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An Abia State University lecturer, Wisdom Anucha, who went viral earlier in February for proposing to his fiancée, identified as Grace, in her classroom on Valentine’s Day, has announced the wedding date. Viral pictures and videos revealed the moment Anucha went down on a knee with a ring in his hands to propose to his lover, who is said to be a student in the Optometry Department of the university, in the presence of her colleagues. In a wedding invite posted on his Facebook page on Friday, the lecturer disclosed that they have received the consent of their parents…

Ekiti-born former Super Falcons goalkeeper, Bidemi Grace Ebunoluwa Aluko-Olaseni is dead after an eight-year battle with cancer. Aluko-Olaseni graced the field as an accomplished goalkeeper and the news of her demise was made public on X by a social media influencer; Ekiti Baby Governor TK. He revealed that the late shot-stopper was a “former Falconet goalkeeper, former Rivers Angel keeper, former Ekiti Babes Goalkeeper.” “Former Sunshine Queens goalkeeper, former Olgar Queens goalkeeper, FCT Babes Alumna, former Makbet Queens goalkeeper. Bidemi who would have been 43 this year reportedly died on Friday at UCH Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, after eight…

Just a day after the death of Yoruba Comic actor, Sisi Quadri, another comic Nigerian Veteran Actor Mr Ibu reportedly passes away at age 62. The actor reportedly passed away at Evercare Hospital in Lagos State after a protracted battle with illness. Recall that the 62-year old had battled health issues that led to the amputation of his two legs. He was diagnosed with diseased blood vessels. His family had solicited funds from Nigerians, saying the actor “had constant clotting of the blood in his leg [diseased blood vessels] and other health challenges posing a risk to his life, therefore…

The deaths of dozens of Palestinian civilians on Thursday, as food and humanitarian aid were being distributed in the northern Gaza Strip, requires a thorough and independent investigation to determine whether they were killed by the Israel Defense Forces, as the Palestinians claim, or trampled to death as they raced toward the aid trucks, as the IDF spokesman claims. But even before the details of what happened have been fully clarified, these unnecessary deaths highlight the anarchy that Israel’s partial occupation of Gaza has created, in the absence of any civilian authority that would see to the residents’ needs and…

Fuji icon, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has announced that he will not be holding the annual birthday carnival to mark his 67th birthday. He is, however, encouraging his family and friends to use the occasion to help the less privileged in society. K1 De Ultimate took to his Instagram account on Thursday, February 29, to announce this. In a lengthy note, he wrote: “This is a special public announcement. To the glory of God Almighty, I shall be turning 67 years on this planet earth on 3rd of March 2024. “A joyous day for…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Augustine Eguavoen, former Super Eagles player, as interim coach of the team after Jose Peseiro confirmed his exit as coach due to his contract expiration with the Federation on Thursday. The Nigerian stories made this known on its X handle on Saturday, March 2. He wrote: “The NFF appoints Augustine Eguavoen as the interim coach of the Super Eagles.” Source: X | NigeriaStories

The Oba Olorisa Adulawo Ekiti State Chapter, Oba Ala Ojo has revealed that his organisation would host its next traditional tourism carnival in Ekiti State this year. Oba Ala made this revelation while registering “Ijo Olorisa Parapo ati Asa Adulawo” with the Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development at the Governor’s Office recently. Oba Ala who came with a large entourage for the registration said “We are here not only to register our association with Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development for certification purposes but most importantly, we are seeking for collaboration and cooperation of this Bureau which is charged…

Daily Monitor reports that the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has issued a stern demand for the prompt arrest and prosecution of Sunday Igboho, a prominent figure in the South West. This is following his recent incendiary remarks calling for the expulsion of Fulani cattle breeders from Yoruba land. In an official statement released by MACBAN’s national president, Baba Othman Ngelzarma, the association condemned Igboho’s statements as unlawful and tantamount to treason, given his advocacy for the realization of the Oduduwa nation. MACBAN implored President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and relevant law enforcement agencies to take decisive action…

The Yoruba entertainment industry mourns the loss of Quadri Oyebamiji, affectionately known as Sisi Quadri, as news of his sudden death emerges. The heartbreaking announcement was revealed by Tunde Olayusuf, a fellow actor, who took to Instagram to share the news alongside a photo of the actor. Reflecting on the short nature of life, Olayusuf emphasized the inevitability of returning to the will of Allah, offering prayers for the repose of Quadri’s soul. It is revealed that the actor succumbed to complications stemming from kidney ailments. This disclosure surfaced through blogger Seun Oloketuyi’s Instagram post, shedding light on the circumstances…

When the story of Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, through history will be told, it will never be complete without the mention of a certain Jose Paseiro. Without doubt, he will be listed amongst the national coaches that took the Super Eagles to the finals of the Africa Cup of Nations, but did not clinch it, yet he was rewarded more than any other coach in the history of Nigerian football. Jose Paseiro is a 64-years old Portuguese coach recommended by the renowned Portuguese coach, Jose Mourinho, to the former president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju…