Written by 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”
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”
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”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) to immediately clear outstanding arrears owed to agro-dealers and input suppliers under the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-Pocket (NAGS-AP). The presidential order followed the release of ₦30 billion by the African Development Bank (AfDB) as the second tranche for implementing the scheme. A … Continue reading “Tinubu Moves To Stabilise Food Chain, Orders BOA To Pay Agro-Dealers ₦30 Billion”
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has dismissed the long-held claim that Ile-Ife is the cradle of the Yoruba race. Speaking in a video shared on his Facebook page on Tuesday while conferring a chieftaincy title on one of his subjects, the monarch insisted that the Yoruba people did not originate from Ife, contrary … Continue reading “‘Document Whatever I Tell You Now Because I May Die Anytime, Ife Not Yoruba Origin’ – Oluwo Of Iwo”
The Dr Kester Awani Foundation has graduated 68 beneficiaries from the second edition of its flagship skills acquisition program, the Empowered to Empower Initiative (E2E). The annual initiative, first held in 2024, is designed to equip individuals with practical, income-generating skills. This year’s training attracted 125 registrants, but only 68 completed the program, underscoring its … Continue reading “Dr Kester Awani Foundation Graduates 68 Persons From Skills Acquisition Scheme – Empowered To Empower Initiative”
A Lansing, Michigan, mother is fighting to have her 11-year-old son reinstated after he was expelled for disarming a classmate who brought a gun to school. Savitra McClurkin says her son, Sakir, a seventh grader at Dwight Rich School of the Arts, is being punished after disarming and dismantling a classmate’s gun back in May. … Continue reading “Black Middle School Student Expelled After Disarming Gun-Carrying Classmate”
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”
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”
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’”