Author: Fasanmi Abiola

LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Renowned skit maker, Adesokan Adedeji Emmanuel, widely known as Shank Comics, has opened up about his personal journey of transitioning from internet fraud, commonly known as ‘yahoo,’ to skit making. During a recent episode of the 9jafathemousfaces podcast, Shank revealed that after completing his university education in 2019, he embarked on a six-month stint in Osogbo to learn the ins and outs of internet fraud. However, despite his efforts, he failed to generate any profits from the illicit activity. Shank shared that his mentor eventually handed him an iPhone 6 and advised him to…

LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have suspended the planned indefinite nationwide strike, which was set to begin on Tuesday, October 3. This followed the meeting between the leaders of organized labour and representatives of the Federal Government, which was held at the State House, Abuja, on Monday, October 2, 2023. A memorandum of understanding was signed by NLC President Joe Ajaero, NLC General Secretary Emmanuel Ugboaja, TUC President Festus Osifo, TUC Secretary General Nuhu Toro, Minister of Labour and Employment Simon Lalong, Minister of State for Labour and Employment Dr…

LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has emphasized his commitment to making unbiased decisions in the Nigerian capital, disregarding any sentiment or emotion. Wike made this assertion in Abuja in response to a viral video circulating on social media, which depicted the distraught employees of the Abuja Urban Mass Transport Company mourning the removal of their Managing Director, Najeeb Abdulsalam. Abdulsalam was one of the 21 heads of parastatals, agencies, and companies within the FCT Administration that the minister dismissed on Wednesday. Wike reassured the public that he would act in the…

LAGOS, Nigeria(VOICE OF NAIJA) – Former BBNaija housemate, Tacha, has reacted to Ilebaye winning BBNaija All Stars season. The 22-year-old won the ₦120 million cash prize after polling the highest number of votes at the finale on Sunday, October 1. Mercy Eke came in as the first runner-up. In a post shared on her X handle, Tacha questioned whether the recent outcome had clarified any doubts or proven any particular point. This response comes in the context of her longstanding rivalry with Mercy Eke, one of the participants in the All Stars edition. During their time in the BBNaija All…

LAGOS, Nigeria(VOICE OF NAIJA) – Afrobeats sensation, Daniel Benson, popularly known as BNXN, has disclosed that he made the decision to temporarily halt his music career upon securing admission into the university. He said that his reentry into the music scene was driven by the influence of renowned artists, Burna Boy and British rapper J Hus. READ ALSO: Wizkid, BNXN, Ayra Starr Win Big At Headies 2022; See Full List Of Winners The ‘outside’ crooner disclosed this in Hip TV’s programme, Trending, hosted by reality star, KimOprah. BNXN said, “When I got into the university, I dropped everything that had…

LAGOS, Nigeria(VOICE OF NAIJA) – Ilebaye Precious Odiniya was announced winner of the Big Brother Naija All Stars edition, which officially came to an end on Sunday after 72 days of live entertainment. Ilebaye won the grand prize of N120 million, a weekend getaway for two, and an SUV, among other rewards. Here are 11 things to know about Ilebaye; 1 Ilebaye was born in 2001 in Lokoja, Kogi State, and hails from the Igala tribe. 2 She is an actress, criminologist, fashion model and entrepreneur. 3 Ilebaye earned a Criminology and Security Studies degree from Salem University in Lokoja.…

LAGOS, Nigeria(VOICE OF NAIJA) – WhatsApp, one of the most popular instant messaging apps, has announced that it will drop support for some old Android and iOS-running devices beginning October 24, affecting users on a global scale. This decision follows the company’s ongoing efforts to optimize its platform and provide a more secure and efficient messaging experience. This development harks back to a previous instance where WhatsApp ceased support for a staggering 42 different phone models from various manufacturers. Now, the focus shifts to smartphones running outdated operating systems. As per WhatsApp’s official FAQ page, the app, owned by Meta,…

LAGOS, Nigeria(VOICE OF NAIJA) – Ilebaye has emerged winner of the Big Brother Naija All Stars season. Ilebaye beats 23 other housemates to clinch the N120million grand prize. She was crowned the winner of the All Stars season after 72days in Biggie’s House. READ ALSO: JUST IN: Adekunle, CeeC Evicted From #BBNaija AllStars Finale Cross, Pere, Adekunle, Cee C, Mercy and Ilebaye made it to the finals but four were evicted leaving the top two. Ilebaye was however announced the winner by the host Ebuka Uchendu. .

LAGOS, Nigeria(VOICE OF NAIJA) – Nigeria’s currency exhibited a slight improvement against the United States dollar at the official market on Friday, based on data obtained from the FMDQ website, which serves as a reliable source for official exchange rates. The data revealed that the local currency concluded trading at the spot market window at a rate of N755.27 per $1 on Friday. This rate indicates a commendable appreciation of N20.04 or 2.6% compared to the previous session’s figure of N775.31 per $1, recorded on Thursday. Throughout the day, the US dollar witnessed fluctuations, reaching an intra-day high of N700.00…

LAGOS, Nigeria(VOICE OF NAIJA) – Former Big Brother Naija All Stars contestant, Angel Smith, has come forward with allegations that she was subjected to online harassment during her first stint on the reality show in 2021. In a recent interview with Hero Daniels, The Reality Star opened up about the trauma she experienced as a result of her openness about her mental health struggles during the 2021 “Shine Ya Eye” season of the reality TV show. Throughout the season, Angel engaged in candid discussions about her personal battles with mental health. Her intention was to increase awareness and reduce the…