NBC Bans “Tell Your Papa” by Eedris Abdulkareem
National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, has barred the trending song “Tell Your Papa” by veteran rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem, from airing on radio and television stations in the country, citing its “objectionable nature.” In a memo issued by the Coordinating Director of Broadcast Monitoring, Susan Obi, the NBC declared the track a Not To Be Broadcast, under […]
Enyimba to get $400,000 For Third Place Finish
Enyimba will get $400,000 for finishing third in Group D of the 2024/2025 CAF Confederation Cup. The two-time African champions were eliminated from the CAF Confederation Cup after finishing third in the group behind defending champions, Zamalek and Al Masry. Enyimba recorded five points from one win, two draws and three defeats. Their position in […]
$5m Gold Card For US Citizenship Out Next Week
The United States’ $5 million Gold Card, which offers a residency permit and simplifies the citizenship process, will be rolled out within a week and a half. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated yesterday at the White House during a cabinet meeting chaired by President Donald Trump. The Gold Card, which the Trump administration says […]
2025 Mock UTME Results To Be Released Today
At least 211,000 candidates sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination Mock exam yesterday, conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, across designated Computer-Based Test in the country. While monitoring the exercise in Abuja, JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, said the results of the mock examination will be released later today, April 11. […]
Federal Government Warns 33 States at Risk of Flooding
1,249 communities across 176 Local Government Areas in 33 states are at high risk of flooding in 2025. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, who disclosed this during yesterday’s presentation of the 2025 Annual Flood Outlook, identified high-risk category States as Lagos, Abia, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, […]
Drake Becomes The First Artist To Surpass 500M RIAA Certification units
In a report by music chart news platform Chart Data, Canadian superstar, Drake, has become the first artist in history to reach 500 million RIAA certification units. This feat is a testament to Drake’s status as one of the most commercial artists globally, especially in the United States where he holds multiple charting records. He recently set a […]
Davido Announces White Wedding Date With Chioma
Afrobeat artiste Davido, has officially announced that his “White wedding” to his wife Chioma is set for August 2025 in Miami, USA. The Grammy Niominee who made the disclosure during an interview on The Breakfast Club, shared his excitement about the upcoming celebration, describing it as a full circle moment which symbolizes his growth and […]
Barcelona and PSG claim big wins in Champions League Quarterfinal first legs
Barcelona claimed a 4-0 win against Borussia Dortmund in their Champions League quarter-final first leg last night. Barcelona now heads to Germany next Tuesday with a significant advantage. In the other quarter-final clash, Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Aston Villa 3-1. In Tuesday’s first legs, Arsenal won 3-0 at home to holders Real […]
China Retaliates As President Trump Raises Chinese Imports To 125%
US President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on higher tariffs for about 60 US trading partners, but the trade war with China has escalated. Trump further increased tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%, citing China’s “lack of respect” after Beijing retaliated with 84% tariffs on US imports. China has slapped retaliatory tariffs of […]
Lamidi Apapa Takes Over Labour Party’s leadership, as NEC Faults Julius Abure’s Election
Leaders of the Labour Party yesterday marched to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, to ask for the recognition of Nenadi Usman as their National Chairman. The Labour Party’s leaders led by Peter Obi, and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, say Julius Abure’s election as chairman wasn’t legitimate, nor did the election follow […]
