No doubt, Nigeria has a vibrant tea culture, deeply rooted in tradition and evolving with modern influences. Tea is a popular beverage enjoyed throughout the day, often as a social ritual for gatherings and relaxation. While not as formal as some cultures with elaborate ceremonies, Nigerian tea consumption is social and informal, with friends and family connecting over a cup. Nigeria’s tea culture is brewing with bold innovation as a family of entrepreneurs, Raliat Akinlolu, Saula Akinlolu, Ayosumbo Newton, and Omololu Newton have co-founded TeaStoria, the country’s leading Ready-To-Drink (RTD) tea brand, which continues to redefine how Nigerians consume and…
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Controversial singer, Badmus Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has knocked out his rival, Darlington Okoye, aka Speed Darlington, in the bout tagged ‘Chaos in the Rings’. It was a fight to the finish at the Balmoral Events Centre in Lagos as Portable displayed incredible boxing skills and defeated his opponent by technical knockout. The fight, which was held on Saturday morning, saw the two celebrities throw punches at each other, and the zazoo-zeh crooner emerged victorious after knocking out and leaving Darlington with an injured right wrist.
Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood actress and filmmaker Iyabo Ojo, has officially tied the knot with her Tanzanian heartthrob, Juma Jux, in a grand traditional wedding ceremony. The much-anticipated union, held on Thursday, was attended by several top names in the Nigerian entertainment industry, drawing both admiration and online buzz. The Lagos ceremony follows their intimate customary wedding held in Tanzania earlier in February. The event was graced by numerous Nollywood stars, including Mercy Aigbe, Destiny Etiko and Toyin Abraham, who were spotted assisting with the event and dancing joyfully with the guests. One notable appearance was that of 83-year-old…
A Lagos State High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) on Thursday heard testimony from Chidinma Ojukwu, the prime suspect in the murder of Super TV CEO, Michael Usifo Ataga. Ojukwu, a 300-level, Mass Communication student of the University of Lagos (Unilag), is facing trial for the alleged offence alongside her sister, Chioma Egbuchu, and one Adedapo Quadri. She is also charged with stealing and forgery alongside Quadri and her sister, Egbuchu. Chidinma was arraigned on October 12, 2021, on a nine-count charge preferred against her. Ojukwu told the court how she discovered Ataga’s lifeless body in a Lekki…
The Nigerian Navy says it has intercepted over 1300 bags of foreign parboiled rice at Majidun Community in Ikorodu West Local Government Area of Lagos State. This was contained in a statement by the Base Information Officer, Nigerian Navy Ship Beecroft, Lieutenant Hussaini Ibrahim. The seized bags of foreign rice were handed over to the Nigeria Customs Service. The Commander Nigerian Navy ship BEECROFT and Maritime Component Commander of Operation AWATSE, Commodore Paul Ponfa Nimmyel, reportedly disclosed this to journalists. He said the seizure was made on Saturday, April 12 by Operation Awatse Team while conducting routine security and anti-smuggling…
Lagos Assembly lawmakers have called on the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice to implement the Tenancy Law of Lagos State 2015 to stop deterring landlords from further engaging in illegal and unfair practices in the state. The House also resolved to call on the Commissioner for Information and Strategy to sensitise the public by creating awareness of the rudiments of the Tenancy Law in the state. This was a sequel to a motion moved by Sa’ad Olumoh on the need to curb excessive rent increments by landlords in the state. According to him, Section (37) of the Tenancy Law of…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into the alleged N1.3tn frauds perpetrated through a digital investment platform, CryptoBank Exchange (CBEX). CBEX, operated by a group of foreign nationals in collaboration with their Nigerian partners, reportedly collapsed on Monday, leaving thousands of investors stranded and unable to access their funds. The EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, confirmed on Tuesday that the commission would collaborate with the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) to investigate the incident. Oyewale stated that the agency had already begun investigating CBEX before its collapse. He added that efforts were underway to arrest both…
Former Labour Party deputy governorship candidate in Lagos, Princess Abiodun Oyefusi, has raised concern over preparations for the upcoming local government elections, urging Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) to ensure transparency by strictly following electoral guidelines and laws. It would be recalled that LASIEC has fixed Saturday, July 12, for the conduct of local government polls across the state, with political campaigns scheduled to commence from Friday, April 18, 2025. Oyefusi made the call in a statement on Tuesday, emphasising that the integrity of local elections was critical to sustaining Nigeria’s democratic values, just as she noted that the…
An All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders’ meeting in Ojokoro LCDA, Lagos State, ended in chaos over the alleged imposition of a candidate by the Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa. The meeting began peacefully on Monday at 7, Ijaoye Street, at 4pm before aggrieved members stormed the venue in protest. Protesters chanted “Ole!” (thief), “We can’t take it”, and accused Obasa of imposing a candidate from Agege on Ojokoro residents. Other chants included ‘Who knows Sanusi?’, ‘Obasa can’t control us from Agege’, and ‘We won’t allow a stranger rule us here’. Addressing newsmen after the disruption, one…
Oluyinka Olumide, Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, has said that the Green line rail will open up new Lagos hubs for development. Olumide said that the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Green Line from Marina to Lekki Free Zone will go well beyond reducing traffic. The Lagos State Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) disclosed this on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle. The 68-kilometer rail line will feature 17 stations and is strategically designed to connect with the existing Blue Line at Marina, creating a vital interchange for commuters. The planning commissioner highlighted the rail line’s potential to…