South-west governors hold emergency security meeting in Ibadan amid rising insecurity
The governors of Nigeria’s south-west region convened a closed-door emergency meeting on Monday in Ibadan, Oyo State, to address rising insecurity in the zone, including the recent surge in kidnappings and other criminal activities. The meeting, hosted at the Oyo State Secretariat in Agodi, was attended by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, the Chairman […]
Olamide declares Wizkid greatest Afrobeats artist after Fela, sparking social media debate
Nigerian rapper and YBNL leader Olamide has sparked renewed discussion in the Afrobeats scene by naming Wizkid as the greatest Afrobeats artist of his generation, second only to the legendary Fela Kuti. He said this during an interactive session with students at York University in Toronto, where he spoke about Nigerian music, culture, and the […]
Paystack suspends co-founder Ezra Olubi over alleged sexual misconduct
Paystack, the Nigerian fintech firm now owned by global payments company Stripe, has suspended its co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Ezra Olubi, following allegations of sexual misconduct involving a subordinate. The move coincides with the launch of a formal investigation into the claims, which has also brought renewed attention to Olubi’s past social media […]
Book Buzz, Sterling Bank, others set to ‘reclaim truth’ at Aké Festival next week
The Book Buzz Foundation, Sterling Bank, and other partners and sponsors of the 2025 Aké Arts and Book Festival, holding in Lagos next week, from November 20 – 22, are set to reclaim the truth, in line with the theme of the festival, ‘Reclaiming Truth’. Holding at the BON Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, the three-day […]
Tacha sets two Guinness World Records for makeovers
Former Big Brother Naija contestant and entrepreneur, Anita Natacha Akide, widely known as Tacha, has officially been recognised by Guinness World Records for setting two new records for completing the highest number of cosmetic makeovers within eight hours and 24 hours. Guinness World Records announced the accomplishment on X on Wednesday, stating, “Congratulations to @Symply_Tacha […]
FG reverses 2022 language policy, adopts English as sole medium of instruction nationwide
The Federal Government has repealed the 2022 National Language Policy and restored English as the exclusive language of instruction at all levels of education in Nigeria. This decision was disclosed on Wednesday by the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, at the opening of the 2025 Language in Education International Conference organised by the […]
DJ Cuppy marks 33rd birthday with heartfelt reflections
Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, known by her stage name, DJ Cuppy, celebrated her 33rd birthday on Tuesday in a mood that combined gratitude, introspection, and joy. The billionaire daughter of Femi Otedola and popular Nigerian DJ, recognised for her colourful persona on social media, took to her verified accounts to post stunning new pictures with the […]
Wike clashes with naval officer over Abuja land dispute
There was tension in Abuja on Tuesday following a heated confrontation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and a naval officer during an enforcement operation at a disputed parcel of land. The incident occurred at the Gaduwa District of Abuja, where officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) had gone […]
Simi’s ‘Duduke’ earns gold certification in New Zealand following global acclaim
Nigerian singer and songwriter Simi has achieved a significant milestone in her career, as her hit track ‘Duduke’ has officially been certified gold in New Zealand, having sold more than 15,000 units in the country. Originally released in April 2022, the song quickly gained international acclaim, praised for its soothing tune, emotive lyrics, and universal themes […]
Abuja court stops PDP 2025 National Convention, bars INEC from recognising outcome
A Federal High Court in Abuja has, for the second time, barred the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its 2025 National Convention, which was scheduled for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. The court also prohibited the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from overseeing, monitoring, or recognising any results of the convention, […]