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Nigerian author and journalist Tomi Falade has showcased African literature and culture at the 2026 Helsinki Book Fair in Finland. She led a delegation of Nigerian creatives at Stand 7f118 following an invitation from AFAES, a Helsinki-based multicultural nonprofit organisation. The exhibition, held from October 22 to 25 at the Messukeskus Exhibition Centre, featured literature, visual art, and traditional crafts. Falade presented four of her books to international audiences: OLÓBÙN: Matriarch of Ondo, Mother of Legacy, Orompotoniyun: 12 Nights For A Crown, Alayemore: The Twice-Crowned King, and Dates From Hell. Tomi Falade said visitors showed strong interest in the books,…
Gospel singer Esther Igbekele is set to hold the final burial ceremony for her late mother, Madam Mary Amope Kudirat Igbekele, on January 8, 2027, in Lagos. The event will take place at Victoria Garden Event Centre, Alausa, Ikeja. The ceremony is expected to attract gospel music ministers, entertainers, prominent personalities, and other dignitaries. It will be the final burial celebration for her mother, who died at the age of 71. Esther Igbekele had earlier joined other family members for activities marking her mother’s passage on October 1 and 2. She described the late matriarch as a strong source of…
Former Defence Minister Gen. Theophilus Danjuma led political leaders from the Northeast and Northcentral on a solidarity visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House, Abuja. Danjuma said their visit was motivated by improved security in their regions and the Tinubu administration’s contributions to community development. They also discussed political cooperation, security and other issues affecting their communities. The delegation included Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang, Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas, former House of Representatives Speaker Yakubu Dogara, Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa and APC National Chairman Nentanwe Yilwatda. Dogara said they were seeking ways to strengthen political support for…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has urged edible oil and salt producers to maintain quality standards and ensure their products meet applicable requirements. The commission said a survey with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) found that some vegetable oil and salt samples in Nigerian markets were inadequately fortified. The study analysed 200 samples, including 100 vegetable oil and 100 salt samples, collected from households and markets across northern and southern Nigeria. It found that 12 per cent of the vegetable oil and two per cent of the salt samples were inadequately fortified, while only six…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and his African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential bid suffered another setback after a Federal High Court in Abuja nullified the leadership structure that produced his candidacy. Justice Peter Lifu ruled that the Senator David Mark-led National Working Committee of the ADC was invalid and cancelled all actions taken by the committee. The ruling also affected Atiku’s nomination as the party’s presidential candidate and his choice of former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi as running mate. The development has renewed questions about Atiku’s decision to rely on an existing party structure rather than build a new…
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has directed security agencies to investigate the disruption of Wednesday’s APC presidential campaign rally in Lafia and ensure those responsible are held accountable. Former Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura and former Inspector-General of Police Muhammad Abubakar Adamu, who were reportedly named as suspected sponsors, denied involvement and challenged the government to provide evidence. Sule described the incident as an embarrassment and ordered investigators to question suspects regardless of their former positions. The government alleged that thugs wearing Al-Makura’s picture obstructed Vice President Kashim Shettima’s convoy and that some opposition supporters disrupted the rally. He and Adamu,…
Good morning Nigerian . Welcome to the roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Friday, 6th November, 2026. 1. Court Sacks Mark-led ADC Leadership, Nullifies Atiku’s Candidacy A Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by former Senate President David Mark and invalidated decisions made by its caretaker committee. The ruling also affected the nomination of Atiku Abubakar as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 election. Justice Peter Lifu delivered the judgment in favour of former national deputy chairman (North-East), Nafiu Bala Gombe. Gombe had challenged the process through which the…
Nollywood actor and producer Kunle Afod has attributed the separation from his wife, Desola Afod, popularly known as Celeb Wife, to jealousy and cheating allegations on both sides. Speaking in an interview with Kasnasty Sugar on YouTube, Afod also linked the separation to the demands of their jobs, noting that their work sometimes left them with little time for their home. Afod questioned double standards around infidelity and said suspicion could arise when partners become overly close to other people. He also discussed his views on women using sex toys and how such situations could affect trust between couples.
Actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi has issued a cease-and-desist notice over the alleged publication and circulation of false, misleading, and defamatory statements about her. The notice, dated November 5, 2026, was issued by her solicitors, Whitestone Solicitors and Consultancy. The firm said some individuals had published claims and narratives it considered untrue and capable of damaging Toyin Abraham’s professional reputation, image, integrity, and goodwill. The solicitors urged bloggers, social media users, content creators, and influencers to stop publishing or circulating unverified claims about the actress. They warned that anyone who continues to spread defamatory statements may face legal proceedings,…
Funke Akindele’s upcoming film, The Four, has officially sold out its London premiere. The event is scheduled for November 29 at ODEON Luxe Leicester Square in London. FilmOne Entertainment announced the sell-out on Thursday through its official Instagram account, confirming that tickets for the premiere are no longer available. The company expressed gratitude to audiences for making the event a success. Akindele had earlier described the UK premiere as a historic moment for Nigerian cinema. The Four is set for nationwide cinema release in Nigeria on December 11.