Veteran Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has been recognized by the United Nations International Peace and Governing Council with the esteemed title of Ambassador for Peace.

The award celebrates her consistent dedication to promoting peace, unity, and global cooperation through her public influence and community engagements.

Reacting to the honour, Bakare expressed deep gratitude, stating, “I’m deeply humbled to receive this recognition. I believe that peace is the foundation for progress and prosperity. I’ll continue to work tirelessly towards promoting understanding and cooperation among nations and communities.”

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Beyond peace advocacy, the actress used the moment to push for greater female representation in politics, highlighting the importance of inclusive governance.

“Women make up a significant portion of our population, and their voices deserve to be heard. We need more women in leadership positions to bring diverse perspectives and ideas to the table,” she emphasized.

In her current role as the Senior Special Assistant to Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on Entertainment, Arts, Culture, and Tourism, Bakare pledged to broaden her peace-promotion efforts to reach more communities across the country.

The Ambassador for Peace Award is presented to individuals who have made meaningful contributions toward building peaceful societies and fostering mutual respect. Bakare’s enduring commitment to these values earned her this notable recognition.

Mercy Chinwo’s Ex-Manager EeZeeTee Granted Bail in Alleged Forex Fraud Case

Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Lagos has granted music producer and former manager of gospel artist Mercy Chinwo, Ezekiel Onyedikachi (also known as EeZeeTee), bail in the sum of N20 million, following his arrest on charges of forex transaction fraud.

The bail, which was granted on Friday, comes after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) accused EeZeeTee of engaging in a $255,000 fraudulent foreign exchange deal.