Smilesoundz: Rising Tiv star making waves in Nigeria’s Afro R&B scene
Smilesoundz, born Olade Philip Ogar on May 5, 1995, is fast emerging as one of Nigeria’s most exciting new voices in the Afro R&B landscape. A native of Vandeikya Local Government Area in Benue State, he was born in Takum, Taraba State, and raised in Bekwarra, Cross River State, where his passion for music began […]
Anambra Police hunts for minor allegedly initiated into a cult group
By Vincent Ujumadu The Anambra State Police command says it is seeking useful information about a minor allegedly involved in cult initiation in the state. Although the command did not state the town or community where the incident happened, the state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the Police intercepted a disturbing […]
Felabration UK: When Art Birthed in Kalakuta Meets a City Shaped by William Wilberforce
Hull city in North England came alive on October 18, 2025, with Felabration, as Afrobeat filled the air in Hull, proving that history, when reclaimed, can entertain.
These defections and this democracy, by Ugoji Egbujo
Gov. Peter Mbah has left the PDP for the ruling party. Gov. Diri is packing his defection bags. Gov. Soludo is proposing an alliance of the progressives: a capitulation that spares him the tag of a defector. Fubara is a caged bird. Adeleke is keen to defect. By 2027, all the state governors in the south could […]
Melvin Daji inducted as Special Humanitarian Ambassador in Abuja
By Nnasom David The Institute for Humanitarian Studies and Social Development (IHSD) has inducted Melvin Ponsak Daji as a Special Humanitarian Ambassador in recognition of his outstanding contributions to community service and social development. The induction took place during the 15th Annual Humanitarian Public Lecture and Pan-African Humanitarian Leadership Award Ceremony, held at the Abuja […]
Southern Kaduna Group cautions against politicizing ‘Northern Christians’ identity
The Southern Kaduna Renaissance Front (SKRF) has cautioned against the misuse of the “Northern Christians” identity for political purposes, urging leaders and organizations to prioritize unity and development over divisive rhetoric.
