Tiwa Savage launches music foundation to support emerging African artists
Nigerian Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has launched the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation, a pioneering initiative aimed at discovering, mentoring, and training emerging African music talents. The foundation was unveiled on March 9, 2026, at The Delborough Lagos, and promises to offer comprehensive support across multiple areas of the music industry. Speaking at the launch, Savage […]
Appeal Court upholds ruling stopping INEC from recognising PDP Ibadan convention
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the judgments of the Federal High Court restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the outcome of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) disputed national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, last November. In a unanimous decision delivered by a three-member panel led by Justice Uchechukwu […]
Sarah Martins apologises after Lagos cooking controversy
Nollywood actress Sarah Martins has issued a public clarification and apology after receiving a warning from the Lagos State government over her recent street cooking activity. The actress, founder of the Sarah Martins Golden Heart Foundation, explained that her actions were an emotional gesture aimed at reconnecting with vulnerable children, rather than a deliberate breach […]
Lagos warns actress Sarah Martins over street cooking
The Lagos State government has cautioned Nollywood actress Sarah Martins against cooking and distributing food on public streets in the state, citing violations of environmental and public order regulations. Authorities said the activity, though charitable in intent, poses safety, sanitation, and traffic concerns when conducted on public roads, walkways, and road medians. The warning was […]
Peter Obi joins ADC, vows to challenge Electoral Act 2026 in court
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has officially registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), declaring that he will challenge the newly enacted Electoral Act 2026 in court over concerns that some of its provisions could be used to manipulate the outcome of the 2027 general elections. Obi made […]
‘I never felt blessed’ — Phyna opens up on painful childhood, struggles with birth name
Winner of the Level Up edition of Big Brother Naija, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has shared details about her difficult upbringing, explaining that the name she was given at birth, Blessing, never truly resonated with her because of the experiences she had while growing up. In a recent interview, the reality television […]
Tinubu mourns victims of Boko Haram attack in Borno
President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the families of those killed in a recent terrorist attack on the Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The president described the incident as a tragic act of violence against innocent citizens and expressed sympathy to residents affected by the attack carried out […]
Court Grants Malami, wife, son N200m bail over alleged terrorism, money laundering charges
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, his son Abdulaziz, and his wife Asabe Bashir in the sum of N200 million each over allegations bordering on terrorism financing, unlawful possession of firearms, and money laundering. The presiding judge, Joyce Abdulmalik, ruled that the defendants […]
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu urges women to mentor girls, says ‘being naked is not beauty’
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged women across the country to take greater responsibility in mentoring young girls, stressing the need to instil strong values, discipline, and a sense of modesty in the younger generation. The first lady made the call while addressing Muslim and Christian women during an interfaith Iftar and Lent breaking […]
Juliana Olayode cautions against misuse of ‘Holy Spirit Carry Me’ trend
Nollywood actress Juliana Olayode has expressed concern over the way the viral “Holy Spirit, carry me” trend is being used on social media, warning that the phrase’s spiritual meaning is gradually being turned into a joke. The actress voiced her reservations in a message shared on her Instagram page, where she criticised the growing habit […]