The management of Nigerian dancer and entertainer Poco Lee has publicly defended Zlatan Ibile after online criticism suggested that the rapper had failed to support him during his ongoing UK legal case. In a statement issued on September 16, Poco Lee’s management said Zlatan, along with others, had been “extremely supportive and helpful” throughout the…
Japan has committed $3.5 million to strengthen Nigeria’s rice seed production system, providing equipment and technical support to the National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI) and its outstations. The intervention is designed to improve the quality and availability of rice seeds supplied to farmers across the country. But the interesting part of this intervention is that…
Nigerian media personality and Big Brother Naija host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and his wife, Cynthia Obi-Uchendu, are preparing to welcome their third child, delighting fans with the surprise announcement. The news was shared by Cynthia through an emotional Instagram post accompanied by elegant maternity photos. Reflecting on her journey back into motherhood, she revealed that the…
The Nigerian naira has come under renewed pressure after the United States dollar strengthened sharply following a more hawkish policy signal from the US Federal Reserve, pushing the local currency into one of its weakest 12-month periods. The dollar rally was triggered by growing expectations that the Federal Reserve could maintain higher interest rates for…
Several dozen protesters marched through San Francisco on Thursday, targeting the headquarters of OpenAI and Anthropic as concerns over the speed of artificial intelligence development continue to grow. The AI safety protests in San Francisco come at a time when warnings about increasingly powerful AI are coming from inside the industry itself. Protesters are demanding…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing one of the most serious challenges of his presidency after UEFA, CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) jointly accused him of “deception” and a breach of trust over a controversial plan involving the commercialization of the World Cup. But despite the dramatic language, this is not yet a…
Juventus are pushing to sign Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee, with the Dutchman reportedly open to returning to Serie A after just two years at Old Trafford. Talks between the clubs and Zirkzee’s representatives are ongoing, with Juventus exploring a loan arrangement. United, however, are looking for more than simply sending the 25-year-old away for…
The EFCC and ICPC investigation into the ₦12 billion NFF fund could become much bigger than a financial investigation. At its core, the case raises a question Nigerian football has faced for years: what happens to public money after it enters the football system? The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices…
Nigeria’s relationship with South Africa is facing renewed pressure as the National Assembly suspends official legislative engagements with the country, while Nigerian traders in Lagos are protesting the growing presence of Chinese businesses in retail markets. The two developments are separate, but they point to a wider concern around how Nigerians respond when foreign nationals…
Afrobeats superstar Davido has revealed that maintaining his lifestyle as one of Africa’s biggest music stars costs him between $200,000 and $300,000 every month, and that figure does not include expenses for his wife, children, luxury cars, jewelry or household. He made the disclosure during a recent livestream with content creator Davrel. According to the…
