Davido Becomes First Living Male Artist on Rolling Stone Cover
BACKGROUNDRolling Stone Africa proudly announces Nigerian afropop sensation Davido (real nameDavid Adedeji Adeleke) as the cover star for their March/April issue. For over a decade,Davido has continuously pushed the envelope of his artistry and played a significant role inshaping the international repute of African music on the international stage with hits like “If”,“Fall”, “Blow My […]
Russia and Ukraine Agree to Stop Military Strikes in Black Sea
The United States says it has reached separate agreements with Ukraine and Russia to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea and to implement a ban on attacks by the two countries on each other’s energy facilities. If implemented, the agreements would represent the clearest progress yet towards a wider ceasefire that Washington sees a […]
Headies Awards 2025 Rescheduled to April 27
The 17th edition of the Headies Awards has been moved from April 5 to April 27, 2025, due to unforeseen circumstances. In a statement, the Headies Academy apologised for any inconvenience caused by the date change and assured stakeholders that the ceremony would be an unforgettable evening of music, glamour and excitement. This year’s edition […]
Chad Calls Sudanese Threat a “Declaration of War”
Chad has condemned a senior Sudanese general’s threat to target its airports, calling it a “declaration of war.” Its foreign ministry vowed to respond according to international law if a “square metre of Chadian territory is threatened”. The warning follows comments from Lt-Gen Yasir al-Atta, the deputy commander of Sudan’s army, who said the UAE […]
Tinubu Launches Nigerian Youth Academy
President Bola Tinubu has officially launched the Nigerian Youth Academy, aimed at empowering and supporting youth development in the country. Represented by the Vice President Kashim Shettima at the launch, which held at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, in Abuja, President Tinubu said the Academy will focus on three key areas, namely education […]
JAMB reschedules 2025 mock UTME to April 10
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has rescheduled the date for the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) from April 5 to April 10. According to a weekly bulletin of the board available yesterday, the adjustment aimed to ensure all necessary preparations were completed, incorporating a variety of innovations and enhancements designed to […]
Sen. Natasha Distributes 2,400 Bags of Grains in Kogi Central
Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan yesterday distributed 2,400 bags of grains to her Kogi Central constituents, through Abdulrahman Badamasiu, who described the gesture as to alleviate the burden of purchasing food during the Ramadan season. Senator Natasha said that the distribution was initially delayed due to recent distractions, but the distribution covers all 57 wards in the […]
Abiy Ahmed Seeks Peaceful Solution with Eritrea on Red Sea Access
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, says his government would not seek conflict with longtime foe Eritrea over access to the Red Sea, after regional officials and experts warned of a possible war between the Horn of Africa neighbours. Abiy, in a post by his office on X, noted that although access to the Red Sea […]
Timaya Calls for Action Over Farm Destruction in Bayelsa
Timaya has expressed his concern over the destruction of farms in his home state, Bayelsa. The Afrobeats and Dancehall singer took to X to plead with the government to take action, lamenting that farms in Bayelsa are being destroyed. Timaya also urged herders to ranch their cattle instead of allowing them to graze freely and […]
Peter Obi Joins TikTok, Following El-Rufai’s Viral Footsteps!
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has opened a TikTok page, days after former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai joined the platform. Obi announced his arrival on TikTok via his X handle on Tuesday, and uploaded a video seeking followership, aligning with his vision of a “new […]
