Famous Nollywood actor and director, Tope Adebayo, popular addressed as Waheed in the popular TV series, “Jenifa’s Diary” has debunked long-standing rumours about a romantic relationship with veteran actress, Faithia Balogun. In a recent solo interview on Baba Ibe TV’s YouTube channel, Adebayo admitted he shares a close bond with Balogun, who is older than him, but firmly stated that there was never any romantic involvement between them. He expressed sadness over the rumour, describing it as false and likely fueled by their visible closeness. Adebayo, while recounting the news that made him sad in the industry, he said, “A…
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Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu would perform the groundbreaking for the establishment of the biggest cotton and polyester processing factory in the world at the Special Agro Processing Zone located at the Gateway International Airport, Iperu/Ilisan area of the State. Speaking while receiving the former Accountant General of the Federation, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Madein, and members of the Iperu Development Association in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta on Wednesday, 30 April, 2025, Governor Abiodun said the factory, which is under the “Renewed Hope Cotton Resurgent Initiative,” would sit on 400 hectares of land and would…
Famous Nigerian Afrobeats star, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido pulled out all the stops as he celebrated his wife, Chioma Adeleke, on her 30th birthday with a lavish party in Lagos on Wednesday, 30 April, 2025. The party was attended by the crème de la crème of the entertainment world. Surrounded by friends, family, and A-list celebrities, the event wasn’t just a lavish event, it was a heartfelt tribute to love, loyalty, and longevity. One of the night’s most memorable moments came when Davido took the mic and poured out his heart in a touching speech that had the…
Financial reprieve has come the way of Plateau attack victims as the House of Representatives donated the sum of N100 million as intervention support to them through the Plateau State Government and select Local Government Areas A delegation of Federal lawmakers, led by the former Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Idris Wase presented the donation in the form of cheques to Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang on behalf of the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas. Mutfwang’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, who made this disclosure through a statement issued on Wednesday, 30 April, 2025, said the delegation, comprising…
The world’s oldest person, a Brazilian nun named Inah Lucas, has died at the age of 116, barely months after assuming the global title. Her death was confirmed on Wednesday, 30 April, 2025 by her religious order and longevity researchers. Lucas passed away in Porto Alegre, Brazil, where the Congregation of Teresian Sisters expressed gratitude “for the dedication and devotion” she had shown throughout her life of service. Born on June 8, 1908, Lucas had become the world’s oldest living person in January following the death of 116-year-old Japanese woman, Tomiko Itooka. She became a nun in 1934, at the…
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has thrown his weight behind the All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 to be hosted in the State, saying his administration will continue to give opportunity, hope and space for people in the creative industry to thrive. Governor Sanwo-Olu’s endorsement of AFRIMA amplifies the growing momentum around the highly anticipated event, which has already garnered backing from key stakeholders, institutions and corporate sponsors at national, continental and international levels. Speaking during a courtesy visit by members of the International Committee of the All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) and the representatives of the African Union Commission (AUC)…
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc held its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos today, Wednesday, 30 April, 2025, where shareholders reviewed the company’s full-year financial performance and endorsed its strategic priorities for the future. The AGM came on the heels of a strong first quarter in 2025, during which MTN Nigeria invested a record ₦202.4 billion in capital expenditures and posted ₦133.7 billion in profit after tax, marking a major turnaround from a ₦392.7 billion loss in Q1 2024. This 159% year-on-year surge in Q1 CAPEX—the company’s highest-ever quarterly investment—has gone into expanding network capacity, boosting data speeds, and enhancing…
The stage is set for Africa’s most anticipated celebration of food, drink, and culture as Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) announces the 8th edition of the GTCO Food and Drink Festival, scheduled to hold from Friday, May 2nd to Sunday, May 4th, 2025, at GTCentre, Plot 1 Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos. This year’s festival is themed “A Shared Experience”, highlighting how every meal tells a story—stories of culture, community, and tradition that unite people across generations and geographies. The 2025 edition will feature 204 free retail stalls, showcasing the rich diversity and creativity of our food culture—from…
ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has demanded the immediate investigation and suspension of all institutional heads complicit in the reported fraud in the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme. ActionAid Nigeria in a signed statement by its Country Director, Andrew Mamedu on Wednesday said it was outraged by the revelations of systemic exploitation of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme, with over 50 tertiary institutions across the country accused of inflating fees, withholding refunds, and financially sabotaging students who sought relief through the student loan programme. Mamedu said: “This is not merely administrative misconduct; it is corruption in education institutions at…
The leading Chairmanship aspirant in Orile Agege Local Council Development Area, Honourable (Dr) Oluyinka Ogundimu has unveiled an eighth-point agenda in his quest to develop the council and further enhance its growth. Speaking with journalists in Lagos, Dr Ogundimu anchored his programme of action on the following pedestal: Transparency, Agriculture, Empowerment (youth and women in particular), Education, Infrastructure, Environment, Health and Sports Development. According to him, the hallmark of any administration particularly at the grassroots level is Transparency. “We will be transparent in the allocation of the people’s resources. We will also be just ensuring even development of all the…