Eedris Abdulkareem Defends ‘Tell Your Papa’ Amid Broadcast Ban
Nigerian singer and rapper Eedris Abdulkareem says he did not attack Seyi Tinubu with his new song ‘Tell Your Papa’, stressing that he only replied to a statement he made that his father, President Bola Tinubu, is Nigeria’s best-ever president. Speaking yesterday in an interview on Rubbin’ Minds, Abdulkareem said the song was a call […]
Singer Portable Arrested Over Defamation, Threats
Portable, the controversial singer, has been arrested by the officers of the Kwara state police command. The ‘Zazoo Zeh’ hitmaker was apprehended at the weekend over allegations of criminal defamation, threat to life, incitement, and character assassination. The arrest followed a petition filed by fellow musician Saheed Osupa, accusing Portable of using abusive and insulting […]
Gabon’s Coup Leader Nguema Wins Presidency with 90% of Vote
Gabon’s military leader, General Brice Nguema – who in 2023 led a coup that ended a near-60-year Ali Bongo family dynasty – has won Saturday’s presidential election with more than 90% of the vote, provisional results show. His election victory which brings him a seven-year mandate consolidates his grip on power, nearly two years after […]
Unity Cup 2025 Set for Gtech Stadium
Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium will host the Unity Cup 2025 involving Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. The tournament will kick off with the first semi-final between Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday, May 27, while the second semi-final between Nigeria and Ghana will hold the following day, May 28. All four teams […]
NBC Bans Eedris Abdulkareem’s “Tell Your Papa” from Broadcast
National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, has barred the trending song “Tell Your Papa” by veteran rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem, from airing on radio and television stations in the country, citing its “objectionable nature.” In a memo issued by the Coordinating Director of Broadcast Monitoring, Susan Obi, the NBC declared the track a Not To Be Broadcast, under […]
Trump Escalates China Tariffs to 125% Amid Global Trade Tensions
US President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on higher tariffs for about 60 US trading partners, but the trade war with China has escalated. Trump further increased tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%, citing China’s “lack of respect” after Beijing retaliated with 84% tariffs on US imports. China has slapped retaliatory tariffs of […]
FEC Reinstates Naira-for-Crude Policy
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has formally ordered the full implementation of the previously suspended Naira-for-Crude agreement with local refiners. The Minister of Finance Wale Edun at a meeting with representatives of the Dangote Refinery yesterday said the naira-for-crude initiative is still in effect and will continue for as long as it aligns with the […]
Portable Announces Collaboration with OdumoduBlvck
Portable has says he’s working on a collaboration with OdumoduBlvck. The Street pop star announced the collaboration on his Instagram account, where he also shared that the rapper gifted him ₦5 million. Portable and OdumoduBlvck’s collaboration comes barely weeks after the news-making singer unveiled a new signee who called himself Young Odumodu. Read Another Story […]
Flying Eagles Name 35-Man Squad for U-20 AFCON
Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has named a 35-man squad for the team’s final training camp ahead of the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. The core of the squad comprises players who featured in Nigeria’s victorious campaign at the WAFU B U-20 Championship held in Togo last year, but now include Seven foreign-based […]
President Tinubu declares April 7 as National Police Day
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s resolve to create a Nigeria Police Force that is well-trained, motivated and equipped with modern tools and technology, to effectively combat crime in Nigeria. Speaking yesterday during the maiden edition of the National Police Day celebrations, President Tinubu represented by his deputy, Vice President Kashim Shettima, formally designated […]