Wizkid becomes first African artist to surpass 10 billion Spotify streams
Nigerian music star Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, widely known as Wizkid, has set a new record in African music history after becoming the first artist from the continent to cross 10 billion total streams on Spotify. The milestone, confirmed in January 2026, places the Afrobeats heavyweight at the top of Africa’s most-streamed artists on the global […]
ADC slams FG over silence on US arrest of Venezuela’s Maduro
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Federal Government over its continued silence following the arrest of Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro, by the United States, describing Nigeria’s lack of response as embarrassing and unbefitting of its status as a leading African nation. The opposition party said the development, which has drawn global reactions, presents […]
Super Eagles cruise into AFCON quarter-finals with 4–0 rout of Mozambique
The Super Eagles of Nigeria booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 quarter-finals following a dominant 4–0 victory over Mozambique in their round of 16 clash on Monday at the Sports Complex Stadium in Fès, Morocco. Ademola Lookman opened the scoring for Nigeria in the 20th minute, before Victor Osimhen doubled […]
Tinubu orders urgent hunt for Kasuwan Daji attackers, demands rescue of abducted victims
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the military, police, and the Department of State Services (DSS) to track down the terrorists responsible for the recent attack on Kasuwan Daji in Niger State and to urgently rescue all abducted victims. The President issued the directive on Sunday, tasking the Minister of Defence, Chief of Defence Staff, […]
Tinubu insists new tax laws will take effect January 1
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed that the implementation of Nigeria’s new tax laws will commence on January 1, 2026, dismissing calls from the opposition and pressure groups for a suspension of the reforms. In a statement, the president described the reforms as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to establish a fair, competitive, and sustainable fiscal foundation for […]
Ex-AGF Malami, son, associate remanded by court over 16-count money laundering charge
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of the former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), alongside his son Abdulaziz Malami and one of his associates, Bashir Asabe, at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the determination of their bail application. The remand order was issued on […]
Wike denies allegedly promising to ‘hold down’ PDP for Tinubu ahead of 2027 election
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has denied claims that he pledged to President Bola Tinubu to weaken the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 presidential election, describing the allegation as false and politically motivated. Wike made the denial on Monday during an end-of-year media briefing, reacting to comments […]
Tinubu graces Eyo Festival in Lagos, highlights cultural, tourism significance
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Saturday, graced the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos, as he joined residents, traditional leaders, and visitors for the grand finale of the 2025 Eyo Festival. The president’s presence added prominence to the historic cultural celebration, which was held for the first time in eight years, following its last staging in […]
US, Nigeria conduct joint airstrikes on IS-linked militants in Sokoto
The United States has launched airstrikes against Islamic State–linked militants operating in north-western Nigeria, in an operation Nigerian authorities say was jointly planned and approved by the Federal Government. The strikes, which took place late on Christmas Day, targeted militant camps in Sokoto State close to the border with Niger. US and Nigerian officials confirmed […]
Nigeria bans wood exports nationwide, revokes existing licences
Nigeria’s Federal Government has imposed an immediate nationwide ban on the export of wood and allied products, revoking all previously issued licences and permits. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas-Lawal, during the 18th meeting of the National Council on Environment held in Katsina State. According to the minister, […]