Tag: Music

BRICS Slams U.S. Trade Moves at Rio Meeting

Foreign ministers from the BRICS group of developing nations have met to discuss and present a united front in the face of US President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies. The meeting, which began yesterday in Rio de Janeiro, is expected to produce a joint statement criticizing “unilateral measures” on trade from the group formed by […]

INEC Proposes Digital Voter Cards, Key Electoral Reforms

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is proposing to replace Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) with downloadable voters’ card, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Special Adviser to the INEC chairman, Mohammad Kuna, who disclosed this yesterday in his presentation at a retreat with the Joint Committee of the National Assembly on Electoral Matters on the […]

Jessica Simpson Reflects on Setbacks and Career Challenges

The 44-year-old artist Jessica Simpson, recently shared her story during an interview with Fancy Hagood on the upcoming episode of Trailblazers Radio. She discussed her frustrations with the music industry, particularly after being dropped from her record label following the success of her 2008 country album, Do You Know. “I took a long break,” Jessica […]

WHO Launches New Guidelines to Curb Adolescent Pregnancy

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a new guideline aimed at preventing adolescent pregnancy and its significant related health complications. In a statement yesterday, the world health body urged rapid action to end child marriages and extend girls’ schooling, in a bid to tackle the leading cause of death globally among 15 to 19-year-old […]

AGN Clarifies Victims of Owerri Set Tragedy Not Registered Members

President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, has clarified that the individuals involved in the recent tragic on-set incident in Owerri, Imo State, were not registered members of the Guild. Last week, reports emerged that four actors were rushed to the Federal University Teaching Hospital in Owerri after reportedly losing consciousness on […]

NFF to sanction Heartland and Abia Warriors for Owing Players

Heartland FC and Abia Warriors may face sanctions from the Nigeria Football Federation for failing to pay former players their wages as agreed. While Heartland over 12 million Naira to five players, Abia Warriors owes 6 million Naira to three players. The NFF Disciplinary Committee may impose sanctions on the clubs, including fines and additional […]

IMF: Global Growth to Decline to 2.8% in 2025 Amid Trade tensions

The International Monetary Fund, IMF has projected a shrinking global growth and declining world inflation, occasioned by heightened uncertainties and key policy adjustments. IMF’s Chief Economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas who announced this yesterday in Washington DC, USA, while giving the fund’s global economic outlook, also downgraded the 2025 U.S. growth forecast to 1.8%, down from 2.7% […]

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 […]

SEC: Unregistered Digital Asset and Forex Platforms Now Illegal

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says the Investment and Securities Act (ISA 2025) has made it illegal for anyone to operate digital asset exchanges or online foreign exchange trading platforms without registration. In a statement yesterday, the SEC clarified that it is an offence in Nigeria for any entity that is not registered by […]

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 […]