As Afrobeats continues to dominate the globe, new sounds are emerging out of the global sensation and artist like Gbejuloban is championing a fusion he describes as "Afro-Gbeju". A Wisdom Wave which stitches together cultural storytelling and conscious messages while maintaining the afro originality. Check out the Afro…
The national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Seriake Dickson, has called for war against terrorists masquerading as politicians. Dickson made the call in a post on his verified X handle late Tuesday after he received the joint team of the International Republican Institute, IRI, and the National Democra…
Nigerian businessman and social commentator, Prince Isaac Fayose, has expressed sadness over the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike’s comment on the outcome of the recently concluded Osun State governorship election. Wike, while speaking with journalists on Tuesday, claimed that the Federal Governme…
Mob beats man to d£ath over theft allegations in Minna A 30-year-old man, Sunday Pada, was beaten and stabbed to de@th by a mob in the Korokpan area of Minna, Niger State, following theft allegations. The Niger State Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, August 18. Ab…
Suspected Boko Haram gunmen stormed Gaya community in Hong LGA of Adamawa State on Monday night, setting houses ablazeHong LGA chairman Dr Aliyu Saad confirmed the attack, saying one police officer and seven civilians were killed in two targeted housesSecurity agencies including troops, hunters and vigilantes have been…
Airtel Africa Plc has formally announced the purchase and planned cancellation of 927,133 of its ordinary shares, acquired between 10 and 14 August 2026, as part of its ongoing share buyback initiative. Executed through Barclays Capital Securities Limited, the transactions took place across several major trading venues…
Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory have increased their combined budgets by 47.5 per cent, from N27.22tn in 2025 to N40.14tn in 2026. Despite the significant increase in overall spending, the proportion allocated to capital projects has declined, raising concerns about the potential impact on infrast…
Former National Assembly member, Babafemi Ojudu, has queried the Federal Government on how the Akure-Ado Ekiti dual carriageway project suddenly turned to a refurbished single carriageway project. The former presidential political adviser, who said that the road project was awarded as a dual carriageway, expressed disa…
Chief Executive Officer of Coronation Registrars Limited, Oluseyi Owoturo, has emphasised that the sustainable growth and expansion of Nigeria’s capital market depend heavily on purpose-driven innovation that resolves operational friction and elevates the overall investor experience. Speaking following the firm’s recog…
Uncertainty is trailing the planned September 27 elective congress of the Nigeria Football Federation, with stakeholders mounting opposition to the process and calling for reforms before the polls, The PUNCH reports. NFF president Ibrahim Gusau, who was elected at the federation’s elective congress in Benin City in Sep…
Better start crying, you can't defeat Tinubu in 2027 - Wike to opposition The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday, August 18, warned the opposition to dismiss the idea of defeating President Bola Tinubu in 2027, stressing that they should start crying ahead of the polls.Wike said the…
Footballer, Bruno Fernandes to receive same salary as Victor Osimhen if he dumps Manchester United for Galatasaray A top insider at Galatasaray football club of Turkey, Emre Kaplan, has disclosed that the Turkish champions are willing to offer Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes a salary equivalent to that of Sup…
Hindu devotees k!lled in Indian temple stampede At least seven Hindu devotees were k!lled Monday morning, August 17, in a stampede at a Shiva temple in eastern India, where tens of thousands had gathered to take part in a religious observance, according to reports. The incident occurred near Ashok Dham, a famous temple…
Police arrest six men for allegedly r@ping and s0domising minors in Edo The Edo State Police Command has arrested six men for s3xually assaulting minors. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Patrick Daaor, who disclosed this during a press briefing on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 said one of the suspect allegedly r@ped his…
"There are no good roads. There's nothing besides stages for you guys to dance and mock the people" - Jesse Jagz slams Davido after his uncle's election win Nigerian rapper Jesse Jagz has criticised Davido following a press conference by the singer after his uncle's recent election victory in Osun State. In a post on X…
By Golok Nanmwa JOS -The Plateau State Police Command has beefed up security in Bin’per community, Bwoi-Ruf District of Mangu Local Government Area, following the deadly attack on the community in the early hours of Tuesday. The Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command, CP Ayodeji Faniyan, disclosed this during an…
Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has disclosed that he left the carcass of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State because he caused the problems of the party. Fayose disclosed that Makinde’s problems can be attributed to his inordinate ambition. Featuring on TVC’s Polit…
The Senior Political Assistant to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Demola Olarewaju, on Tuesday said the momentum of the opposition would die if the former vice president stepped down from the presidential race ahead of 2027. Olarewaju insisted that Atiku is the only candida…
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa state blamed APC's defeat in the August 2026 Osun governorship election on interference from Abuja-based politiciansSule spoke while presenting INEC acknowledgement slips to APC candidates in Lafia ahead of the 2027 electionsThe governor warned APC candidates in Nasarawa to avoid syc…
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has warned that no security architecture, regardless of how sophisticated, can guarantee peaceful elections if political actors choose violence over dialogue. He also said no electoral law could succeed where misinformation was allowed …
The Imole Campaign Council, TICC, has commenced the final stage of documenting victims of election-related violence recorded before, during and immediately after the Osun State Governorship Election. The council, in a statement issued in Osogbo on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, extended its sympathies…
Egypt Head coach Hassan collapses while trying to stop fight between his wives Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan reportedly collapsed after his two wives got into a dramatic hair-pulling brawl in front of shocked holidaymakers. The football gaffer was enjoying a break on the country's glamorous north coast when paradise t…
Check out the flamboyant lifestyle suspected drug dealer flaunted online before his arrest by NDLEA The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) earlier today, announced the arrest self-styled luxury goods dealer and social media influencer, Afolabi Kazeem Michael, popularly known as "KC Luxury," over his alleged…
Davido addresses Wande Coal beef, shares screenshot allegedly showing singer asked for his number Singer, Davido has addressed his recent exchange with Wande Coal, insisting that he did not say anything disrespectful to warrant the older singer's reaction. Speaking during a recent interview, Davido described Wande's re…
Mum warns her children against bringing home an ugly spouse A young woman has shared her mum's message warning her children against bringing home an unattractive spouse. The daughter shared the chat on TikTok with the caption: "My mummy is my bestie". In the chat, the mother wrote: "If anybody bring any wiliwili home..…