FG sets 16 as minimum admission age for Nigerian tertiary institutions
The Federal Government has officially fixed 16 years as the minimum age for admission into tertiary institutions across Nigeria. This was disclosed by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, during the 2025 policy meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) held in Abuja. Dr. Alausa emphasised that the decision is aimed at […]
Nigerian Idol S10 Mikki, Lawrence Eliminated
The Nigerian Idol Season 10 show has witnessed a double elimination, with Lawrence and Mikki, exiting the competition. The elimination occurred before the grand finale of the competition next Sunday. Lawrence and Mikki’s exit was confirmed during the live show, where the judges’ scores and public votes determined the contestants’ fate. The elimination of the […]
Angélique Kidjo Becomes First African Artist To Receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Beninese global music icon and multi-Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo has been announced as one of the recipients of a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2026, making her the first African artist in history to receive this distinction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has announced that the five-time Grammy Award-winning artist will be honored […]
Ayra Starr Joins Hollywood Cast for ‘Children Of Blood and Bone’ Movie
Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has stepped into the world of acting, as she joins the cast of Children of Blood and Bone, a highly anticipated adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s best-selling fantasy novel. The BET award winning singer stars alongside Idris Elba, Viola Davis, and Cynthia Erivo in the big-screen adaptation of a story steeped in […]
Chris Brown Pleads Not Guilt In UK Court
American R&B singer Chris Brown on Friday pleaded not guilty in a UK court to a charge stemming from an alleged London nightclub brawl in 2023. Brown, 36, wearing a dark suit and tie as well as glasses, stood in the dock in London as the charge was put to him, replying: “Not guilty, ma’am.” […]
Tyler Perry Accused Of Sexual Assault In $260m Lawsuit
US film and TV giant Tyler Perry has been sued for $260m (£194m) by an actor who has accused the mogul of sexually assaulting him while working on his TV shows. Derek Dixon has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles accusing Perry of using his influence in the entertainment industry to create a “coercive, sexually […]
Olamide Unveils Official Tracklist For Self-titled Album “Olamidé”
Grammy-nominated Nigerian rapper and YBNL boss, Olamide Adedeji aka Olamide, has unveiled the official tracklist for his upcoming self-titled album, Olamidé, set for release on Thursday, 19 June 2025. The 17-track project boasts an impressive roster of Nigerian and international artistes, reflecting Olamide’s enduring relevance and global reach. Featured acts include Nigerian megastar Wizkid, hitmakers Asake, […]
Stormzy Launches Film Production Company
Stormzy has announced he’s launching his own film production company – and will star in its first release. Merkyfilm, like the rapper’s other projects #Merkybooks and #MerkyFC, will focus on celebrating black British stories and talent, he says. Its first project is short film Big Man, directed by Oscar-winning film-maker Aneil Karia, known for projects […]
Tems To Headline FIFA World Cup Final Halftime show
Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi known as Tems, is set to headline the first-ever FIFA Club World Cup final halftime show, taking place at MetLife Stadium in New York on July 13. Tems will be joined on stage by Colombian hitmaker J Balvin and American pop star Doja Cat, creating an international lineup for the historic […]
President Tinubu Receives Chess Master Tunde Onakoya
Chess master and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, met with President Bola Tinubu in Lagos on Monday night, where he presented his Guinness World Record certificate for the longest chess marathon. The meeting was revealed through a post on the president’s official X (formerly Twitter) account. In April, Onakoya made history alongside […]