Billionaire industrialist Rasaq Okoya and his wife, Shade, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Shade married Mr Okoya in 1999 when she was 21, while he was 59. Mr Okoya married many wives, but prominent among them are Shade and Kuburat Okoya, his senior wife. The businessman spared no expense for the momentous occasion, which coincided … Read more
For three exhilarating days in the heart of Lagos, the GTCO Food and Drink Festival transformed the sprawling grounds of the GTCentre into a bustling epicentre of culinary innovation and cultural celebration. Nestled along Plot 1 Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Lagos, from April 26 to 28, 2024, this culinary spectacle dazzled attendees with various flavours, … Read more
IWájú, an original animated series set in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria, officially premiered on DStv, Disney Channel (Channel 303), and GOtv Channel 92 on Monday. The exciting coming-of-age story follows Tola, a young girl from a wealthy island, and her best friend, Kole, a self-taught tech expert, as they discover the secrets and dangers hidden … Read more
Renowned Italian perfumer Christian Provenzano has unveiled his eponymous perfume line in Nigeria. The launch event held recently at the Kaly Restaurant in Victoria Island, Lagos, showcased not only the Christian Provenzano brand but also Sospiro, both linked to Provenzano’s unparalleled talent. Mr Provenzano, a distinguished “perfume nose,” has crafted over 150 best-selling niche perfumes … Read more
The highly anticipated new season of Naija Star Search premiered on Saturday on StarTimes, sparking excitement among fans of Afrobeats. At the maiden episode, the organisers said Naija Star Search Season 2 promises heart-pounding performances, hilarious stage performances, and discovering the next generation of Afrobeats superstars. Naija Star Search is unlike any other talent show. … Read more
Bobrisky’s journey has been anything but ordinary, but here’s a surprising twist in his backstory. Did you know he was arrested and paraded by the police in Lagos in 2011 for dressing like a woman and ? Before becoming a household name, sparking endless debates, Bobrisky faced a challenge that few knew about or remember. … Read more
The Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced popular cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, to six months in custody over naira abuse. The trial judge, Abimbola Awogboro, imposed the jail term on the social media influencer after earlier convicting him on 5 April. The judge convicted Bobrisky after he pleaded guilty to the … Read more
The Police Command in Ebonyi State has arrested a woman who allegedly specialises in abducting and selling children. The police said they rescued no fewer than six of the children from the suspect. The woman, Ngozi Blessing Abia, also known as Mercy Francis, allegedly carried out her nefarious activities in Lagos, Ebonyi, Anambra and Edo … Read more
Pelumi Nubi, who drove from London and 16 other countries, finally arrived in Lagos on Sunday afternoon. On 29 January, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Ms Nubi embarked on a solo journey in her car, Lumi, nearly two years after professional motorcyclist Kunle Adeyanju rode from London to Nigeria. Ms Nubi began her journey on 31 … Read more
The Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday fixed 9 April to sentence controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, for Naira abuse. Justice Abimbola Awogboro reserved ruling on Bobrisky’s ruling after the social media celebrity pleaded guilty to a four-count charge brought against him by the EFCC. The judge ordered Bobrisky to be … Read more
