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Glitz and Glamour as TASUED hosts colour Festival 3.0 to celebrate Youth Expression & Culture

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

It is another drum roll as The Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) is set to electrify students and indigenes of Ogun State and its environs with the third edition of TASUED Colour Festival scheduled to hold from Tuesday, May 6 to Thursday, May 8, 2025. Aptly themed “COLOUR EXPLOSION,”

Brought to life by TASUEDFinest Media NG, this year’s edition promises to be a sensory overload of vibrance, unity, and cultural expression, solidifying its reputation as the biggest and most dynamic campus festival in Ogun State.

Speaking to the press about the significance of this year’s festival, Creative Director of TASUEDFinest and lead organizer of the event, Toyosola Amuludun described the festival as A Platform for Expression and Identity adding that the Festival is more than just an event but is platform for young people to explore their identities, celebrate their roots, and showcase their talents.

“The ‘Colour Explosion’ theme reflects the vibrant energy and limitless creativity of TASUED students. We’re creating not just an experience, but a legacy.”

According to Amuludun, this year’s edition will also feature surprise guest appearances, pop-up exhibitions, branded installations, media interviews, and the TASUEDFinest Awards — a recognition platform celebrating campus influencers, student leaders, and creative trailblazers.

He noted that the festival has grown stronger each year thanks to the incredible support of brands that understand the power of youth culture. Past sponsors such as Infinix Nigeria, Munch It, Monster Energy, Quick Choice, Escalade Haven, and other lifestyle and tech-focused companies have helped build the experience into what it is today — colourful, charged, and unforgettable.

Since its inception, the TASUED Colour Festival has rapidly grown into one of the most anticipated annual events in Ogun State’s student community. It embodies the spirit of TASUED: forward-thinking, proudly African, and unapologetically youthful.

The organizers have called on brands, student entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders to take advantage of sponsorship and partnership opportunities, emphasizing the festival’s ability to drive youth engagement, brand visibility, and cultural impact.

“We’re inviting everyone – students, creatives, alumni, and corporate brands – to join this celebration of unity through diversity. This is not just TASUED’s story; it’s Nigeria’s youth story, told in colour,” Amuludun added.

The 3-day festival’s itinerary has been carefully curated to deliver a crescendo of experiences:

Day One: Colour Festival (Tuesday, May 6) – An exhilarating kick-off featuring colour splashes, powder parties, DJ sets, dance circles, and live hype sessions. This day celebrates unity through uninhibited self-expression.

Day Two: Cultural Festival (Wednesday, May 7) – A display of Nigeria’s rich cultural diversity, with students donning traditional attires, performing indigenous dances, and showcasing various ethnic identities across tribes and regions.

Day Three: Costume Festival (Thursday, May 8) – A celebration of innovation and imagination, where students hit the campus runway in a spectacular display of costumes, ranging from mythological characters to modern-day pop icons.

For sponsorships, media partnerships, or general enquiries, contact:
tasuedfinestng@gmail.com

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I can’t spell “Tomorrow” despite attending Oxford University – DJ Cuppy admits

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Nigerian disc jockey Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has opened up about her struggles with spelling.

The music star recently admitted publicly that she has difficulty with spelling despite attending the prestigious Oxford University in the UK.

She shared that autocorrect often fights to correct her spelling when typing.

On her X handle, Cuppy wrote, “[I] went to Oxford Uni and [I] still can’t spell tomorrow o – tommorrow? tomorow? tomorro?”

“My autocorrect stay fighting. Lol.”

DJ Cuppy holds three degrees: a bachelor’s in Business and Economics from King’s College London (2014), a master’s in Music Business from New York University (2015), and a master’s in African Studies from the University of Oxford (2023).

She has also expressed her intention to pursue a fourth degree.

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Portable
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Portable released As Osupa withdraws defamation case

by Nelson Ugwuagbo
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

Fuji musician Okunola Saheed, popularly known as Osupa, has withdrawn his legal case against controversial singer Badmus Okikiola, widely known as Portable.

Osupa’s lawyer, Ahmed Opalekunde, confirmed to reporters on Tuesday that a withdrawal application had been filed at the Upper Area Court 1, High Court, Ilorin.

The Kwara State Police Command had arraigned Portable on Monday, following a petition filed by Osupa. The Fuji star had accused the singer of criminal defamation, intimidation, inciting public disturbance, and cyberstalking.

The charges were said to be in violation of Section 392 (Criminal Defamation), Section 114 (Inciting Disturbance), and Section 397 (Criminal Intimidation) of the Penal Code, as well as Sections 24(1)(b) and 24(2)(c) of the Cybercrimes Act, 2015. They also cited Sections 10 and 13 of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Law, 2020.

According to Opalekunde, Osupa decided to withdraw the case following appeals from stakeholders in the music industry and other influential figures. The matter will now be settled out of court.

In the withdrawal letter, Osupa cautioned Portable against making further defamatory statements or actions against him.

The letter stated: “It’s our client’s instruction that stakeholders in the music industry and other notable personalities in the society have intervened in the matter and pleaded with the nominal complainant to withdraw the case against the defendant in the interest of public peace.

“We hereby, on behalf of our client, apply to withdraw the case against the defendant and terminate same accordingly, as the matter has been resolved amicably.

“Further, sir, we want to pray the court to admonish and warn the defendant to desist from any further publications, utterances, and any other acts aimed at disparaging the person and businesses of the nominal complainant.”

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Singer Portable Remanded in Ilorin Correctional Centre Over Defamation Charges

by Nelson Ugwuagbo
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

Controversial Nigerian singer, Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has been remanded in the Oke Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin, Kwara State, following his inability to meet the bail conditions set by an Upper Area Court.

Portable was arraigned on Monday on charges of defamation of character brought against him by veteran Fuji musician, Okunola Saheed, popularly known as Saheed Osupa.

The court granted the singer bail in the sum of N1 million, with additional conditions requiring two sureties in like sum. According to the bail terms, one of the sureties must be either the Chairman or Secretary of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), while the other must be a property owner in a Government Reserved Area (GRA) in Ilorin with a valid Certificate of Occupancy.

The case, filed under First Information Report (FIR) 117(1) CPC, was initiated by the State Intelligence Department of the Nigeria Police following a petition submitted by Osupa on March 21, 2025.

In the petition, Osupa accused Portable of making defamatory statements in a live Instagram broadcast. In the video, Portable allegedly claimed that Osupa was envious of his success and had taken steps to undermine his career.

“This man dey try bring down my shine! He be like person wey dey chop snail with shell—him no get sense. Osupa carry tortoise for stomach. When Apple Music and Spotify want to drop money for me, na him remove my song from the platform, make I no see money (sic),” Portable was quoted as saying.

Osupa described the comments as defamatory, malicious, and capable of inciting public hatred, adding that they posed a threat to public peace.

The case has been adjourned while Portable remains in custody pending fulfillment of his bail conditions.

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Christian Chukwu
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NFF Denies Owing Late Coach Christian Chukwu

by Nelson Ugwuagbo
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has refuted reports circulating on social media that it owed late former Super Eagles captain and coach, Christian Chukwu, the sum of $128,000 before his death on Saturday.

In a statement released by the NFF on Sunday, the Federation’s General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, described the claim as false and lacking any factual basis.

“There is no record in the NFF of any outstanding indebtedness to ‘Chairman’ Christian Chukwu,” Sanusi said, referring to the late coach by his popular nickname. “During the first term of the Board headed by Mr. Amaju Pinnick, a committee was set up to diligently peruse the papers of coaches who were being owed, even from previous NFF administrations.”

Sanusi explained that the committee had been mandated to verify and settle any outstanding debts owed to coaches. He confirmed that Chukwu served as a coach under the NFF from 2002 until 2005, when he was relieved of his duties following a 1-1 draw against Angola in a 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Kano.

“There is certainly no record of indebtedness to him in the NFF,” he added.

The NFF General Secretary also challenged anyone with verifiable documents proving any outstanding debts to Chukwu—or any coach who has worked with the national teams in the last two decades—to present such documents.

“As a credible organization that is very much alive to its responsibilities, if we are confronted with any genuine document of indebtedness to any coach, we will offset the debt immediately,” Sanusi said.

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Joeboy Loses N3 Million Champions League Bet as Arsenal Crush Real Madrid

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Nigerian singer, Joeboy, lost a N3million bet after Arsenal beat Real Madrid 3-0 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday.

Seven hours before kick-off, Joeboy posted a betting slip with the caption, “Cashing out on Arsenal tears tonight!”

The Controller crooner could have won N10,345,000 if Madrid has won at the Emirates.

But Declan Rice curled in two beautiful free-kicks to give the Gunners the lead, before Mikel Merino added a third.

The result left Joeboy short of words, as he could only tweet “Goodnight” at full time.

Arsenal will be looking to book their place in the semi-final when they travel to the Santiago Bernabeu for the second leg next Wednesday.

Before that game, Mikel Arteta’s men host Brentford in the Premier League.

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Omisore to Launch 20th KOLAtoons Soccer Tournament on April 18, Pledges 750 Food Palliatives for Constituents

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Desirous of fostering local talent development through grassroots football, the Secretary to the Local Council Development Area of Ojokoro, Community. Kola Omisore has concluded plans to host the 20th edition of the Kolatoons 5-aside Football tournament.

Scheduled to hold on Friday, 18th of April 2025 at Gbeleyi Primary School, Amje, Ojokoro, Lagos State, the tournament will bring together young football talents to compete in the beautiful game, nurture budding talents, and instill values of teamwork and discipline.

Highlighting the importance of the KOLAtoons Soccer Initiatives to the Ojokoro community, Omisore noted that “the tournament has evolved into a cornerstone event that celebrates not just the beautiful game, but also resilience, community spirit, and purposeful leadership.

“As we kick off the 20th edition of this tournament, we are also kicking off a new era of service, support, and shared progress in Ojokoro. For me, this day represents more than just football, it’s about care and commitment to a brighter future for the next generation.

“This landmark edition marks years of empowering the youth and empowering communities through sport. We are providing palliatives to 750 constituents that will be distributed to families in our dedication to inclusive development. I am proud to stand with my people in all aspects of life, and for the future we envision together,” He stated.

Omisore further noted that he will officially roll out his agenda aimed at delivering ‘’S.E.R.V.I.C.E to Y.O.U’’ nothing that the acronym “S.E.R.V.I.C.E” encapsulates his commitment to SECURITY & SOCIAL INCLUSION to a supportive community.

His words “Our goal is to ensure every individual feels safe and be a part of a supportive community. Our EMPOWERMENT scheme took centre stage as we strive to enable citizens reach their full potential. We uphold RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY & RETENTION and respect all beliefs, while maintaining a sense of unity. Our VALUES guide our actions and decisions, hence, promoting ethical governance and INNOVATION that fuels progress, and encourage creative solutions for societal challenges.

“We are focused on CARE & COMMITMENT which are demonstrated in our dedication to the well-being of all. We embrace EQUALITY for the YOUTH while ensuring that they have a voice and OPPORTUNITIES to thrive. Finally, we create opportunities for all, fostering an environment where everyone can succeed and drive UNCOMMON TRANSFORMATION.

“By implementing these strategic pillars, our vision is to make Ojokoro LCDA a role model for effective governance and sustainable development. He added.

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Funke Akindele
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Funke Akindele Faces Allegation of Poor Compensation by Comedian Ijoba Lande

by Nelson Ugwuagbo
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

Nigerian comedian Ijoba Lande has accused popular filmmaker Funke Akindele of underpaying him after participating in one of her film projects.

In a video currently circulating on social media, Lande claimed he spent a month on set at Amen Estate but received only ₦90,000 in compensation. He alleged that he signed a contract he believed was a formality, only to later discover the payment terms were binding.

“I went to work for Funke Akindele in Amen Estate for one month. I was on set for one whole month,” he said in the video. “When I got there, the producer gave me a form to sign and I saw that I’ll be paid ₦90,000 every month. I was shocked, but I had already started working for them.”

Lande, who described his experience as disappointing, said he refrained from negotiating his payment upfront due to Akindele’s status in the industry. “I didn’t want to bill her because of her status,” he added. “But now, even if Michael Jackson asks me to work, I’ll let him know my rates.”

He further advised aspiring actors not to assume any job offer is a favour, urging them to clarify payment terms before accepting roles. “Don’t see anyone as a god,” he said. “If you really need me, you’ll pay.”

The comedian also disclosed that despite multiple appearances on set, he never took photos with Akindele, alleging that she did not make herself available.

As of the time of this report, Funke Akindele has not issued a response to the allegations.

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Oluremi
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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Flags Off Africa Women’s Volleyball Club Championship in Abuja

by Nelson Ugwuagbo
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has officially flagged off the 2025 Africa Women’s Volleyball Club Championship in Abuja, urging participants to compete fairly and make their mark in the sport.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Oluremi emphasized the significance of the tournament in promoting women’s participation in sports. In a statement issued by her media aide, Busola Kukoyi, on Friday, she commended the athletes for showcasing excellence and resilience.

“The athletes before us today perfectly embody what we advocate for – women boldly claiming their space and demonstrating that gender is never a limitation to excellence,” she stated.

She encouraged the players to see themselves as ambassadors of sports and role models for young girls across Africa.

“As you compete in this tournament, I encourage you to see yourselves as ambassadors of sports and of the limitless potential that lies within every African woman,” she said. “The discipline, teamwork, leadership, and resilience you cultivate as athletes are invaluable life skills that will serve you well beyond the volleyball court.”

Oluremi further urged the players to embrace both victory and defeat with grace, stressing that true sportsmanship is reflected in how athletes handle both success and challenges.

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mbappe
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Mbappe Will Be Real Madrid ‘Legend’ Like Ronaldo — Ancelotti

by Nelson Ugwuagbo
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has expressed confidence that Kylian Mbappe has the potential to achieve legendary status at the club, similar to all-time top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo.

Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Ancelotti stated that he believes the French forward can replicate Ronaldo’s achievements at the Santiago Bernabeu.

“What I wish for Mbappe is that he is capable of achieving what Ronaldo did at Real Madrid — and I think that he can do it,” Ancelotti said. “That means he will be a legend at Real Madrid, like Cristiano Ronaldo is.”

Mbappe, 26, joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain last summer and has equalled Ronaldo’s tally of 33 goals in his debut season with the club. The Portuguese forward, who joined Madrid from Manchester United in 2009 and departed in 2018 as the club’s record scorer with 450 goals, also netted 33 times in his first season.

Following his brace against Leganes in La Liga on Saturday, Mbappe described matching Ronaldo’s record as “very special.”

“We know what he means for Real Madrid and me. We speak, he gives me a lot of advice,” Mbappe told Real Madrid TV.

With Madrid still competing on three fronts this season, Mbappe has opportunities to extend his goal tally.

Meanwhile, Ancelotti’s side will host Real Sociedad on Tuesday in the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg, holding a 1-0 advantage from the first leg in San Sebastian. A victory would bring Madrid closer to the final and put Ancelotti on course to become the first coach to win the competition three times with the club.

“To be close to a final motivates me, it motivates the players and it motivates the club,” Ancelotti said. “It’s an achievement to play in a final in any competition, so to be so close, to have a small advantage, and because we’ll have the support of our fans obviously motivates us even more.”

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