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Five-time Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo has made history as the first African musician and the first Black African to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The 66-year-old Beninese singer was honoured at a ceremony on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, where she received the 2,854th star in the Recording category. Born…
In a determined effort to achieve a coherent framework to respond to evolving security threats nationwide, President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday approved the immediate preparation of a comprehensive National Threat Assessment and a rolling five-year Strategic Defence Operations Plan. The decision was taken at the Federal Executive Council meeting. The new framework, according to President…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has urged the newly installed Onilupeju of Ilupeju-Agbara in Ado-odo Ota Local Government, Oba Adamson Hassan, to prioritise development within his community and align with the State’s broader agenda for progress. The Governor, made the remarks during the official installation and presentation of instruments of office to the new…
Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Nigerian singers Wande Coal and Davido have clashed on social media over an unreleased collaboration,“Come My Way”. The disagreement was sparked by comments made by Davido during a recent podcast interview, which he shared on his Instagram Story. The “I know Who I be” crooner said that the collaboration was shelved after…
Afrobeats star David “Davido” Adeleke has reflected on his uncle, Ademola Adeleke’s re-election as Osun State governor, claiming that he took on 17 All Progressives Congress (APC) governors with just his mobile phone. The “Unavailable” hitmaker, who played a key role in Adeleke’s re-emergence as governor, also spoke about President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill…
Nigeria’s Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, says he plans to establish a Sports centre for youths in Osun State, organise a music competition and concert to promote young talents. Davido disclosed this on Tuesday in Osogbo while addressing journalists on plans to support youth development following the re-election of his uncle, Governor…
Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy and Colombian star Shakira are still riding high with their World Cup anthem “Dai Dai” as the track remains at number one on the Billboard Global 200. Billboard data shows “Dai Dai” has now spent five consecutive weeks atop the Global 200. It also leads the Billboard Global Excl. US…
Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The Council of Legal Education, CLE, has released a list of universities approved to admit students into the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme in Nigeria as of August 2026. The Council also warned prospective students, parents and guardians against enrolling in unaccredited Law programmes, saying graduates of such programmes would not be…
Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dayo Israel, has described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s dancing as a political strength that helped him connect with voters in Osun State. Israel, in an article shared on Facebook on Sunday, said Mr Adeleke’s ability to sing, dance and interact closely with the…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening grassroots leadership and preserving the State’s cultural heritage through the strategic upgrading of deserving traditional institutions across the State. The Governor stated this during the official installation and presentation of the staff of office to the newly installed Elewuga of Ewuga, Oba…
