Dele Odule    Dele Odule is a veteran Nigerian actor, producer, and director widely respected for his powerful roles in Yoruba-language films. With a career spanning several decades, he remains one of the most influential figures in Yoruba Nollywood.   Early Life and Background Dele Odule was born on November 23, 1961, in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria. He grew up in a...

On Friday, over two billion Muslims across the globe marked Eid-el-Kabir — one of the most significant festivals in Islam — in a celebration rooted in faith, sacrifice, and community. The festival, also known as Eid al-Adha, commemorates the Prophet Ibrahim’s unwavering willingness to sacrifice his son, Ismail, in obedience to Allah’s command. It also marks the...

The Zamfara State Government says it will not close schools despite recent mass student abductions in Kebbi and Niger states that have prompted several northern states to shut learning centres. Education Commissioner Wadatau Madawaki said Zamfara has introduced security measures and is working with security agencies to protect pupils, insisting schools can continue operating safely. He...

Christy Essien Igbokwe   In the golden era of Nigerian music, when vinyl records spun in living rooms and radio stations carried voices across cities and villages, one voice stood out with grace, power, and unmistakable elegance. That voice belonged to Christy Essien-Igbokwe, a woman who would become one of Nigeria’s most celebrated female musicians.   Her journey was not...

Nepal is facing a leadership crisis after days of violent anti-corruption protests toppled the government and left the country’s parliament building in flames. At least 51 people were killed in the unrest — the deadliest violence since the Maoist civil war and the abolition of the monarchy in 2008. The protests, led by “Gen Z” activists angry over corruption and poor...