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Police restricts movement in 26 states due to Bye-elections on Saturday

The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered restriction of all forms of vehicular movement on roads, waterways, and other forms of transportation from 12 am to 6 pm in 26 states holding bye-elections on Saturday. This is with the exclusion of those on essential duties such as officials of INEC, accredited journalists, ambulances […]

Nigeria takes on Angola in first Quarter final tie for AFCON 2023

Senegalese official Issa Sy will be the referee when Nigeria take on Angola in today’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final encounter, at the Stade FĂ©lix HouphouĂ«t-Boigny in Abidjan. Sy will have compatriots Djibril Camara and Nouha Bangoura in as assistant referee 1 and assistant referee 2 respectively, while Mauritanian official Abdel Aziz Bouh will […]

Usher Announces New Album With Pheelz and Burna Boy

Grammy-winning American music star Usher has announced a new album and among the artists featured on the project are Nigerian Grammy-winner Burna Boy and hitmaking producer & artist Pheelz. The upcoming 20-track album titled ‘Coming Home’ is set for release on February 9, 2024, and it also features guest appearances from Latto, 21 Savage, Summer […]

Actress Jailed six-month for Spraying, Stepping on Naira Notes

President Bola Tinubu has called on Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to collaborate with potential Nigerian vaccine manufacturers to ensure equitable access to life-saving vaccines for children and adults.

Nigerian actress, Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin, has been convicted and sentenced to six months imprisonment for spraying and stepping on the new Naira notes at a social event in Lagos. According to EFCC, in a statement posted yesterday on its official X handle, the actress was sentenced and convicted by Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High […]

Bob Marley’s new EP with Wizkid and Bloody Civilian to be released in February

An EP is set to be released as the soundtrack to the highly anticipated new film ‘Bob Marley: One Love’. Produced in partnership with the Marley family and starring Kingsley Ben-Adir as the legendary musician and Lashana Lynch as his wife Rita, the movie is in theatres from February 14, 2024. The EP presents seven […]

EFCC Uncovers Religious Sect Laundering Money For Terrorists

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that the anti-graft agency uncovered how a religious sect in Nigeria is “laundering money for terrorists.” This was as he also revealed that another religious body was found to be protecting a money launderer after some money suspected to have been […]

The Omniverse Summit 2024 Is Here

As partners and supporter of the work we do in bringing Africa to the limelight and showcasing the immense talent, opportunities and market within our continent, we want to invite you to get first access to the Omniverse Summit for free. The Omniverse Summit will hold from February 27 – March 1, 2024 and involve […]

My acceptance speech and Grammy outfit are ready- Ayra Starr

Nigerian superstars are vying for the most coveted music award, therefore the country’s focus has shifted to the upcoming 2024 Grammy Awards. In an interview with Cool FM Lagos, sensational singer Ayra Starr disclosed that she has practiced her acceptance speech, walk, and dress for the 66th Grammy Awards. Ayra Starr said she was prepared […]

Skepta & Portable tease their Upcoming Single

British rapper Skepta has teased an upcoming release titled ‘Tony Montana’ featuring Nigeria Street pop sensation, Portable. In the teaser that has now gone viral on social media, Skepta and Portable appeared together on a track that has Afrobeats-styled production with Skepta using some Yoruba language in his lyrics. Recall that Portable spent time in […]