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Don Jazzy says Ayra Starr has changed his life after he discovered her through an Instagram freestyle. The Mavin Records boss praised the singer while responding to a fan on X. Ayra Starr has since grown into one of Nigeria’s leading Afrobeats stars with a growing global audience. Her latest album, “Starrgirl”, was released on […] The post Don Jazzy Reveals How Ayra Starr Changed His Life appeared…
Aliko Dangote has offered East African countries a combined 30 percent equity stake in his planned refinery in Lamu, Kenya. Kenya is considering a 10 percent stake worth about $500 million, while Ethiopia and Rwanda have also expressed interest. The refinery, estimated at $16bn, is expected to serve Kenya and other East African markets, strengthening […] The post Dangote Offers East African…
Duane “Keffe D” Davis told detectives in a 2008 interview that his nephew, Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson, fired the shots that killed Tupac Shakur. Davis said he was inside the white Cadillac with Anderson and two other men when they pulled alongside Tupac’s vehicle. The recording was played to jurors on Thursday as prosecutors presented […] The post Keffe D Tells Court His Nephew Fired the Shots…
Governor Monday Okpebholo’s aide has declared Davido unwelcome in Edo State, saying the singer should not expect to perform in the state for the remainder of the governor’s tenure. The aide said Davido had crossed the line with his remarks about Okpebholo and his family, declaring that the governor’s camp had no interest in seeing […] The post ‘No Davido In Edo Again’- Okpebholo’s Aide Declares…
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, marking the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo urged Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for peace, national cohesion and stability amid the country’s security and other challenges. The minister called […] The post Eid ul Mawlid: FG…
The Northern Senators Forum has demanded urgent action on the State Police Bill after more than 36 Nigerians were killed in separate terrorist attacks in Adamawa and Sokoto States. The senators said the attacks in Gaya, Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa, and Ungushi, Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto, had exposed the urgent need […] The post ‘How Many More Must Die?’ — Northern Senators…
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group projects Nigeria’s external reserves will rise to about $53bn by December 2026, supported by stronger oil production, favourable crude prices and improved foreign exchange inflows. NESG expects the economy to grow by 4.2 percent in 2026, although inflation is projected to remain elevated at an average of 15.5 percent amid […] The post NESG Projects Nigeria’s…
Tony Elumelu’s Heirs Holdings stake in Seplat Energy has more than doubled in value to over $1bn, less than eight months after the investment was made. Heirs Holdings acquired a 20.07 percent stake in Seplat for about $500m in December 2025, buying approximately 120.4 million shares from Maurel & Prom. Seplat’s stronger earnings, higher production […] The post Elumelu’s Seplat Stake Surges Past…
Dangote Cement’s Ibese plant says it sanctioned more than 250 truck drivers for safety violations between 2025 and 2026, including over-speeding, illegal haulage and proxy driving. About 200 drivers were sanctioned in 2025, while more than 50 have already faced disciplinary action in 2026, with penalties ranging from suspension to termination. The company says it […] The post Dangote Cement…
NIBSS is powering a major transformation of Nigeria’s payments infrastructure, with its National Payment Stack recording rapid commercial adoption and processing 26.55 million transactions worth N1.4 trillion across 48 participating financial institutions in its early operational phase. The NPS goes beyond conventional payment processing, combining payments, identity, data and payment intelligence…
Scores of people are feared dead after a boat carrying residents to their farms capsized in a river in Gorau town, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, on Thursday. An official of the National Inland Waterways Authority said 47 people had died “so far”, while residents reported recovering dozens of bodies from the scene […] The post Scores Feared Dead As Boat Capsizes In Sokoto appeared…
Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho is reportedly set to return to professional football at the age of 46. The former Barcelona and Brazil star is expected to sign for Italian third-tier club Ravenna FC, which he now part-owns. Ronaldinho reportedly wants to score one final competitive goal before ending his playing career for good. August 20, […] The post Ronaldinho Comes Out Of Retirement At 46…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday received Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, in their first meeting since Adeleke won the state’s governorship election. Adeleke arrived at the Villa at 5:25 pm in a navy blue traditional outfit, carrying a walking stick and accompanied by National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. The meeting […] The post Tinubu, Adeleke Meet At…
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has ordered the immediate demolition of about 30 buildings allegedly constructed illegally on the Ring Road III corridor at Karsana, Abuja. The directive followed a briefing by the acting Executive Secretary of FCDA, Richard Dauda, who told the minister that the structures had encroached on the designated route of the major […] The post Wike Orders Immediate Demolition Of…
Market capitalisation declined by ₦440 billion, from ₦155.417 trillion at the opening to ₦154.977 trillion at the close. The NGX All-Share Index fell by 712.67 points, from 240,750.47 to 240,037.80, a 0.30 percent decline. Market breadth remained negative, with 14 gainers against 29 decliners as selling pressure persisted. August 20, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Exchange […] The post NGX Extends…
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has unveiled a new petroleum subsidy model that would shift government support from imported fuel to crude supplied to qualifying Nigerian refineries. Under the proposed Atiku Economic Recovery Plan (AERP) 2027, subsidy would be capped, appropriated in the federal budget and independently audited,…
NAPTIP has uncovered a suspected child trafficking network in Rivers State, sealing an illegal maternity facility in Port Harcourt and arresting three persons allegedly connected to the procurement, sale and unlawful transfer of children. The agency said a Liberian national resident in Belgium allegedly arrived in Nigeria without evidence of pregnancy but took custody of […] The post Baby Buying…
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group has appointed Chevron Nigeria chief Jim Swartz to its board. Swartz brings more than 36 years of experience with Chevron across Africa and the United States. His appointment comes as Nigeria seeks to attract investment and improve performance across its energy sector. The NESG said his expertise would contribute to […] The post Chevron Nigeria CEO Jim Swartz…
Marcus Rashford has responded to Jamie Carragher after the former Liverpool defender expressed frustration over the Manchester United forward constantly being discussed. The England international said he would like to “get my head down and play football” without his name being mentioned every day. Rashford is preparing for a crucial season at Manchester United after […] The post Jamie Carragher’s…
Official figures from the National Bureau of Statistics indicate Nigeria’s energy inflation dropped to 4.37 percent in July, hitting a four-month low. A brief decline in international crude oil benchmarks permitted the Dangote Refinery to reduce its wholesale petrol price to ₦1,075 per litre early in the month. Subsequent global supply shocks pushed crude prices […] The post Nigeria’s Energy…
