By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Africa’s richest man and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that the planned initial public offering, IPO, of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals is already attracting billions of dollars in investor interest ahead of its proposed market debut in September. Speaking during an interaction with journalists […]

By Nnasom David Fast-rising Nigerian musician, Ogbonnaya Nkemdirim, known professionally as 9ikky, has released his debut six-track extended play (EP). The project was released on May 13, 2026, and marks a major step in his music career which began several years ago. 9ikky said the EP draws from personal experiences as well as stories from […]

ABUJA – AHEAD of the 2027 Presidential and general elections, the Shehu Gabam-led Social Democratic Party, SDP, has elected Abimbola Akeem Atanda as its Presidential candidate for the forthcoming polls.

While many footballers rose from humble beginnings, some players were born into rich families and never had to struggle financially before making it in the sport.

By Adeola Badru The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), an Islamic human rights organisation, has declared its rejection of the candidate reportedly endorsed by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, as his preferred successor in the 2027 governorship race. The group alleged that Governor Makinde is “playing a religious script” aimed at sidelining Muslims in the state, […]