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 […]
100 Migrants Rescued From Human Trafficking Ring In Eastern Libya
A major human trafficking ring has been busted in eastern Libya, where more than 100 migrants were rescued from captivity. Among them were five women who, like the others, were reportedly tortured and held for ransom. The Libyan attorney general says the traffickers were part of a network smuggling migrants toward Europe, a route that […]
FG Declare Today Public Holiday In Honor Of Late Former President
In futherance to the seven days of National mourning declared by President Bola Tinubu, the Federal Government has declared today, Tuesday, as a Public Holiday in honour of the late former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari. The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, […]
Purp Has Won The 2025 Edition of Nigerian Idol
Purp has won the 2025 edition of Nigerian Idol, becoming the tenth overall winner of the reality music competition. The announcement was made during the grand finale on Sunday, as fans took to social media to celebrate the outcome. Purp beat out Raymu to earn the top spot after a series of vocal battles, live […]
Oil Marketers Show Support For Sale Of Nigerian Refineries
Oil marketers and industry stakeholders have thrown their weight behind the proposed sale of Nigeria’s refineries under the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, calling for transparency, inclusiveness, and accountability in the process. They noted that the sale or privatisation of the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries, which have gulped trillions of […]
President Tinubu Announces The Death of Former President Buhari
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially announced the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. According to a statement issued by the Presidency, Buhari passed away in London at about 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, following a prolonged illness. Vice President Kashim Shettima is expected to accompany the late President’s remains from the UK, back to Nigeria today in time […]
Sensational Has Sold One Million Units in the US
Chris Brown’s ‘Sensational’ featuring Davido and Lojay has now sold one million units in the United States. The song, released in 2023, is one of the lead singles for Chris Brown’s ’11:11′ album enjoyed commercial success. The song earned an award for Best Duo, Group, or Collaboration Contemporary and Best Music Video at the 2024 […]
Stakeholders Call for Collective Action on Drug Abuse, Mental Health
Stakeholders have renewed calls for greater collaboration in the fight against drug abuse and the promotion of mental health, describing both as critical to individual well-being, community stability, and national development. At a recent public engagement organised by the Board of Fellows of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (BOF-PSN), key speakers underscored the urgent need […]
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 […]
Nigeria Begin Wafcon Bid With Routine Win Over Tunisia
Nigeria’s Super Falcons kicked off their quest for a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) title with a confident 3-0 victory over Tunisia in Casablanca. Former Barcelona forward Asisat Oshoala opened the scoring for the Super Falcons in the fourth minute, as Rinsola Babajide doubled the lead in the first minute of first-half […]