By Ayo Onikoyi Nigerian drummer and musician Ara The Drummer has shared her perspective on intimacy, relationships, and personal boundaries, stating that sex goes beyond physical pleasure and involves a deeper level of connection. Speaking on the Under Her Skin Podcast, Ara said people often underestimate the significance of sexual intimacy and the access it […]

Since the Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt judgement that upheld the Rivers State High Court ruling that nullified the APC Ward, local government, and state congresses, there have been comments by political pundits and stakeholders suggesting that APC party primaries conducted in the state by the National Working Committee (NWC)…

By Obiageli ‘Oby’ Ezekwesili  The Tinubu administration’s renewed push for State Police has reopened one of the most consequential public policy debates in Nigeria’s democratic history. The proposal has gained momentum because it speaks directly to a painful reality confronting millions of Nigerians. The country’s security architecture is failing. Terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, violent extremism, communal […]

By Ayo Onikoyi In Ijebu-Ode this year, culture didn’t just show up – it moved. It moved through colour, through rhythm, through generations. It moved in the synchronized elegance of the regberegbe, in the confidence of tailored Aso-Oke, in the sound of drums echoing heritage into the present. At the centre of it all, Orijin […]

A closure of the world’s most strategic oil chokepoint would punish fuel importing economies across Sub-Saharan Africa but it could also force the continent to finance energy security through renewables, not rhetoric. Any prolonged disruption of the Strait of Hormuz would send an immediate shock through Africa’s economies. The waterway carried about 20 million barrels […]

By Ayo Onikoyi Gifted actress, screenwriter and filmmaker Tierny Olalere was a recent guest on the inspirational and lifestyle podcast Conversations With Kenni, hosted by media personality and visibility strategist Kehinde Ajose. In the episode, she opened up about her journey in Nollywood, reflecting on her early struggles, the sacrifices behind her career growth, and […]

By Ayon Onikoyi Nigerian actress, reality TV star, and model Beverly Osu has addressed the perception that she is controversial, stating that she has never intentionally tried to provoke reactions or create public conversations. Speaking on the Creativtea Podcast, Beverly reflected on her upbringing, revealing that she grew up in Lagos and had a strong […]

By Ayo Onikoyi Fast-rising Nollywood actress and filmmaker Abidemi Adisa has acknowledged the existence of the controversial sex-for-role practice in the Nigerian movie industry, saying it remains one of the factors discouraging talented individuals from pursuing careers in entertainment. The actress, however, disclosed that she has never been pressured to exchange sexual favors for movie […]

By Ayo Onikoyi Nollywood actress and producer Ayomide Dawodu has revealed that she remains single and is in no hurry to remarry, years after the end of a relationship she described as memorable despite its painful conclusion. Speaking in an interview with Potpourri, the indigenous Lagos-born filmmaker said she has not found love since her […]

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE management of the University of Benin led by its Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, Professor Edoba Omoregie, have been commended by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa for its N100b development fundraising initiative which would be held next month. This commendation came when the Vice […]

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ekiti State, Sen. Ayo Arise, has congratulated Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his landmark victory in the June 20, 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State. In a release made available to newsmen in Ado Ekiti, Sen. Arise described Oyebanji’s victory at the poll as a […]

In fact, multiple reports and counter-statements from political associates have consistently described such claims as politically motivated narratives designed to damage his reputation ahead of future political cycles.

By Ufuoma Egbe  Youth empowerment in Nigeria has become a minefield. Do it, you get criticized. Don’t do it, you get crucified. Senator Ede Dafinone’s Delta Central Scaffold and Rigging Training Programme has just walked into that minefield, and the shrapnel is unfair.  It’s not enough to instigate disenchantment. Context matters. The beneficiaries crying for cash […]

Today, June 21 is Father’s Day.   It is  the only day, usually the third Sunday in June set to appreciate the  role of Fathers in our lives. Why do we need to celebrate and appreciate Fathers?   One of the answers is that no one can be born without the input of a Father. Also, God created Man […]

“The North has become a region of endless funerals and perpetual bereavement. Bandits in the North have become a state. They impose fines and taxes, send notices, control spaces, determine life and death and operate without challenge” – Senator Shehu Sani of Kaduna State, March 2020. I wish that historical damn fool called Lord Lugard and […]