Mali Prime Minister Resigns Amid Political Tensions
The Prime Minister of Mali, Choguel Maiga has been fired. It follows Maiga’s criticism of the military junta’s failure to organize elections within a promised 24-month transition back to democracy. The military rulers, who seized power in successive coups in 2020 and 2021, had promised to hold elections in February but postponed the vote indefinitely […]
Edo Queens Fall Lose to TP Mazembe in CAF WCL Semifinals
Edo Queens FC yesterday suffered a 3-1 defeat against TP Mazembe of Congo in the semifinals of the ongoing CAF Women’s Championship League in Morocco. Nigeria’s sole representative at the competition, will now fight for the bronze medal in the third-place match against FC Masar of Egypt on Friday, WHILE TP Mazembe will now lock […]
President Tinubu Seeks Approval for Fresh $2.2bn External Loan
President Bola Tinubu has written to the National Assembly for approval of a fresh $2.2 billion loan. According to a letter read during yesterday’s plenary by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, if approved, the loan will be used to finance part of the budget deficit of N9.7tn in the 2024 budget. […]
Wizkid Reveals Tracklist for Upcoming Album ‘Morayo’
Afrobeat superstar Wizkid has taken to Instagram to reveal the tracklist for his highly anticipated album, Morayo. The announcement has fans buzzing with excitement as they anticipate the tunes of Asake, Jazmine Sullivan, Anis, and others as listed on the tracklist. Morayo, which translates to “I have found joy” in Yoruba, hints at a deeply […]
Wizkid Breaks Streaming Record with ‘Kese’ on Spotify
Wizkid has achieved another milestone as his latest single, “Kese,” set a new record for the highest opening-day streams on Spotify Nigeria, with 1.5 million streams. This surpassed the previous record held by his song “Piece of My Heart” featuring Brent Faiyaz, which had 1.016 million streams. Additionally, Wizkid set the record for the most […]
Davido promises ₦300 Million Donation for Orphanages
Nigerian music superstar Davido, known for his philanthropic efforts, has announced plans to mark his upcoming birthday with a ₦300 million donation to orphanages and a charity focused on combating drug abuse and addiction among youth. Davido shared the news on Monday via X, stating, “Once again, my birthday this year, we are donating to […]
Phyno: My Parents Didn’t Support My Music Career
During an interview on the In My Opinion Podcast, award-winning musician Phyno discussed his journey and the shift in how parents view their children’s talents. He revealed that his parents initially didn’t support his musical aspirations, saying, “My parents didn’t support my career when I first started. It’s different now.” He explained that today’s generation […]
NECO Clears Examiners Allowances After Protest Threats
The National Examinations Council, NECO, says it has paid the allowances of all 72,138 examiners engaged as ad-hoc staff in the 2024 School-based Senior School Certificate Examination. Its Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Azeez Sani, in a statement yesterday, explained that the Council commenced payment of the examiners allowances on October 4 on […]
South Korean Actor, Song Jae-Rim Dies at 39
South Korean actor Song Jae-Rim, renowned for his role in the K-drama The Moon Embracing the Sun, was found dead at his Seoul apartment on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at the age of 39. Seoul’s Seongdong Police Station confirmed the incident, noting, “Currently, there is no evidence of foul play.” A two-page letter was reportedly […]
Reekado Banks Drops a New Single ‘Solo’
Reekado Banks has dropped a new single, ‘Solo’. The Afrobeats singer, who is well known for chart-topping records like ‘Ozumba Mbadiwe’, announced this on his Instagram page yesterday. Read Another Story:https://thebeat99.com/super-eagles-players-arrive-camp-for-afcon-qualifier/
