Nigerian rapper and activist Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has sparked fresh debate online. His reaction followed comments from First Lady Oluremi Tinubu about economic empowerment and survival strategies. The First Lady had defended her advice for Nigerians to explore small businesses. She mentioned ventures like akara sales, roasted corn and kuli-kuli production. She…
Nollywood actor IK Ogbonna has finally broken his silence following the death of his close friend, Alexx Ekubo. The actor shared an emotional 27-page tribute, opening up about their friendship and the painful reality of losing someone he called a brother. His touching message has since sparked emotional reactions from fans across social media. According…
Ubi Franklin warns men against having children with different women. The music executive says he learned the lesson the hard way. Nigerian music executive and talent manager Ubi Franklin has shared a personal lesson that is now getting people talking online. The father of several children advised men to avoid having children with different women….
Davido tells streamer Davrel “Guy shut up” during a live stream as he mentioned an alleged $15,000 theft involving the singer’s sister in Canada. The internet is buzzing after Davido suddenly stopped a streamer during a live broadcast. The singer interrupted the conversation when content creator Davrel brought up a sensitive story about his family….
Mohbad’s father says the late singer will not be reburied until Liam’s DNA test is completed. The court adjourned the case to August 11, 2026. DNA dispute keeps Mohbad’s burial on hold Almost three years after Mohbad’s death, the controversy over his son Liam’s paternity is still unresolved. Because of that, the late singer’s father,…
Davido has sparked fresh conversations online after opening up about his monthly expenses. During a recent livestream with content creator Davrel, the Afrobeats superstar revealed that he spends over $200,000 on himself every month. That amount is close to N300 million. Interestingly, the figure does not include what he spends on his wife, children, cars,…
Airtel Africa has taken another bold step to reward investors. The telecom giant has now repurchased 12,864,569 ordinary shares since launching its $60 million share buyback programme in May 2026. According to a filing submitted to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), the company bought the shares at a volume-weighted average price of 339.40 pence each….
Nigeria validates its National Hydrogen Policy, aiming to attract investment, create jobs and compete in the $200 billion global hydrogen market. Nigeria is moving closer to becoming a major player in the global hydrogen market. The Federal Government has validated its National Hydrogen Policy after 18 months of consultations. The policy aims to help Nigeria…
Shell awards $518 million in contracts to Nigerian firms and has paid over $2 billion in taxes and royalties, strengthening local businesses and the Nigerian economy. Shell Companies in Nigeria awarded contracts worth $518 million to 123 Nigerian companies in 2025. The move shows Shell’s continued support for local businesses in the oil and gas…
Funke Akindele has spoken about how American filmmaker Tyler Perry influenced her journey as a storyteller. Speaking during an interview with BellaNaija, the award-winning filmmaker explained that she has never been ashamed of learning from people she admires. According to her, Tyler Perry’s films taught her a lot about storytelling and screenwriting during her early…
