No profits made from viral ‘Gwo Gwo Ngwo’ dance challenge — Brain Jotter
Popular Nigerian comedian and skitmaker Chukwuebuka Amuzie, known as Brain Jotter, has addressed concerns about the potential exploitation of Mike Ejeagha’s 1983 hit “Onye Ori Utaba” having the chant “Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo,” which he sparked a with. The 41-year-old…
Protests: It’s season of lies, don’t back down – Charly Boy tells Nigerian youths
Popular singer and activist, Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, better known as Charly Boy, has urged Nigerian youths not to back down on the planned nationwide protests against bad governance. Charly Boy said those in power should embrace scrutiny and protest, not…
FG Warns Planned Nationwide Protest May Lead to Anarchy
SGF, ministers meet to avert protests •NLC says protest didn’t originate from it, as South-east governors, Abiodun oppose proposed rally •APC, other stakeholders urge engagement as PDP supports movement against hardship •Dialogue with protesters, House minority caucus urges FG Deji…
Nigeria poised to overtake global economy – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria is not just catching up with the rest of the world but also poised to overtake the global economy. He stated this on Tuesday when he unveiled the AI Expertise Blockchain and Technology Training…
Morocco fans rush field during Olympic soccer opener, forcing suspension in match vs Argentina
Morocco fans crashed the pitch to protest a late goal by Argentina at the opening match of the Paris Olympics men’s soccer tournament, an angry and bizarre scene that left the game suspended for nearly two hours with only minutes…
Lagos Redline rail to begin operation in September
The Lagos State Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has said the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line will begin operations in September. The Managing Director of LAMATA, Mrs Abimbola Akinajo, disclosed this at a news conference on Tuesday. Akinajo…
Dozens arrested in Uganda anti-government protests
The demonstration, organised on social media, sought to raise awareness about corruption and alleged human rights issues in the country. Ugandan authorities have arrested multiple individuals in connection with a protest in downtown Kampala. The demonstration, organised on social…
FCT Council Bans Revenue Collectors From City Centre
The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) of the FCT has banned revenue collectors in charge of street naming/numbering and mobile advertisements from operating within the city centre. The council also warned those operating haulage and park and pay services from…
Netflix increases subscription price by 40% in Nigeria
Video streaming platform, Netflix, has once again increased its subscription prices in Nigeria with its Premium Plan going up by 40% to 7,000 from N5,000 per month. The latest price increment makes it the second price adjustment by the platform…
Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu hails Fola David for record-breaking largest painting
Nigerian artist Fola David is seeking the Guinness record for the largest drawing by an individual after spending six days on his piece in a stadium in the commercial capital, Lagos. Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, is made up of…