Opinion Page

Entertainment and Soft Sell

The Oldest Young Man’-Highlights from 2Baba’s 51st Birthday With Album Listening Party Event

Nigerian music icon Innocent “2Baba” Idibia celebrated his 51st birthday with an album listening party and dinner in...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

“I Was Almost Four Months Pregnant, But I Lost It” — Toyin Abraham Opens Up About Pregnancy Loss

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham has emotionally revealed that she lost a pregnancy when she was almost...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

“I Did What I Did With My Full Chest” — Real Warri Pikin Defends Timaya Stage Moment Amid Backlash

Nigerian comedian Real Warri Pikin has responded to the criticism she received following her recent appearance on singer...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

“One Artist Can Demand ₦200m for a Comedy Show” — AY Comedian Reveals Rising Cost of Booking Nigerian Musicians

Nigerian comedian AY Makun, popularly known as AY Comedian, has revealed the rising cost of featuring top Nigerian...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

“I Lost Millions Through a Fake FRSC Link” — Adekanla Desalu, MC Monica Raise Alarm Over Scam

Nigerian actor Adekanla Desalu and comedian MC Monica have separately revealed how scammers allegedly posing as Federal Road...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

“Stock Is Boring” — Davido Flaunts Two Customised Ferraris Reportedly Worth Over $4 Million

Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has added to conversations about his luxury lifestyle after showing...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

“No Weapon Fashioned Against My Home Shall Prosper” — Toyin Abraham Reacts Amid Marriage Rumours

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham has shared a strong spiritual declaration amid unverified rumours concerning her marriage...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

“Zlatan Has Been Extremely Supportive” — Poco Lee’s Management Addresses Online Narratives

The management of Nigerian dancer and entertainer Poco Lee has publicly acknowledged singer Zlatan Ibile’s support amid the...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

“A Legend, An Icon, An Inspiration” — Nollywood Stars Mourn Olu Jacobs at 84

Nollywood has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran actor Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

“Yorubas Are Giving Their Lands to Chinese to Destroy Igbo Businesses” — Nollywood actor, Joseph Okechukwu Claims

Veteran Nollywood actor Joseph Okechukwu has alleged that the Federal Government brought large numbers of Chinese nationals into...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

“Generational Curses Can Sometimes Be Behavioural Patterns That Must Be Broken” — Pastor Bunmi George

Pastor and wellness entrepreneur Bunmi George has said that what people often describe as generational curses can sometimes...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

“Those of Us Who Did BBL Recently Are Suffering” — Judas The Bead Maker Laments Lack of “Gain”

Nigerian content creator and businesswoman Judas The Bead Maker has sparked conversations online after joking about the perceived...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

“I Still Suffer From the Trauma of Constant Beatings” — Spyro Opens Up About Painful Childhood Experiences

Nigerian singer Spyro has opened up about painful experiences from his childhood, revealing that he still struggles with...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

VeryDarkMan Threatens MTN With Court Action Over Dangote Refinery IPO Advert, Says it looks like Ponzi Scheme

Social commentator Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has threatened to take legal action against MTN Nigeria...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

Tems Shuts Down Dating Frustrations: “I Have Left the Streets”

Nigerian singer and Grammy winner Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has hinted that she is no longer...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

Carter Efe Challenges Wizkid to Boxing Match, Says “I’ll Beat Him for Free”

Nigerian streamer and content creator Carter Efe has challenged singer Wizkid to a boxing match, insisting that he...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

“There Are No Bad Individuals in a Marriage” — Funnybone Says Couples Often Repeat Their Parents’ Patterns

Nigerian comedian Funnybone has offered a different perspective on marital conflicts, arguing that couples often bring the values...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

Linda Ikeji Fires Back at Critics Over Margaret Obi’s Alleged ₦237m Hermes Bag

Media personality Linda Ikeji has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Margaret Obi, wife of NDC presidential candidate...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

“I’m Never Getting Married” — Tyler Perry Reveals Why He Chooses to Stay Single

American filmmaker, actor, playwright and producer Tyler Perry has revealed that he has no plans to get married,...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

“If I Did It, I’d Be Paying for My Sins” — Poco Lee Breaks Silence on UK Sexual Offence Case

Nigerian dancer and entertainer Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, has spoken publicly about his recent experience...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

“They Didn’t Think I Was Good Enough” — Adekunle Gold Reveals How Church Choir Shaped His Music Journey

Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has opened up about his unexpected journey into music, revealing that his passion for...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

Desmond Elliot Swallows Pride, Kneels Before Gbajabiamila, Seeks Return to APC Family

Former Lagos State lawmaker and actor Desmond Elliot has reportedly gone on his knees to plead with President...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

Real Warri Pikin Apologises to Husband After Timaya’s Controversial Onstage Moment

Nigerian comedian Real Warri Pikin, whose real name is Anita Alaire Afoke Asuoha, has apologised to her husband,...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

Bella Shmurda Remembers Late Friend Mohbad Three Years After His Death

Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda has once again remembered his late friend and colleague, Mohbad, three years after his...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

Poco Lee’s UK Sexual Offence Case Remains Ongoing as September 15 Hearing Holds

The sexual offence case involving Nigerian dancer and entertainer Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, remains ongoing...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

Rich, Disciplined, Good Looking and Obsessed — Stella Damasus Reveals Her Standards for Daughter’s Man

Veteran Nollywood actress Stella Damasus has revealed the qualities she considers non negotiable in a man who wants...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

‘I Wouldn’t Have Married My Wife If She Was AS Or SS’ — Adekunle Gold Speaks On Genotype Compatibility

Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has called for greater awareness about sickle cell and genotype compatibility, stressing the importance...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

‘I Wore Suits, Met Presidents And Worked Closely With Pastor Oyedepo’ — Femi Dapson Reveals Why He Quit Winners Chapel Job

Nigerian music video producer Femi Dapson has opened up about the career decision that saw him leave his...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

‘It’s Shameful That In 2026 There Is No Embassy In South East’ — Odumeje Slams Igbo Elites

Nigerian clergyman, Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, popularly known as Odumeje, has criticised political and business elites in the South East,...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

Carter Efe Permanently Banned From TikTok Over Multiple Policy Violations

Nigerian comedian and content creator Carter Efe has been permanently banned from TikTok after repeatedly violating the platform’s...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

Solomon Adeola Reveals What He Planned For Late Ogogo If Elected Ogun Governor

APC governorship candidate in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Adeola, has revealed that he had planned to appoint the...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

T Pain Sues Akon’s Konvict Entertainment Over Alleged $489,000 Unpaid Royalties

American singer T Pain has sued Konvict Entertainment, the record label founded by Akon, accusing the company of...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

‘Anyone Who Alleges Must Prove’ — Iyabo Ojo Responds to Lizzy Anjorin’s Claim That Court Order Is Fake

Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has responded after her colleague, Lizzy Anjorin, allegedly questioned the authenticity of a court...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

AY Recalls Asake’s Old Instagram DM After Watching His Houston Concert

Nigerian comedian AY Makun has reflected on Asake’s rise to global stardom after attending the singer’s concert in...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

“Your PVC Will Not Change Nigeria” — Apostle Arome Osayi Sends Blunt Warning to Obedients, Atikulites, Kwankwansiyyas

Apostle Arome Osayi has warned Nigerians campaigning ahead of the next general election that political campaigns and voters’...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

‘I Acted As A Cripple For A Miracle’ — Yemi Solade Reveals He Was Paid To Fake Church Healing

Veteran Nollywood actor Yemi Solade has revealed that he was once paid to pretend to have a physical...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

‘I Could Have Been a Billionaire’ — Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Reveals Why She Turned Down Lucrative Offers

Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has revealed that she turned down several lucrative offers, including opportunities linked to...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

Mr Real Blames Alleged Negligence for Poco Lee’s Ordeal, Urges His Mother to Act

Nigerian singer Mr Real has weighed in on the legal troubles facing dancer and entertainer Poco Lee, urging...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

Lasisi Elenu Blasts Nigeria’s Healthcare System, Says Patients Are ‘One Sickness Away From The Grave’

Nigerian comedian Lasisi Elenu has criticised Nigeria’s healthcare system, claiming that patients in need of urgent medical attention...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

‘I Used To Watch Cooking Videos On TikTok Just To Salivate’ — Jarvis Opens Up About Childhood Struggles Before Fame

Nigerian content creator Jarvis has opened up about the difficult circumstances she experienced growing up, including living with...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

‘It Is Better To Help Rich People’ — Opeyemi Famakin Explains Controversial Take on Giving

Media personality and food critic Opeyemi Famakin has sparked debate after explaining why he believes helping financially comfortable...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

’Which Content Creation?’ — Veekee James Reveals Why She Won’t Quit Fashion Designing

Popular Nigerian fashion designer Veekee James has explained why she does not see herself abandoning fashion designing for...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

Mo Bimpe Breaks Silence Over Viral Video With Male Colleague, Says ‘Not Every Marriage Is Toxic’

Actress Mo Bimpe, wife of actor Lateef Adedimeji, has responded to the backlash surrounding a short video of...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

Bovi Rejects Pressure on Celebrities to Speak on Every Political Issue*

Popular Nigerian comedian Bovi has pushed back against the growing expectation that entertainers must publicly speak on every...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

Ex-BBNaija’s Housemate Danboskid Cries Out: “I Am About to Hit Rock Bottom, I’m Sleeping in My Sister’s Room”

Former Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Danboskid, has opened up about the difficult realities he has faced...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

Folagbade Banks’ Movie Premiere Doubles as Bridal Fashion Showcase as Celebrities Turn Heads

The star-studded event held on September 2, 2026, brought together celebrities and fashion personalities who arrived in a...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

CAN Rebukes Mama Pee Over Claim That Peter Obi Would Defeat Jesus Christ in 2027

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has cautioned politicians and their supporters against invoking the name of Jesus...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

Pastor Tony Rapu Challenges Christians Over Gym Wear: ‘Modesty And Style Can Co Exist’

Pastor Tony Rapu has weighed in on the ongoing conversation surrounding gym wear and modesty, urging Christians to...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

Oyo Senator Faces Backlash After Student Seen Sitting On His Lap In Viral Video

Oyo State Senator and All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate, Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, has come under criticism following...

Entertainment and Soft Sell

Lola Omotayo Breaks Silence After Nigerians Apologise Over P-Square Rift Allegations

Lola Omotayo, wife of Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, has broken her silence after Nigerians apologised to her over...

2027: Atiku Abubakar And The Journey To Nowhere

Opinion Page

Editor - July 20, 2025

By Obinna Chima Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, in his characteristic manner, this week defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic...

Buhari’s Contribution to National Development

Opinion Page

Editor - July 13, 2025

By Boss Mustapha Lecture Delivered by Boss Mustapha, CFR on President Muhammadu Buhari’s Contribution to National Development at the Public Presentation of ‘According to the...

Back page Thursday: Table Dusters and ADC ‘Rescuers’

Opinion Page

Editor - July 10, 2025

By Olusegun Adeniyi Richard Lederer, an octogenarian linguist dubbed ‘the wizard of wisdom’, once wrote about how George Orwell (19th-century English writer renowned for such novels as...

Less Salt, Longer Lives: Nigeria’s Push for a Healthier Future

Opinion Page

Editor - July 9, 2025

By Franca Ofili Excessive salt consumption is a major risk factor for hypertension, heart disease, and stroke. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), adults should...