Nigerian music star Ayra Starr has secured two nominations at the 2026 MOBO Awards, earning spots in the Best African Music Act and Best International Act categories. Join our WhatsApp community The singer Ayra Starr who made history last year…
Maverick musician Seun Kuti has cautioned Afrobeats artists against drawing comparisons between themselves and his late father, the legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Join our WhatsApp community Seun Kuti criticised the growing trend of some Afrobeats stars referring to themselves…
Amid his detention in Finland, Simon Ekpa has been replaced as the leader of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE). Join our WhatsApp community In a statement released on Thursday, Ogechukwu Nkere was named as Simon Ekpa’s successor, assuming…
Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (Rtd), has clarified why no bodies were recovered after the recent United States airstrikes in Nigeria, explaining that the sophisticated weapons deployed left no physical remains. Join our WhatsApp community Speaking on ARISE Television’s…
The presiding pastor of Genesis Global Church, Prophet Israel Ogundipe, has cautioned Christians against paying first-fruit offerings, warning that it should not come at the cost of their personal or family well-being. Join our WhatsApp community Popularly known as Prophet…
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has called on the public to stay alert and report all cases of gender-based violence (GBV) to relevant authorities for prompt action. Join our WhatsApp community The appeal was made by Sani…
An Abuja High Court on Thursday struck out the criminal charges instituted by the Federal against Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Join our WhatsApp community The ruling effectively ended a high-profile and contentious legal battle that had attracted widespread national…
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, was notably absent on Thursday as Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, inaugurated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa I), as Chairman of the Oyo State Traditional Council. Join our WhatsApp…
American rapper ASAP Rocky has revealed that his mother always hoped he would end up with Rihanna, saying she once encouraged him to leave a previous relationship and pursue the Barbadian superstar instead. Join our WhatsApp community Speaking in an…
Former presidential candidate Dele Momodu has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Join our WhatsApp community Dele Momodu made the announcement on Thursday in Benin City, the Edo State capital, while addressing his supporters. He explained that his move…
Dr. Bashir Ibrahim Dankadai, District Head of Tudun Wada and Chairman of the Emirate Council on Health, has disclosed that many well-equipped health facilities in Kano still fail to adequately serve women in rural communities. Join our WhatsApp community Dr.…
The Budget Office of the Federation has debunked reports alleging that the North East Development Commission (NEDC) runs a ₦246 billion salary budget. Join our WhatsApp community The office described the claim as misleading, attributing it to a misunderstanding of…
Troops of the Joint Task Force, operating under Operation Enduring Peace, have neutralized seven suspected criminals during a raid on a criminal hideout in Kaura Local Government Area, Kaduna State, and successfully rescued a kidnapped woman unharmed. Join our WhatsApp…
Big Brother Naija star Phyna has claimed that actress Iyabo Ojo unfollowed her after she commented on a post by Verydarkman. Join our WhatsApp community Phyna made the allegation during a Twitch livestream. The reality star explained that prior to…
Nigerian Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has accused singer Wizkid of copying his nickname. Join our WhatsApp community The allegation came during a recent livestream, prompted by a fan who suggested that Kuti change his nickname from ‘Big Bird’ since Wizkid…