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Dangote Opens Door to Bae U Barbie’s YouTube Show, Says Nigerian Youth Hold the Future

adminOctober 20, 2026

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has agreed to appear on the YouTube programme Curiosity Made Me Ask, hosted by Nigerian content creator Adebayo Ridwan, popularly known as Bae U Barbie. The development followed a meeting at the Vision 2030 event on Monday, October 19, 2026, where the social media personality appealed for an opportunity to...

Hilda Baci To Give Away Fourth Car Through Online Cooking Academy

adminOctober 19, 2026

Celebrity chef Hilda Baci has announced plans to give away a 2020 Hyundai Sonata as the grand prize in her Hilda Baci Academy Home to Pro Online Cooking Class, marking the fourth car she has offered through the initiative. Baci disclosed this in a Facebook post after visiting to collect and pay for the vehicle,...

US Consul General, Burna Boy Discuss Investment In Creative Industry

adminOctober 16, 2026

United States Consul General, Brandon Hudspeth, has met with Nigerian music star Burna Boy in Lagos to explore opportunities for deeper business cooperation between the American and Nigerian creative industries. Punch reported that Hudspeth hosted the Grammy-winning singer at the US Consulate in Lagos on Friday, with discussions centred on expanding commercial partnerships and translating...

Eno Begins Rehabilitation Of 13.5km Okopedi–Uya Oro Road

adminOctober 16, 2026

The Akwa Ibom State Government has commenced rehabilitation of the 13.5-kilometre Okopedi–Uya Oro Road in Okobo and Oron local government areas, alongside construction of the new Okopedi–East-West Road. The rehabilitation involves clearing and desilting drainage channels, repairing potholes and damaged sections, and applying an asphalt overlay along the existing road. The project engineer, Aniekeme Otong...

Petrol Scooping Turns Deadly As Tanker Fire Engulfs Oluku Market In Edo

adminOctober 16, 2026

A desperate rush to collect petrol spilled from a fallen tanker preceded a devastating fire that left several people injured and many others feared dead near Oluku Market in Benin City, Edo State, highlighting the deadly risks of approaching fuel spills before emergency responders secure an accident scene. The incident occurred at about 2 p.m....

Davido Likes VDM’s Post Criticising Uncle Adeleke Over Tinubu’s 2027 Bid

adminOctober 16, 2026

Afrobeats star Davido has attracted attention on social media after simply liking a viral post by activist VeryDarkMan (VDM), who criticised the singer and his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, over the governor’s support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. The development followed Adeleke’s appearance at an All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign council...

Lagos Schedules Weekend Traffic Restrictions For Independence Bridge Repairs

adminOctober 15, 2026

Motorists travelling through Lagos Island should prepare for temporary traffic restrictions as repair works on Independence Bridge are scheduled to run from Friday night through Sunday, October 18, 2026. The Federal Ministry of Works is expected to begin asphalt repairs on the bridge on Friday, October 16, with work continuing through Saturday and Sunday, according...

Natasha’s Use Of Osawaru Surname Revives Questions Over 2Baba Marriage

adminOctober 14, 2026

Edo State House of Assembly member Natasha Osawaru has drawn renewed public attention to her marriage to Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, after introducing herself by her full name during a plenary session without using the singer’s surname. According to Naija News, Osawaru identified herself as “Honourable Natasha Irobosa Osawaru” while addressing...

Ondo Moves To Protect Igbokoda Residents As NAF Crash Site Emits Foul Odour

adminOctober 14, 2026

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has ordered emergency fumigation of the river around Igbokoda following complaints of a foul smell after a Nigerian Air Force aircraft crashed in the area, raising concerns over possible health risks to nearby communities. The state government has also directed the provision of protective health supplies, including nose masks, to...

Myha’la Defends ‘Celebrity Traitors’ Cast, Acknowledges Racial Bias

adminOctober 12, 2026

American actor Myha’la has defended her fellow contestants on The Celebrity Traitors against allegations of racial discrimination following her elimination from the reality show, while acknowledging that unconscious bias can influence how players judge one another. The Industry star addressed the controversy on Instagram after a viewer suggested that she had been banished because she...

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