Nigerian singer Kingsley Okonkwo, popularly known as Kcee, has shared the secret to his enduring success in the music industry. Speaking on the Selah Meditate podcast, the Limpopo crooner explained that while some artists get discouraged when their songs don’t perform well, he responds by releasing more music. According to him, this increases the likelihood

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Singer Zinoleesky has ignited split rumours with his boss, Naira Marley, following a cryptic post on social media where he vowed to advocate for himself and fellow artistes. The post, which quickly went viral, lamented the poor treatment of artists and called for transparency, respect, and fairness in the music industry. “I’m standing up not

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Popular DJ and music producer Imohiosen Patrick, professionally known as DJ Neptune, has voiced concern over the trend of sidelining veteran artists in the Nigerian music industry. He argued that creatives are often pushed aside once they reach certain milestones, describing it as a structural issue within the industry. “In Nigeria, once you reach a

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The remains of Johnson Okoro Obasi, a 78-year-old man from Ekoli community, Edda Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, who was reportedly murdered by suspected political thugs, have been laid to rest. Obasi was attacked on June 1, 2025, during a violent clash between rival political groups in the community, an incident that also resulted in

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The Benue State Police Command has arrested three suspects linked to the recent deadly attack on Anwule community in Ohimini Local Government Area, which claimed multiple lives, including that of a pastor. The suspects, identified as Isah Peter and Moses Peter from Agatu LGA, along with a Fulani herdsman, were apprehended following weeks of investigation.

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Former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili has attributed Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and the repeated abduction of schoolchildren to what she describes as “cancerous, systemic corruption” that has debilitated the nation’s institutions. In a post on her X handle on Monday, Ezekwesili said corruption had so deeply eroded the country’s foundational values that key institutions, including

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has rescheduled the trial of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who faces alleged cybercrime charges against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, to February 4, 2026. The adjournment followed the absence of Justice Mohammed Umar, who reportedly went on an official assignment outside Abuja on Monday. This high-profile trial was previously stalled on

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a man described as a notorious bandit during an operation in Bojinji Village, near Bauchi. Authorities also recovered millions of naira and several rounds of ammunition during the raid. Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect relocated to Bauchi from Zamfara, claiming he was fleeing persecution. He

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Nigerian fintech firm Paystack has fired its co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, following allegations of sexual misconduct. Olubi confirmed the termination in a personal blog over the weekend, stating that the decision came before the completion of an independent investigation into the allegations. He added that his legal team is currently reviewing the

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Nigerian actor and content creator Odira Nwobu has reportedly passed away. The news was first shared on Facebook by Awuzie Frankline, a blogger and content creator, who posted a video showing Nwobu lifeless. While the circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, it is believed that the actor died several hours after clubbing in South Africa

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