…Crazy, both of which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2005, he won a Grammy Award for his production work on Etta James' Blues to the Bone album. Paying tribute, his brother Bobby Z, who was Prince's drummer in The Revolution, described him as a fearless producer and a true rebel whose influence on music will…

…expires. The union had demanded the immediate payment of the outstanding wage award owed to federal public servants, alongside the implementation of other pending welfare commitments. Labour leaders had warned that failure by the government to address the outstanding issues before the expiration of the deadline could c…

President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche took a key step on Tuesday towards becoming the top US law enforcement officer after a Senate panel approved his nomination to head the Justice Department. The 12-10 vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee was along party lines and came after two Republican se…

…to Belgium in the Round of 16, but the team’s performances were widely seen as a step forward under the former Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea manager. The new contract will see Pochettino continue working with emerging talents including Folarin Balogun, Alex Freeman and Malik Tillman while overseein…

…than in the previous quarter but a million fewer than forecast. The Swedish company also warned that it expected its growth to slow in the third quarter, saying it anticipated around 11 million new net subscribers. That cooled investor sentiment, with Spotify shares down 2.6 percent in opening trading on the New York S…

…comes with its own challenges, pointing out that the electorate have become more aware, saying 2027 will be no different. The Rivers State ADC Publicity Secretary, Chizi Enyi, said this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. Enyi said Wike is struggling in vain to undermine Amaechi’s political relevance not…

…Abuja Metro, the 186-kilometre Abuja-Kaduna railway, the 326-kilometre Ajaokuta-Itakpe-Warri corridor, and the 156-kilometre Lagos-Ibadan railway, which includes a 7-kilometre extension.Nigerians react to CCECC's job announcementCCECC's social media post drew rapid attention online. While some users expressed interest,…

…Forces and other government agencies patronise indigenous manufacturers of military hardware. The Chairman of the House Committee on Defence, Babajimi Benson, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during the launch of AEGIS-X 2.0, a light tactical armoured vehicle developed by indigenous defence firm, X-Shield Solutions C…

…reiterated that there was no official Monday sit-at-home order in the state and warned that traders and transport operators who shut their businesses on Mondays without lawful justification could face sanctions. Speaking at the summit, Soludo said the improvement in commercial activities reflected the positive impact o…

…Museveni for the seventh time in January, and activists and opposition politicians have warned of an increasingly hostile environment. AFP

…it is very difficult for people to begin to see those comments as being helpful. I am aware of the position of Cardinal Onaiyekan; all of us know, it's not hidden, whom he supports; everybody knows that."he said The FCT minister maintained that while criticism of government was legitimate, leaders should also recognise…

…was with us defending the village when his house was burnt. We only found ashes afterwards. We cannot even determine how many members of his family or livestock died in the fire because everything was reduced to ashes." Those confirmed k!lled during the attack, according to residents, include Kabiru Mallam Tanimu, Ayub…

…of electric vehicles to stop using the university's electricity supply for charging, warning that the directive would be strictly enforced. It added: "Management expects full compliance with this directive. Any person found violating this ban will be liable to appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with the Univ…

…how he allegedly lost ₦1 million after making a withdrawal from a roadside POS operator, warning others to be cautious. According to him, he made a cash withdrawal with his FCMB card while travelling and everything appeared normal at the time. However, later that night, he received an alert showing that ₦1 million had…

…of an enterprise. Depending on their needs, beneficiaries can channel the funds towards: Equipment purchases Working capital Technology improvements Business expansion Skills and capacity development Reaching new markets The support is therefore designed to go beyond immediate cash assistance by helping businesses impr…

…Suspected armed herdsmen on Monday night attacked Abaushwa community in Nzorov Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State, the hometown of former governor Samuel Ortom, killing four persons and leaving several others injured. Residents said the assailants stormed the community at about midnight whi…

…Starr's highly anticipated album, 'Starrgirl ', scheduled for August 2026. Multiple award-winning singer and performer Ayra Starr has officially revealed artists featured on her highly anticipated sophomore album, STARRGIRL, set for release on August 14, 2026. The 16-track project will be led by five songs, including t…

…embrace artificial intelligence technology tools to deliver better governance outcomes, warning that they risked being left behind if they failed to do so. “AI has thrown developing economies a lifeline, and they should seize it,” the Chief Economist of the World Bank Group, Indermit Gill, said as the organisation laun…

…some clarity from my side... I was not involved in this strategic plan and first became aware of the project through media reports."The decision to withdraw the project was absolutely necessary and beyond question, because I firmly believe in an independent Fifa that serves our game with commitment, transparency, and i…

…"There is a risk of escalation from harming animals to harming humans as well," Malhan warned. Sentencing Lewis, Judge William Mousley KC said: "You killed, maimed and disfigured animals and displayed parts of their bodies."He added: "What is clear is that these offences taken together would justify a substantial perio…

…to have disguised herself as a man and recorded the revered masquerade despite repeated warnings that women must neither see nor record the masquerade in procession. The young lady is said to have started experiencing unexplained bleeding and emotional distress, leading to a traditional cleansing ceremony conducted by…

…without further notice. The threat comes less than 24 hours after domestic airlines warned against any disruption of their operations over the TSC dispute, saying any group that attempts such action would be held responsible for the consequences. The TSC is a statutory levy collected by airlines from passengers on beha…

…tournament without having to go through the traditional qualification process. FIFA has awarded automatic qualification to the three main host nations: Spain, Portugal and Morocco: while Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay will also receive automatic berths as part of the tournament’s centenary celebrations. The 2030 World…

…County authorities detained Farinacci with the help of a SWAT team after getting a warrant for his arrest Monday. Police said he had waterproof matches and a butane lighter on him. He is being held on $1 million bond. It wasn't immediately clear if he had an attorney who could speak on his behalf. Multiple wildfires er…

…outpost and a clinic.Several rural communities in the area, including Karakkai and Gwargwabe, have also suffered repeated attacks, with homes burned, residents killed and food storage facilities destroyed, worsening the humanitarian situation in the area. by Linda Ikeji at 04/08/2026 12:57 PM | Share this Story