2Face Slams Fela-Wizkid Comparison as ‘Ridiculous, Disrespectful’
He emphasized that Fela’s revolutionary role in pioneering Afrobeat, his socio-political activism, and his enduring cultural influence place him in a category that cannot be directly measured against contemporary pop and Afrobeats artists like Wizkid, whose achievements lie in commercial success, international reach, and modern genre evolution.
‘I Wish I Could Go Back to Correct So Many Mistakes’ — 2Face Expresses Regrets Over Past Lifestyle
Veteran Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, better known as 2Face or 2Baba, has candidly reflected on his past, admitting to numerous mistakes in both his career and personal life while expressing a heartfelt wish to turn back time.
American Streamer Kai Cenat Praises Nigeria, Says First Country He’s Ever Felt 100% Love’
This marks his second trip to Nigeria, following his initial visit in 2024. He explained that he returned to follow up on projects he initiated during his previous stay, including philanthropic efforts focused on youth empowerment and education.
Ebonyi Govt Issues 3-Month Ultimatum to Contractors to Complete All Ongoing Projects or Face Sanctions
The directive was announced by Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Mr. Ikeuwa Omebeh, following a comprehensive review of projects during the State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting chaired by Governor Francis Nwifuru.
Nigeria Descends into ‘Killing Field’ – Atiku Blasts Tinubu’s Security Failures After Fresh Massacres in Kwara, Katsina, Benue
The former vice president’s intervention comes amid one of the deadliest single episodes in recent months attacks on the Kwara communities of Woro and Nuku that left entire families slaughtered and homes burned. Similar violence has been reported in Katsina and Benue, adding to a grim tally of lives lost to bandits, terrorists and unidentified gunmen in recent days.
Adams Oshiomhole and the Alibi of AI: When Technology Becomes a Convenient Escape from Accountability — By Darlington Okpebholo Ray
The recent viral clip involving Adams Oshiomhole, the senator representing Edo North, and a South African social media personality has been hastily dismissed by his media handlers as an AI fabrication. This explanation, however, appears to be an attempt to evade public accountability rather than a genuine technological clarification.
JUST IN: Jihadists Massacre At Least 162 People in Fresh Attack in Kwara
The Nigerian Red Cross confirmed the toll on Wednesday afternoon. State secretary Babaomo Ayodeji told AFP the figure stood at 162 confirmed deaths. A local politician, Sa’idu Baba Ahmed of the Kaiama region, said the real number could reach 170.
BREAKING: Senate Passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill, Rejects Mandatory Real-Time Electronic Transmission of Results
In a significant decision amid ongoing debates over election transparency, the Senate rejected a proposed amendment to Clause 60 that would have mandated real-time electronic transmission of election results from polling units directly to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Result Viewing (IReV) portal.
Edo Gov Expresses Satisfaction with Progress On Ikpoba Hill Flyover, As Traders Abandon Stores, Eulogize Him
“They are doing a good job. You can see they’ve started back filling, and by the time they cast this part, the job is already at the point of completion,” Okpebholo said.
At Last NNPC Comes Out Clean, Expresses Inability To Run Nigeria’s Refineries
The Group Chief Executive Officer, lamented that refinery utilisation hovered between 40 and 50 per cent, while operating costs, crude supply losses and contractor payments continued to rise. The result was a system that converted valuable crude oil into low-value products at a net loss to the country.