FirstBank kicks off DecemberIssaVybe 2024 with Kenny Blaq‘s ‘Reckless’ Musicomedy — Bolaji Israel

December marks a special time in Nigeria, a moment when people take a break from their hectic year to unwind, celebrate and create lasting memories with loved ones.The month is filled with vibrant arts and entertainment, including plays, musical concerts,…

Davido and the burden of truth — Promise Adiele

Last Saturday, I attended the reunion party of the Department of English, UNILAG class of 1998. It was a wonderful occasion that evoked nostalgia and the revival of receding memories. I met classmates I had not seen in twenty-six years.…

*Lagos driver flees after setting LASTMA officer on fire (Punch)*Police arrest owner as dogs maul security guard to death in Lagos (Leadership)

Lagos driver flees after setting LASTMA officer on fire (Punch) A commercial driver is on the run after causing bodily injuries to an officer of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority in the Mile 2 area of the state on…

What is wrong with a woman walking her daughter down the aisle?

Some say it means everything. Others argue it means nothing at all. Some even claim the ancestors would be vexed, predicting negative repercussions for the daughter.  This started when one uncle posted on Facebook…we all dove for it.  Veteran Nollywood…

‘No talent’ Wizkid takes another swipe at Davido in fiery exchange

Afrobeats artiste, Ayodeji Balogun a.k.a Wizkid, has once again stoked the flames of his long-standing rivalry with fellow artiste, David Adeleke a.k.a Davido, sparking a fresh war of words on social media. The latest spat comes just months after the…

*I was once asked to leave the stage for P-Square — Flavour (Punch)*Davido reacts to father’s N1b church donation (Nation)

I was once asked to leave the stage for P-Square -Flavour (Punch) Nigerian high-life singer, Chinedu Okoli, popularly known as Flavour N’abania, has shared a story of his journey to stardom, recounting how he was once asked to leave the…

‘Visa on Arrival’: What happens when we taste power

I didn’t just happen upon the comedy show, Visa on Arrival. My sister introduced it to me one day as I was aimlessly flipping through TV channels, feeling quite bored.  She commandeered the remote and declared, “You’ll enjoy this comedy…

Stop meddling in other people’s business. Mind yours — Tara Aisida 

I loved the pictures and videos of Sharon Ooja’s wedding. It took place a week after Davido and Chioma’s carnival-like wedding ceremony. To me, Sharon’s wedding was more intimate and beautiful. I was still savouring the traditional wedding pictures, when…

*Sexual Assault: Appeal Court affirms 5-year conviction of Baba Ijesha (ThisDay)*Davido reacts to 2024 US presidential debate, says it’s ‘worst ever’ (Sun)

Sexual Assault: Appeal Court affirms 5-year conviction of Baba Ijesha (ThisDay) The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division on Friday affirmed the judgement of a Lagos State High Court, which sentenced Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, popularly called Baba Ijesha to five…

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