Dr. William Folohunso Kumuyi, the General Superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church, has urged Christians to allocate a portion of their offerings to support the poor and unemployed within their communities.  The video of his impassioned plea has quickly gone viral, drawing attention to the crucial message of compassion he delivered to his congregation. Kumuyi emphasized the importance of not solely focusing on building churches but also extending a helping hand to impoverished neighbors struggling to meet basic life needs.  Citing an example of a preacher who directed his members ..read more

The Nollywood community mourns the loss of a comedic legend, Mr Ibu, whose real name was John Okafor. The veteran actor, aged 62, bid farewell at Evercare Hospital, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and memorable performances. Condolences poured in from fans and fellow actors on social media platforms, as they reminisced about the joy Mr Ibu brought to the screen.  Emeka Rollas, the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, confirmed the sad news on Facebook, expressing a deep sense of grief over the loss.  Mr Ibu suffered a cardiac arrest, as reported by his manager of 24 years ..read more

The Nigerian Government has slapped a staggering $10 billion fine on the prominent cryptocurrency trading platform, Binance, citing its alleged role in the devaluation of the national currency, the naira. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, confirmed the government's demand for the hefty fine in a Friday morning interview with the BBC. Onanuga pointed fingers at Binance for engaging in what he termed as illegal operations, particularly in fixing exchange rates that adversely affected the country's economy. “The platform fixes the exchange rate f ..read more

According to reports, residents of Zaria in Kaduna State took matters into their own hands on Friday, seizing an opportunity to alleviate their hardship by looting several cartoons of noodles from a BUA company truck loaded with foodstuffs. According to a resident in the Dogarawa area of Zaria, the incident unfolded as irate youths, convinced that companies like BUA were contributing to the economic strain by inflating prices without regard for the average citizen's financial plight, decided to take action. They blockaded the moving truck, leading to a frenzy among locals eager to claim their ..read more

The Nigerian entertainment industry is shrouded in sadness as the news of the passing of renowned Nollywood actor, Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, widely known as Sisi Quadri, echoes through the corridors of Tinseltown. Colleagues from the Yoruba movie industry took to social media on Friday to announce the untimely demise of the beloved actor, leaving fans in shock and mourning.  Among them, Nollywood actress Abiola Bayo shared a heartfelt tribute on her verified Instagram handle, bidding farewell to the late Sisi Quadri. "You will be greatly missed, Sisi Quadri. May your soul rest in perfect ..read more

In a social media uproar, commentator Solomon Buchi has taken Afrobeats sensation Asake to task, accusing him of disrespecting the Christian faith in his latest music video for the song "Only Me." Buchi didn't hold back, expressing his disapproval of Asake's portrayal in the video, where the singer dons priestly regalia and dramatizes the act of giving the Eucharist.  The social media critic questioned the relevance of such elements in a music video that seemingly has no connection to Christianity. Venting his frustration on Twitter, Buchi pointed to Asake's previous music video for "Ba ..read more

Renowned Nigerian music legend, K1 De Ultimate, has decided to forgo the grandeur of celebrating his 67th birthday on March 3rd, 2024.  In a departure from the norm, the Fuji icon cited the prevailing economic hardships in Nigeria as the reason behind this unconventional decision. In a heartfelt statement shared on his Instagram, Kwam1 expressed that the current state of affairs in the country left him with little cause for celebration. "There is nothing much happening in our country Nigeria to warrant me celebrating at this point in time," he lamented. Rather than reveling in festivitie ..read more

Broadcaster and actress Katherine Obiang has disclosed that she once felt an er£*ction when she hugged her father one morning.  Following this encounter, she realized that her interactions with her father had to change and that she refrained from hugging him as she used to. She disclosed this on the Jasiri show while giving her opinion on the trending video of movie director Kunle Afolayan dancing with his daughter, Eyiyemi. Eyiyemi posted the video of the dance with her father on her Instagram and it sparked mixed reactions, with many saying the dance was too intimate and inappropriate ..read more

In an Instagram post on Wednesday, renowned Nigerian skit maker Asibi Emmanuel Ezechukwu, widely known as Nasty Blaq, opened up about his ongoing battle with an undisclosed illness.  The popular content creator, recognized for his humor and creativity, shared a poignant message with his fans, signaling a temporary departure from the spotlight. Accompanied by an image from a medical laboratory, where he is undergoing tests, Nasty Blaq reached out to his followers, revealing the depth of his health struggles.  In a caption that conveyed vulnerability, he stated, "At this point, I can ..read more

In a surprising turn of events, Saudi Arabia's football governing body has suspended Cristiano Ronaldo for one game and imposed a fine of 30,000 riyals ($8,000) for a controversial gesture he made during a match last weekend, deemed as a "provocation."  The decision, which cannot be appealed, adds a new layer of intrigue to the football star's journey in the Kingdom. The Al-Nassr captain and former Sporting Lisbon star found himself in hot water over a video that emerged after his team's 3-2 victory against Al-Shabab.  In response to taunting chants from the crowd, where his longtim ..read more