Wizkid confirms title of his upcoming 7th album At his latest public appearance, Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Wizkid confirmed the title of his highly anticipated seventh studio album and provided an update on its progress. In a concise yet thrilling announcement, the Grammy Award-winning artist revealed that the forthcoming album will be titled SEXY, signaling the start of a new chapter in his distinguished career. While he refrained from disclosing the release date or track list, the revelation has ignited significant excitement among fans eager for his next body of work. This announcement follows months of speculation surrounding his next project…
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Davido Reacts as Zlatan Disassociates From City Boy Movement at MAPOLY Event At Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), rapper Zlatan Ibile made headlines when he firmly distanced himself from the City Boy Movement during his homecoming concert. The moment unfolded as the event’s MC attempted to link Zlatan’s award recognition to the youth group associated with President Bola Tinubu’s campaign. Zlatan quickly interrupted, declaring: “Bro, I don’t understand what you’re saying. No be City Boy movement we come do for here.” His sharp rejection drew loud cheers from the audience and instantly went viral across social media platforms. Shortly after, Davido…
Nigeria Secures Seven-Year World Bank Deal The World Bank has approved a landmark seven-year partnership program with Nigeria worth $1.25 billion, set to run from 2026 to 2032. At the core of the plan is the Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration (NAIJA) policy financing, designed to stimulate investment, strengthen key sectors, and create employment opportunities. The framework outlines ambitious targets: expanding energy access to 32 million Nigerians, improving internet connectivity for 58 million people, and enhancing healthcare and nutrition services for 40 million citizens. Additionally, the program will support government-led initiatives aimed at boosting agricultural productivity, improving the…
Eric Chelle takes on a new coaching role Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has officially taken on an additional responsibility, stepping in as the new head coach of Nigeria’s U23 team, popularly known as the Dream Team. The appointment was confirmed during a high-level meeting at the National Sports Commission headquarters in Abuja, attended by NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko, Director-General Bukola Olopade, NFF President Ibrahim Gusau, NFF General Secretary Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, and Chelle himself. This strategic move is designed to strengthen Nigeria’s football development pipeline, ensuring continuity between the senior national team and the Olympic squad. Nigeria’s U23…
On Tuesday, Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), described President Bola Tinubu as a failed traitor to Nigerians. The statement was made upon his release from Kuje Prison, where he had been temporarily remanded by an Abuja Federal High Court. The court had earlier granted him bail set at N200 million but ordered his return to the correctional facility until the stipulated conditions for his release were met. Justice Mohammed Umar had approved the bail under stringent terms, requiring two sureties—one being a traditional ruler from Sowore’s home community and the other an Abuja-based property owner—alongside…
INEC To Introduce Downloadable PVCs, Full Online Voter Registration The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to roll out downloadable permanent voter cards (PVCs) for people who have lost or damaged their original cards. INEC chairman Joash Amupitan announced this on Wednesday during a visit from Lanre Issa-Onilu, director-general of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. He explained that the initiative is part of efforts to modernize Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 general election. The downloadable PVC option will only be available to those who have previously obtained a physical card and…
Burna Boy Breaks Spotify Record for African Artist With Most Monthly Listeners Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has set a new all‑time record on Spotify, becoming the African artist with the highest number of monthly listeners in history. The Grammy winner recently surpassed South African singer Tyla’s previous record of 46.58 million monthly listeners, climbing to 47.3 million. This achievement cements Burna Boy’s place as the most‑streamed African artist ever on the platform. His surge in streams has been fueled by the global success of Dai Dai, his FIFA World Cup collaboration with Shakira, which soared to No. 1 on…
Davido announces his release date & title of 6th studio album ‘ORIADE’ Multiple award-winning Nigerian music icon Davido has unveiled the title and release date of his highly anticipated sixth studio album. The Afrobeats sensation announced that the new project, titled ORIADE, will be released on July 31, 2026, making the revelation through a cinematic teaser shared across his social media platforms. The visually captivating announcement has sparked widespread excitement among fans, who have been eagerly awaiting a follow-up to his acclaimed fifth studio album, 5ive. Although the track list and potential featured artists remain undisclosed, the news has already…
2027 Election: Top Nigerian Lawmaker Mentions Why Obi, Atiku Will Lose to Tinubu Hon. Yusuf Gagdi, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Navy, has dismissed the chances of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Gagdi argued that neither Atiku nor Obi possesses the political capacity or organisational structure required to unseat President Bola Tinubu. The Plateau State lawmaker stressed that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has far outpaced the opposition in grassroots mobilisation. He questioned what concrete steps the opposition…
Messi in Spider-Man: Trailer Payday Explained Lionel Messi’s surprise appearance in the new Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer has become one of the most talked‑about crossovers in entertainment. The football legend, widely regarded as the GOAT, reportedly earned around $15 million for his 20‑second cameo. While Marvel and Sony have not officially confirmed the figure, industry insiders suggest the payday was designed to maximize global buzz during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The trailer itself was short but impactful. Messi is seen entering a New York deli, where he encounters Peter Parker, played by Tom Holland. The two share a…