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Month: November 2023

Davido says making ‘Timeless’ was like a healing process

Davido shares insight into the creative process of his album ‘Timeless’. African music megastar has taken Nigerian music to global heights through his hit singles, superstar brand, and philanthropy which makes him one of the biggest artists in the world. On March 31, 2023, Davido released his record-breaking fourth album ‘Timeless’ which reached record commercial…

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FG reveals how Emefiele allegedly procured 43 vehicles in 2 years

Emefiele faces a six-count charge totaling ₦1.6 billion. The Federal Government has brought to light startling details on how the immediate past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, allegedly procured 43 vehicles within a span of two years. Emefiele, who faces a six-count charge totaling ₦1.6 billion, appeared in court on Friday,…

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I’m sorry for any damage I may have caused – Oladips’ friend on viral post

He asks that everyone disregard any rumor claiming that the rapper is alive. An old friend of the late Nigerian rapper Oladips, going by Wavy, has clarified that his viral posts claiming that the rapper is alive were simply him being in denial. In the new video posted to his Instagram page, he apologised for…

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Kaduna State evacuates 60 unclaimed corpses for mass burial

The evacuation was necessary following a complaint by management of the hospital due to air pollution in the area. The Kaduna State Ministry of Health has evacuated no fewer than 60 unclaimed corpses for mass burial in Kaduna, an official says. Umma Ahmed, Commissioner of Health, disclosed this on Friday during the evacuation of the…

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Davido talks about being inspired by D’banj

Davido talks about being inspired by D’banj’s superstar status. Davido is taking African music to the global stage through his A.W.A.Y festival through which he spotlights African culture and also provides Africans in the diaspora an opportunity to connect with their roots. In a recent interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Davido shared insights into…

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Appeal Court sacks Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf

The tribunal had earlier declared Yusuf’s victory invalid due to the invalidation of 165,663 votes. The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed the earlier ruling of the tribunal, leading to the removal of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State from office. The tribunal, presided over by Justice Oluyemi Akintan Osadebay, had on September…

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Nigeria, African Group calls for fair global tax system to achieve SDGs

Promotion of inclusive International Tax Cooperation remains a critical step in the attainment of the 2030 SDGs. Nigeria and the African Group on Thursday called for an equitable and fair international tax system toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The representatives of the group made the call at a news conference on, “Promotion of…

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Court remands former CBN Governor Emefiele in Kuje prison, delays bail decision

Emefiele will remain in custody until November 22, when the court is scheduled to deliver its ruling on the bail motion. Justice Hamza Muazu of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, has issued an order for the remand of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele,…

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Anambra Police arrest 2 persons over involvement in jungle justice

The command would no longer condone situations when people engage in jungle justice by lynching suspects to death without trial. CP Aderemi Adeoye, the Commissioner of Police in Anambra, has cautioned residents against taking laws into their own hands in the event of crime. Adeoye said the command would no longer condone situations when people…

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Snoop Dogg announces he is finally quitting smoking

The end of an era for real, he says he’s putting the blunt down. Hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg has announced that he is quitting smoking and is requesting privacy. The rapper made this known through his latest Instagram post on Thursday, November 16, 2023, noting that he came to this decision after conversing with his…

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