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Day: August 17, 2025

10 Types of Pastors You’ll Find in a Lagos Church

If you’ve ever stepped into a Lagos church on a Sunday morning, you’ll know one thing for sure — pastors in Lagos are in a league of their own. From Surulere to Lekki, from Agege to Ajah, you’ll always find…

From Pulpit to Politics: Why Pastors Hold So Much Power in Nigeria

In Nigeria, the church is not just a place of worship — it is a force that shapes culture, politics, and even the economy. In fact, few countries in the world give religious leaders as much influence as Nigeria does….

Why Every Street in Lagos Has At Least One Church

If you’ve ever taken a stroll or driven through any part of Lagos, you’ve probably noticed one thing — there’s always a church nearby. In fact, some streets have two, three, or even five competing churches within walking distance. It’s…

Sunday School Memories Every Nigerian Will Relate To

If you grew up in Lagos — or anywhere in Nigeria — chances are your Sundays started with Sunday School. Before you were old enough to fully understand the sermon, this was where you learned about God, sang cheerful songs,…

Why I Stepped Back From Nollywood To Focus On My Children — Bolanle Ninalowo

  Popular Nollywood actor, Bolanle Ninalowo, has opened up about his decision to step back from the movie industry to prioritize his role as a father. In an interview with Potpourri, the actor reflected on Nigeria’s audition culture, the state…

29-Year-Old Ondo Man, Bello Azeez, Fakes Own Kidnap to Dupe Family of ₦500,000

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old man, Bello Azeez, for allegedly faking his own kidnap in order to extort money from his family and friends. Azeez, a native of Ipele in Owo Local Government Area, reportedly staged…

Mohbad’s Passing Reset My Brain, Changed How I See Life — Bella Shmurda

Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda has revealed how the tragic death of his close friend and collaborator, Mohbad, completely changed his outlook on life. Speaking during a recent livestream with TikToker Joblaq, Bella explained that he is currently in a period…

UNILAG Best Graduating Student Wins Erasmus Scholarship to Study in France, Italy, and Germany

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has produced another academic star as its 2023/2024 Overall Best Graduating Student, Samuel Badekale, secures the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Scholarship in Bio-membranes. Badekale, who finished with a perfect 5.00 CGPA in Cell Biology…

Sean Kingston Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Prison Over $1M Fraud Scheme

  American-Jamaican singer, Sean Kingston, has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for his involvement in a $1 million fraud case involving luxury goods. The 35-year-old artiste, known for his 2007 global hit “Beautiful Girls,” was…

“My Wife Was the First Person to Support My Company Financially” – M.I Abaga Praises Eniola Mafe

Veteran Nigerian rapper, Jude Abaga, popularly known as M.I Abaga, has showered praises on his wife, Eniola Mafe, for the unwavering support she has given him both personally and professionally. Speaking on the Outside The Box podcast, the award-winning rapper…