Peller Palava: Queen Ewuare Hits Back At Edo Palace Chiefs

A fresh controversy has emerged in the Benin Kingdom following the visit of influencer Habeeb Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, to the royal palace. The situation escalated after Queen Ewuare challenged claims that the visit was not approved. The Benin Traditional Council had earlier suspended the queen and others, accusing them of breaching palace traditions. […]

Yoruba film actor, Olalere Osunpaimo passes on

The Yoruba movie industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran actor Olalere Osunpaimo. His passing was confirmed by colleagues who described it as a big loss to the entertainment community. Osunpaimo, known for his calm acting style and memorable roles, had built a strong reputation among lovers of Yoruba films. Fans […]

Netizens react after X-user described the practice of businessmen opening a shop for their apprentice after years of service as ‘’low-key slavery’’

Nigerians on X (formerly Twitter) have sparked a heated debate after political commentator Theo Abu called the Igbo apprenticeship system “low-key slavery.” This system is where businessmen open small shops for their apprentices after years of service. Theo reacted to a viral video showing an apprentice breaking down in tears as his boss gave him […]

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 […]

It’s aimed at targeting the tradition of the Nigerian people- Deji Adeyanju calls on the National Assembly to repeal the Naira Abuse provision in the CBN Act

Deji Adeyanju, a respected lawyer, has asked Nigeria’s National Assembly to remove the Naira Abuse rule from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act. This law makes it illegal to tamper with the Naira, including common cultural practices like spraying money during celebrations. Adeyanju shared on his social media that the law does not just […]