In this interview, Chief Munir Balogun, the father of popular afrobeat star, Ayo Balogun, aka Wizkid, tells AYOOLA OLASUPO the motivation for the family’s generosity, his counsel to his son when attacked by Davido’s fans, among others You are trending online for doling out cash to the people in your former community in Surulere, Lagos….
In a disturbing trend that has swept through certain social circles, some women are resorting to a shocking method to achieve the coveted “perfect” body. Pregnancy, once a sacred journey toward motherhood, is being manipulated for vanity—used to gain weight in all the “right” places before being terminated after five months. This exposé by GODFREY…
A Legacy of Extravagance Sean “Diddy” Combs, a titan in the music industry, is as renowned for his chart-topping hits as he is for his legendary parties, particularly the Diddy White Parties. Since their inception in 1998, these exclusive gatherings have become a hallmark of celebrity culture, drawing A-listers from various industries and setting the…
An explosion occurred at the All Progressives Congress (APC) state secretariat in Port Harcourt early on October 5, 2024, just hours before the highly anticipated local government elections. The blast has raised significant security concerns and heightened tensions in the region. Details of the Incident Preliminary reports indicate that suspected arsonists detonated explosives at the…
INTRODUCTION “Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour. Owe no man anything, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.” -Romans 13:7 I have, in my little way and from my very…
The disparities in the U.S. criminal justice system often highlight broader systemic racism and unequal treatment of individuals based on race, social status, and even the nature of alleged offenses. The comparison between the January 6th defendants receiving more lenient sentences or being granted bail and Sean Combs (also known as Puff Daddy or Diddy)…
Acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is making a highly anticipated return to fiction with her new novel, “Dream Count,” scheduled for release on March 4, 2025. This marks her first full-length novel since “Americanah,” which was published in 2013, and has been described as a significant event in the literary world. Overview of “Dream…
The Rivers State Police Command has announced that it will not participate in the upcoming local government elections scheduled for October 5, 2024. This decision follows a Federal High Court ruling delivered on September 30, 2024, which prohibits the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies from providing security for the elections. Background of the…
It’s no news that Nigeria as a nation celebrated its Independence from the United Kingdom this week. The usual grandiose banquets, and military parades were muted and low-key this time around.The multiple economic challenges in the nation have put paid to that. Even diehard ‘Emilokans’ cannot justify such flamboyant events that characterised past independence anniversaries….
