Nigerian music superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has asserted his significant influence on the afrobeats genre. Speaking to TheBeatJuice magazine, the Skelewu hitmaker declared, “Afrobeats can’t be brought up without my name. Impossible.” Davido is widely acknowledged as one of the top three afrobeats artists, alongside Wizkid and Burna Boy. However, like his […]
The day my son, Abbas, was born, people celebrated with joy, and we shared happiness, not knowing he would grow to bring disgrace upon our family. Together with his father—a taxi driver—I worked tirelessly selling bread to fund his education. We even enrolled him in a mechanics apprenticeship, hoping to secure his future, but Abbas […]
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Steady Progress in Birth Registration, but Millions Remain UncountedThe global rate of birth registration for children under five has seen a significant boost, with over 500 million births recorded in the last five years. This accounts for approximately 8 in 10 children, according to UNICEF’s latest report, The Right Start in Life: Global Levels and […]
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A devastating airstrike by Sudan’s military targeted a bustling market in North Darfur, claiming over 100 lives and leaving hundreds injured. The attack occurred in Kabkabiya, approximately 180 kilometers west of El-Fasher, during the town’s weekly market day. Residents from nearby villages had gathered, making the tragedy even more catastrophic, according to the Emergency Lawyers, […]
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Mark Angel, the creative force behind Mark Angel Comedy, has clarified why he stepped down as the manager of teen comedians Emmanuella and Success. The popular skit maker shared insights during a TikTok live session, citing his busy schedule as the primary reason for the change. Angel explained that both Emmanuella and Success are now […]
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Aminu Hassan, a 25-year-old from Dundubus, Daja LGA, has been taken into custody by Katsina State police officers on suspicion of providing financial support to armed bandits in Danmusa LGA and the adjacent areas. On November 19, 2024, the suspect was apprehended while on a regular patrol along the Yantumaki and Kankara highway, hiding two […]
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The United Nations General Assembly is set to vote on a resolution calling for an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. This follows a similar initiative blocked by a United States veto in the UN Security Council. The resolution also demands the immediate release of all hostages and unhindered humanitarian aid access to Gaza, […]
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The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has taken a monumental step toward fostering inclusivity and unity by appointing five new Imams to the Abuja National Mosque. This move underscores the Council’s commitment to regional diversity and equitable representation within Nigeria’s Muslim community. Significantly, two of the appointees hail from the Southeast, reflecting the […]
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In the early hours of Wednesday, tragedy struck the bustling Alaba Rago Market in Ojo, Lagos State, as a devastating fire swept through the area, destroying goods worth millions of naira. The inferno reportedly began around midnight, leaving shop owners and traders counting their losses as flames consumed their properties. Although the exact cause of […]
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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has officially presented the Staff of Office and Instrument of Appointment to Oba Abdurasak Akanni Musa, the Orijeru of Igbooye Kingdom in the Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Epe Division. Oba Musa, a distinguished professional and former urban development planner, holds a master’s degree from the University of […]
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Banks claim that rationing was driven by a limited cash supply and low cash deposits.As economic misery strikes, lawmakers ask the CBN to fix the cash crunch. Customers of Abia Bank in Abia State have complained about several of the state’s banks’ N5,000 cash withdrawal cap. However, one bank’s customers were permitted to take out […]
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The Kano State Police Command has successfully apprehended three individuals found in possession of counterfeit currencies amounting to a staggering sum of ₦129,542,826,000. During a press briefing on Tuesday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed that the suspects are currently in custody and assisting the police in uncovering the origins of the fake […]
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has apprehended ten individuals listed on Interpol’s wanted list while attempting to enter the country. This development was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Mr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during the launch of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Technology Innovation Complex in Abuja. President Bola Tinubu attended the event, which marked the […]
