Nathaniel Bassey becomes first African gospel artist to hit one billion YouTube views
Bassey opened his official YouTube channel on March 4, 2011, meaning the latest milestone follows more than 15 years of publishing gospel music, worship sessions, and ministry-related content on the platform.
Aké Festival 2026: Lola Shoneyin urges Nigerians to value African writers, local publishing
Founder and director of the Aké Arts and Book Festival, Lola Shoneyin, has urged Nigerian writers and publishers to prioritise the growth of the local literary industry rather than measure their success by recognition from Western publishing markets.
Aké Festival to explore native intelligence as Sterling Bank supports 14th edition
Organised by the Book Buzz Foundation (BBF), founded in 2012 by Nigerian writer Lola Shoneyin, this year’s Aké Arts and Book Festival is themed ‘Native Intelligence’, and will be held at Silkwood Hotel (formerly BON Hotel), Ikeja GRA, Lagos.
Atiku threatens legal action against INEC, demands prosecution over AI-generated voter records
Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), also demanded that the commission disclose the companies contracted to produce sensitive election materials and explain the security arrangements guiding their operations.
Teni reveals how severe COVID-19 battle inspired her 75-pound weight loss
The Afrobeats singer disclosed this during an interview on Queen’s Mic, explaining that the illness left her struggling to breathe and frightened her family.
Victor Osimhen, Stefanie welcome second child
In its announcement, the Turkish club identified Osimhen and Stefanie as the parents of the newborn and disclosed her name as Liora Audrey. The message also extended its congratulations to the family as they welcomed their second daughter.
2027 elections: INEC rejects Adebutu, Gwarzo petitions, clears Pantami
The commission said its decisions were based on submitted records, relevant legal provisions, and the requirements governing candidate nominations.
Mr Eazi reveals why he chose music over football, Chelsea FC deal
According to Mr Eze, he believed Mikel was better suited to football, while his own talents and ambitions were better aligned with music.
Court orders INEC to publish Rochas Okorocha as APC candidate for Imo West
The court held that evidence presented before it established that Okorocha secured the majority of votes cast during the exercise, making him entitled to recognition as the winner.
ADC challenges APC to prove allegation of unpaid staff salaries
The dispute followed a statement by the APC Presidential Campaign Council, which accused the ADC, led by National Chairman David Mark and National Secretary Rauf Aregbesola, of neglecting its employees despite their daily contributions to the party.