President Tinubu Signs New Tax Bills Into Law

President Tinubu Signs New Tax Bills Into Law

President Bola Tinubu  on Thursday signed the four new tax bills passed by the National Assembly into law, describing it as the most comprehensive, pro-poor tax reform in Nigeria’s history.The bills signed into law are: the Nigeria Tax Bill (Ease of Doing Business), the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill,  The Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and […]

Ayra Starr Lands Lead Role in Children of Blood and Bone

Ayra Starr Lands Lead Role in Children of Blood and Bone

Afrobeats star Ayra Starr is making her acting debut in Hollywood with a lead role in Children of Blood and Bone, the upcoming film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling fantasy novel.  The Mavin Records singer joins a star-studded cast including Viola Davis, Idris Elba, and Cynthia Erivo in the highly anticipated project rooted in West […]

Mbappe to Miss Real Madrid vs Salzburg Due to Illness

Mbappe to Miss Real Madrid vs Salzburg Due to Illness

Kylian Mbappe will miss Real Madrid’s final Club World Cup group-stage game against RB Salzburg as he continues his recovery from illness but should be ready for the knockout phase if they progress, according to manager Xabi Alonso. The French forward returned to training earlier on Wednesday, after being struck down by acute gastroenteritis last […]

Influencer’s Near-Death After Botched Second BBL in Mexico

Influencer’s Near-Death After Botched Second BBL in Mexico

A US influencer, @TheeHtxHottiee, has opened up about a harrowing experience following an “extreme” second Brazilian butt lift (BBL) performed in Mexico that almost cost her life. After a tummy tuck and BBL that ran twice as long as expected, she lost significant blood, requiring six transfusions. Her surgery resulted in an overly large buttocks […]

NYSC Denies Extending Rita’s Service Year Over Tinubu Criticism

NYSC Denies Extending Rita’s Service Year Over Tinubu Criticism

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has denied extending the service year of Lagos corps member Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye, over her past criticism of President Bola Tinubu and Lagos State. Rita went viral months ago for condemning economic hardship under the current administration and describing Lagos as “smelling” with “poor living conditions.” […]

Terry G Says He Made Smoking on Screen Acceptable

Terry G Claims He Normalized Smoking on Screen for Nigerian Artists

Nigerian singer Terry G stirred controversy after claiming he made it acceptable for artists to smoke cannabis on screen. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the “Free Madness” hitmaker wrote: “If not for my sacrifice, none of your faves would have the guts to smoke Igbo on screen.” The statement quickly sparked backlash, with […]

Noah Cyrus Announces New Album and Fall Tour

Noah Cyrus Announces New Album and Fall Tour

Noah Cyrus has officially announced her second studio album, I Want My Loved Ones to Go with Me, set for release under RECORDS/Columbia Records. In a statement released Monday, June 16, the 25-year-old singer reflected on her personal growth and creative journey. “I used to struggle with trusting myself,” she shared. “But I’ve come into […]

Ric Hassani Drops Lagos Lover Boy, Defends Odumodublvck

Ric Hassani Drops Lagos Lover Boy, Defends Odumodublvck

Nigerian singer Ric Hassani stopped by the midday show to dive into the details of his latest album, Lagos Lover Boy, offering fans a glimpse into the inspiration behind the project and the dynamic collaborations that make it stand out. Hassani described Lagos Lover Boy as a reflection of his evolving sound—blending soulful Afropop with […]

Stormzy Launches #Merkyfilm, Stars in Debut Short Big Man

Stormzy Launches #Merkyfilm, Stars in Debut Short Big Man

Stormzy has announced he’s launching his own film production company – and will star in its first release. #Merkyfilm, like the rapper’s other projects #Merkybooks and #MerkyFC, will focus on celebrating black British stories and talent, he says. Its first project is short film Big Man, directed by Oscar-winning film-maker Aneil Karia, known for projects […]

SilentĂł Gets 30 Years for Killing Cousin

SilentĂł Gets 30 Years for Killing Cousin

SilentĂł Sentenced to 30 Years for Cousin’s Killing Atlanta rapper SilentĂł, best known for the 2015 hit “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty but mentally ill to the 2021 shooting death of his cousin, Frederick Rooks III. DeKalb County prosecutors said Silentó—real name Ricky Lamar Hawk—also […]