Ifa Religion Council calls on Tinubu to declare national holidays for Isese Festival
The International Council for Ifa Religion (ICIR) has asked President Bola Tinubu to officially recognise Isese followers by making August 20 and 21 national public holidays. Fayemi Fakayode, the council’s president, made this request in a statement on Wednesday, August 20, in Ibadan, Oyo State, just before the 2025 Isese Day celebration. Fakayode said, “We […]
Olympic athlete, Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk banned for four years for testosterone doping
Ukrainian Olympic athlete Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk has been banned from competition for four years after testing positive for testosterone metabolites. The test, collected on December 7, 2024, was done out of competition. Bekh-Romanchuk, 30, has competed in three Olympic Games and has won silver medals in both the long jump and triple jump at the World […]
Imo, A State on the Rise: Hope Uzodimma’s Vision for Growth and Investment
Imo State is stepping into a new era of development and opportunity. Under Governor Hope Uzodimma, the state is becoming a center for innovation, industry, and skill-building, making it one of the most attractive places for investors in Nigeria. The government has worked hard to improve security across communities while preparing the state for industrial […]
How is an ‘irresponsible over-matured bachelor’ better than Obama who was raised by a single mother? – Human rights activist Israel Joe slams Jim Iyke
Human rights activist and psychologist Israel Joe has criticized Nollywood actor Jim Iyke for making negative comments about single mothers. In a recent interview with a Ghanaian radio station, Iyke claimed that boys raised by single mothers cannot become “proper men.” Responding on Facebook, Israel Joe called Jim Iyke an “irresponsible over-matured bachelor” and said […]
“I’m not giving up my dreams for my kids” – woman sparks debate online
A woman has sparked discussion online after saying she won’t give up her personal dreams just because she has children. She explained that while she makes some sacrifices here and there, her children don’t need to be the center of her entire life. She added that she loves her kids very much but still believes […]
Male student attacks female teacher and breaks her ribs for scoring him 18 over 20
A 17-year-old male student lost control after receiving an 18 out of 20 on a maths test at a private school in Uthai Thani, Thailand, on August 5. He approached his teacher to ask why he didn’t get a perfect score. She explained that although his answers were correct, he did not show his working, […]
‘I was robbed’ — Terry G slams Billboard over Afrobeats list
Nigerian singer Gabriel Oche Amanyi, better known as Terry G, has slammed American music magazine Billboard for leaving out his songs in its recently released Top 50 “Best Afrobeats Songs of All Time” list. The list crowned 2Face’s hit “African Queen” as number one. Other tracks that made the list include Timaya’s “Dem Mama,” Weird […]
Driver jailed for assaulting FRSC officials in Kwara
A Magistrate Court in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Tuesday convicted Samson Ayadi for attacking a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) patrol team. Samson faced a four-count charge before Magistrate I.Y. Jimade. The FRSC accused him of blocking their Oloru unit patrol team on the Ilorin-Jebba highway near Molete junction on July 20, 2024. According to […]
Don’t marry a man who will call you extravagant for desiring basic things – Nigerian father of four advises ladies
A Nigerian marriage therapist and father of four, Shamseddin Giwa, has shared advice for women on choosing the right husband. He warned against marrying men who treat simple, everyday needs as luxuries. His advice came after seeing a video where someone claimed using a washing machine was “wrong,” saying clothes should be hand-washed for blessings […]
Benue: Suspected herdsmen k!ll farmer in fresh attack on Yelewata community
Armed men, suspected to be herdsmen, carried out an attack in Yelewata community, located in Nyiev Council Ward, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, killing one farmer. The violent incident took place on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. This comes just two weeks after another attack left three residents dead and three others injured. It […]