Sexuality
9 Oct
Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell, better known as Billie Eilish, has expressed regret over publicly discussing her sexuality and relationship in a recent interview. The 22-year-old Grammy winner has vowed to keep her personal life private going forward. In an interview with Vogue Magazine, the American singer and songwriter said: "I wish no one knew…
9 Oct
Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell, better known as Billie Eilish, has expressed regret over publicly discussing her sexuality and relationship in a recent interview. The 22-year-old Grammy winner has vowed to keep her personal life private going forward. In an interview with Vogue Magazine, the American singer and songwriter said: "I wish no one knew…
6 Sep
Nigerian singer, Tare Okiri, better known by his stage name Harrysong, has taken to his Instagram page to clarify his sexuality. The Pop and R&B star, during an interactive session with his fans, mentioned that he is “very straight.” This means that he is sexually attracted to persons of another sex. The 43-year-old Warri-born singer…
5 Jul
Many have argued that homosexuality in Nigeria is a Western import, a concept imposedthrough colonization and Western influence. However, historical evidence and cultural narratives suggest otherwise. George Olusola Ajibade’s examination of Yoruba oral literature in 2013 unraveled ideas of lesbianism and gay culture among the Yoruba people, including references to same-sex relationships and gender fluidity.…
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The Governorship Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Bayelsa State, Engr. Udengs Eradiri, and his running mate, Commodore Benjamin Nathus (retd), have announced their resignations from the party. The mass defection also included most of the local government chairmen of the party in Bayelsa, who have joined Eradiri and Nathus in leaving the party.…
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Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed grief over the tragic road accident in Maiduguri that claimed the lives of some young graduates from the Borno State University and left many others injured. The Vice President regretted that a moment of achievement and joy that should have marked a significant milestone in these young students' lives…
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31-year-old American singer, Selena Gomez, has announced her engagement to record producer and songwriter Benny Blanco. The actress, singer, and business mogul took to Instagram today, December 12, 2024, to share the news, posting a picture of an engagement ring with the caption, “Forever begins now.” This announcement follows the confirmation of their relationship last…
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The Management of Ibeju-Lekki General Hospital, Lagos State, says that 1,113 residents benefitted from its one-week free medical and surgical intervention programme. Its Medical Director, Dr Ime Okon, disclosed this in an interview on Thursday in Lagos. She restated management’s commitment to reducing morbidity and mortality through quality healthcare service delivery. “This intervention is to…
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Dapper Music & Entertainment has denied the accusations of exploitation, financial mismanagement, and neglect leveled against it by former signees Shallipopi and Muyeez. In a statement released today, December 12, 2024, the label denied the allegations, describing them as "premeditated, false, and calculated attacks." The record label explained that all contracts are designed with transparency…
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Molbio Diagnostics of India has deployed 333 Truenat devices across Nigeria to enhance diagnosis and boost the Tuberculosis (TB) response. This is a significant step by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, with support from the Global Fund, in leveraging cutting-edge technology to scale up testing and combat TB and other infectious…