Category: ARTS & LIFESTYLE

Mr Augustine Miles Kelechi who is better known around the world by his stage name Tekno after watching the level of looting in the country by Nigerian leaders has taken to social media to lash out at corrupt Nigerian leaders. The popular singer, entertainer, songwriter and one of the leading recording artistes in the country with several hit songs is obviously not happy with what leadership has become in Nigeria where the sole aim of Nigerian leaders is to get to office to loot and stash away in foreign countries.…

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As early as April, a strange pattern began to emerge in the data of coronavirus (COVID-19) death rates: in some places, men appeared to be dying from COVID-19 at twice the rate of women. This fact has puzzled doctors and statisticians, inspiring research into the social and biological factors that might cause such a disparity. A new study published in the medical journal JAMA suggests one possible explanation: men may be prone to more severe effects of COVID-19 due to higher rates of genetic defects. The study probed the cases…

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The Central bank of Nigeria (CBN) has again led a consortium of the Bankers’ Committee who have taken over the iconic National Arts Theatre in Lagos State on Sunday in a bid by the government to enlist the private sector to redevelop the monument. In a ceremony, which held at the banquet hall of the theatre, the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, officially transferred the monument to the consortium to be chaired by the Governor of the CBN, Godwin Emefiele for the redevelopment and upgrade. The CBN governor…

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L-R: Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yomi Osinbajo, Jackson Ude and embattled former acting EFCC Chairman, Ibrahim Magu This may not be the best of times for Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yomi Osinbajo especially since the arrest of the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu. One Jackson Ude whose Twitter handle is @jacksonpbn has continued to allege that the Vice President who is also a pastor collected N4billion from the embattled EFCC boss. Following the heavy accusation, the social media space has been awash…

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“Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything he learned in school. It is a miracle that curiosity survives formal education” — Albert Einstein The greatest form of disability in life is not knowing your ability. Your winning edge in life is not the degree you have acquired or the certificate you possessed, but your ability to solve problems. Whenever I interview graduates, I am not so keen on their qualifications; I am only keen on their special skills, experiences and their unique approach to problem-solving. Most of them…

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New Mum, Simi expressing herself By Oluchukwu Nwauzor Musician Simisola who is better known by her stage name Simi has showcased herself to fan in an all-black dress, which is her first public photograph since she put to bed. The singer who is married to fellow musician, Adekunle Gold was delivered of a baby on May 30, 2020. The bundle of joy was a pretty baby girl, whom they named Adejare. On her social media page, Simi shared the after-childbirth pictures, which revealed a bit more than normal with her…

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Not less than 16 people have been confirmed dead just as property worth millions of naira destroyed in various fire incidents in the past one month in Kano State according to information from the Kano State Fire Service (KSFS). The incidents destroyed over N40million. However, within the same period, KSFS said it saved not less than 71 lives and property worth N120 million in 51 fire incidents recorded in June in the state. Alhaji Saidu Muhammed, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Service, made the disclosure in a statement…

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By Oluchukwu Nwauzor Recently, the social media space was on pins and needles following some unguarded behaviour of a Ghanaian actress, Rosemond Alade Brown aka Akuapem Poloo who shared unclad picture of herself on her Instagram page to celebrate her who marked his seventh birthday. The actress came under fire having posted a nude photo of herself and her son as part of the birthday. Justifying the idea behind the nudity, she wrote: “I’m naked in front of you because this is how naked I was giving birth to you,…

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By Oluchukwu Nwauzor Popular Nollywood actress, Gloria Young has taken her Twitter handle to appeal to well-meaning Nigerians to assist Ifey Onwuemene who is battling with cancer. Young, who disclosed that Ifey is down with Endometrial Cancer is trying to raise awareness for Nigerians to rally and save the precious life thespian. Endometrial Cancer according to experts is a cancer that arises from the endometrium (the lining of the uterus or womb). It is the result of the abnormal growth of cells that have the ability to invade or spread…

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Prince Ned Nwoko and youngest wife, Regina Daniels By Oluchukwu Nwauzor On Monday June 29, 2020, was a joyous day at Prince Ned Nwoko’s household as his youngest wife, Regina Daniels was delivered of a bouncing baby boy as it is said in this clime. This information was disclosed by Regina’s brother on his verified Twitter handle @sweezzy1, the apparent elated brother of the new mother wrote: “Officially an uncle you know? Congratulations my Diamond; it’s a baby boy. Iyanu ti sele @regina.daniels. @sweezzy1 did not however disclose the hospital…

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