Nigerian rapper, FalzTheBahdGuy and French-Senegalese actress Liliane Maroune have been unveiled as hosts of the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), happening from January 7 to 11, 2026, in Lagos. Falz becomes the second Nigerian to host AFRIMA, joining 2Baba’s 2014 debut .

A former presidential aspirant of the Labour Party (LP), Faduri Oluwadare Joseph, popularly known as Fadojoe, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, saying he is entering the race to address what he described as Nigeria’s worsening economic hardship, insecurity and leadership failures.

By Benjamin Njoku A memorable night at Freedom Park, Lagos recently, reimagined the legendary Cardinal Jim Rex Lawson’s highlife music with a brass band twist. The event, conceptualized by Bimbo Manuel, blended Rex Lawson’s melodies with Lagos street and carnival rhythms, creating a unique cultural fusion. Actor Wale Ojo recreated Rex Lawson’s iconic song “Yellow […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou The 35th President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE, Engr. Alimasuya Rabiu, FAEng, FNSE has called on engineers across the country to embrace unity, professionalism and collective responsibility as the Society enters 2026. In his New Year goodwill message, Engr. Rabiu described the new year as the beginning of a defining […]

By Dickson Omobola Security Professional & Analyst, Oluwafemi Aratokun-Ale, has condemned the recent attack on security infrastructure in Ipele, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State. On New Year’s eve, gunmen attacked Ipele and set the divisional police station in the area on fire. Eyewitnesses said the assailants, numbering between 20 and 30, invaded the […]

A youth group under the aegis of Asholio Youth in Politics has urged elected and appointed public office holders, particularly those of Moro’a extraction, to intentionally serve as role models and mentors to the younger generation in order to promote responsible leadership and sustainable development.

By  Aliu Sani When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Hon. (Dr.) Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo as Minister of Interior in August 2023, it marked the beginning of a new era in Nigeria’s governance. The focus was clear, especially with regards to transforming internal security, identity management, and public safety through the Renewed Hope Agenda. In less than two […]

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended heartfelt felicitations to renowned elder statesman and community leader, Chief Godwin Ogbetuo, on the occasion of his 96th birth anniversary. Governor Oborevwori in a goodwill message issued on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, commended Chief Ogbetuo for his lifetime of principled leadership […]

Ebonyi State philanthropist, Dr. Nkata Nwani Chuku, has inaugurated a Civic Development Centre in Okposi Okwu community, Ohaozara Local Government Area of the state, providing a modern learning and skills hub for students and youths.

Warns mischievous elements The recent anti-Okpẹ Identity role of HRM Orhue l, the Orodje of Okpẹ Kingdom and some of his chiefs, is a challenge which we are destined by history to overcome for the interest of the Okpẹ Nation’’ says President General of Okpe Union Worldwide, Prof Igho Natufe. Prof Natufe made this remark […]