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Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido on Wednesday drew global attention to the plight of the abducted Oyo schoolchildren and teachers by wearing a jacket bearing their names during his performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert in Los Angeles. The Grammy-nominated artist performed alongside America Foster; Major Lazer, the electronic music group founded…
The World Cup isn’t only about football: FIFA is drawing on music stars to elevate the competition into a global cultural event, broadening its reach beyond sports fans. From world-famous artists performing at the opening ceremonies to an unprecedented Super Bowl-style halftime show during the final, here is what to expect. A musical opening…
A coalition of civil society organisations, labour unions, youth groups, community associations and prominent activists has declared June 12, Nigeria’s Democracy Day, a day of nationwide protest over worsening insecurity, economic hardship and deteriorating living conditions across the country. The coalition, led by human rights lawyer Femi Falana, announced the planned mass action in…
The police have dismissed reports that hoodlums attacked schools in Bosso, Kpakungu, Sabon-Wuse and Lambata communities in Niger State, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, said the police had visited all the schools mentioned and found no evidence of any attack.…
Twin man-made crises are steadily unsettling the Igbo traditional institution in the South-East and the diaspora. LAWRENCE NJOKU reports that these royal crises have added to the many problems afflicting the Igbo nation at home and abroad. On March 1, this year, gunmen abducted from a church, and killed the traditional ruler of Ndufu-Alike in Ikwo Local…
Nigerian rapper and entertainer Folarin Falana, known professionally as Falz, has released the official music video for his single Omoge, weeks after the song first arrived on streaming platforms. Released on 20 March, Omoge takes its title and rhythm from a Sir Shina Peters sample, the juju legend whose 1989 album Ace (Afro-Juju Series 1)…
The critical role of cooperatives has been described as not merely a social or savings organisation but strategic economic institutions capable of driving business growth and ensuring that members’ products and services effectively meet market demands. This was the submission of the Ogun State Head of Service, Mr. Iskeel Olanrewaju Saka, in a keynote address…
COOPERATIVES DRIVE BUSINESS GROWTH, MEET MARKET DEMANDS – OGUN HOS The critical role of cooperatives has been described as not merely a social or savings organisation but strategic economic institutions capable of driving business growth and ensuring that members’ products and services effectively meet market demands. This was the submission of the Ogun State Head…
Afrobeats star Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has earned a UK Silver certification for her single “Bloody Samaritan”. The certification was awarded by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) in the United Kingdom. The song, released in 2021, is part of her debut album 19 and dangerous under mavin records. Other Nigerian artistes who…
THE GOVERNOR DAPO ABIODUN LED ADMINISTRATION WILL CONTINUE TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG ATHLETES TO BE A GOOD AMBASSADORS OF THE STATE AND SUPPORT THEIR ACADEMIC CAREERS. THE COMMISSIONER FOR SPORTS DEVELOPMENT HONOURABLE WASIU ISIAKA MADE THIS KNOWN AT THE FIRST 3 AND 10KM MARATHON RACE WHICH TOOK-OFF IN SAGAMU AND ENDED IN IPERU THIS SATURDAY. HONOURABLE…
