Rema, Asake, Tems, Ayra Starr get 2025 VMA nominations
Nigerian superstars Rema, Wizkid, Tems, and Asake are all nominated for the Best Afrobeats category alongside South African star Tyla and Ghanaian singer Moliy. Also nominated in the Best Afrobeats category are American stars Travis Scott, courtesy of Asake‘s ‘Active’, and Brent Faiyaz, who appeared on Wizkid‘s ‘Piece of My Heart’. Also nominated is Burna Boy, whose single ‘Higher’ earned the nod for the Best Video for Change, and Ayra Starr, who […]
President Tinubu Rewards Afrobasket-Winning D’Tigress With National Honour Cash and Housing
President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on all players and the technical team of Nigeria’s women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress, following their historic fifth consecutive victory at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship. Speaking during the presidential reception held at the Presidential Villa on Monday in their honour, President Tinubu, who was represented by […]
Nigeria Maps 10-year Youth-led Agricultural Renewal Plan
The Nigerian government has unveiled a 10-year Strategic Action Plan (2026–2035) to transform its agricultural sector, with Vice President Kashim Shettima declaring that the youth-led innovation will be central to the country’s food systems transition. The plan is part of Nigeria’s national strategy to implement the Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) Kampala Declaration (2026–2036), […]
President Tinubu Confers National Honor On WAFCON-Winning Super Falcons With Cash and Housing
By Raliat Adenekan Following the Super Falcons historic victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on all 24 players and the 11-member technical team of Nigeria’s senior women’s national football team. At the presidential reception held in their honour, President Tinubu awarded each […]
French media giant Canal+ acquires MultiChoice in $3 billion deal, gains full control of DStv, GOtv
French media giant Canal+ Group has completed a $3 billion deal to acquire the remaining 55% of MultiChoice Group, securing full ownership of the continent’s largest pay-TV operator and its popular platforms, DStv and GOtv. The acquisition, approved by the South African Competition Tribunal, marks a watershed moment in Africa’s broadcasting industry, giving Canal+ access […]
Security Operatives bars Senator Natasha From Accessing National AssemblyÂ
Embattled Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was today barred from gaining entrance into the chambers. The suspended Kogi lawmaker defied the narrative of the senate and stormed the National Assembly complex with a large crowd of supporters today in Abuja. Addressing journalists outside the National Assembly complex, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan condemned her denial of access to the Senate chamber, […]
IGP Meets with Retired Officers at Force Headquarters
In fulfilment of his earlier promise, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has arrived at the Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, where he is currently addressing retired police officers who gathered peacefully to express their concerns over retirement benefits. The IGP’s presence is a demonstration of the Police leadership’s commitment to listening to […]
President Tinubu, Shettima and Dignitaries Bid Farewell As Former President Buhari Is Laid To Rest In Daura
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has been laid to rest at his residence in Daura, Katsina State, following funeral prayers and interment attended by numerous dignitaries led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Large crowds lined the streets of Daura and gathered at the former President’s residence to pay their last respects. The former President’s final journey […]
Burnaboy Says He Does Not Have Time To Start A Family
Grammy award-winning Afrobeats singer Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has said that it is unlikely he would be starting a family anytime soon. The 34-year-old singer said this in a recent interview with BBC Radio 1Xtra in London, citing his hectic touring schedule as a major mitigating factor. He explained that since he […]
Trump Threatens ‘Very Severe’ Tariffs Against Russia If No Ukraine Deal Within 50 Days
The United States will send advanced weapons to Ukraine through NATO allies, according to President Donald Trump. Speaking after a meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte in Washington, Trump also issued a warning to Russia, threatening severe tariffs if a peace deal isn’t reached within 50 days. Rutte confirmed that NATO would coordinate the delivery […]