By Damilola Adeleke When someone you care about has undergone one of the worst scenarios you could have imagined and engaged in behaviors to the point that you don’t know who they are anymore, it can be devastating. You no longer recognize the person you love and instead have been hurt by them in the…
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola has apologized to Jose Mourinho over his recent comments on the Fenerbahce manager. Guardiola had made reference to his superior ‘six Premier League titles’ record won compared to the three English top-flight league titles Mourinho won during his time at Chelsea. After Guardiola’s comments, Mourinho admitted that…
The recent rumour of Netflix’s potential exit from the Nigerian market has sparked concern among Nollywood producers. Although Netflix promptly refuted the claim, reaffirming its commitment to investing in Nigerian stories, producers are speaking out about their experiences and challenges working with the streaming giant. In his reaction, Lancelot Imasuen, prominent director and…
Nigeria’s Value Added Tax collection increased by 14.16 percent to N1.78 trillion in the third quarter of 2024 from N1.56 trillion in Q2. The National Bureau of Statistics disclosed this in its VAT data released on Friday. On a year-on-year basis, VAT collections in Q3 2024 increased by 88.00 percent from Q3…
Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina has won Nottingham Forest’s Goal of the Month award for November. Aina’s stunning strike in Forest’s 3-0 win over West Ham United at the City Ground was voted by the club’s supporters as the best for the month. The 28-year-old fired an unstoppable left-footed strike into the…
A yet to be identified female adult, narrowly escaped death following chemical explosion which resulted in inferno at 291 Old-Abeokuta Motor Road, opposite Vetland Secondary School, Agege, Lagos. The victim was immediately rescued by men of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and other emergency responders. According to reports, the incident…
Nigerian skitmaker, Maryam Apaokagi, popularly known as Taaooma, has shared the joyous news of the birth of her first child, a baby girl. In a heartfelt post on her verified Instagram page on Thursday, the content creator revealed that her daughter, Amani Korede Makeda Greene, was born on 7 November 2024. Taaooma accompanied…
When was the last time you stopped to consider your needs, without also taking into account what someone else wanted for you? Written by Damilola Adeleke There’s nothing wrong with putting energy into relationships with loved ones or turning your attention toward finding a romantic partner or new friend. People need love, intimacy, and companionship,…
By Damilola Adeleke Falling in love is perhaps the most beautiful feeling in the world. However, building a relationship with your beloved and working hard to make it last a lifetime makes it even more special. Wondering how you ensure that the spark in your relationship doesn’t die out? It is simple, set goals….
Spending time offline during a digital or social media detox can help you foster better relationships IRL and improve mental health. Here’s how to start. By Damilola Adeleke A close-up of a blue “do not disturb” icon on a phone screen that says it is on. Most of us spend more time than we’d…
Setting up house alone for the first time? By Damilola Adeleke If you’ve just left a sibling or two who practices a what’s-yours-is-mine philosophy, or decided to try something new after a succession of bad roommates, you might feel beyond ready. But maybe you aren’t positively thrilled by your new circumstances. If you just…
By Damilola Adeleke About three-quarters of people experience the occasional nightmare, defined as a disturbing dream that causes the sleeper to wake up. Bothersome dreams can spark negative feelings such as fear and helplessness. They can also cause sweating, increased heart rate and blood pressure, and other hallmark symptoms of the fight-or-flight response. In many…
Amazon has listed ‘Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System’, a book by Nigerian author Dele Farotimi, as a bestseller, following the author’s arrest after a petition filed by Afe Babalola, a lawyer and businessman. The book climbed to the top of Amazon’s rankings on Thursday evening, according to checks by DNI. to A…
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has rejected the 2025 budget proposal presented to the Zamfara State House of Assembly on Thursday, describing it as illegal. The party said it is shocked and perplexed by the highest level of disregard for the nation’s constitution as displayed by Governor Dauda…
Former Arsenal star, Tony Adams, has counted the club lucky to have escaped with their two goals during their Premier League clash with Manchester United on Wednesday. Adams said that Jurrien Timber and William Saliba were lucky to get away unpunished during their game against Manchester United. Arsenal beat Manchester United 2-0…
Guinness Nigeria is proud to announce its support of the maiden edition of the Lagos Shopping Festival, a groundbreaking commercial, tourism and entertainment initiative unveiled by the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to create direct and indirect employment opportunities through vendor participation, stimulate commerce by supporting local businesses, attract global brands and position…
Nigerian comedian and filmmaker, Basketmouth has accused Nollywood producers of mismanaging funds allocated by global streaming platforms, claiming that their actions have negatively impacted the quality of Nigerian films. Speaking in a recent interview, the entertainer alleged that many producers misuse substantial portions of the budgets provided for movie production, diverting the funds…
By Damilola Adeleke There’s no shortage of people trying to tell you how to enjoy life. Your parents might say you need to get married, advertisers say you need to buy their product, and social media tells you to be more like celebrities. Here’s the thing. You’re not going to find happiness by…
By Damilola Adeleke People—especially those closest to you—have a profound impact on your well-being. We’ll all experience the ups and downs of living with and loving imperfect people, but ultimately, our relationships should be a source of joy, not frustration. Every human being on the planet is worth having rich, rewarding and safe relationships….
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has said the Port Harcourt refinery is operating at 70 percent installed capacity with plans to increase production shortly. Onanuga said the refinery receives regular crude oil contrary to claims of lacking the product. He disclosed this after joining a fact-finding…
The United Kingdom wing of Afenifere Diaspora has called for the immediate release and investigation surrounding the arrest of human rights lawyer, Mr. Dele Farotimi by the operatives of the Ekit State Police Command. Afenifere Diaspora UK descibed Farotimi’s arrest by officers of the Command as a watershed moment in the ongoing struggle for…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), has approved measures by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to curb the harassment of travellers by government agencies at Nigeria’s international airports. In a post on X on Thursday, Keyamo announced the launch of ‘Operation Air Clean,’ an initiative aimed at…
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, has confirmed that the Port Harcourt Refinery is functional. There were claims last week that the refinery had shut down just a few days after its much-celebrated commencement of production. But many oil experts have come out to speak on the…
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has kicked off the 10th season of its popular “Millionaire Promo,” a campaign designed to reward and empower customers across Nigeria. During the nationwide promotion, 20 customers will win N1 million each, while hundreds more will receive cash prizes ranging from ₦20,000 to ₦100,000. The promotion runs…
A US judge on Monday upheld her decision to reject Elon Musk’s massive $55.8 billion compensation package at Tesla, denying an attempt to restore the pay deal through a shareholder vote. In a court filing, Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick of Delaware’s Court of Chancery ruled that Tesla’s attempt to ratify Musk’s compensation package through…
Afrobeats star, Rotimi, has revealed why he left American rapper, 50 Cent’s record label, G-Unit. Rotimi disclosed that he exited the label because the boss didn’t understand his style of music. According to him, afrobeats wasn’t mainstream in the Western world at the time he was signed to G-Unit. Speaking in…
The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced an increase in application fees for several temporary resident categories. The new fees which range from 2.80% to 4.69% will affect individuals applying to restore their temporary resident status, return to Canada after inadmissibility, or apply for temporary resident permits (TRPs). According to…
Fenerbahce manager, Jose Mourinho, has praised David Okereke following the striker’s record -breaking feat for Gaziantep. Okereke was on target in Gaziantep’s 3-1 loss to Mourinho’s Fenerbahce at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium on Monday night. The visitors took the lead after three minutes through Oguz Aydin. Okereke equalised for Gaziantep just…
Bobrisky has reacted to the release of Egungun of Lagos’ nude tape, which was leaked after the he was blackmailed over the footage Bobrisky reacts to Egungun of Lagos’ n3de tape leak Egungun’s wife had taken to social media to notify the public about the blackmail attempt before the tape’s release. Bobrisky took…
Egungun of Lagos Popular content creator, Kuye Adegoke, widely known as Egungun of Lagos, has broken silence following the leak of his private video showing him exposing himself during a video call with an unidentified woman. After the video has sparked widespread backlash and mixed reactions online, Egungun posted on his Instagram, seeming…
His wife, Pashotah, has labelled the incident a blackmail attempt. On Monday, Nigerians woke up to the news of popular lifestyle content creator, Kuye Adegoke, aka Egungun of Lagos, becoming the centre of attention after his private sex tape was leaked online. The leaked video, which quickly gained…
