Afrobeats and Amapiano stars dominated the top five biggest African artists. Wizkid led the rankings, followed by Tyla, Tems, Burna Boy, and Asake. These musicians drove the highest streaming numbers on the platform. Wizkid frequently topped the list with over 100 million streams early in the year. Dominance of Afrobeats and Amapiano Afrobeats and Amapiano…
BBNaija celebrity KimOprah has sparked debates on social media. With her reflections on the transformation over the years in church worship. She says that she misses the old days when close and naked time with God remained a personal affair. She has lamented that now there is the family bashing of cameras into your face…
In 2025, oil-producing states and major commercial centers once again topped the list of Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) payments. Lagos, Delta, and Rivers led in gross receipts. These figures are based on FAAC data from all 36 states, covering statutory allocations, derivation revenue, VAT, and other federally shared inflows, regardless of the transaction period….
Abolore Adegbola Akande (also known as 9ice) is a Nigerian musician who recently caused an uproar online. This is after he responded to a cash gift given to him. By the president of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Musliu Ayinde Akinsanya (Oluomo). Another video that went viral was one that showed…
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters refuted assertions by United States Africa Command head General Dagvin R.M. Anderson. He claimed American troops deployed to Nigeria for counterterrorism support. This denial sparked debates on foreign military involvement. US Commander’s Announcement General Anderson revealed the deployment during a Tuesday briefing. He stated, “That has led to increased collaboration between…
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq visited President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. He briefed the leader on recent attacks in Kaiama Local Government Area. The governor expressed gratitude for swift federal action. Attack Details Suspected bandits struck Woro and Nuku communities on Tuesday evening. They killed over 100 people, including women and children. Additionally the assault…
The Bank of Mexico held its benchmark interest rate at 7 percent. This decision ended a series of 12 consecutive cuts that began in March 2024. The unanimous vote marked the first pause in nearly two years. Historical Easing Cycle The central bank, known as Banxico, started reducing rates from a high of 11.25 percent….
The Justice Department released three million pages of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This action brought renewed attention to billionaire Bill Gates connections with Epstein. Gates met Epstein multiple times after his 2008 conviction. Historical Ties Gates and Epstein first connected in 2011. They discussed philanthropic initiatives, including a potential donor-advised fund….
Human rights activist Mazi Greg Onoh filed a lawsuit in the Enugu High Court. He sought accountability for the deaths of 21 coal miners killed during a colonial-era protest. The court heard the case numbered E/909/2024. Historical Background Coal miners in Iva Valley, Enugu, struck on November 1, 1949. They demanded better wages and working…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery issued a warning that reliance on coastal logistics for fuel distribution could increase petrol prices significantly. The refinery released a statement on February 5, 2026, highlighting potential added costs. “In our opinion, coastal logistics can add approximately N75 per litre to the cost of petrol, which, if passed on to consumers, would…
