Blessing Chukwuneke
Dimeji Ajibola, the director of the popular Nollywood series Shanty Town, passed away on November 3rd after battling an undisclosed illness. His colleague, Samuel Olatunji, confirmed the news in a statement to Tribune Online. Ajibola’s death has created a significant void in the Nollywood community, prompting an outpouring of grief and sympathy from fans, friends, … Read more
A domestic dispute turned tragic on Wednesday night in the Gbeyi area of Adegbayi, Ibadan, as 33-year-old Comfort Olalere Tinubu allegedly stabbed her husband, 39-year-old Olusegun Tinubu, to death. The incident which reportedly occurred around 10 p.m., left neighbours in shock. The couple, who had been married for three years and have two children, allegedly … Read more
Tragedy struck in Afashio, a community in Etsako West Local Government Area, as five people have reportedly died after allegedly consuming poisoned food. The suspected culprit, identified as Aisha Suleiman, a 16-year-old girl and ex-girlfriend of one of the victims, has been arrested by police after an attempt by local youth to lynch her on … Read more
Nollywood veteran actor Abdulsalam Ishola, popularly known as Charles Olumo or “Agbako,” has passed away at the age of 101. The announcement was made by Bolaji Amusan, president of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), via Instagram on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Olumo, who was born on February 25, 1923, … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu introduced four tax reform bills to the National Assembly on October 3, aiming to transform Nigeria’s tax system and drive economic growth. However, this move has sparked controversy and opposition. Here’s all you need to know about the tax reform bills The bill aims to address Nigeria’s complex tax structure, making … Read more
By Otabor Osareniye At four years of age, a hale and hearty Emmanuel Okwus Maduforo had an encounter that changed his life forever—one whose memory he no longer has but cannot forget. Maduforo, the CEO of Skill Tech Network, developed Kyphosis (hunchback) in a manner he termed spiritual. In his words, “I was not born … Read more
By Ogbu Chioma On October 11th each year, we celebrate International Day of the Girl Child. Speeches are delivered in honor of girls, events are hosted to commemorate the occasion, and girls are encouraged to take charge of their lives. As we celebrate the girl child and tell her she can be anything she wants … Read more
Hon. Justice Nelson Ogbuanya of the National Industrial Court, Owerri Division has enjoined South-Easternerss to embrace the idea of Adada state creation stating that competition over state creation is unhealthy for Igboland. Hon. Ogbuanya made this statement during the 2024 Nsukka Journalists Forum Convention, Public Lecture and Award Ceremony held in Nsukka, Enugu State on … Read more
Every year on October 3rd, couples across the world come together to celebrate National Boyfriend Day—a day dedicated to appreciating boyfriends for the love, support, and joy they bring to relationships. While Valentine’s Day may be the grand celebration of romance, National Boyfriend Day offers an opportunity for a more personal and meaningful expression of … Read more
You may have come across the term “Statement of Purpose” (SOP) while processing your university admission and might wonder what it is. A Statement of Purpose is one of the most crucial documents you’ll write when applying for higher education programs, scholarships, or even jobs. It reflects your academic background, professional goals, and motivations for … Read more
By Dorcas Motunrayo Taiwo Tobiloba Ajayi, a lawyer and founder of Let Cerebral Palsy Kids Learn, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth, a disability that affects 1.5 to 3 children per 1,000 live births but doesn’t receive enough attention. In an interview, Ajayi revealed the struggles that parents of children with intellectual and developmental … Read more
“God forbid! ‘It can never be me,’ you say, but you forget that life comes with uncertainties—life happens. One day you are whole, hale, and hearty; the next day, it becomes you. Now, what do you do? Hate yourself? Shrink and hide? Cry and spite? Or, better still, embrace the new you? Just like every … Read more