Iran court backs 74 lashes for singer who performed without hijab
An appeals court in Iran has confirmed a sentence of 74 lashes handed to prominent singer Parastoo Ahmadi after she performed without the mandatory hijab, according to her lawyers.
I’ve been a thief, made many foolish mistakes — Charlie Boy
Charlie Boy said those experiences shaped the person he has become today and influenced his decision to write an honest account of his life.
King of Gas Julius Rone soars at 52
By Juliet Ebirim Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of UTM Offshore Limited, Julius Rone has carved a distinct path in Nigeria’s energy sector. At 52, the businessman has spent decades turning the country’s vast, under leveraged gas reserves into a platform for serious commercial enterprise. The result is a career that has made […]
Ycee slams young artists for ‘meaningless content’
Rapper and singer Oludemilade Martin Alejo, popularly known as Ycee, says Nigeria’s education sector is decaying because the government keeps prioritizing the wrong things.
Rema sets Mawazine stage on fire after World Cup opening ceremony moment
By Benjamin Njoku Days after delivering an incredible performance at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in the U.S. alongside LISA, Katy Perry, Anitta, Tyla, and Future, Rema is back in global headlines. The Nigerian Afrobeats star headlined the Mawazine Festival on the prestigious OLM Souissi stage in Rabat, Morocco. He shared the bill with […]
Food, music, as Jollof Fest returns to Lagos with new addition
By Juliet Ebirim Lagos residents turned out in large numbers on Saturday for the 2026 edition of Knorr Jollof Fest at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, transforming the venue into a lively gathering centred on food, entertainment and shared cultural experiences. Now in its fourth year, the festival drew thousands of attendees who spent the […]
