer. Seyitan released this in reaction to a statement released by the human rights group, Stand To End Rape Initiative (STER), who have been trying to get justice for her. In the statement, STER had accused activist Segun Awosanya, aka Segalink of attempting to...
Media personality and broadcaster, Veronica Effiong has shared her inspiring story as she marks one year of joining the Nigerian military. She said she had always been fascinated by the military and finally decided to take the big leap after seven years as a broadcaster. Veronica shared her story on Linked-in and its been trending. About a year ago, I...
Nollywood actresses, Adesua Etomi Wellington and Linda Ejiofor are two women who make friendship look like the biggest achievement one could have. Asides the fact that they are super talented, these two have shown how much love and respect they have for each other in more ways than one. Another plus is the fact that they could practically pass for...
Millions of people make use of Google Search to get answers and information every day. A lot of us aren’t harnessing the full power of Google, though. Google Search’s Web, Image, Video, News, Maps and More tabs can help ensure you get the kind of results you are after. Beyond simple queries, there is a lot more you can achieve...
The Ibidunni Ighodalo Foundation has launched a new initiative in memory of the founder, Ibidunni, who passed away on June 14, 2020, as part of the activities to celebrate her 40th posthumous birthday. The initiative, tagged ‘Project 40at40’, was unveiled on Friday in Lagos, in accordance with the founder’s last wish. Ibidunni, the wife of Ituah Ighodalo, senior pastor of...
Social media comedienne, Maryam Apaokagipopularly called Taaooma has completed her mandatory youth service. Taking to Instagram, she wrote: Alhamdulilah!!! I can’t thank God enough, God bless God ?? NYSC Kapeesh ?????? We move ! View this post on Instagram Alhamdulilah!!! I can’t thank God enough, God bless God ?? NYSC Kapeesh ?????? We move ! A post shared...
The family of Tolulope Arotile, the first female combat helicopter pilot of the Nigeria Air Force (NAF), has demanded a thorough investigation into her death. Speaking with PUNCH, Damilola Adegboye, her elder sister, said the family is devastated by her untimely death and is not convinced that she died in a freak accident. Arotile allegedly died from injuries she sustained after she was...