Why you can’t compare WizKid and Fela

Forty years ago, my records were played on Nigerian radio and sold across the country. I became known. Then I walked away, pulled the plug, and went to serve my National Service. I begin with this not out of nostalgia, but to make a necessary distinction.
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Pastor, two hunters, others killed by Boko Haram in Biu village

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The North East Chairman and Commander of Hunters/ Vigilantes (Sarkin Baka) based in Hawul Local Government Area of Borno state, Mallam Shawulu Yohanna have confirmed the killing of a Pastor, two hunters and other two civilians when some suspected members of Boko Haram terrorists invaded Tarfa Village of Biu local government […]

Asabi Olorisa: Police arraign seven suspects for arson in Kwara

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The Kwara State Police Command on Friday arraigned seven suspects before the State High Court in Ilorin over allegations of conspiring to set fire to the residence of a traditional worshipper, Toyin Asabi Olorisa. The accused persons are identified as Alhaji Yekini Oloruntele, Alhaji Saliu Usman, Garba Amuda Yusuf, Alhaji Mumini […]

Fubara is APC leader in Rivers — Presidency

The Presidency, yesterday laid to rest the controversy over the leadership hierarchy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State by declaring Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the leader of the party in the state.

Sachet alcohol ban stands until law changes – NAFDAC insists

By Chioma Obinna The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Professor Christianah Adeyeye, yesterday reaffirmed the agency’s firm stance on the ban of alcohol in sachets and small bottles, stressing that there will be “no going back unless a legislative or legal directive allows otherwise.” Adeyeye spoke during […]

NAFDAC busts fake Goya oil factory, alcohol counterfeit syndicate in Lagos

•Warns churches, traders against toxic products as enforcement intensifies By Chioma Obinna The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, on Friday in Lagos uncovered an illegal factory producing fake “Goya oil” and dismantled a major syndicate involved in the counterfeiting of alcoholic drinks in Lagos, warning that the activities pose grave […]

Buruku boat mishaps: Benue govt enforces life jackets, curfew, to end tragedies

By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue State Government has announced a sweeping enforcement of safety measures at the Buruku waterfront following repeated boat accidents that have claimed lives and destroyed property along the busy river corridor. The intervention comes amid growing public concern over unsafe ferry operations being used as a temporary alternative while the […]

‘Wike to join APC before 2027 elections’

The former governor of Rivers state and current minister of the federal capital territory, FCT, Barr Nyesom Wike may be set to finally dump the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, to pitch his political tent with the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.

Uriel Oputa’s double celebration loading tonight

Ex-Big Brother housemate and Instagram influencer Uriel Oputa is marking a double celebration today as she turns a year older and launches her much-anticipated UU’s Kitchen spot in Lekki, Lagos.

Silent blindness epidemic from glaucoma looms as cases surge

Alarming new data released reveals that many people are currently living with glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness. Experts warn that the true scale of the crisis has been drastically underestimated, with the number of cases expected to soar as the population ages. New analysis conducted by the Institute of Ophthalmology suggests a looming health […]

Human brain works more like AI than expected

Groundbreaking research has revealed that the human brain understands spoken language through a sequential process that almost perfectly mirrors the inner workings of advanced Artificial Intelligence. The study, published in Nature Communications, suggests that despite the biological and digital worlds being constructed differently, they have converged on the same structural “roadmap” for making sense of […]

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