By Ayo Onikoyi As anticipation builds for the premiere of Big Brother Naija Season 11 on Saturday, organisers have revealed the extensive planning, engineering and local expertise that went into constructing the iconic BBNaija house ahead of the new season. Preparations for the latest edition began in November 2025, ne…

In commemoration of World Youth Skills Day 2026, Lagos Ikoyi Elite Lions Club, under Lions International District 404A3, organised a Basic Art of Bead Making training programme for pupils of Premier Day Nursery and Primary School and Raufu Williams Primary School, Surulere, Lagos. The programme was organised in line wi…

Ikoyi Club 1938 in Lagos will host the 29th edition of the Nigeria Cup, the country’s oldest-running Independence Celebration Golf Championship, from September 19 to 27, 2026, with organisers describing preparations as being in full swing. The tournament, organised by the Ikoyi Golf Community Nigeria Association in col…

…courtesy visit by the Maya Awards Africa Team to the Akosin of Yorubaland at his Ikoyi Office, penultimate Friday. During the visit, Akosin Habeeb O. Okunola graciously accepted the invitation and expressed his support for the vision of Maya Awards Africa. His commitment reflects not only confidence in the platform but…

…covered by Survey Plan No. DS/LS/340 on Oyinkan Abayomi Drive, formerly Queens Drive, Ikoyi, Lagos; a bungalow at No. 65A Oyinkan Abayomi Drive, Ikoyi; and a four-bedroom duplex at 12A Probyn Road, Ikoyi. Others are an industrial complex under construction on 22 plots of land in Agbor, Delta State; eight units of undet…

…during the public presentation of Who Is She?, held at the Syrian Club Event Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos. He said although he played a role in shaping the qualities the party wanted in a running mate, he had never personally interacted with Sonayon-James before her emergence. Lagos APC deputy governorship candidate, Damilola…

…supplies to military personnel stationed at the newly established military base in Ikoyi-Ile, Oriire Local Government Area of the state, as part of efforts to improve their welfare and appreciate their commitment to securing the area. The military base was established following the abduction of teachers, pupils and oth…

…N294.5m A former staff of Access Bank in Lagos, Chinonso Akujobi, has been remanded in Ikoyi prison after she was arraigned on a five-count charge bordering on stealing to the tune of N294.5m.Akujobi, who is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC was arraigned before Justice I.O. Ijelu o…

…Ojelabi, at the Governor’s Marina residence, the Deputy Governor’s residence in Ikoyi and the Oniru Palace in Victoria Island. The three leaders also expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, saying his administration should be given more time to implement its policies. Sanwo-Olu urged the APC…

…(NAN) reports that members of the forum visited the deputy governor at his residence in Ikoyi. Decrying criticism of Tinubu by some presidential candidates, Hamzat said, "Many who want to lead do not have vision. "We are thankful that we have visionary leaders. Many could not see what Asiwaju Tinubu saw years ago." Ham…

…the bank or the beach area, it is above sea level. Now, some sections, particularly in Ikoyi, that I have been to, where we use some of our devices and our GPS to check the altitude of the ground, we got to see that some areas in Lagos are point zero, meaning equal level with the sea. "Some places are even below the le…

…into drainage channels and waterways. Fagbewesa, who is the Principal Secretary to the Onikoyi of Ikoyi-Ekiti, Ọba Moses Akinwande Ogundana, also advocated stricter enforcement of environmental sanitation regulations, including appropriate sanctions against individuals and businesses found violating waste disposal laws…

By Ayo Onikoyi Idowu Olumide Babalola, President and Founder of DJB Media & Digital TV Broadcast Limited, recently shared his expert perspective on the challenges artists and public figures face in sustaining their fame. According to Babalola, who has built a modern media empire, making him a pioneer in digital media &…

…areas affected are: The affected local government areas are: 1. Oriire (Headquarters: Ikoyi-Ile) 2. Orelope (Headquarters: Igboho) 3. Irepo (Headquarters: Kisi) 4. Saki West (Headquarters: Saki) 5. Saki East (Headquarters: Ago-Amodu) 6. Atisbo (Headquarters: Tede / Ago-Are) 7. Itesiwaju (Headquarters: Otu) 8. Iseyin (H…

…in the first instance. The affected local government areas are: Oriire (Headquarters: Ikoyi-Ile), Orelope (Headquarters: Igboho), Irepo (Headquarters: Kisi), Saki West (Headquarters: Saki), Saki East (Headquarters: Ago-Amodu), Atisbo (Headquarters: Tede/Ago-Are), Itesiwaju (Headquarters: Otu), Iseyin (Headquarters: Ise…

By Ayo Onikoyi In Ijebu-Ode this year, culture didn't just show up – it moved. It moved through colour, through rhythm, through generations. It moved in the synchronized elegance of the regberegbe, in the confidence of tailored Aso-Oke, in the sound of drums echoing heritage into the present. At the centre of it all, O…

By Ayo Onikoyi Gifted actress, screenwriter and filmmaker Tierny Olalere was a recent guest on the inspirational and lifestyle podcast Conversations With Kenni, hosted by media personality and visibility strategist Kehinde Ajose. In the episode, she opened up about her journey in Nollywood, reflecting on her early stru…

By Ayo Onikoyi Nollywood actress and producer Ayomide Dawodu has revealed that she remains single and is in no hurry to remarry, years after the end of a relationship she described as memorable despite its painful conclusion. Speaking in an interview with Potpourri, the indigenous Lagos-born filmmaker said she has not…

By Ayon Onikoyi Nigerian actress, reality TV star, and model Beverly Osu has addressed the perception that she is controversial, stating that she has never intentionally tried to provoke reactions or create public conversations. Speaking on the Creativtea Podcast, Beverly reflected on her upbringing, revealing that she…

By Ayo Onikoyi Countryside Group has officially signed renowned social media influencer, hypeman, and entertainer Mr. Omotore Adebayo Barry, popularly known as Whiteman (Fakepoco), as its newest brand ambassador. The signing ceremony, held at the Group’s Head Office in Nigeria, marks a significant step in the company’s…

By Ayo Onikoyi Nollywood actress Blessing Obasi has addressed the criticism she received from some Christians following her portrayal of a lesbian character in the Netflix series Blood Sisters 2. Speaking in an interview with Yanga FM, the actress explained that her role as an actor requires her to interpret different…

By Ayo Onikoyi Nigerian lifestyle influencer and dance enthusiast Ntumobe Chisom, popularly known as Cheesohm, has announced the next edition of her “Dance with Cheesohm” initiative following the success of a recent Afrobeats dance class held in Lekki, Lagos. The previous session, which took place at Alpha Fitness Stud…

…Ebute Metta, he ran errands as a City Boy. That background made progression to high brow Ikoyi smoother. "Born in Ebute Metta, I moved to Surulere, just after the Civil War. I lived in Chief Obafemi Awolowo's house on Park Lane before owning a house at Apapa GRA, then crossed over to Ikoyi, my present abode. "I am marr…

…The launch event was held at the Five Cowries Terminal, LASWA Headquarters, Falomo, Ikoyi. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu officially flagged off the project. The project is structured around two main components. The first component focuses on the construction of inland waterways transport infrastructure and associated fac…