Written by Global music star 2Baba has described Burna Boy as the leading Afrobeats artist, saying he currently operates on a different musical level compared to peers like Davido and Wizkid. Speaking on the ‘Mic On’ Podcast, 2Baba said he appreciates the work of all major Afrobeats artists but placed Burna Boy at the top of the current scene. … Continue reading “Burna Boy ahead of Wizkid, Davido locally, globally – 2Baba”
Funke Opeke listen is a Nigerian electrical engineer, founder of Main Street Technologies and Chief Executive Officer of Main One Cable Company, a communications services company based in Lagos State, south-western Nigeria. Wikipedia “Opeke” (often spelled Okpeke in Nigerian Pidgin) is a slang term popular in southern Nigeria, particularly Lagos, meaning a “sweet chick,” stylish woman, or a beautiful, … Continue reading “Funke Opeke: The Main One Opeke Woman Who Brought Internet to West Africa”
Rate this post By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA—Igbo Community Association, Abuja, has called on the Federal Government to ban a history textbook, titled: ‘Living History for Junior Secondary Schools’ over its alleged exclusion of Igbo history. The association alleged that the omission was a deliberate attempt to erase Igbo contributions to Nigeria’s history and development, warning … Continue reading “Igbo group demands ban on ‘living history’ textbook”
Rate this post The University of Cambridge has announced the transfer of legal ownership of 116 Benin artefacts held at its Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (MAA) to Nigeria’s National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), operating under a management agreement with the Benin Royal Palace. The decision follows a formal request submitted by the … Continue reading “Cambridge University transfers ownership of 116 Benin Artefacts to Nigeria”
Rate this post Pronounced OrWor .. Or War OR Money Another Meaning for Owo Lets See In recent months, social media chatter and viral posts have tagged Owo, a historic city in Ondo State, southwestern Nigeria, as a “hotspot” or even a base where kidnappers allegedly collect ransom. These claims have spread widely on platforms … Continue reading “Owo Ondo Kidnappers Den ? Kidnapping Incidents in Owo: A Supposed Hotspot for Kidnappers”
Rate this post By Efe Onodjae The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one suspect in connection with the death of popular gospel artiste Matthew Ogundele and three others inside a music studio in Ajah, Lagos State. The victims also include Itunu Ogundele, Joseph Sanya, and blogger Matthew Awosanya, popularly known as … Continue reading “Police confirm arrest of one over death of popular gospel artiste, three others”
Rate this post By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS – The Lagos State Government on Sunday ordered the closure of the popular Ladipo Spare Parts Market in Mushin over persistent environmental violations and disregard for public order. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the action via a public statement on social media. … Continue reading “Lagos shuts Ladipo Spare Parts Market over environmental violations”
Rate this post By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Following widespread criticism over its rejection of a proposed amendment to Clause 60, Subsection 3, of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, which sought to make real-time electronic transmission of election results mandatory, the Senate has scheduled an emergency plenary sitting for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 12:00 … Continue reading “Electoral Act Amendment: Senate bows to pressure, to hold emergency sitting Tuesday”
Rate this post LAGOS — THE Lagos State government, yesterday, inaugurated a Central Planning Committee to coordinate the final burial rites of the Akran of Badagry, Oba Babatunde Akran, Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I, who recently joined his ancestors. Recall that the Akran of Badagry, who was also the Permanent Vice Chairman of the Lagos State … Continue reading “Lagos SSG heads funeral c’ttee for late Akran”
Rate this post ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has received a delegation from the United States led by the Commander of the United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The delegation was led by General Dagvin R. Anderson, Commander of USAFRICOM, and accompanied by the Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in … Continue reading “Tinubu receives US military delegation at Aso Rock”