A day after controversial Nigerian singer Portable was declared wanted by the Ogun State government, his second wife, Ashabi Simple, has tearfully pleaded with God for mercy in a new video. She took to her Instagram story on February 18, 2025, posting prayers on behalf of her husband. In the video, she prayed for a…
Pope Francis has been diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs, the Vatican confirmed on Monday, describing his condition as “complex.” The 88-year-old pontiff has been battling a respiratory infection for over a week and remains under medical care at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. A follow-up chest CT scan revealed “the onset of bilateral pneumonia, which required…
The federal government has urged retailers to reflect on the reduction in food prices and to shun exploiting consumers. Abubakar Kyari, the Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources, stated this on Tuesday during the 2025 Wheat Farmers Green Field Day, at Dabi village in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa. He decried the nonchalant attitude…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has pegged nomination and expression of interest forms for the Anambra governorship election at N40 million. This is contained in a letter by Mr Umar Bature, the PDP National Organising Secretary to the party’s Chairman in Anambra, Mr Chidi Chidebe. The letter was titled: “Release of Timetable and Schedule of…
A jury has found American rapper A$AP Rocky not guilty of two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm following a nearly month-long trial in Los Angeles. On Tuesday, February 19, 2025, the highly anticipated verdict was read out loud to the courtroom, leading to an eruption of loud cheers. Overwhelmed by emotions, the rapper…
Nigeria’s higher education sector continues to gain global recognition, with several universities making strides in academic excellence, research output, and innovation. According to the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, ten Nigerian institutions have emerged as the most prestigious, setting the pace for quality education and groundbreaking research. Leading the list is the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reiterated that Ezekiel Thankgod, popularly known as EezeeTee, must appear before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi to answer allegations concerning Mercy Chinwo’s royalties. The EFCC accuses Thankgod of laundering and dishonestly converting $340,000 in royalties meant for the gospel artiste. According to the EFCC’s statement, Justice…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has threatened legal action against two major Nigerian broadcast stations, Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Channels Television, over what it describes as “false and malicious” reports regarding its role in the recent crisis at the Lagos State House of Assembly. In separate letters addressed to both media organisations, the…
This feat comes after Future‘s 2022 hit single ‘Wait For U’ reached 1 billion Spotify streams thus making Tems the first African female artist to reach this milestone. The record which features Canadian megastar Drake and vocals from the Nigerian award-winning star has enjoyed enduring commercial success since its release as part of Future 2022…
In a country rich in talent and tradition, new trends are emerging that not only showcase our creative spirit but also drive economic growth. From fresh digital platforms to novel business models, these shifts are transforming how creativity is produced and consumed. Here are 8 trends making waves in Nigeria’s creative industry that you need…
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