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Davido Announces New Album ‘ORIADE’ 👑 Dropping July 31st

The Afrobeats global superstar has officially announced his next album, titled ‘ORIADE’, set to drop on Thursday, July 31st. He made the announcement with a r…

News

South Africa Begins Deportation Proceedings Against Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina

Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina is now facing possible deportation from South Africa after immigration authorities alleged that she is living in the c…

education

16-Year-Old Osasere Okundaye Becomes Nigeria’s Youngest Chartered Accountant, Breaks National Record

Nigeria has a new record holder. Osasere Okundaye, 16, has made history after qualifying as Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant.* Her achievement surpasse…

Music

33 Nigerian Songs Now Certified in France: Burna Boy Leads with 11 Records as Afrobeats Takes Over 🇫🇷

Afrobeats’ takeover of France is now official on paper. According to SNEP, France’s official music certification body, *33 Nigerian songs have now been certif…

Music

Billboard Ranks Tems’ “What You Need” BET Awards 2026 Performance Among the Top 6, Lauryn Hill Tribute Takes #1

Nigerian global star Tems has added another international co-sign to her résumé. Billboard has officially ranked Tems’ live rendition of “What You Need” as th…

entertainment

Congratulations Pour In for Content Creator TrinityGuy on His Brand New Car

Nigerian content creator TrinityGuy is celebrating a major milestone after taking delivery of a brand new car. The skit maker shared the moment online, and it …

entertainment

I Am Tired of Being Called an Actress': Ayobami Ojo Speaks Out on Stigma, Lost Deals and Relationships

Nollywood actress Ayobami Ojo has opened up about the discrimination she says she faces because of her profession, stating that she is “tired of being called a…

Business

South Korea Unveils $1.2 Trillion Chip and AI Investment Plan

South Korea's $1.2trn chip-AI plan taps Samsung and SK hynix for southwest hub to secure global semiconductor lead. South Korea is putting big money where …

entertainment

Jamie King Divorce: Austin Sosa Seeks Default Split in Court

Hollywood actress Jamie King is back in the headlines, and this time it is not for a new film role. Her estranged husband, banker Austin Sosa, is pushing to en…

Diaspora

Nigeria Business Man 'Big Joe' Shot Dead Outside Pretoria Shop

Pretoria, South Africa — A Nigerian businessman popularly known as Big Joe was reportedly shot dead in front of his shop in Pretoria on Sunday, June 28, 2026. …

Music

Tems at the BET Awards 2026: Look Breakdown and Rating

Tems at the BET Awards 2026: Look Breakdown & Rating Tems did what she always does made a statement without saying a word. The Nigerian Grammy winner hit …

Music

Highest Streamed Nigerian Albums on Spotify: 2014 to 2026

Spotify has changed how we measure impact in Nigerian music. These are the most-streamed Nigerian albums on the platform for each year, plus a quick note on th…

Sports

World Cup: Canada Knock Out South Africa 1-0 With Late Eustaquio Winner

Canada midfielder Stephen Eustaquio celebrating after scoring against South Africa at the World Cup Canada have sent South Africa packing from the World Cup af…

Geh Geh Reacts to 40-Year-Old Man Crying Over 19-Year-Old Girlfriend

Social commentator Geh Geh has reacted to a viral video of a 40-year-old man breaking down in tears after a breakup. In the clip, Geh questioned the man’s reac…

Insecurity

FG Failing on Insecurity, Bishop Mamza Tells Tinubu

The Catholic Bishop of Yola Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Dami Mamza, says the Federal Government is not doing enough to stop the wave of killings and kidnapp…

entertainment

I’d Rather Join Bandits Than Sell Kuli-Kuli and Akara – Nigerian Singer Mr Real Sparks Outrage

Nigerian singer Mr Real took to his Instagram Story to React regarding the President's wife comment Nigerian singer Mr Real sparks outrage online after sa…

International

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Dives into Pool on Suit to Open the Summer Season

New York City's outdoor swimming season got an unusual start on Friday, June 27. Mayor Zohran Mamdani walked to the edge of the Thomas Jefferson Pool in Ea…

Nigeria

Odumeje Questions Tinubu’s Achievements: “Only APC Members Are Celebrating Him

Popular cleric Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, aka Odumeje, has questioned President Bola Tinubu’s record in office, saying only APC members are celebrating th…

socials

Concern Grows Over Veteran Actor Hanks Anuku’s Wellbeing After Abuja Sighting

‎X user @Anthony Ehilebo has raised concern over the mental state of veteran Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku, after saying he spotted him sitting alone by a road…

socials

Peller Calls Out Double Standards Over ‘Certificates vs. Kulikuli’ Comments

TikTok star Peller has criticized Nigerians who, he says, downplay academic qualifications while also staying quiet about calls to start small-scale businesses…

International

Texas Mandates Bible Reading in Public Schools, First in the US

Texas becomes first US state to require Bible passages in schools under new K-12 reading list for 5 million students. Texas has just done what no other America…

Tech

US Okays Anthropic Mythos 5 AI for Trusted US Cyber Firms

US restores Anthropic's Mythos 5 AI to critical infrastructure firms two weeks after Trump ban over China fears. The United States government has given An…

Sports

Cape Verde's Unbeaten World Cup Run

Cape Verde stay unbeaten vs Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia on World Cup debut to book July 3 clash with Argentina. If you love an underdog story, look no furt…

Nigeria

Tinubu Signs New NIMC Act to Expand Nigeria’s Digital ID

NIMC Act 2026 introduces 5-year jail terms, makes NIN mandatory, and names NIMC Nigeria's digital identity authority. President Bola Tinubu has signed the …

Nigeria

Widow: Son Jailed at 17, Still on Death Row 28 Years After

Imo widow says her son David, arrested at 17 for alleged robbery, has spent 28 years on death row and is now 45. A widow from Imo State is pleading for help af…

International

Court Upholds Harvey Weinstein's California Rape Conviction

California court upholds Weinstein's rape conviction, affirming 2022 verdict but ordering a new sentencing hearing. A California appeals court has upheld H…

International

US Strikes Iran After Drone Hits Cargo Ship in Hormuz Strait

US military hit Iranian sites Friday after Tehran's drone struck a cargo ship in Hormuz, shattering a fragile ceasefire. The United States carried out airs…

Music

Davido Drops 2026 First Single 'I Know Who I Be' Today

Davido returns with 'I Know Who I Be', his first 2026 single featuring Jazzwrld and GL_Ceejay, out today June 26. Davido is back on the airwaves. The A…

International

Iran Singer Gets 74 Lashes for Hijab-Free YouTube Concert

Parastoo Ahmadi faces 74 lashes after Qom court ruling over hijab-free YouTube concert with eight team members. Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi, 29, has been se…

International

Venezuela Twin Quakes Kill 188, Injure Over 1,500 People

Venezuela earthquake disaster leaves 188 dead, 1,500 injured as twin quakes flatten buildings in Caracas. At least 188 people have been confirmed dead and more…