Wizkid Sparks Buzz with New ₦1.7bn Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Purchase
Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid sparked excitement online after he took delivery of a 2026 Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series in Los Angeles. The luxury convertible runs on a V8 engine with over 580 horsepower and ranks among the most exclusive models from Mercedes-Benz. Import duties could push its price in Nigeria to about ₦1.7 billion. […]
AMVCA Unveils 2026 Nominees, Appoints Joke Silva as Head Judge Ahead of May Ceremony
Organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) have released the nominee list for its 12th edition, ahead of the main ceremony set for May 9. Earlier, the organisers confirmed veteran actress Joke Silva as Head Judge, taking over from Femi Odugbemi. The 2026 edition will feature 32 award categories, including 18 decided by […]
MOBO CELEBRATES 30 YEARS WITH EPIC CEREMONY IN MANCHESTER: WINNERS AND SHOW HIGHLIGHTS OF MOBO AWARDS 2026
s, Denise Lewis DBE, Tinie Tempah, Alesha Dixon, Stephen Graham, and more. Full winners list below. Audiences from across the globe tuned in to the livestream on the Amazon Music UK channel on Twitch to catch live performances by Olivia Dean, FLO, Slick Rick and Estelle, Tiwa Savage, Aitch, Myles Smith, Shenseea and the Grime medley with Chip, D Double E, Nolay, Scorcher and Wiley, curated […]
PRESIDENT TINUBU DIRECTS POLITICAL APPOINTEES SEEKING ELECTIVE OFFICE TO RESIGN BY MARCH 31, 2026
By Raliat Adenekan President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has directed all political appointees under his administration who intend to contest elective offices in the forthcoming 2027 general elections to resign their appointments on or before March 31, 2026. The directive is pursuant to the provisions of Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, as well […]
Apple Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Celebrations with Special Alicia Keys Performance at Apple Grand Central in New York
April 1 marks five decades of Apple and thinking different, with resulting innovations that have shaped culture and the way people connect, create, and experience the world. This afternoon, Apple launched its anniversary celebrations with an exclusive performance by Alicia Keys at Apple Grand Central. Performing in front of a packed concourse, the 17-time Grammy Award–winning artist and producer […]
FIFA sanctions Nigeria, DR Congo over W’Cup play-off infractions
Four months after the disputed 2026 FIFA World Cup African play-off final between Nigeria national football team and DR Congo national football team, FIFA has sanctioned the Nigeria Football Federation and the DR Congo Football Federation following disciplinary incidents that occurred during the match. DR Congo beat Nigeria 4–3 on penalties in Morocco to advance […]
Michael B. Jordan Wins First Best Actor Oscar for ‘Sinners’ as ‘One Battle After Another’ Dominates Awards
Michael B. Jordan on Sunday won the best actor Oscar for playing twins confronted with pure evil in vampire race fable “Sinners” Jordan made good on the momentum he gained by winning the SAG Actor Award two weeks ago to bring home an Academy Award in his first try. He bested “Marty Supreme” star Timothee […]
Uber, Bolt and other ride-hailing drivers begin 3-day strike over low fares & rising costs
Ride-hailing drivers on the platforms of Uber, Bolt, InDrive, and Lagride in Lagos have commenced a three-day strike over what they described as poor working conditions and unsustainable fares offered by ride-hailing platforms. The Lagos State chapter of the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) announced the industrial action on Sunday during a press briefing […]
Nigerian, South African Armies Pledge Stronger Cooperation in Counter-Terrorism and Cyber Warfare
The Nigerian and South African Armies are exploring collaboration in electronic warfare, cyber security, and medical personnel training, as part of efforts to strengthen their military ties. The Nigerian Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, speaking during a visit by South African Army Chief, Lieutenant General Lawrence Mbatha to the Army headquarters today […]
G7 Weighs Strategic Oil Reserve Release as Middle East Crisis Lifts Prices
G7 finance ministers will discuss releasing strategic oil reserves during a meeting on Monday as tensions in the Middle East push global oil prices higher. A French government source said the move is one option under consideration to stabilise energy markets affected by the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran. Asian stock markets fell on Monday […]