Wizkid was local artist before I brushed up his career – Akon reveals
Senegalese-American music star Akon has said that he played a big part in helping Nigerian Afrobeats singer Wizkid become famous around the world. In a recent interview on the Bagfuel Brigade podcast, Akon explained that before he signed Wizkid in 2008, the singer was only popular in Nigeria. According to him, it was after joining […]
Comedian and actor Russell Brand bailed on rape and sexual assault charges
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been released on bail after appearing in a London court to face serious charges related to sexual offences. The 49-year-old attended Westminster Magistrates’ Court, where he only spoke to confirm his name, birthday, and addresses. He also told the judge he understood his bail conditions. Brand, who now lives […]
Police arrest suspect over gruesome m8rder of ex-LG chairman in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police have arrested a suspect after the shocking k!lling of a former Local Government chairman, Alhaji Isa Muhammad Wabi, in Jama’are LGA. According to police spokesperson CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, Wabi was attacked at his home in Bauchi on the night of May 1, 2025. Two young men—Ahmad Abdulkadir (also known as […]
TikTok hit with £450millio fine for illegally sending user data to China
TikTok has been hit with a massive £450 million fine by European Union privacy regulators after a long investigation into how it handled user data. The investigation found that TikTok sent personal data of users to China, breaking EU privacy laws. Ireland’s Data Protection Commission, which oversees TikTok in Europe because the company’s regional office […]
“I will never talk to a girl for one year” — Singer, Ruger lays down his dating rules
Popular Nigerian singer Ruger has shared his thoughts on dating, and it’s getting people talking online. While speaking on The Brobants Show, Ruger made it clear that he doesn’t believe in long talking stages before dating someone. He said, “I will never talk to a girl for one year.” He also explained that even two […]
BREAKING: Federal Colleges of Education in Nigeria to award Bachelor’s degrees
The Nigerian government has officially begun rolling out a new policy that allows Federal Colleges of Education (FCOEs) to award Bachelor’s degrees. This follows the introduction of the Federal Colleges of Education Act, 2023, which was signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The confirmation came in a statement issued by Folasade Boriowo, who […]
EPL: I’ll take break when I leave Man City – Guardiola
Manchester City’s head coach, Pep Guardiola, has announced that he plans to take a break from football once he parts ways with the club. While he hasn’t made a final decision about retiring, the seasoned manager admitted that he’s considering stepping away from coaching—at least for a while. At 54, Guardiola has been with Manchester […]
We did not find weapon of terrorism on Kanu during arrest in Lagos – DSS witness tells court
A witness from the Department of State Services (DSS) told the Federal High Court in Abuja that no weapons linked to terrorism or violence were found on Nnamdi Kanu when he was arrested in Lagos on October 15, 2015. The DSS officer, referred to as PWAAA in court, also said nothing threatening was recovered from […]
Man on the run after luring and administering illicit concoction to 14-year-old boys, leading to d3ath of one in Gombe
A tragic incident occurred in Ashaka, a community in Funakaye Local Government Area of Gombe State, where a 14-year-old boy lost his life after allegedly being tricked into drinking a dangerous mixture. The grieving father of the deceased boy, Usman Dala, went to the Ashaka Police Station to report the sad event. He explained that […]
FBI, DEA request 90-day extension to release Tinubu records
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have asked for 90 more days before they release documents connected to a drug-related investigation involving Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu. These records were supposed to be made public by May 2, 2025, following a court order by Judge Beryl Howell from the U.S. […]