Nigerian dancer cum singer, Yeni Kuti, has revealed details about the personal life of her late mother, Remilekun Anikulapo-Kuti, who was once married to Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Kuti. Speaking during a live programme on TVC, Yeni explained that her mother chose not to remarry or pursue another relationship after her union with Fela ended. Naija […] The post Why My Mother Remained Celibate For 20 Years After Divorcing Fela – Yeni Kuti appeared first on Naija News.
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World football governing body, FIFA, has suspended seven Malaysia national team players for 12 months and fined the country’s football association 350,000 Swiss francs ($440,000) over forged documents used in an Asia Cup qualifier. The disciplinary committee announced the sanctions on Friday after confirming that the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) doctored documentation to field […] The post FIFA Suspends Seven Football Players Over Fake Documents appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actress Georgina Ibeh has spoken about the challenges she is facing since becoming a mother. Naija News reports that the movie producer in an Instagram post explained that her sleeping pattern has been badly affected as she tries to adjust to the demands of caring for her baby. She revealed that motherhood has brought […] The post How Childbirth Changed My Sleep Routine – Georgina Ibeh appeared first on Naija News.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged the United Nations to support Nigeria’s aspiration for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. Shettima made the call during a meeting with the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, António Guterres, at the UN headquarters in New York, United States. “We are aspiring to become a permanent member of […] The post Over 8 Million Nigerians Have Received Cash Transfers – FG Insists As Shettima Meets UN Chief appeared first on Naija News.
There was palpable tension at the Bilyaminu Usman Polytechnic (BUPOLY), Hadejia, along Malam Madori road in Jigawa State, on Thursday night, after armed bandits invaded the students’ quarters of the institution. Naija News understands that the assailants injured students and carted away several mobile phones. According to The PUNCH, witnesses revealed that the armed men […] The post Tension As Bandits Attack Jigawa Polytechnic Students’ Hostel appeared first on Naija News.
Lagosians residing in the Ikota and the Lekki axis have appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu over flooding in the area. Naija News reports that the residents described Tuesday’s downpour as yet another nightmare that left homes and roads completely submerged. According to residents, the floods swallowed streets, destroyed businesses, and forced families to scramble to […] The post Flood: Lagos Residents Cry Out For Help, Demand Govt Intervention appeared first on Naija News.
Nigerian afrobeats singer Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has shared the story behind how his popular stage name was formed. Naija News reports that the Grammy-winning artiste spoke about it during a conversation with tennis legend Roger Federer, where he explained that the name came from his childhood interest in comic books […] The post How I Created My Stage Name – Burna Boy appeared first on Naija News.
Renowned Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has opened up on her past struggle with depression, a period she described as one of the most difficult times in her life. Naija News reports that she revealed that the experience nearly silenced her passion for fiction writing, which has always been at the core of her career. […] The post I Did A Number Of Things To Distract Myself – Chimamanda Adichie Opens Up On Depression appeared first on Naija News.
Nollywood actor Michael Ejoor has opened up on his struggle with depression and how he managed to survive repeated suicide attempts. Naija News reports that he revealed during a podcast session with Jay On Air that his experience with depression began 14 years ago after being diagnosed with the condition. According to him, he once […] The post I Tried Killing Myself – Michael Ejoor Opens Up On Battle With Depression appeared first on Naija News.
The air was rent with boos on Friday at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) when Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, lambasted countries which recently decided to recognize the statehood of Palestine. Naija News reports that Netanyahu, during his speech, condemned countries that have decided to recognize Palestinian statehood, labelling their actions as “shameful, sheer […] The post “Shame On All Of You” – Israeli Prime Minister Blasts World Leaders At UNGA For Recognizing Palestine Statehood appeared first on Naija News.
