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  • Davido explains reason for DNA test on alleged daughter

    By Ifunanya | January 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Davido explains reason for DNA test on alleged daughter

    Davido, a prominent Afrobeat artist, has disclosed the reason behind his decision to conduct a DNA test on a teenager, Aanu Adeleke, who claims to be his daughter. The teenager had previously requested a DNA […]

  • X social media platform experiences brief downtime Friday

    By Ifunanya | January 16, 2026 | Comments Off on X social media platform experiences brief downtime Friday

    X, a social media platform owned by US tech billionaire Elon Musk, experienced a brief downtime on Friday, affecting users in Nigeria and elsewhere. The platform was inaccessible to users around 3pm local time before […]

  • PDP Chieftain Downplays Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Chances

    By Ifunanya | January 16, 2026 | Comments Off on PDP Chieftain Downplays Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Chances

    A prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party, Segun Sowunmi, has downplayed the chances of Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, in the upcoming 2027 general elections, suggesting he may not pose a […]

  • Davido DNA test controversy escalates as mother speaks out

    By Ifunanya | January 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Davido DNA test controversy escalates as mother speaks out

    Ayo Labinjoh, the mother of a teenage girl claiming to be the daughter of Nigerian singer Davido, has responded to the artist’s recent statements regarding a DNA test controversy. The dispute began when the girl, […]

  • Congo mining threatens community forests and livelihoods

    By Ifunanya | January 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Congo mining threatens community forests and livelihoods

    In the southeastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the pursuit of strategic minerals is increasingly encroaching on community forests, sparking concerns among local residents about their land, livelihoods, and environment. The village of […]

  • AFCON 2025 Golden Boot leader Brahim Diaz

    By Ifunanya | January 16, 2026 | Comments Off on AFCON 2025 Golden Boot leader Brahim Diaz

    Brahim Díaz Maintains Lead in AFCON 2025 Golden Boot Race As the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations reaches its climax, Brahim Díaz remains at the top of the Golden Boot standings. The Moroccan […]

  • Libya cinema revival faces challenges

    By Ifunanya | January 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Libya cinema revival faces challenges

    Libya’s once-thriving cinema scene has been revitalized by a determined filmmaker, Mouayed Zabtia, who is working to overcome the obstacles that led to the disappearance of cinemas and filmmaking in the country. Prior to Muammar […]

  • Lagos traffic diversion planned for Mazamaza Bridge repairs

    By Ifunanya | January 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Lagos traffic diversion planned for Mazamaza Bridge repairs

    The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion plan to facilitate maintenance works on the Mazamaza Bridge along the Lagos-Badagry carriageway. According to the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the rehabilitation work will commence […]

  • Kwankwaso’s Ally Resigns from NNPP to Explore New Path

    By Ifunanya | January 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Kwankwaso’s Ally Resigns from NNPP to Explore New Path

    Mustapha Shu’aib, a prominent associate of New Nigeria Peoples Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has formally resigned from the party. This development comes as Shu’aib seeks to explore new avenues in politics and […]

  • Ramaphosa orders inquiry into ignored Iran naval exercise withdrawal

    By Ifunanya | January 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Ramaphosa orders inquiry into ignored Iran naval exercise withdrawal

    South Africa’s Defence Minister, Angie Motshekga, has launched an investigation into why the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) failed to comply with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s orders to withdraw Iran from a multinational naval exercise […]

  • Super Eagles Eliminated by Morocco as Speed Darlington Reacts on Social Media

    By Ifunanya | January 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Super Eagles Eliminated by Morocco as Speed Darlington Reacts on Social Media

    Nigeria’s Super Eagles failed to advance to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations, losing to host country Morocco in the semifinals. The match ended in a 0-0 tie after regular and extra time, […]

  • Nigeria SEC Raises Minimum Capital Requirements

    By Ifunanya | January 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria SEC Raises Minimum Capital Requirements

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in Nigeria has announced a significant increase in the minimum capital requirements for all regulated capital market entities. This move is aimed at strengthening market resilience and enhancing investor […]

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