Popular Nigerian Vlogger Afobaje Is Dead
Popular Yoruba Vlogger and businessman, Afobaje, has passed away after collapsing during a football game in Ikeja Cement. May his soul rest in peace.
“I Started Mànaging My Son 13 Years Ago” – Burna Boy’s Mum Says As She Reflects On Her Son’s Success
In an inspiring revelation, Burna Boy’s mother and manager, Bose Ogulu, shared the remarkable story of their journey over the past 13 years. Reflecting on their humble beginnings, she recounted how she first read Burna Boy’s record deal in 2010…
Boxing group to award prize money to Carini despite loss to Khelif
The International Boxing Association (IBA) will award Italy’s Angela Carini, who lost her welterweight round-of-16 bout against Algerian Imane Khelif at the Paris Olympics in 46 seconds on Thursday, $50,000 in prize money, it said on Friday. Carini pulled out…
41 African countries set for stronger economic growth, says Edun
The Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, says 41 African countries are set for stronger economic growth in 2024. Edun, who doubles as the Chairperson of the African Caucus, said this on Friday at the…
Iwobi Man of the match in Fulham pre-season win
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi was named Man of the Match following his classy displays in Fulham’s 1-0 pre-season friendly win over Benfica at the Estadio Algarve on Friday night. The 27-year-old, donning the number 17 jersey, scored the decisive…
NCAA declares airports safe as train services stop
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority assured passengers of their safety at the airports and smooth airline operations as the hunger protests continue nationwide. However, train services were suspended on Thursday as a precautionary measure against damages at train stations, particularly…
Protest: Threats won’t end hunger, DJ Switch tells Wike, Asari Dokubo
Nigerian DJ Obianuju Catherine Udeh, known as DJ Switch, has challenged Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike and Niger Delta activist Asari Dokubo to tackle the root causes of hunger rather than resort to threats. On Thursday, Nigerians launched…
NCC limits tariff plans to seven to improve transparency
The Nigerian Communications Commission has issued a directive mandating all telecommunications operators in the country to limit the number of available tariff plans to a maximum of seven. The NCC has approved new tariff guidelines for operators designed to enhance…
I’ll be remembered for my classics even if I stop singing’ – Celine Dion
Famous Canadian singer, Celine Dion, has revealed what she would be remembered for. In a recent interview with Smooth Radio, the 56-year-old ailing singer said she would be remembered for her classic hits even if she stopped singing in the…
UPDATED: St. Lucia’s Alfred wins Olympics women’s 100m gold
Saint Lucia’s Julien Alfred stunned favourite Sha’Carri Richardson to win the Olympics women’s 100m gold medal on Saturday, etching her name into history to claim the Caribbean nation’s first ever medal at the Games. Alfred – who had never finished…