Tensions have escalated in the Gbedu/Eleke community of Iwofin town, Surulere Local Council of Oyo State, as residents have allegedly accused former Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) and Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee member, Dr. Amos Adamu, of land encroachment, destruction of farmland, and orchestrating violent attacks against local farmers.

The stars aligned at this year’s Trace Awards, the second edition, as the crème de la crème of the Africa music industry gathered to celebrate excellence and artistry. The night was ablaze with talent, as Ayra Starr, Rema, Mercy Chinwo, and D’banj shone brightly, leaving an indelible mark on the ceremony.

Nigeria’s Creative Economy comprising 49 segments of entertainment, the arts, culture, tourism, music, theatrical arts, artifacts and museums, among others, has been identified as capable of contributing about $100 billion to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and no fewer than two million jobs by 2030.

Nollywood, and indeed, the entire theatre industry in Nigeria was thrown into deep mourning when news broke that light has dimmed on an illustrious member of the tribe —Columbus Irisoanga.

It is an exciting, great and rare privilege to always have our prayers answered. Regrettably, not everyone who prays receives answers; yet, this great privilege is possible and can be yours.