‘Compare yourself with your peers, not Fela’ – Yeni Kuti tells artistes
Yeni Kuti, media personality and daughter of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has cautioned modern-day artistes against comparing themselves with her late father. She said such comparisons miss the true meaning of legacy and fail to appreciate Fela’s lasting impact on music and culture. Speaking in an interview with Arise TV after the Kuti family received […]
Davido reacts to Grammy loss
Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has shared his emotions following his loss at the 2026 Grammy Awards. The singer admitted that the outcome affected him deeply and left him discouraged on the night of the ceremony. In a post on his Instagram page, Davido revealed that he initially did not feel […]
Nyesom Wike saw future, took political risk – Ikwerre ex-LG Chair
Former Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area in Rivers State, Samuel Nwanosike, has said that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, took a bold political risk by supporting President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election. According to him, that decision was based on foresight and has started yielding positive results for […]
Man Utd confirm deal for Jacob Devaney, recall Moorhouse from loan
Manchester United on Monday confirmed that midfielder Jacob Devaney has joined Scottish Premiership club St Mirren on loan for the rest of the season. Devaney, 18, has been a standout for Manchester United’s Under-21 team, captaining the side in all 11 of their Premier League 2 matches this season. The loan move is intended to […]
Nigerian Naira depreciates against US dollar at official market
The Nigerian naira recorded a slight depreciation against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Monday, starting the new trading week on a negative note. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the local currency closed at N1,390.36 per dollar. This represents a drop from the N1,386.55 per […]
Done Deal: Ogundu moves from Turkey to Bundesliga
Nigerian young striker Uchenna Ogundu has completed a permanent transfer to German Bundesliga club FC Augsburg from Turkish Super Lig side Alanyaspor. The 19-year-old forward makes the move after an impressive spell in Turkey, marking another big step in his fast-rising career. Augsburg confirmed that Ogundu has signed a long-term contract that will keep him […]
Transfer deadline day: Liverpool, Arsenal confirm signings of Jacquet, Mooney
Liverpool and Arsenal have both announced new additions on transfer deadline day, strengthening their squads with young talents for the future. The two Premier League clubs confirmed the deals on Monday as the winter transfer window officially closed. Liverpool revealed that defender Jeremy Jacquet has agreed to join the reigning Premier League champions from French […]
Nigerians are sufficiently afflicted – Mahdi Shehu laments Tinubu’s N34bn foreign trips
Mahdi Shehu has strongly criticised President Bola Tinubu following reports that the Presidency spent over N34 billion on foreign travel within a two-year period. Reacting to the figures, Shehu described the spending as insensitive and disconnected from the realities facing ordinary Nigerians amid economic hardship. In a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account […]
Osun council fund dispute deepens as ALGON, APC clash
The disagreement over the control and use of local government funds in Osun State has escalated, with leaders of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) offering sharply different explanations. The controversy centres on who is legally authorised to manage council accounts and how public funds have been […]
LASEMA records 173 deaths in 1,156 emergencies across Lagos in 2025
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has reported that 173 lives were lost during 1,156 emergency incidents recorded across Lagos State in 2025. The data, released as part of the agency’s annual emergency response review, also showed a drop in the total number of emergencies compared to 2024, suggesting gradual improvements in safety and […]