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Fresh Nigerian music landed this weekend, and there is already plenty for music lovers to talk about. From a playful Blaqbonez and Asake collaboration to new releases from BNXN and Lojay, this week's New Music Friday Nig…
LAGOS — Few Lagosians needed a transport study to understand what Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat meant when he brought up Third Mainland Bridge at 6pm. The sentence that followed has since done the rounds on timelines, i…
Popular Nigerian pastor and relationship coach, Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo, is currently at the center of a social media conversation after stating that getting a tattoo is not a sin. The comment, which gained traction thro…
Ayra Starr’s “Heaven Baby” continues to attract attention weeks after its release, with the song maintaining a strong presence on music charts and social media. The ZAYN-assisted track, released as part of Ayra Starr’s t…
The mood around the Super Eagles has changed fast. Just days ago, Nigeria started the race for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with hope. On September 25, the team beat Madagascar 2-1 in Uyo. Two new players, George Ileni…
Agbara Nla: The Return has generated significant attention after recording more than ₦71 million from preview screenings ahead of its nationwide cinema release. The figure was announced by the film’s distributor, Nile En…
1. What she said Speaking on Pulse Nigeria's "Old Vs New" series, where she reacted to clips from her past and present work, Damasus said the Netflix crime thriller revived her career. The role was Nosa, the wife of the…
Nollywood Just Broke A World Record In Lagos Nollywood has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest audience at a film screening in a single location, after 51,000 people watched one film together at Tafawa Balewa…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) reports that it has detained 2.55 million opioid tablets worth more than N3 billion at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The seizure, which comes days a…
The EP Is Finally Here BNXN has officially released his highly anticipated EP, Still In Charge, on October 1, 2026. The Nigerian singer and songwriter announced the project just days before its release, and fans have bee…
Major Road Work Has Started Again In Ibadan If you live and drive in Ibadan, you already know that Iwo Road Interchange is one of the busiest places in the city. Every day, thousands of cars, buses, micras and trailers p…
As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary, the national conversation is heavily focused on the country's economic direction. President Bola Tinubu's administration has implemented significant economic reforms, i…
The Super Eagles didn't just lose to Guinea-Bissau's Djurtus on that melancholic evening. They were dismantled like a two-bit operation in broad daylight. Ripped apart by a crew that knew exactly where to stick the knife…
The Unexpected Faceoff That Has Everyone Talking A quick, fun gist on why this celebrity-faceoff announcement is travelling fast online: reality star Phyna and actress Nkechi Blessing have officially stepped into the sp…
Asake’s 2026: Mr Money Is Having a Moment If there is one Nigerian artiste who has truly embodied the phrase “booked and busy” in 2026, it is Asake. From new music and major collaborations to breathtaking live performanc…
Choosing among the hotels in Port Harcourt is mostly a question of geography and expectations. Port Harcourt is spread out, the airport is a long drive from the centre, and the prices on booking sites vary a lot between…
The Nigerian Afrobeats called star Fireboy DML has officially set the release date for his highly anticipated fifth studio album, ZUKO!, and fans are already expectant and counting down. The album is scheduled to arri…
It is that time again. From Lagos to Abuja, Ibadan to Ede and Osogbo, the sound of school bells is back. Children are happy to see their friends again, but for many parents, this September resumption has come with seriou…
