FG Boosts NDLEA Operations with 48 New Vehicles
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the war against illicit drugs with the commissioning of 48 operational vehicles for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in order to enhance the agency’s mobility and operational capacity nationwide. Commissioning the vehicles at the NDLEA headquarters today in Abuja, on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the […]
#Chivido2025: Adekunle Gold, D’banj perform at Davido & Chioma’s lavish Miami wedding
The highly anticipated white wedding of Nigerian superstar musician Davido and his celebrity chef partner, Chioma, was held on August 10, 2025, in Miami, Florida. Like the traditional wedding, which attracted dignitaries from the political, economic, and social circles, the white wedding also had in attendance celebrities and Nigerian elites who joined the couple in Miami. Among those present […]
Tinted Glass Permit: NPF Further Extends Grace Period For Enforcement To October 2
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved a further extension of the grace period for the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit requirement for vehicles with tinted windows, with the new enforcement date now set for 2nd October, 2025. According to a statement signed by Force PRO, DCP Muyiwa Adejobi, the decision […]
INEC, NCoS Partner To Facilitate Voting Rights For Inmates In Nigeria
The Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to begin examining the legal and technical frameworks necessary to enable inmates’ participation in Nigeria’s electoral process. Speaking during a courtesy visit to INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, at the Commission’s headquarters today in Abuja, Nwakuche […]
BET Hip-Hop and Soul Train Awards have been suspended indefinitely
BET has announced the indefinite suspension of two of its long-running music award shows, the BET Hip Hop Awards and the Soul Train Awards, as the network reassesses its content strategy in a rapidly changing media landscape. Mills said the shows are not being permanently cancelled, but rather put on hold while the network considers […]
Nigerian music legend Lagbaja makes rare public appearance at Fireboy’s Toronto concert
The masked veteran artist made a guest appearance at Fireboy’s concert. On August 5th, 2025, Fireboy delighted fans at his concert in a sold-out Queen Elizabeth Theater in Toronto, Canada. The award-winning star thrilled fans with a collection of his hit songs, including tracks from his fourth album ‘Adedamola’ released in 2024. Lojay, BNXN, and legendary musician Lagbaja were among […]
WAEC Admits Technical Errors in 2025 WASSCE Results
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) announced that there were technical issues discovered during the internal review of the recently released results of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates, (SC) 2025. This was disclosed in press statement signed by Moyosola Adesina, WAEC’s Acting Head of Public Affairs. “As part of […]
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), […]