Author: Femi Adeniyi

Simi delivers baby and many congratulatory messages have followed the news, but famous Nigerian singer, Adekunle Kosoko, popularly as Adekunle Gold has revealed the why he shed tears after welcoming his first child with her wife, Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi. The singer revealed that he had to log out of social media platforms given the disturbing reports about the violence against women, attacks against black and the Coronavirus pandemic. He wrote: “It’s been a lot right? I know. The violence against women, against black people and this pandemic, was just too much, I had to log out for a…

Foreign digital service providers offering services to Nigerians and earning revenue in naira are expected to pay tax to the Federal government of Nigeria. The tax is in line with an amendment of the Finance Act 2019 and the Companies Income Tax (Significant Economic Presence) Order, 2020 issued by the Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed. The Economic order aimed to impose a tax on a foreign entity concerning certain services or digital transactions if it had a Significant Economic Presence in Nigeria. Federal Government To Tax Netflix The service providers which are video streaming sites, social media platforms and companies…

The Lagos state governor, Mr Babajide Sanwoolu has presented the staff of office to the newly appointed Oniru of Iruland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdul Wasiu Omogbolahan Lawal (ABISOGUN II). Mr Gboyega Akosile, the Chief Press Secretary to governor Sanwoolu confirmed this in a post via his Twitter handle on Sunday, June, 7. According to Akosile, the governor officially presented the Staff of Office and other instruments of appointment to Oba Abdulwasiu Gbolahan Lawal, making him the official 15th Oniru of Iruland. New Oniru Of Iruland You will recall that the State Executive Council had on June 5 approved the…

The management of DKM has reacted to the rape allegations levelled against famous Nigerian singer, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, popularly known as Dbanj. The purported rape allegations were raised by Benjamin Ese and Aunty Seyitan a few days ago. In a statement issued to clear the air over the rape allegations, the Management said it decided to react to the allegations instead of looking past it as it used to in the past. “Our attention has been drawn to the false allegations purported by Benjamin Ese and Aunty Seyitan who labelled our client, Nigerian musician Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo professionally known as…

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP has published the identities of people who have been accused and found guilty of a sex offence in the country. In a post on her Twitter handle, the Director-General of the agency, Dame Julie Okah disclosed that the details were found on the Nigeria Sex offender Register. She further reemphasized NAPTIP’s determination to naming and shaming all sex offenders adding that more names will be published as the convictions keep coming in. Meanwhile, the FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, has called for stiffer penalties for Sex…

One of the raves of the moment in the Nollywood industry, Bukunmi Oluwashina has opined that upcoming actors are faced with so many things that frustrate them in the industry. In a post on her Instagram handle, Bukunmi noted that she feels the pain of those who fall for the trick of people who take undue advantage in the name of making them a star. “Being a competent, talented and struggling upcoming can be so frustrating, especially when you know you are doing things right, but just one thing is holding you back to be where you want to be.…

Rain of tributes is still pouring on the late Rainmaker, Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly known as Majek Fashek, who passed away on June 1 in New York, United States of America. Meanwhile, the family of the late reggae legend has made a public plea for financial assistance to fly his body home from the US. A music enthusiast, Johnson Agbonayinma who made the call on behalf of the family described Majek as a legend and Africa’s pride. According to Agbonayinma, the late reggae legend deserved a befitting burial. Fashek’s Family Seeks Financial Assistance He said bringing late Majek back to Nigeria…

Why rape victims don’t get Justice seems to be one of the questions on the lips of many, given the high rape of rape cases in recent times. Meanwhile, famous Nigerian socialite and Barman, Paschal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest has shared his thought about how rape victims open up about their ordeals. In a post shared on his Instagram handle on Saturday, June 6, Cubana said it is an act of gold-digging for rape victims to wait for those who raped them to become rich and famous before speaking up. According to him, parents need to teach…

Former Big Brother Naija reality Tv show housemate, Bamike Adenibuyan, popularly known as Bambam has penned down a sweet birthday message for her husband, Tope Adenibuyan, also known as Teddy A. In the message, Bambam, who described her husband as kind, mischievous, naughty, generous and her support system added that words failed her in describing how awesome Teddy A is. Bambam, who posted a video of Teddy A and their baby, further expressed delight for choosing the BBnaija star, noting that she could not have chosen anyone else. BBNaija Star Bambam Celebrates Teddy A You will recall that the 2018…

Kanye West has emerged number one among the highest-paid musician of 2020 and also the second-highest-paid celebrity overall. According to the Forbes annual list, Elton John emerged number two on the list of the highest-paid musicians 2020 with earnings of $81 million.  The third musician on the list is Ariana Grande with $72 million while Jonas Brothers emerged fourth with $68.5 million, and fifth on the list is the Chainsmokers with $68 million. It was gathered that the bulk of Kanye West’s income was from his popular Yeezy sneaker line. Highest-Paid Musicians 2020 1. Kanye West $170 million 2. Elton…

The former commissioner for Agriculture and Cooperatives in Lagos State, Prince Gbolahan Lawal has emerged as the Oniru-Elect of Iruland. His emergence followed the approval by the Lagos State Executive Council. It was gathered that his nomination and appointment was ratified on Friday, June 5 during the State’s Executive Council meeting. According to a statement made available to journalists by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Gboyega Akosile, the appointment of Prince Lawal as the Oniru-Elect takes immediate effect. The Oniru-Elect is a seasoned administrator who holds an Executive MSc in CITIES from the London School of Economics…

Nigerian gospel singer and the brain behind the Halleluyah Challenge, Nathaniel Bassey has justified his condemnation for a get-rich-quick scheme. The singer in a post on his Instagram handle reminded his followers about how some people tongue-lashed him a few years ago when he advised them to stay away from the scheme. He said, he gave the advice when the scheme was very rampant and pleaded with people via his Facebook page to stay away from it. According to the gospel singer who referred to the book of Proverb, Chapter 13 verses 11, the word of God is true and…

The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf has reacted to the agitation by some practitioners in the Hotel and Tourism sector in the state. According to Uzamat, the agitation was due to the newly introduced Register-To-Open policy that was introduced by the state Government. She explained that the unavailability of robust data on the hotel and tourism practitioners in the State was one of the challenges faced while the government was planning to provide palliatives for genuine hoteliers and practitioners in the entertainment sector. Uzamat, therefore, urged all stakeholders to visit the registration portal, lasgsafetyreg.com…

Another cabinet member of the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has resigned. The Commissioner for Information and Orientatatation in the state, Mr Paul Ohonbamu, tendered his resignation letter on Thursday, June 4. In the letter of resignation addressed to Obaseki, the former Commissioner said he decided to step aside as Obaseki’s cabinet member without setting a precedent. According to the letter, Ohonbamu noted that the decision would allow him to operate outside for the good of the state. Edo Commissioner For Information He, however, expressed gratitude to Obaseki for the opportunity given to him to serve the state. Meanwhile, Ohonbamu,…

The former Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko has commiserated with the family and friends of former Ondo Governor Bamidele Olumilua, who passed away at the age of eighty years. Mimiko, who posted a photo of himself and the late former governor on his Twitter handle said he had called the immediate family members of the late Olumilua. He described late Olumilua as his leader, consummate politician, humanist, a man of faith, and a lover of the masses. According to Mimiko, the late former governor remained true to his leadership roles to him till the end adding that he…

Given the alarming rate of rape in recent times, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP has advised Nigerians on what to do. The agency advised Nigerians to report cases of rape or any form of sexual harassment within their vicinity to the agency or police station. NAPTIP Boss, Julie Okah-Donli, who made this known added that the names and photos of rapists in the country would soon be published. NAPTIP To Publish Photos Of Rapists She said reporting cases of rape is the only way to curtail the act. Julie said the agency would not…

Nigerian singer, Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P of the defunct P Square music group has labelled Nigerian leaders as a failure. Mr P, who took to his Twitter handle on Thursday, June 4 to express his feelings about how Nigerian leaders are steering the ship of the Nation asked his followers if they wished they were not born in Nigeria. The singer said this in reaction to the news that the Federal Government has approved the sum of twenty-seven billion naira for the renovation of the National Assembly complex. Mr P Of P Square The money was reduced…

Taking a phrase from the last words of George Floyd before he died after a white police cop knelt on his neck in Minneapolis, “I can’t breathe”, it is almost the same with many Nigerian girl child and women, given the high rate of risk they are exposed to. No gainsaying the fact that the last few days have further revealed that the girl child and women are facing so much heat from the society, ranging from gender violence to rape, sexual harassment among other factors that make it difficult for them to breathe. Before now, there have been arguments…

Nigerian actress and social media influencer, Tonto Dikeh has taken to social media platform to advise her fans against planning surprised birthday parties for her. According to a post on her Instagram handle, the actress said she was aware that some fans were planning birthday parties in her name. However, she jokingly noted that such party might attract arrest which she said was beyond her power as she further expressed gratitude to those planning the parties. You will recall that Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele-Bello and her husband JjSkills were arrested few months ago for organizing a birthday party against the…

Famous Nigerian Gospel singer, Sola Allyson shares touching rape story as a way to lend her voice to the campaign against rape and molestation which has become rampant. Since the report about the rape and murder of Uwa Omozuwa surfaced on social media, many Nigerians have lent their voice to the campaign against sexual harassment, while many have also shared their rape experience. In a post on her Instagram handle, the gospel singer shared a story of a young girl whom she met at a Salon and what the girl told her. Sola Allyson Shares Touching Rape Story “I was…

Barely 12 hours after the Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan called for a stiffer penalty for rape, another girl, Barakat Bello has been raped and murdered in Ibadan. The news about Barakat surfaced on the internet on Wednesday, June 3 and it was gathered that she was alone at her father’s home on Tuesday when some men raped and killed. According to sources, the incident happened in Akinyele Local Government area of Ibadan, Oyo state. The 18-year-old girl was a year 1 student in Federal college of animal health and production before she falls victim of rape in Ibadan. Victim…