Life As Lagos State First Lady – Abimbola Fashola @ 50

Having turned 50 on Monday, April 6, 2015 as first lady of the Lagos State, the amiable wife of Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) of Lagos State, Dame Abimbola Emmanuella Fashola called it a day with media.

She was born on April 6, 1965 and had her formal education at Ikotun Memorial Nursery and Primary School, Surulere, Lagos. Her secondary education was at Marywood Girls Grammar School, Ebute Meta and Yejide Girls Grammar School, Ibadan, Oyo State. She received her professional training at the Lagoon Secretariat College, Adisa Bashua, Surulere, Lagos and University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, where she obtained Advanced Computer Certificate.

Actress Beauty without Ability to Deliver Is Nothing – Mosun Filani

The marvelous Nollywood seasonal actress and a producer, Mosun Filani is a set of the league of second generation of glamour girls in the Yoruba sector of the industry. The ace actress stands shoulder high with the very best in the industry, with more than five scores of movies to her credit.

Since her marriage to politician and businessman, Kayode Oduoye, the actress has been out scene, in which many ascribed this to unconfirmed controversies befell her marriage. To prove them wrong, Mosun is back to retain her place among the best in the industry. In this exclusive chat with media, she talks about her marriage, her husband, acting career amongst other.

The Missing Orekoya Kids Found and Re-united with the Family – Says Mother

The three kids of Orekoya family who were declared missing some days ago are now confirmed to have been found and re-united with the family.

Mrs Adebisi Orekoya, mother of the three children made this known to the public on her facebook where she thanked Nigerians for their support and prayers.

The children; Demola 6, Adedamola 4 and Aderomola 11 months were abducted by their housemaid, one Mary Akinloye, 24 hours after she was employed by the family on 7 March, 2015.

Nigeria’s First Elected Female Governor Emerges from Taraba State

It was amazed when Dame Virginia Ngozi Etiaba, an Nnewi, became the Governor of Anambra State in South-central Nigeria, from 2 November 2006 to 13 June 2007. She was the first female governor in Nigeria's history. Her instatement came as the previous governor, Peter Obi, was impeached by the state legislature for alleged gross misconduct. She transferred her powers back to Obi six months later when an appeal court nullified the impeachment.

It is rather a jubilation this time as Senator Aisha Jummai Al-Hassan made it to the Governor’s house in Taraba State.

The Ibadan Businessman, Ajadi Olaninhun Passes Away at 69

The Ibadan business mogul and philanthropist, Mufutau Ajadi Olaninhun died on Sunday at the age of 69 after a prolonged illness and has been buried according to Islamic rites on the same day. He is survived by wives, children and grandchildren.

The situation behind his death remains unclear as every family member was reticent and short of words while a nearby family confirmed his death on the condition of anonymity, said, “our father and brother is dead.” The immediate families are expected to address public about Olaninhun’s death while they urge the public to pray for his gentle soul and all his beloved ones he left behind.

A Woman Stabs Her Husband to Death over Election’s Winning Candidate, APC or PDP

A 26-year-old pregnant woman stabbed her husband to death on Sunday during a quarrel over who would emerge winner between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidates, while voting was on-going at Ejigbo, Lagos. The woman, simply called Onyiyechi, has been arrested by police according to Lagos State Police Command. The incident occurred at about 1200hrs inside the couple’s one room apartment at 81 Military zone junction. The whole densely populated area was thrown into disarray for this unthinkable incident.

Nigeria Made It to Seven Times AYC Title

Nigeria won the African Youth Championship for the seventh time to break record in the tournament after beating hosts Senegal 1-0 in the final of the 2015 edition at the Leopold Sedar Senghor Stadium, Dakar on Sunday, 22nd March, 2015. The two sides met for the second time in the competition after the Flying Eagles had beaten the Young Lions 3-1 at the group stage where Nigeria topped the group and forged ahead to the semi-finals.

Don’t Ask Me About Nollywood, I am Not A Nollywood Person – Sola Fosudo

A veteran actor in the history of Nigerian movie industry, Dr. Sola Fosudo, comes to the media fore-front this time and shares his views about movie industry in Nigeria. The Director of LASU Centre for Press, Information and Public Relation opens up about his life in this brief interview and many other hints about the industry. Excerpts:

Obj At 78 Plays Novelty Match, Scores Two Goals

Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo threw Abeokuta into funfair on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 as MKO International Stadium, Abeokuta was filled with fun when Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) team led by 78-year-old colossus OBJ dragged Ogun State Government team led by the Governor Senator Ibikunle Amosun into 2 – 1 lead to win the match.

The novelty match was scheduled to commemorate the 78^th birthday of Obasanjo who played as skipper in the match and marked 78 years breakthrough.

Nigerian 10 Year Old Girl Tops Her Class Test in UK University

Esther Okade

A wonderful Nigerian ten year old, Esther Okade, has become one of UK’s youngest varsity students as she was accepted to start her Maths degree at the Open University. Esther, who enrolled three weeks ago, is already top of her class, scoring 100 per cent in a recent test.

Efe, the mother of marvellous kid, recalled the process of her daughter’s enrollment to the university as an interesting one because of her age. She said “We even had to talk to the VC and after they interviewed her, they realised that this has been her idea from the beginning.

It’s Not Easy Being A Single Mother – Bisi Omo Logbalogba

What people believe to be an inaudible case turned to be laudable for the renowned Nollywood actress, Bisi Ibidapo Obe, (a.k.a Bisi Omo logbalogba) on her commemorable day when she marked her 38^th Jubilee on the surface of earth. Although the occasion was marked low profile in her Magodo residence in Lagos on 1^st February, 2015, she opens up to talk exclusively to media on some dubious stances in her matrimonial life including rumour about how she turns new leave from old love to new better-half whom she plans to give hand to very soon. In this interview, the striking lady also discloses her experience as a newly boutique owner and some other careers as an actress on how she settled scores with her old lover to whom she always ascribes her single daughter.
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Islamic Female Singers with Un-Islamic Outlook is Unfair – WASIU SODIQ

An ace Islamic musician, Alhaji Wasiu Kayode Sodiq voiced out and condemned female colleagues on indecent and unislamic dressing, especially female Muslim singers. As President of Islamic Musicians Association of Nigeria (ISMAN), Alhaji Sodiq vowed to address the trend with stringent measures. In this interview on an event in Ikeja, Lagos, on 27 January, 2015, he opened up and lamented on the issue and some other similar attitudes in Islamic songs:

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As a leader of Islamic gospel singers in Nigeria, what’s your candid comment on the indecent dressing among female members, their kind of music and all that?

King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Passes Away

The Saudi State TV has announced the death of Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah who died early on Friday, 23 January 2015.

Saudi Television cut to Quranic verses early on Friday, which often signifies death of a senior royal, minutes before a formal announcement about King Abdullah's death was made. King Abdullah, who was 90, had been in hospital for several weeks and was suffering from pneumonia.

I’m Ready to Punch Anyone Who Insults My Mother – Pope Gestured

In remarks made by Pope en route to Manila for a five-day visit and his first tour of Asia, Pope Francis warned that he was ready to “punch” anyone who insulted his mother.

The pontiff remarked on his way to the Philippines from Sri Lanka on last week's terror in France that “there are limits to freedom of expression and my mother was the limit.”

I Fell in Love with Islam – Nollywood Actress, Moji Olaiya

Popular Nollywood actress, Moji Olaiya, has been untrackable for a while, especially after her dangled marriage. But in another outlook at a communal event, she was at last spotted and showed up in Gbagada at an Inter-houses Sports Competition. In her cool look, she was the matron of one of the Houses competing for prizes at the event.

Having accepted to grant interview, the daughter of the colossus musician, Dr Victor Olaiya, shares her ordeals with media and drops lesson. The chat, therefore, includes both visible and invisible matters of her life; career, matrimonial dilly-dally and new religious invention into her life.

People Say Rubbish Anytime They See A Woman Doing Good: Lizzy

Nollywood able actress, Lizzy Anjorin fully embraced Islam. She embarked on holy pilgrimage to Mecca and backed. She is now Alhaja Aisha Anjorin ever since she has returned from Mecca. Pretty thespian, the Badagry, Lagos born actress to film maker opened up and shared experience about this latest development with media to drop something for her fans. She lamented that people say rubbish when they see a woman doing well.

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The latest about you now is that you have converted to Islam, what informed the decision?

Actually, my conversion to Islam is not new, it’s only that people were not aware.  I have been a Muslim for long.  I even have a picture to support that. Although my name is Elizabeth, which is the Christian name my dad gave me because he was a Christian. 

Photos: Celebs storm KWAM 1's “K1 Live Unusual Concert'

The anticipated biggest Fuji-pop concert “K1 Live Unusual” purported to be hosted by Alibaba and dominated with an exciting performance from Fuji echelon, Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (K1 The Ultimate) at last held at Eko Hotel on Friday night of 21^st November, 2014, in collaboration with other musicians and artists like Olumide, Saheed Osupa, Ara, Muma Gee, 9ice, Sasha P and KWAM 1’s daughter Honey B.

Oro Se’ni Wo, Ka Le M’eni To F’eni (In tribulations we know true lovers) – Pa Kasumu



The exemplary Nollywood actor, Kayode Odumosu (a.k.a Pa Kasumu) appeared to be in critical situation 4 years back. The talented actor was diagnosed with heart-kidney related syndrome. Having come over the tribulations with swift recuperation step-by-step, Pa Kasumu with his comedian voice opens up and gives thanks through media to God, to the state governments involved and above all, all Nigerians for support rendered from different angles throughout his ordeals.

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The Biggest Oil Refinery Launched in Ibadan by Governor Ajimobi

The Incumbent Executive Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, inaugurated the biggest automated edible oil refinery and Margarine Company in sub-Saharan Africa in Ibadan, Oyo State on Friday 7^th November, 2014.

Ajimobi promised that his administration would continue to do all within its powers to ensure that the state continued to be the preferred destination of investors in Nigeria.

Why I Acquired Land for My Band Members – Glo Ambassador Saheed Osupa Opens Up

He is an ace musician, especially a Fuji tycoon. He signed a deal and was endorsed as Glo ambassador. He acquired land for his band members and more of such in the definitions of the King of Music, Alhaji Saeed Akorede (a.k.a Osupa), and also one of able Nollywood actors. When he was visited at his Magodo, Lagos residence on Thursday, 16th October, 2014, Sidon P opens up to the media on all and sundry of his achievements, up and down, and utopia in his Music career.

The Super Falcons of Nigeria Won it for the Seventh Time – The African Women’s Championship (AWC)

In the ninth edition of the African Women’s Championship (AWC) took place at the Sam Nujoma Stadium, Windhoek, Namibia, the Super Falcons of Nigeria won the trophy at the expenses of the Les Lioness of Cameroon on Saturday.

I Was Paid A Bottle of Coca-Cola To Become An Actor – Aderupoko

As it may come by in the history of comedy in Nollywood and pre-Nollywood era, Aderupoko is a name that rings bell, but probably only his relatives know him as Kayode Olaiya. Aderupoko is a stage name that simply means someone who overloads a vehicle. Although he was at first reluctant to bear the name, he believes the name is a blessing in disguise for him. He has been answering the name for more than thirty years as a professional actor. The able and easy-going actor allowed the media to hand down something about him, although in his mother tongue; he shares the story of his life and all willy-nilly ordeals of his acting careers in this interview.

Former Ogun State Speaker, Titi Oseni Celebrates Golden Age (Photos)

An erstwhile Ogun State speaker of the House of Assembly, Mrs Titi Oseni in a colourful celebration of 50^th birthday at the Civic center, Lagos.

Brig. Gen. Benjamin Adekunle, the Black Scorpion, Dies at 78

The ‘civil war’ veteran, popularly known as the ‘Black Scorpion,’ Brig.-Gen Benjamin Adekunle (rtd.) died on Saturday morning in Lagos at the age of 78, according to his wife, Folake.

Adekunle, an active player in the Nigerian Civil War, who was compulsorily retired from the Nigerian Army in 1974, was the first to lead the famous 3rd Marine Commando during the war between the Nigerian Government and the self-declared Republic of Biafra. The civil war that lasted three year, started in July 1967 and which the military unit eventually spearheaded its end in January 1970.

National Women Summit in Ibadan, Oyo State

The Nigerian First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, is expected to join other women in Ibadan, Oyo State capital tomorrow for the opening ceremony of the National Women Summit.

This was briefed by the Oyo State First Lady, Mrs Florence Ajimobi, that dignitaries expected to grace the opening ceremony of the summit include Nigerian First Lady, Patience Goodluck Jonathan, alongside the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajia Zainab Maina, wives of the South-West state governors, as well as human rights activist, Dr Joe Odumakin.

Doctors Condemned 22 Sept Schools Resumption, Ebola Should Be Given Time – NMA

Doctors throughout the federation have condemned the Federal Government decision on schools’ resumption date scheduled for 22^nd Sept instead of 12^th October. The sector through its governing body, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), said that all schools ought to remain shut till all those under surveillance for the Ebola Virus Disease in the country are certified free of the virus.

IBEDC, Electricity Has Come to Stay in Ibadan

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, has at last restored power supply in Ibadan outskirts as it commissioned the rehabilitated 2X15MVA, 33/11KVA Substation at Akanran Road, Olorunsogo, Ibadan, Oyo State capital.

The rehabilitated sub-station, with two 15MVA injections, distributes power to the local government and other communities from five local government areas in Ibadan.

Ooni’s Mother-in-Law Buried (Photos)

Olori Oladunni Sijuwade, the wife of the Imperial Majesty, Oba Okunade Sijuwade Olubuse II, the Ooni of Ife buried her mother.

Schools to Resume Sept 22 not October 13 – FG

The Federal Government has issued new resumption date for both public and private schools nationwide to be Monday, 22^nd September, 2014 after it had earlier set 13^th October, 2014 as resumption date due to expectation of the government to have overcome Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the country nationwide.

The Oyo Kingdom, Alaafin and His Wives on Shopping Spree in London (Photos)

On the 76^th royal birthday of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi, the King embarked on picnic to London with his wives. On shopping spree, the King was spotted at Westfield Mall in London with his wives and rendered on-lookers special attention for his kingy touches with the wives in the world-class city.  Nigerians who knew the King ofcourse quickly rush to make obeisance to him and the wives while some non-natives went to snap picture with Royalty.