Author: Ogunsola Gbenga
Ogunsola Gbenga, also known by his online alias "WideBaBa," is the Founder and CEO of NaijaWide.com, a Nigerian entertainment and lifestyle website focusing on news, music, fashion, and culture.
He studied Mass Communication at The Polytechnic Ibadan and is known for his work in digital media, creating a platform for Nigerian content
Entertainment
“Brotherhood Still Exists” — D’banj Stuns Slimcase With ₦65m Luxury Car, Internet Reacts
Veteran Nigerian singer and music executive D’banj has won widespread admiration after surprising fellow artiste Slimcase with a brand new luxury car reportedly worth…
Entertainment
“Mummy Suffered Alone for Us” — Late Gospel Singer Omije Ojumi’s Daughter Breaks Down in Emotional Tribute
Emotions ran high in Lagos on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, as the first daughter of late Nigerian gospel singer Bunmi Akinaanu (Omije Ojumi) delivered…
News
Heartbreak for Super Eagles Star: Samuel Chukwueze Mourns Loss of His Mother
Nigerian footballer Samuel Chukwueze is mourning a deeply personal loss following the death of his mother, Mrs. Sarah Chukwueze, a development that has drawn…
Economy & Business News
Naira Refuses to Slip: Currency Holds Below ₦1,400/$ as CBN Strategy Boosts Confidence
The Nigerian naira maintained its recent momentum against the United States dollar on Thursday, January 29, 2026, opening the trading session at approximately ₦1,395.09…
News
“Beware of Fake Pages” — Kanu Family Raises Alarm Over Alleged Social Media Impersonation Plot
The family of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has issued a public warning over what it describes as a…
News
“This Is Economic Sabotage” — Soludo Accuses Politicians as Sit-At-Home Cripples Onitsha, Nnewi
Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has accused unnamed politicians of deliberately orchestrating the renewed Monday sit-at-home observed in parts of the South East, describing…
News
After 21 Years of Waiting, NSITF Retirees Get Massive Pension Boost as FG Approves 1,173% Increase
In a landmark decision that ends more than two decades of agitation, the Federal Government has approved a dramatic increase in pensions for retirees…
Lifestyle & Trends
“They Drove Me Around Port Harcourt and Took Everything” — Man Alleges Police Forced Him to Withdraw Life Savings
A disturbing allegation of police extortion has sparked outrage after a Nigerian man narrated how he was allegedly robbed and threatened with death by…
Sports
CAF Drops the Hammer: Heavy Fines, Match Bans Rock Morocco and Senegal as Title Appeal Is Thrown Out
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has delivered a sweeping disciplinary verdict that has sent shockwaves through African football, imposing heavy fines, suspensions, and…
Entertainment
“If Your Partner Dies In Your House And You Run, You’ve Ruined Your Life” – Lawyer warns Nigerians
A Nigerian lawyer has triggered intense reactions across social media after sharing stark legal advice on what to do if a partner suddenly dies…
Celeb News
“Old Wounds, New Shade?” — Angela Okorie Calls Out Rosy Meurer as Tonto Dikeh–Churchill Drama Resurfaces
Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has reignited a long-running entertainment controversy after publicly criticising fellow actress Rosy Meurer, amid renewed public interest surrounding Tonto Dikeh…
Celeb News
“I Wasn’t Chasing Clout” — Nkechi Blessing Finally Speaks After BBNaija Winner Birthday Backlash
Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing has publicly apologised following intense backlash over a question she asked Imisi Ayanwale at the reality star’s birthday celebration, an…
News
Kwara on Lockdown: 24-Hour Curfew Declared in Oro-Ago as Military Launches Security Operation
Authorities in Kwara State have imposed a 24-hour curfew on the Oro-Ago community in Ifelodun Local Government Area as part of urgent security measures…
News
₦10,000 Gown Fee Sparks Campus Uproar as UNICROSS Postpones Matriculation Indefinitely
Academic activities at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) were thrown into uncertainty on Tuesday following rising tension over the cost of academic…
News
Abuja Back to Business: FCTA Offices Reopen as Workers Return After Court Order
Normal activities have resumed across the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and its affiliated Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) following the return of workers…
News
Tragedy in Katsina: Three Police Officers Killed in Midday Ambush as Bandits Strike Patrol Team
Fresh concerns have been raised over security in Katsina State following the killing of three police officers during an ambush by suspected bandits in…
News
Tear Gas at Alausa: Police Disperse Protesters Demanding End to Lagos Demolitions
Tension flared on Wednesday at the Lagos State House of Assembly complex in Alausa, Ikeja, after police officers fired tear gas to disperse protesters…
News
Video of Tinubu’s Brief Stumble in Turkey Goes Viral — Presidency Visit Continues as Planned
A short video showing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu momentarily losing his footing during a ceremonial reception in Turkey has sparked widespread reactions online, drawing…