37 miners’ suffocation: Anger spreads, 20 security officers suspended, mining disasters rock Kogi, Taraba
Anger mounted yesterday over the reported deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Niger State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, as the Federal Government suspended 20 officers and ordered an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Shinkafi to INEC: Withdraw Ya’u’s name, obey court order
In a statement on Saturday, Shinkafi said the commission had been served with a certified true copy of the judgment and should not publish any candidate for the district until the fresh primary ordered by the court was conducted or the matter was determined by the appellate courts.
Kwate dedicates AFRIMMA award laurel to fans
By Ayo Onikoyi Edo State-born Afrobeats artiste, David Cross, popularly known as K’WATE, has won the Best African USA-Based Artist of the Year award at the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards. Kwate was announced as the winner at the grand finale of the awards held in Dallas, Texas, on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The award […]
Compound Group celebrates two years of growth, expands business operations
Compound Group has celebrated its second anniversary, marking two years of growth, resilience and expansion across its oil and gas, logistics, real estate and bakery businesses. Speaking during activities to mark the anniversary, Group Chief Executive Officer, Barr. Henry Uzochukwu, attributed the company’s progress to the dedication of its employees and the continued confidence of […]
2027: Bayelsa PDP warns APC against dismissing Wike’s Rainbow Coalition
…Says APC needs wider coalition to deliver Tinubu By Emem Idio, Yenagoa The Peoples Democratic Party ,PDP, in Bayelsa State has warned the All Progressives Congress ,APC, against underestimating the political significance of the emerging Rainbow Coalition ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The state PDP Chairman, High Chief Alabh George Turnah, said the APC’s […]
Female artistes judged by what they wear, not talent – Fave
By Ayo Onikoyi Nigerian singer Fave has spoken about the different standards female artistes face in the music industry, saying women are often judged by their appearance and the sexual perceptions surrounding them rather than their talent. Fave made this known during an interview on the Afropolitan Podcast, where she addressed the challenges female artistes […]
