Afrobeats fans have plenty to look forward to as three of Nigeria’s biggest stars, Ayra Starr, Davido and Wizkid, prepare for a packed month of major releases and international performances. Leading the excitement is Mavin Records sensation Ayra Starr, who has confirmed that her highly anticipated third studio album, Starr Girl, will be released next…
Sophia Momodu has opened up about one of the most difficult periods of her life at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, using her experience of becoming a mother outside marriage to discuss stigma, identity and the struggle many women face when trying to make their voices heard. Momodu, who attended UNGA…
Nigeria’s most watched reality TV show is making its return, and the excitement is already building to a fever pitch. MultiChoice Nigeria has officially announced the return of Big Brother Naija for its 11th season, with the announcement made via the official BBNaija Instagram page which read: “Biggie is calling. Are you ready to answer?”…
Nigeria’s interest in Crystal Palace defender Honest Ahanor remains alive after the teenager was left out of Italy’s travelling squad for Friday’s UEFA Nations League meeting with France. However, the development does not mean Italy has released him from its senior setup. The Honest Ahanor situation is attracting attention because the defender has already played…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has announced plans for nationwide protests targeting major South African-linked businesses in Nigeria following renewed xenophobic attacks that have claimed the lives of two Nigerians in South Africa. NANS President Olushola Oladoja said the planned demonstrations would focus on companies including MTN, MultiChoice and Stanbic IBTC Bank, urging…
The prolonged Middle East oil crisis in 2026 is beginning to affect the global energy market beyond crude oil prices, with refinery disruptions expected to cut worldwide crude processing by an estimated 1.4 million barrels per day (bpd) in the fourth quarter. Wood Mackenzie said the extended conflict is expected to reduce global crude runs…
Pedri is back at Barcelona, and the midfielder has returned from the summer break with a noticeably different look. Club training photos show the 23-year-old with white hair as he begins his pre-season work at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. The new hairstyle has quickly become a talking point among Barcelona fans, but behind the…
A heated session erupted in the House of Representatives after Speaker Abbas Tajudeen blocked an attempt to immediately summon President Bola Tinubu over delays in budget implementation, as lawmakers continued to grapple with the controversy surrounding a ₦1.3 billion allocation to a reportedly non-existent government body. The rowdy plenary followed a motion seeking to invite…
Two very different political moments in Nasarawa and Bauchi are raising the same uncomfortable question ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections: what happens when political competition becomes more about money and weakened institutions than the quality of leadership? A video circulating online shows Hajiya Maryam Wadada, wife of APC Nasarawa governorship candidate Senator Ahmed Wadada, distributing…
Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema has once again placed Nigeria’s music industry in the global spotlight after delivering a standout performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in the United States. The singer joined international stars Lisa of BLACKPINK and Brazilian artist Anitta for a performance of “Goals,” the official World Cup song, in…
