FELA TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
Fela Anikulapo Kuti has been selected amongst the inductees for the 2026 ROCK and ROLL HALL OF FAME, under the EARLY INFLUENCE AWARD category. The Afrobeat Originator and Musical Icon’s legacy keeps waxing stronger, following the recently received GRAMMY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD and the inclusion of his 1971 hit song “Let’s Start” into the launch […]
Coachella 2026 Kicks Off with 25 Years of Classics
Coachella has been a mainstay of the festival calendar since 1999, bringing together major names from Madonna to Beyoncé. Since 2012, it has taken place over two three-day weekends in April—except in 2020 and 2021, when it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In its first year, Beck, Tool and Rage Against the Machine […]
Security Forces Occupy INEC HQ Amid ADC Crisis
Armed soldiers and heavily equipped police took over the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Abuja on Thursday following threats of mass protest by the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The Nigerian Army, supported by armored tanks, and police officers with assault rifles, secured the premises amid rising tensions within the ADC, split by a […]
Badagry Women mount pressure on Tinubu to consider Dr. Mawuyon for Governorship Slot in Lagos
By Godfrey Gabriel Women’s leader in Badagry has called on Lagos State to address what she described as long-standing political marginalization of the Badagry Federation.Honorable Rafeequat Arinola Onabamiro who addressed the media on behalf of Women Badagry Federation, questioned whether true fairness can be claimed in Lagos if a significant region continues to be excluded […]
Nigeria emerges key energy partner as India diversifies imports
Nigeria is becoming a strategic energy partner for India as the country seeks alternative suppliers amid tensions between Israel, the US, and Iran. India has steadily increased energy imports from Africa, aiming to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz and secure uninterrupted fuel for domestic and industrial needs. Officials report that India now sources […]
Obi leads opposition push for 2027 elections
As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, debate intensifies over whether the opposition can unseat President Bola Tinubu. Rivers State elder statesman Kingsley Wali named former Labour Party candidate Peter Obi as the opposition figure most likely to mount a serious challenge. He said Obi built a “rock-solid vote bank” in the South-East and drew […]
Trump, Iran signal possible end to war as oil fears persist
US President Donald Trump said the Middle East conflict could end within two to three weeks, while Iran signaled readiness to conclude hostilities if key conditions are met. Markets reacted positively to the remarks, with Asian stocks surging after gains on Wall Street. However, oil prices climbed amid concerns over disruptions to the Strait of […]
Arsenal Hit by Injury Woes as Saka, Rice, and Key Players Withdraw Ahead of Southampton Clash
Arsenal now face fresh injury worries after several key players pulled out of the March international break, raising concerns ahead of crucial matches. Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, Leandro Trossard, Jurrien Timber, and Martin Zubimendi all reported knocks or discomfort, forcing their withdrawals. England manager Thomas Tuchel sent Saka, Rice, and Noni […]
President Tinubu Donates Entire Salary to New Military Welfare Fund
By Raliat Adenekan To mark his 74th birthday on Sunday, March 29, 2026, President Bola Tinubu announced the creation of a dedicated welfare fund for the Nigerian Armed Forces. Speaking at his Presidential Villa residence in Abuja, the President pledged to donate all his salaries earned since assuming office in May 2023 to serve as […]
PDP Aspirant Laja Adeoye Unveils Reform Agenda for Lagos Ahead of 2027
A governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, Prince Laja Adeoye, has pledged to tackle key challenges facing residents and businesses ahead of the 2027 elections.Adeoye says his administration will deliver transformational leadership focused on improving living standards and economic growth.He describes Lagos as Nigeria’s commercial hub currently facing significant structural and […]
