Nigerian actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has been released from prison after spending more than three years in custody over alleged sexual assault charges. The actor regained his freedom on Friday, November 14, 2025, following a ruling by the Appeal Court that cleared him of all charges. Actor Yomi Fabiyi shared the

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Nigerian singer Oludipe David, popularly known as Spyro, has confidently declared that he wouldn’t go bankrupt even if he quit music, revealing that a significant portion of his income comes from performing at corporate events. Speaking on the Adesope Live Show, the “Who Is Your Guy” crooner explained that his unique style of music makes

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Banger Only Production (BOP), the new production arm of Dapper Music & Entertainment, has officially announced the recruitment of four standout producers: Tobby Badass, Deo Beats, Japh Kenti, and Shakablaka. BOP’s mission is clear: to craft original, high-impact bangers that resonate on both local streets and the global music stage. The initiative reflects Dapper’s broader

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Nigerian rap superstar Olamide Adedeji, popularly known as Olamide Baddo, has addressed the backlash following his recent statement naming Wizkid as “the greatest Afrobeats artist after Fela.” The remark, made during a press conference in Toronto, Canada, drew immediate reactions from fans of Burna Boy and Davido, who disagreed with his ranking on social media.

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Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace have recovered a significant cache of weapons and ammunition in Plateau State following a raid on a suspected gunrunners’ hideout. In a statement on its verified Facebook account on Friday, Major Samson Nantip Zhakom, Media Information Officer of the force, said the operation took place on

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Indian authorities have deported Onyeukwu Victor, a Nigerian national, for overstaying his visa and allegedly engaging in drug distribution activities. The deportation was carried out by the Hyderabad police on Wednesday, according to reports from The Times of India. Victor had entered India in 2021 on a student visa, which expired in 2024, but he

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Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has dismissed recent social media reports claiming that former Governor Chief Willie Obiano had passed away in a London hospital, describing them as malicious and completely false. In a statement released by his Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, Soludo confirmed that he personally spoke with Obiano, who is alive and in

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Akin Osuntokun, former Director-General of the Labour Party’s Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign Council, has attributed Nigeria’s declining democracy to contradictory court rulings and internal political conflicts within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking in an interview on Arise Television, Osuntokun warned that these issues threaten democratic stability and could push the country toward a one-party dictatorship.

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The Nigerian government’s decision to ban alcoholic drinks sold in sachets and small bottles has generated mixed reactions across the country, with strong opinions from both public health advocates and industry stakeholders. Background The idea to phase out sachet and small-volume alcohol was first introduced in 2018, but public backlash delayed full implementation. A five-year

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Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, African Union Commission Chairman, has clarified that Muslims are the primary victims of Boko Haram in Nigeria, dismissing claims of a Christian genocide in the country. Speaking from the United Nations headquarters, Youssouf responded to allegations of genocide in Nigeria, emphasizing: “Let me say this first, there is no genocide in northern

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