For Tyrese Gibson, his upcoming trip to Nigeria appears to be about more than concerts or celebrity appearances. The American actor and singer is describing it as a return to Africa and a chance to connect with a part of his identity that he says has always been important to him. Gibson recently announced plans…
The fire that ravaged shops at the popular SPAR Mall area in Calabar has once again exposed a problem that goes beyond one destroyed building: Nigeria’s slow fire service response. Multiple shops, including two boutiques and a pharmacy, were reportedly gutted by the blaze, destroying goods worth millions of naira. No deaths were reported, but…
Chelsea have moved quickly to protect one of the biggest successes of their recent rebuild, with João Pedro signing a new Chelsea contract until 2034 after just one full season at Stamford Bridge. The 24-year-old Brazilian arrived from Brighton in July 2025 for an initial £55 million plus £5 million in potential add-ons. He then…
At just 13, Nigerian rapper Iceking Ochacho is already learning one of the hardest lessons in the music business: getting people to listen is one thing, but getting them to remember you is another. The young artist, whose real name is Shedrack Mohammed Adah, recently celebrated his I’m Back EP by giving ₦20,000 to each…
Nigerian influencer and model Diana Eneje is officially engaged, and the announcement has given fans a rare look into a relationship she has largely kept away from the public eye. The fashion influencer shared photos of a romantic proposal from her longtime boyfriend, Pascal Godwin, with the couple pictured walking hand-in-hand on a lush green…
The petrol subsidy debate has returned to the centre of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race, and this time it is not simply about fuel prices. It is becoming a test of whether voters prefer the economic pain of President Bola Tinubu’s reforms or the promise from opposition candidate Atiku Abubakar to change course. Atiku, the African…
Governor Ademola Adeleke’s visit to President Bola Tinubu was more than a ceremonial presentation of his Osun re-election certificate. Coming just days after a closely fought election, the meeting offered an early picture of how Adeleke plans to approach his second term and his relationship with the federal government. Adeleke visited the Presidential Villa on…
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…
The Sokoto boat tragedy has once again exposed a problem that Nigeria has struggled to solve for years: people are still dying on the country’s waterways in accidents that may be preventable. At least 47 people have been confirmed dead after a boat capsized near Gorau in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State on…
Victony is set to release his 15-track sophomore album, Starlife, on August 21, marking another important stage in a career that has already been shaped by survival, growth and reinvention. The album is scheduled to arrive tonight, with Apple Music and Spotify listing the project for August 21, 2026. But Starlife feels different from a…
