Popular Nigerian media personality, Toke Makinwa, has once again ignited social media with a bold statement about resilience in the face of economic hardship. In a recent video, Makinwa declared, “I don’t care what the economy is saying, we don’t settle for less.” Surprisingly, she also introduced an unexpected religious undertone, stating that her father is the “Lion of the Tribe of Judah.”

Yesterday, prominent Nigerian actress Iyabo Ojo was taken into custody by presidential security forces, accused of being the person behind the controversial GistLover blog. The arrest is connected to her recent exposure of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, according to journalist Kemi Olunloyo.

August 1st is National Girlfriend’s day, while this might be a day to celebrate your female lover, in Nigeria, it is the day for a planned nationwide protest. The FCT minister Nyesom Wike has described the planned nationwide protest on August 1st as politically motivated. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, July 23, he emphasized the need for patience with the federal government.

In a significant move aimed at improving the welfare of Nigerian workers, President Bola Tinubu has approved a new minimum wage of N70,000. This decision, which reflects the administration’s commitment to enhancing the living standards of the workforce, was announced by the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, at the Presidential Villa on Thursday, July 18.

In a significant tribute to one of Nigeria’s most esteemed literary figures, President Bola Tinubu has announced that the National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, will now be known as the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts. This renaming honors Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka, who turns 90 on July 13.