New GWR Onakoya admits grappling with food poisoning during chess marathon

Tunde Onakoya, the recently crowned Guinness World Record holder for the longest unbeaten chess marathon, reveals that he grappled with food poisoning during his remarkable feat. The new chess record holder made the revelation on his X handle recently while eating a…

UTME: FG to adopt 18 years as University entry age

The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, mentioned on Monday, 22nd April 2024, that the Federal Government is contemplating setting 18 years as the minimum age for university and tertiary institution admission, citing concerns about problems caused by underage students in higher…

Nollywood actress Rita Edochie, dedicates her 2024 birthday celebration to her colleague Junior Pope

Veteran movie actress, Rita Edochie, says she is choosing not to celebrate her birthday today, Tuesday, 16th April 2024, in honor of the late actor Junior Pope, who died in a boat accident on Tuesday, 10th April 2024. Nollywood actor, Rita Edochie…

Nigerian dancer, Korra Obidi suffers a knife and acid attack in U.K – Video

Nigerian dancer, Anita Obidi, widely known as Korra Obidi, recently experienced a horrifying incident involving both a knife and acid attack while in the United Kingdom. Nigerian dancer, Korra Obidi The assault took place during a live stream on April 11th, 2024,…

Wigwe: Former NEX chairman, Ogunbanjo’s family sues charter company over helicopter crash

The family of the late former Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, who tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash in Southern California in February, has initiated legal action against the US helicopter company responsible, on Wednesday, 10th April…

BBNaija S7 winner, Phyna, finally gets delivery dates for outstanding prizes from organisers

Josephina Otabor, also known as Phyna, the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 7, has revealed via her X account that MultiChoice,the organisers of the reality show have provided her with dates and addresses for the delivery of some of the outstanding…

Eight Nigerian boxers advance to finals in 13th African Games in Ghana

Eight Nigerian boxers have progressed to the finals in Ghana, securing their spots in the 13th African Games in Accra. Nigerian Zainab Adeshina led the charge with a decisive 5-0 victory over Grace Fanhbulleh from Liberia in the women’s 50kg category. Joy…

Police bust fake drinks factory in Lagos, arrest four – Video

The Lagos State Police Command revealed on Thursday, 21st March 2024, that its operatives had uncovered a counterfeit drink factory in the Agege area of the state and detained four individuals associated with the illicit operation. Assorted fake drinks According to Benjamin…