Wizkid Tops Spotify as Most-Streamed African Artiste with 8 Billion Streams
January 16, 2025
Nigerian music icon Ayo Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has been named the most-streamed African artiste on Spotify, surpassing top stars Burna Boy and Davido. The award-winning artiste, Wizkid achieved a staggering 8 billion streams...
‘We never considered hiring foreign machinery as a viable option’ – FG
January 16, 2025
The Federal Government of Nigeria has debunked plans of hiring foreign machinery to help address the insecurity condition in the country, adding that it has never considered it as an alternate. The Federal Government also...
NYSC Clears Air on Queries to 200 Corps Members, Denies Link to Christmas Carol
January 16, 2025
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has clarified the reason for querying over 200 corps members in Atiba Local Government, Oyo State. The scheme denied claims that the action was due to their failure to...
Ayra Starr Crowned Nigeria’s Leading Female Artist in 2024
January 16, 2025
Nigerian singer and songwriter Ayra Starr has been named the top female artist in Nigeria for 2024, according to TurnTable‘s annual end-of-year chart. Her dominance across streaming platforms, combined with strong radio and TV airplay,...
Nigerian Army redeploys top officers, many generals affected
January 16, 2025
Mr Nwachukwu, a major general, explained that the redeployment was a strategic move to enhance the operational effectiveness and administrative efficiency of the Army. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Olufemi Oluyede, has approved the...
Lawmakers reject ₦9bn Solid Minerals Budget
January 16, 2025
The Joint Committee of the Senate and House on Solid Minerals has rejected the proposed 9 billion naira budget for the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, calling it insufficient to support Nigeria’s economic diversification efforts....
Foreign policy and the path to peace in a dangerous neighbourhood
January 16, 2025
I was born in a civil war and was not able to vote for my leader until I was in my 30s. Nigeria is now a country guided by the rule of law and a...
Tinubu heads to UAE for Global Sustainability summit
January 16, 2025
President Bola Tinubu has departed for the United Arab Emirates to attend the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), at the invitation of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. The summit, themed...
Man Arrested for Alleged Rape of 12-Year-Old Girl in Bauchi
January 16, 2025
20-year-old resident of Misau Local government has been arrested for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl by NSCDC, Operatives of Bauchi State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps. Ibrahim Sadiq, the accuser, was...
Moses Bliss, wife, welcome bouncing baby boy
January 16, 2025
Nigerian gospel singer, Moses Bliss, and his wife, Marie Bliss, have welcomed their first child, a baby boy. The singer, Moses Bliss, made the announcement on his Instagram page on Friday, alongside a newly released song video...
