Tripod Times reports that Nigerian actress, filmmaker and producer Funke Akindele has announced a partnership with social media giant Facebook to promote her forthcoming movie, The Four: No One Fights Alone, ahead of its scheduled cinema release on December 11, 2026. Akindele announced the collaboration on Thursday, October 29, 2026, throughContinue Reading
A new technological innovation is drawing attention to the beauty industry as Nigerian-American entrepreneur and engineer Yinka Ogunbiyi showcases HaloBraid, a machine developed to speed up the hair-braiding process. The device is designed to assist professional hairstylists with individual braids, with the potential to cut the time spent on theContinue Reading
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has rejected the Federal Government’s proposed N70,000 transport allowance for workers, insisting that a salary increase is necessary to address the economic challenges facing Nigerian workers. Tripod Times reports that the labour union’s rejection highlights its concerns over the rising cost of living, which hasContinue Reading
ABEOKUTA, NIGERIA — Mrs. Bola Obasanjo, wife of former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, has expressed strong optimism about the future of Nigeria, declaring that the country will experience a significant, positive turnaround despite its current challenges. Speaking at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Mrs. ObasanjoContinue Reading
By Mercy Chibueze IGBOKODA — Panic has gripped the coastal community of Igbokoda, the headquarters of the Ilaje Local Government Area in Ondo State, following the crash of a suspected military helicopter on Monday morning. The aircraft reportedly plunged into a swampy terrain directly opposite the Nigerian Navy Forward OperatingContinue Reading
The Nigerian Navy has warned members of the public against fake Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) recruitment notices circulating on social media.The Director of Naval Information, Captain Abi Folorunsho, issued the warning in a statement posted on his X handle on Tuesday. He said the notices, which advertise openings forContinue Reading
The Presidency has responded to concerns raised by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over President Bola Tinubu’s continued absence from Nigeria, saying the President remains involved in directing the affairs of the country. Atiku had questioned who was constitutionally exercising presidential authority after Tinubu’s three-week vacation elapsed. He also citedContinue Reading
