Browsing Category
Profiles & Biography
98 posts
2023 Election: Names, States of Newly Swears In 19 INEC’s Residence Electoral Commissioners
INEC boss, Mahmoud Yakubu, has sworn in 19 new resident electoral commissioners (RECs) at…
Archbishop Humphrey Olumakaiye: 14 Things to Know about Prominent Nigerian Pastor Who Died at 53
Lagos, Nigeria – Most Revd. Humphrey Bamisebi Olumakaiye, the Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of…
Rishi Sunak: 18 Important Things You Need To Know About New UK Prime Minister
Rishi Sunak has become the new leader of the Conservative party in the UK…
18 Major Achievements of Peter Obi That Will Melt Your Hearts
Despite criticism from some quarters, Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour party has continued…
Biodun Oyebanji: Facts about Ekiti Home Boy Who Succeeds Fayemi as Governor
On Sunday, June 19, Biodun Oyebanji was declared the winner of the June 18…
Full List of Nigerians Who Received 2022 National Honours and What the Awards Mean
On Tuesday, October 10, President Muhammadu Buhari conferred national honours on 449 Nigerians and friends of…
Prof Folasade Ogunsola: Fascinating Facts about UNILAG’s First Female VC
Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, the first female vice-chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has been on…
From Bank to Kidnapping: 9 Things You Need To Know About John Ewa, How He Became a Criminal
The suspected kidnap kingpin arrested in Abuja has been identified as John Ewa as against…
5 surprising facts about Queen Elizabeth II
Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, popularly known as Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen of the United Kingdom and other…
It’s Here! Listen to Asake’s Highly Anticipated Album “Mr Money With The Vibe” on Topnewstv
From his Olamide-assisted “Omo Ope” to “Sungba” to “Peace Be Unto You (PBUY),” to appearing on DJ Spinall‘s…
Queen Elizabeth II: 4 Cool Facts about King Charles III, the Oldest Person to Assume the British Throne
As the eldest child of the late Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles Philip Arthur…
10 Things To Know About UK’s Next Prime Minister, Liz Truss
Mary Elizabeth Truss, 47, has been named as the next Prime Minister of the United…
Peter Obi at 61: Amazing Facts About Labour Party’s Presidential Candidate
For a lot of Nigerians, especially the teeming youth population, Peter Gregory Obi, is…
Adegboyega Oyetola: 5 Important Things You Don’t Know about APC Governor Who Wants to Rule Osun for 2nd Term
On Saturday, July 16, the people of Osun state will…
7 Things to Know About Apc Vice Presidential Candidate, Kashim Shettima
APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu has picked former Borno…
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed: 7 Things to Know About Labour Party’s Vice-Presidential Candidate
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed is virtually on the lips of all political affairs…
Meet the New Chief Justice of Nigeria, 15 Details To Know About Him
Following the suden resignation of of Justice Tanko Muhammad. as the Chief Justice of…
5 things you should know about Ekiti Governor-Elect, Biodun Oyebanji
The June 18 governorship election in Ekiti was Oyebanji’s first shot at a gubernatorial contest. …
Okowa: 10 Facts You Probably Don’t Know About Atiku’s Running Mate
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has finally made his choice in…
11 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Tinubu, APC 2023 Presidential Aspirant
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju…
Ayinla Omowura: Iconic Apala Musician Whose Untimely Death Brought His Rising Career to a Crashing Halt
Over 40 years after his famed ‘predictable demise’, iconic musician Ayinla Omowura,…
What you probably didn’t know about NYSC anthem composer, Adetiran
The death of Dr. Oluwole Oladejo Adetiran, composer of the National Youth…
The Queen of Quilox! Ayobola Peller celebrates 45th Birthday with Gorgeous New Photos
The gorgeous wife of Shina Peller, owner of Quilox night club and Aquila Records, Ayobola Peller is celebrating her…
5 Facts About Professor Peller, the Magician Who Once ‘Cut’ His Wife Into 2 on Stage During Performance
A famous Nigerian musician, Folorunsho Abiola, popularly known as Professor Peller is an iconic…
In Loving Memory of Grace Alele-Williams, Here Are 9 Things to Know About Nigeria’s First Female Vice Chancellor
Grace Alele-Williams, Nigeria’s first female Vice Chancellor passed away on Friday, March 25,…
2022 APC National Convention: Here are some things you should know about the new APC political party chairman
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday night elected new leaders to run the party for…
8 Things To Know About The New Anambra First Lady, Nonye Soludo
On Thursday, 17th March 2022, Prof Chukwuma Soludo took his oath of office as…
Presidential aspirant Okunnu-Lamidi reveals her relationship with Tinubu, source of campaign funds
Presidential aspirant, Mrs Okunnu-Lamidi, breaks the silence on her relationship with Bola Tinubu, and…
Meet 102-year-old Woman Who Declared To Run For Nigeria’s Presidency In 2023
A woman aged 102 has declared her intentions to contest in Nigeria’s Presidential elections…
Learn more about King Yesufu Asanike, a non-verbal Prime Minister even before the military
King Joseph Oloyede Asanikhe is the 37th Prime Minister of Ibadan. The Asaniké family is…
13 Things To Know About Khadijah Okunnu-Lamidi, The First Woman To Declare Interest In Becoming President Come 2023
Media Entrepreneur and youth development advocate, Khadijah Okunnu-Lamidi has become the first woman to…
Adebayo Alao Akala life and times: Here are some things you need to know about the late Alao Akala political activist
Among Oyo State politicians, Adebayo Christopher Alao Akala is a political activist. In his hometown of…
Things to know about new Olubadan-elect
Ten of the 11 members of the Olubadan-in-Council on Wednesday endorsed the nomination of Senator Lekan…
And the “Gulder Ultimate Search: The Age Of Craftsmanship” Winner Is… Odudu Ime Otu
The twelfth season of “Gulder ultimate Search: The Age Of Craftsmanship” has finally come to a wrap and Odudu…
Desmond Tutu, Impressive Priest and Renowned Activist, What You Need to Know
As a prominent black priest, he became involved in racial segregation, but he always said…
#NigerianTeenspageant2021: Find out how to vote for Ninuolaoluwa Adeyinka!
This year, the Nigerian Teens pageantry’s voting system is a bit different as they added a…
Taboos in ancient Yorubaland
Nigeria has a lot of cultural practices, a lot of which have gone into extinction. Explore some…
Remember His Legacy: 5 Throwback Tracks by Sound Sultan
Sound Sultan, the groundbreaking singer, rapper, and songwriter passed away this Sunday, July 11,…
The Origin Of The Word ‘Ìyàwó’….Otherwise Known As “WIFE” In English
It is unknown to many speakers of the Yorùbá language that the original Yorùbá word…
Remembering Alade Aromire, The Man Who Died At 45 After Changing The Face Of Yoruba Movies.
He died in 2008, 12 years ago, at the age of 45, the memory of Prince…
TB Joshua’s Wife, Evelyn Named As His Successor + 6 Facts To Know About Her
The elders in council of the Synagogue Church of All Nations have decided to select Evelyn…
13 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Oniduro Mi’ Singer, Adeyinka Alaseyori
There is a name on everyone’s lips at the moment and its none other than…
13 Things To Know About Queen Of ‘Waka’ Music, Salawa Abeni As She Turns 60
Queen Salawa Abeni is a Nigerian singer known for promoting the ‘Waka’ genre of…
Spotlight: Ayoola Idris Creates Digital expressionist Paintings That Celebrate African Beauty
Get familiar with the work of Nigerian visual artist Ayoola Idris . In our ‘Spotlight’ series,…
University of Aberdeen Will Be Returning a Benin Bronze to Nigeria | Here’s What We Know
As Nigerians discover more of their history and culture, the need for sculptures…
Top 7 exquisite fun spots you should visit the next time you’re in Ibadan
From a visit to wildlife centre to enjoying an awesome family picnic or getaway, let’s see…
What We Know About Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s Proposed Appointment as WTO Director-General
Nigeria’s former Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonji-Iweala has been recommended as the new Director-General of the World Trade…
Biography Of Southwest Regional Coordinator Queens Connect Africa Queen, Adebanke Adeleye
Adebanke Oyindamola Adeleye was born into the family of Mr and Mrs Adeleye on the…
5 Great Things We’ll Remember about Gokada Founder Fahim Saleh
We woke up to the tragic news on Wednesday that Gokada…
11 Things To Know About Foluke Adeboye (Mummy G.O) As She Turns 72
Pastor Foluke Adeboye is the wife of the General Overseer of The…
13 Things You Didn’t Know About Nigeria’s Foremost Dancer, Kaffy As She Turns 40
Kafayat Shafau Ameh popularly called Kaffy is a Nigeran dancer, choreographer, and…
7 things to know about Osagie Ize-Iyamu
The APC has produced its governorship candidate in Edo. Osagie Ize-Iyamu has emerged flagbearer…
10 Things To Know About Fashion Critic, Bukunmi Adeaga ‘KieKie’
Bukunmi Adeaga -Ilori popularly known as ‘Kie Kie’ is a content producer and…
Awori People: A brief history and belief of the original indigenes of Lagos
King Oduduwa had given Olofin a mud plate, instructing him to place it on the water…
11 Things You Didn’t Know About Late Event Planner, Ibidun Ighodalo
It was a black Sunday in Nigeria with the sad news of…
Read about the major Actors of June 12, 1993
In this short piece, we take you down memory lane to June 12, 1993 and the…
9 Things You Should Know As Lagos State Is Set To Re-Open Churches, Mosques
As churches and mosques prepare to re-open later this month, the Lagos government has issued…
All You Should Know As Ex-Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke Becomes Commissioner In Dominican Republic + How Nigerians Are Reacting To It
The extradition of Diezani Alison-Madueke has received a major setback following her new appointment…
Remembering Kudirat Abiola: Here Are 14 Facts To Know About The Late Democracy Heroine
Kudirat Abiola was the wife of Late MKO Abiola, the winner…
9 Facts To Know About Yoruba Actress, Joke ‘Jokelet’ Jigan As She Turns A Year Older
Joke Jigan ‘Jokelet’ is a Nigerian actress and entrepreneur who features mostly in yoruba movies.…
How Your Favourite Nigerian Celebrities Are Celebrating #AfricaDay2020
Today, May 25 is Africa Day. The day aims to foster African…
Tiwa Savage Talks About Life As Africa’s Biggest Female Artiste On BillBoard Magazine May Issue
Tiwa Savage is on the cover of the May issue of BillBoard Magazine. The singer…