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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
FEC Approves Continuation Of Naira-for-crude Initiative
The Federal Executive Council has formally ordered the full implementation of the previously suspended Naira-for-Crude agreement with local refiners. The Minister of Finance Wale Edun at a meeting with representatives of the Dangote Refinery yesterday said the naira-for-crude initiative is still in effect and will continue for as long as it aligns with the public […]
Take-It-Back Protesters Defy Police Warning In Lagos, Abuja, Rivers, others
Protesters under the aegis of the Take-It-Back Movement defied police warning and staged demonstrations in Lagos, Abuja, Oyo, Rivers, and other states. According to the organisers, among their concerns is the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime Act, the worsening economic hardship in the country, and the state of emergency imposed by President Bola Tinubu on […]
Erigga Drops Eighth Studio Album “G.O.A.T”
Nigerian rap sensation Erigga has returned with his latest studio album, titled “G.O.A.T” (Greatest of All Time). The 13-track album packed with hard-hitting rap verses, deep storytelling, and infectious beats, showcases Erigga’s artistic growth and versatility, in what is his 9th body of work. The project which reflects Erigga’s journey, struggles, and triumphs in the […]
NCDC Reports Rising Cases of Cerebrospinal Meningitis, Urges Vigilance
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported a rising number of suspected Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) cases across the country, with children aged 5-14 years the most affected group. The NCDC’s official website stated on Sunday that, 315 suspected cases were reported in three states: Kebbi, Sokoto, and Yobe, 38 of which were confirmed […]