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Mixed reactions have continued to trail the harmonised bride price of the people of Eggon ethnic group in Nasarawa State.    The Aren Eggon, HRH Justice Ahmed Ubangari Alaku (Rtd) pegged N5,000 as the bride price with four basins of traditional butter beans known as Ebyekpyen as the maximum requirements to be met by the groom in order to marry an …

The SPFL said that, although “it was fantastic to have over 80,000 supporters attend” the League Cup semi-finals, “the large-scale, organised and illegal pyrotechnics displays which were carried out by a small minority of supporters before the Celtic v Aberdeen and Motherwell v Rangers matches were totally unacceptable”. The governing body said in a statement: “This irresponsible behaviour caused significant …

Nigerian Afrobeats singer Davido has emphasised the need for better leadership to unlock Nigeria’s full capacity. The singer recently sat down with Elevate Africa for an insightful interview about leadership and the pathway to Africa’s development through music. During the sit-down, Davido spoke on how entertainment has been instrumental in reshaping global perceptions of Africa and how he viewed music as …

Our film industry has come a long way, breaking barriers and gaining global recognition. But damn, some tropes have overstayed their welcome.  Nollywood should and can definitely do better. Some stereotypes are no longer working. You know the ones with the ever-suffering wife whose sole purpose is to endure, or the “village boy goes to the city and suddenly becomes …

Nigerian superstar Davido has shared his thoughts on how entertainment has been instrumental in reshaping global perceptions of Africa.  During a recent interview, the Afrobeats star spoke on his experiences growing up and navigating an all-white community, highlighting the ignorance he encountered about his African heritage. He explained, “I’ve said this about 100 times but I went to school in …

Whether you’re here for the laughs, the life lessons, or both, get ready to explore Nollywood comedies that are as deep as they are hilarious. Nollywood is known for having lots of comedic moments and scenarios in their movies. Oftentimes, one could miss the details as the comic relief overwhelms the central theme and subject matter of the story.  But …

Pastor Leke Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has shared his thoughts about women who attend serveral prayer programs but have refused to speak with their husbands, fathers and ‘sisters.’   Leke who is the son of RCCG general overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, said he hopes such women don’t pray and worship in vain.   See his post …

 A glamorous Colombian ‘hitwoman’ known as ‘The Doll’ has been arrested in connection to several murd3rs including the recent k!lling of her ex-boyfriend.  Karen Julieth Ojeda Rodriguez, 23, known to police by the alias ‘La Mueca’, which translates to ‘The Doll’, and is considered a ‘dangerous hitwoman’ who is suspected of being the most feared assassin in Santander.  She is involved in …

A 39-year-old Nigerian national, Okechuckwu Valentine Osuji, was sentenced in New Haven, Connecticut, to eight years in prison for operating a business email compromise scheme out of multiple countries, including the United States.   Osuji was sentenced on Wednesday, December 4, 2024,  two years after he was arrested in Malaysia and extradited to the United States in 2022.   The …