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  • Fola recalls arrest on first day in Lagos pursuing music career

    By Ifunanya | September 7, 2025 | Comments Off on Fola recalls arrest on first day in Lagos pursuing music career

    Afrobeats singer Folarin Odunlami, known professionally as Fola, has shared a challenging experience from his early days in Lagos, where he pursued a career in music. In a recent interview with The Beat 99.9 FM […]

  • Nigeria Kano Challenges Lagos Economic Dominance

    By Ifunanya | September 7, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigeria Kano Challenges Lagos Economic Dominance

    Nigeria’s economic landscape is experiencing a significant shift, with Kano State emerging as a strong challenger to Lagos’ long-standing dominance. According to official figures, Kano’s nominal GDP grew by 25% from ₦12.05 trillion in 2022 […]

  • AI copyright lawsuit filed by Warner Bros Discovery

    By Ifunanya | September 7, 2025 | Comments Off on AI copyright lawsuit filed by Warner Bros Discovery

    Warner Bros. Discovery has filed a lawsuit against Midjourney, alleging copyright infringement over the company’s use of artificial intelligence technology. The lawsuit, filed in a California federal court, claims that Midjourney’s commercial subscription service was […]

  • Nigeria Fuel Strike Looms Over Monopoly Fears

    By Ifunanya | September 7, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigeria Fuel Strike Looms Over Monopoly Fears

    The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has announced plans to suspend the lifting and dispensing of petroleum products for three days, starting from Tuesday, September 9, 2025. This decision was disclosed […]

  • Sanctions cause 29 million excess deaths worldwide

    By Ifunanya | September 7, 2025 | Comments Off on Sanctions cause 29 million excess deaths worldwide

    A recent study published in the Lancet Global Health has found that Western sanctions have contributed to nearly 29 million excess deaths worldwide over the past five decades. The research, which examined age-specific mortality in […]

  • Osimhen injury blamed on Rwandan game plan in Nigeria win

    By Ifunanya | September 7, 2025 | Comments Off on Osimhen injury blamed on Rwandan game plan in Nigeria win

    Nigeria’s Super Eagles are set to face South Africa without their key striker, Victor Osimhen, after he suffered an injury during the team’s 1-0 win over Rwanda on Saturday. Osimhen was forced out of the […]

  • AFRIMA Awards: Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr Contest

    By Ifunanya | September 7, 2025 | Comments Off on AFRIMA Awards: Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr Contest

    The All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, has announced its nominees for the 11th edition, with top Nigerian music artists Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, and Davido competing for the coveted Artiste of the Year award. The […]

  • Nigeria Doctors Urge Government To Stop Appointing Non Doctors As Consultants

    By Ifunanya | September 7, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigeria Doctors Urge Government To Stop Appointing Non Doctors As Consultants

    The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has called on the government to stop appointing non-doctors to consultant positions in hospitals. This appeal was made in a communique issued at the end of […]

  • SEDEF Backs ADC to Unseat APC in Nigeria

    By Ifunanya | September 7, 2025 | Comments Off on SEDEF Backs ADC to Unseat APC in Nigeria

    The South East Democratic Forum (SEDEF) has expressed confidence in the opposition coalition movement under the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC), stating that it has the potential to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in […]

  • Nigeria strike looms as NUPENG battles Dangote Refinery

    By Ifunanya | September 7, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigeria strike looms as NUPENG battles Dangote Refinery

    The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has announced plans to embark on a strike action starting Monday, September 8, 2025. According to a statement released by the union, the decision to […]

  • Nigeria strike condemned by civic group ERA

    By Ifunanya | September 7, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigeria strike condemned by civic group ERA

    A civic group, the Economic Rights Activists, has criticized the planned nationwide strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress and affiliated unions, citing potential disruptions to fuel distribution and harm to the country’s economy. The strike, […]

  • Comedy record attempt by DeeOne set for October 2025

    By Ifunanya | September 7, 2025 | Comments Off on Comedy record attempt by DeeOne set for October 2025

    Nigerian comedian Aderombi Adedayo Martin, popularly known as DeeOne, is poised to attempt a record-breaking feat in the world of stand-up comedy. According to a recent Instagram post, DeeOne has received approval from the Guinness […]

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