Written by Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has relieved his Special Adviser on Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Denen Aondoakaa, of his duties. Naija News reports that Aondoakaa, who was appointed only 10 months ago, has now been redeployed to the office of the Chief of Staff to the Governor. In a statement issued by … Continue reading “Benue Gov Alia Sacks Adviser, Makes Fresh Appointments”
Afrobeats superstar, Tiwa Savage, has dismissed speculation linking her romantically with her colleague, Ayo Balogun, better known as Wizkid. Naija News recalls that the Nigerian singer recently spoke about a past relationship with a celebrity that was kept hidden from the public. She revealed during an interview on The JMatt Show that the man, who … Continue reading “‘I Love Him’ – Tiwa Savage Opens Up On Dating Wizkid”
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has issued a stern warning to President Bola Tinubu and the Department of State Services (DSS), insisting that Nigeria risks a major crisis if its detained leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, is not given urgent medical attention. The group declared that Kanu’s health and safety remain “non-negotiable” and accused the … Continue reading “‘Nigeria Will Witness An Unimaginable Crisis’ – IPOB Warns Tinubu, DSS Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Health”
Popular Nigerian rapper Olamide has stated that he did not know Asake’s music would become so popular. Naija News reports that Asake rose to fame in 2020 with his hit song ‘Lady’. He joined Olamide’s label YBNL in February 2022. He, however, parted ways with YBNL in 2025 and established his label Giran Republic. Speaking during … Continue reading “You Can’t Convince Asake To Put In Effort – Olamide Speaks On Rise Of Former Signee”
After a seven-year journey of persistence and dedication, Plainfield, New Jersey, is welcoming the premiere Black-owned cannabis dispensary and community hub, Plant Base. Located in Downtown Plainfield, Plant Base operates as a cannabis dispensary, lounge, and community hub, offering co-working space, content creation facilities, cultural programming, and events. Its August 13 grand opening marked a … Continue reading “New Jersey Welcomes Black-Owned Cannabis Dispensary Lounge ‘Plant Base’”
The panelists from ABC’s hit daytime show, The View, have broken their silence on the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair said the agency should also “look into” their talk show next. The View co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Ana Navarro, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, and Alyssa Farah Griffin finally shared … Continue reading “‘The View’ Addresses Jimmy Kimmel Suspension As FCC Chair Threatens To ‘Look Into’ Show: ‘No One Silences Us’”
Legendary music executive Sylvia Rhone, after more than a decade of leading Epic Records, has decided to step down from her position as chairwoman and CEO, effective at the end of September. According to Billboard, Rhone, the first Black woman to become a chair at a major record company, will vacate her position next week … Continue reading “Longtime Music Exec Sylvia Rhone Preps Exit From Epic Records”
Yung Miami remains supportive of her former flame, Sean “Diddy” Combs. The former “City Girls” rapper, whose real name is Caresha Brownlee, wrote a character statement on behalf of her ex-boyfriend, Diddy, telling the judge that he is still a “good man.” The Shade Room received a copy of the written statement Brownlee wrote ahead … Continue reading “Yung Miami Told Judge ‘That’s A Good Man’ In Character Statement For Diddy”
Jen Lee Hayes was fortunate enough to have a kind mother who instilled confidence in her at a very young age. That confidence gave her a sense of freedom and a belief system that nothing was off limits when it came to her dreams. She’s now sharing her mother’s special formula in her new children’s … Continue reading “The Golden Hoops: A Daughter’s Tribute Book Conveys Empowering Message For Black Children”
NBA Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony’s generosity and kindness were recently brought up by an NBA reporter when he recalled the former Knicks player offering to pay the “whole salary” of a teammate, Cleanthony Early, when he was on the cusp of being cut by the NBA team. While appearing in a recent interview, reporter … Continue reading “Carmelo Anthony Offered To Cover Former Teammate’s Salary When The Knicks Waived Him”