Author: Yusuf Olajide

Access Bank is mourning the sudden death of Abdul Imoyo, the Head of Media Relations. Imoyo passed away due to an undisclosed illness, leaving friends and well-wishers to express their grief on social media. Despite the condolences pouring in, Access Bank hasn’t issued an official statement about Imoyo’s death. However, close sources confirmed the sad news on Sunday, closing a significant chapter for Imoyo and the bank. Imoyo, a seasoned professional in banking communications, has been with Access Bank since August 2014. Before that, he worked in the Public Relations Unit of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) and served…

Nigerian singer Crown Uzama, known as Shallipopi, is getting internet users talking with his new N232 million Richard Mille RM010 Rose gold watch. In videos on social media, Shallipopi showed off the $180,000 watch, and people had things to say. Some wondered where he got the money, especially since he doesn’t own a house in Lagos. While starito_vibes was skeptical, saying, “And he no get house fr Lagos,” ask4_vanesa didn’t seem bothered, commenting, “Even the one Davido is wearing is fake and so??!” There were jokes about Shallipopi’s money coming from “Priktocurrency,” with jossy_utd saying, “When did he start singing…

In a viral video, DJ Tunez shared a chat he had with Davido, revealing the singer’s casual search for Wizkid’s location in Lagos. The video gained traction after both Davido and Wizkid were seen together at a Nigerian club. Fans reacted, with @Ayrastarrboo saying, “I’d also look for my mentor if we’re in the same place.” @AyoMoore01 pointed out Davido idolizing Wizkid, saying, “They thought we were capping about their fav idolizing Wizkid, he even went looking for him.” Not everyone wants a collaboration, as @MachalaThompson said, “They can chill together but no need for a collab or tour, let…

MC Oluomo was happy Portable visited him, just like Wizkid did last week. He liked Portable’s charm and humble attitude, saying it made his day. After Portable’s recent fame for a church performance, he visited the Lagos Transport boss. MC Oluomo shared a video on Instagram, expressing joy about Portable surprising him at home. They discussed various topics, including Oshodi Day on December 26, and MC Oluomo looks forward to Portable’s performance. In his words: “Yesterday, I had the pleasure of hosting a surprise visit from the renowned hip-hop artist Portable at my home. Our engaging conversation touched on diverse…

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has officially acknowledged the impactful contributions of Nigerian-American singer David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, to the city’s entertainment scene. This recognition comes in the aftermath of Davido’s headline performance at the A.W.A.Y Festival held at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta on November 18. In a birthday message to Davido on November 21, 2023, Mayor Dickens expressed gratitude, highlighting Davido’s global influence as a music icon. The Mayor commended the artist for his multifaceted role as a singer, songwriter, producer, business leader, philanthropist, and community advocate. The proclamation of “Davido Day” serves as a tribute…

Popular Nollywood actress Wunmi Toriola, opened up about her post-divorce life in a recent interview with actress Debbie Shokoya. Toriola revealed that co-parenting has become a sensible choice for her and her estranged husband. Shedding light on their relationship after the divorce, Toriola emphasized the significance of the co-parenting dynamic. In her own words, Toriola shared, “I see that even co-parenting makes sense, we could have ended up being friends but a lot of us do not understand that some people are for marriage while some are meant to be friends.” Elaborating on the practical aspects, Toriola explained, “We co-parent…

Popular Nigerian musician Crown Uzama, known as Shallipopi, recently marked a significant milestone by graduating from Auchi Polytechnic in Edo State. The graduation ceremony showcased Shallipopi’s achievement, capturing the essence of the moment as he proudly received his degree in computer science. In a now-viral video circulating on social media, Shallipopi can be seen celebrating the joyous occasion with enthusiastic friends. His exuberant expression and the declaration, “We are out of here, I’m not coming to school again,” echoed his triumphant departure from academic life. Shallipopi’s journey to fame began with the release of his debut single, ‘Elon Musk,’ a…

Sporting Lagos head coach, Paul Offor, has called on the club’s supporters to display sportsmanship consistently. Offor emphasized the importance of standing behind the team in both challenging and successful moments. The coach’s plea comes in the aftermath of a security breach during the ninth matchday encounter against Heartland. During the game at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, supporters of Sporting Lagos threw objects onto the field, leading to sanctions imposed by the Nigeria Premier Football League board. The disciplinary body fined the club N1 million for the actions of its fans. Offor, addressing the issue, stated, “The club…

For almost 40 years, WWE has been a big name in sports entertainment globally. While they haven’t always focused on racial issues, lately they’ve worked hard to give black women fair representation and recognition. So, who are the top black female wrestlers in the WWE? Women’s wrestling has changed a lot since the 1980s and 1990s. From not being taken seriously to now headlining major events, these black female wrestlers in WWE have proven they deserve the spotlight. 1. Athena Adrienne Reese, born on August 31, 1988, is an American professional wrestler currently with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) as Athena.…

Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola has expressed her willingness to become a second wife if the occasion arises. The 35-year-old divorced single mother revealed in an interview that she hasn’t been dating due to common misconceptions that female celebrities are only interested in wealthy men. She emphasized that her happiness was her priority.

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso says Nathan Tella possesses the qualities needed to thrive on the international scene. Tellas scored his maiden goal for Die Werkself in Sunday’s 4-0 home win against Union Berlin. The 24-year-old came from the bench to score Leverkusen’s fourth goal of the day. The goal came as a perfect response to his maiden invitation to the Super Eagles for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe. Alonso, who has been impressed with the versatile winger’s performance since his summer arrival from Sky Bet Championship club believes Tella has what it takes to…

The lawmaker representing the Pankshin/Kanam/Kanke federal constituency of Plateau State in the House of Representatives, Yusuf Gagdi has vowed to investigate President Bola Tinubu over trillions of naira saved from the removal of fuel subsidy. Gagdi who chairs the House Committee on Navy, said that he supported the removal of fuel subsidy but it would not prevent him from holding the government accountable for how the money was spent. The lawmaker in an interview with BBC Hausa said, “I am one of many Nigerians who support the removal of fuel subsidy because I believe it is a form of theft.…

Tottenham have confirmed that James Maddison has withdrawn from the England squad for next week’s fixtures. Gareth Southgate’s side have already qualified ahead of concluding their campaign against Malta and North Macedonia. Maddison was surprisingly named in the squad despite limping out in the first half of Spurs’ loss to Chelsea on Monday night through an ankle injury. But he will remain in north London for further treatment with the Tottenham medical staff. Gareth Southgate hinted during Thursday’s squad announcement that Maddison may not be the only player to pull out due to fitness concerns. Bukayo Saka and Callum Wilson…

Real Madrid starlet Arda Guler is once again back in the gym as he tries to recover from injury, but it appears the problem is more serious than Carlo Ancelotti initially let on. The Italian confirmed he would miss their match against Valencia on Saturday, but claimed it was ‘nothing serious’. According to Diario AS, amongst others, his latest thigh problem will keep him out for at least a month. Guler is yet to make his debut after moving for €25m from Fenerbahce this summer, and has received rave reviews from Ancelotti and teammates in training, but three successive injuries…

Bernard Mgbar Baridamue, a first-time lawmaker in the Rivers House of Assembly, has stirred public attention with his recent launch of the ‘Bicycle Initiative to Combat Insecurity’ in Ward 9 of the Tai State Constituency in Tai local government area. Baridamue, also the Chairman of the House Committee on Emergency Relief/Special Duties, unveiled the project at Bunu-Tai Town Square. PM News reports that the initiative involves the distribution of bicycles and torchlights as valuable resources to aid the battle against insecurity within the ward. Photos from the event show elders and stakeholders laying hands on the bicycles before they are…

The popular internet personality Oladotun Ojuolape Kayode, also known as Do2dtun has publicly accused his estranged wife, Taiwo, of denying him access to their daughters via Instagram on October 11, 2023. Do2dtun criticized his wife and alleged that his wife’s brother, Dbanj, played a role in keeping their children away from him. He posted; You know how much I was there for you @iambangalee when you lost your son. You know the pain of losing a child, but you are now the instrument of discord and wickedness in mine. These are my kids, not yours. People don’t know why I…

The Super Eagles’ Portuguese coach Peseiro has confirmed that Victor Osimhen’s scan results are expected later today, October 15. Daily Stand Nigeria recalls Osimhen was injured during a friendly match between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia in Portugal on Friday, October 13, which ended in a 2-2 draw. In the 55th minute of the game, the 24-year-old Nigerian striker left the pitch due to the injury’s discomfort. Peseiro expressed disappointment about Osimhen’s injury and suggested sending him back to Napoli for further examination. Peseiro won’t risk Osimhen in Monday’s friendly against Mozambique, regardless of the injury’s severity. The match is in…

Good morning, Nigerians! Today, we’ll highlight the biggest news stories from Nigeria’s top newspapers for Tuesday, October 3, 2023. FG, Labour reach truce, planned strike suspended for one month Organised Labour last night suspended its planned nationwide strike for one month following an agreement with the Federal Government. Though details of the Memorandum of Understanding suspending the strike, were sketchy at the time of this report, the agreement, Vanguard gathered, was reached very late at night. NAF airstrikes neutralise several terrorists in Lake Chad The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Monday said it neutrlised several Boko Haram/Islamic States of West…

Chelsea ended a run of three Premier League (PL) games without a goal as they defeated south-west London rivals Fulham 2-0 at Craven Cottage. By this point, Chelsea’s goalscoring trouble is one of the biggest elephants in the PL room. The Blues came into this encounter having failed to score in 285 minutes of top-flight football, and their lack of clinical edge has become the butt of so many jokes that Domino’s parked a van outside Craven Cottage to remind fans how many pizzas they have sold since Nicolas Jackson bagged his side’s third against Luton Town. When Armando Broja…

Ilebaye has emerged as the winner of Big Brother Naija All Stars with 30.08% of the votes. Host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced the result on Sunday. Mercy claimed the second spot with 23.48%, and Ceec took the third position with 23.41%. Here’s the breakdown of the votes: The competition featured 24 contestants from various Big Brother series. It included challenging tasks and evolving alliances. Ilebaye emerged as the deserving winner. She faced nominations, challenges, and evictions. The top six contenders, including Mercy, Cross, Pere, Adekunle, Cee C, and Ilebaye, participated in an intense showdown, which Ilebaye eventually won. There was controversy…

Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, Pere Egbi has written a heartfelt letter to ex-houseguest, KimOprah. Biggie on Tuesday gave the six finalists the opportunity to write a letter to their favourite ex-housemates/houseguests and Pere chose to write to Kim. The actor read his letter to KimOprah in the House. He noted that Kim took “pieces” of him with her when she left the House. Pere said, “When you [KimOprah] left the house, you took pieces of me with you. And I’m definitely coming to get them back because I have pieces of you with me here too. I guess…

The Nigerian singer and Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, Hazel Oyeze Onou, who is popularly known as Whitemoney, has revealed why he was evicted from the reality show. According to Whitemoney, his team was to blame for his eviction from the reality show. Dailystand recalls that the Nigerian singer was evicted alongside other housemates like Neo Energy, Alex, and houseguest Omashola on Sunday. During an interview with media personality Hero Daniels, Whitemoney said that his team sold his votes, which led to his eviction. In his words, “During my stay in the All-Star House, I was facing both internal…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has revealed plan to introduce computer-based test (CBT) mode for its exams, according to Mr Patrick Areghan, WAEC’s Head of National Office (HNO). Mr Areghan revealed this in an interview with NAN on Saturday. He said he has long envisioned incorporating CBT into the council’s examinations. The WAEC HNO explained that progress has already been made in planning, and even the council’s registrar is involved in similar efforts across the sub-region. However, he highlighted the challenges of implementing CBT for practicals and essay papers, emphasizing its feasibility primarily for objective questions. Despite external examples,…

So you have found that special girl but cannot figure out how to ask a lady out? Never fear, as we have 10 cute ideas on how to ask a girl to be your girlfriend. In this article, you will find tips on how to ask a girl out over text, online, or in real life. Check it out! How to ask a girl to be your girlfriend After several dates, you should be able to understand whether a person is right for you or not. And if you feel like you want to take your relationship to the next…