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), […]
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 Assembly
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, […]