Afrobeats singer Seun Kuti has responded to fans of Wizkid over the controversy surrounding the “Big Bird” nickname, insisting that the name has always been his. Seun told fans during an Instagram Live session that Wizkid should find his own original moniker. “If I see DJ Tunez again, I’ll confront him because he and his

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Actor Rotimi Salami has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Nollywood community for their overwhelming support following the death of fellow actor Allwell Ademola. In an emotional letter shared on Instagram, Salami praised colleagues, guilds, associations, and the entire industry for standing by him and his family during their period of grief. He acknowledged the presence,

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Singer Qdot has opened up about a harrowing robbery he experienced in September 2025, when armed assailants invaded his home. The traumatic event inspired his latest release, “28 of Sept,” which dropped in January 2026. The song is a raw reflection of the fear, anxiety, and emotional toll the incident left on him. Qdot details

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The Budget Office of the Federation has dismissed reports claiming that the North East Development Commission (NEDC) operates a N246 billion salaries budget, describing the claim as inaccurate and based on a misunderstanding of federal budget structures. In a statement on Thursday, Director-General Tanimu Yakubu explained that the N246.77 billion allocation for the NEDC in

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Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo on Thursday ordered the demolition of a notorious structure known as Sambel Joint in Idoji, Okene Local Government Area, following intelligence linking it to criminal activities. The demolition aligns with the state government’s broader directive invalidating all fraudulently or illegally acquired properties in Kogi, declaring them null and void. Properties

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Dele Momodu, prominent chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and publisher of Ovation Magazine, has dismissed claims that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar might use money to manipulate the party’s presidential primary. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Morning Brief’ on Thursday, Momodu emphasized that campaign funding is meant for legitimate electoral logistics, not delegate inducement.

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The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, led the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD) proceedings at the Cenotaph of the Unknown Soldier, Eagle Square, Abuja, standing in for President Bola Tinubu, who is attending Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026 in the United Arab Emirates. Organised annually by the Ministry of Defence, the

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Rt. Hon. Ajero Prosper Okeoghene, leader of the Ughelli North Local Government Legislative Arm, has been impeached following allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office. The impeachment motion was signed by 12 of the 18 councillors present at a plenary session on Wednesday, meeting the required two-thirds majority stipulated under the Delta Local Government

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Veteran journalist Yakubu Mohammed, co-founder of the iconic Newswatch magazine, has passed away at the age of 75, less than two months after the death of fellow co-founder Dan Agbese. Mohammed, who had launched his memoir Beyond Expectations in November 2025, reportedly battled a prolonged illness before his death. He hailed from Ologba, Dekina LGA,

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Enugu State Governor Dr. Peter Mbah has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritising the welfare and education of children, describing it as the most vital investment for the state’s future. Speaking at the Government House when he received the Enugu State Children’s Parliament, led by Speaker Miss Chimamanda Amobi, Mbah reiterated his zero-tolerance stance on

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