The Lagos State Government has raised concerns over increasingly sophisticated adulteration of palm oil in markets across the state, urging residents to be more vigilant about the products they purchase.The warning was issued through the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) following a technical presentation at the 2026 Lagos State Food Safety Conference and Exhibition….
A fresh debate over the cost and funding of public university education in Nigeria has emerged following comments by Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, the immediate past Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU).Olatunji-Bello, who completed her five-year tenure as LASU Vice-Chancellor on September 19, 2026, said public universities seeking financial independence would need to substantially increase their…
Nollywood actor and skit maker Akinyoola Ayoola, popularly known as Kamo State, has addressed speculation surrounding the absence of actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele from the Lagos premiere of his debut cinema film, Star Lomo. Business Times +1The premiere, held on Sunday, September 20, 2026, attracted several personalities from the Nigerian entertainment industry. However, Akindele’s…
Afrobeats star Rema has addressed speculation surrounding his relationship with fellow Nigerian music heavyweight Davido, dismissing reports that the two artistes are currently at odds.Speaking during an interview with Ebro Darden and Laura Stylez, Rema was asked about his relationship with other Afrobeats artistes, including Davido. The Calm Down hitmaker firmly rejected the idea that…
Nollywood actress Rachael Okonkwo has taken on a new role beyond the screen after being appointed Senior Special Assistant on Film and Creative Industry Development to Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah.The appointment was announced on Monday, September 21, 2026, in a statement issued by the Secretary to the Enugu State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia. The…
Nollywood actress-turned-evangelist Tonto Dikeh has publicly reaffirmed the depth of her friendship with popular social media personality Bobrisky, describing their bond in unusually strong terms.In a belated birthday tribute shared on Tuesday, September 22, Tonto described Bobrisky as “my brother, my anchor, and the unwavering presence in my life,” while highlighting what she considers his…
Nigerian luxury influencer and entrepreneur Ola of Lagos has sparked conversations online after explaining why he continues to live in rented apartments despite owning properties.Speaking during a recent episode of The KK Show, Ola said he deliberately avoids living in houses he purchased with his own money because he believes doing so could make him…
Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has reacted to a purported leaked voice recording allegedly involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, reigniting discussions surrounding the long-running controversy involving the senator, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and US-based activist Sandra Duru.In a video shared on social media, VDM addressed the recording after Duru released…
History is rarely as simple as the stories we inherit.When European missionaries arrived in different parts of Africa, they came carrying more than Bibles. They brought schools, churches, new systems of education and, in many places, a religious message that would permanently reshape African societies.But Christianity did not enter a political vacuum.Its expansion frequently occurred…
The new Resident Evil movie has made a major impact at the box office, opening with an estimated $60 million in ticket sales across the United States and Canada in its first weekend.Released in cinemas on September 18, the Sony Pictures horror reboot has delivered the biggest opening weekend in the film franchise, according to…