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It was a fun-packed night last week Thursday as national telecommunications company, Globacom, rolled out the drums to celebrate its trade partners. The operator had a lineup of entertainment heavyweights who treated guests to electrifying performances at the event, tagged “2026 Glo Partners’ Reward Gala”, which was held at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria…
Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Colombian pop artiste Shakira, Grammy-winning Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy and the popular Uganda’s Ghetto Kids have started rehearsals for their highly anticipated performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show. Videos circulating on social media show the artistes dancing alongside members of the Ghetto Kids during rehearsals, generating excitement ahead…
A 36-year-old trader, Titus Ishaya, has been arraigned before a Magistrate’s Court in Akure, Ondo State, over allegations of defrauding his business partners of N10.12 million and threatening to kill them after they demanded a refund. Ishaya, who resides in Kanfasha, is facing a three-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence, stealing and…
The Nigerian Army has commissioned the Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja Complex at the Nigerian Army College of Logistics and Management (NACOLM), reinforcing its commitment to strengthening military logistics, professional education and institutional capacity. The facility was inaugurated by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, during a ceremony in Lagos. According to the…
The Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Engr. Akeem Olatunji, has attributed the successful completion of the Oluyole Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Cooperative Investment and Credit Society (CICS) Housing Estate to Governor Seyi Makinde’s commitment to workers’ welfare and prompt payment of salaries. Olatunji stated this during the commissioning of the Oluyole NUT CICS Housing…
Senegalese-American singer, songwriter and music executive Akon has credited Nigerian singer and entrepreneur Banky W with discovering Wizkid and playing a pivotal role in launching the Grammy-winning artist’s career. Speaking in a recent interview with The Shade Room, the Konvict Muzik founder recounted how his partnership with Banky W and Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) led to…
Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Afrobeat superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, says he spends between $200,000 and $300,000 monthly on his personal lifestyle, excluding expenses on his wife, family, luxury cars and jewelries. Davido disclosed this during a livestream with DavrelTV, where he spoke about the financial demands of maintaining his status as one of…
The Lagos State Government has directed occupants of setbacks, roadsides, and other informal public spaces across the state to present documents supporting their occupation as it begins a statewide documentation exercise to regulate their use. The government announced the exercise in a public notice shared on its official Facebook page on Wednesday, saying it is…
Senegalese-American singer and music executive Akon has revealed that he chose to sign Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid in 2008 instead of Canadian rapper Drake, citing the latter’s financial demands at the time. Akon made the revelation during a recent interview with The Shade Room, where he reflected on his early involvement in the careers of…
The Ogun State Government has once again flung its door open by inviting global investors to explore the State’s vast investment opportunities, declaring that a more business-friendly environment has been created through strategic infrastructure development and policy reforms that have made it Nigeria’s most attractive investment destinations. Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Adebola…
