By Oladele Eniola Spotify says Afrobeats superstar, Asake, will curate its ‘African Heat Playlist’ for an exclusive New Year’s Eve takeover as the world ushers in 2026. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, who disclosed this in statement on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Mufutau Ojo Abimbola Yusuf, a leading contender in the race for the Awujale of ljebuland throne in Ogun, has commiserated with British-Nigerian boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, on the loss of his two associates in an auto crash on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Yusuf, in a statement made available to theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu says the new tax laws, including those that took effect on June 26, and others scheduled to commence on Jan. 1, 2026, will be implemented as planned. The president disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. Tinubu described the reforms as a once-in-a-generation opportunityContinue Reading
By Florence Onuegbu The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has faulted the ban on alcohol in sachets and small bottles. Its Director-General, Mr Wale Smatt-Oyerinde, during a news conference on Tuesday in Lagos, said that a blanket ban was not the solution to the problem. He said that such banContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah Mr Christopher Maikalangu, the Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has urged residents to report any council official demanding cash or directing payments into private accounts. Maikalangu also warned against impostors posing as revenue officials, announcing a full transition to automated tax collection from Jan. 1,Continue Reading
Sustained aerial operations by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have overwhelmed bandits networks in Zamfara and adjoining areas, forcing surviving criminal elements into disarray and desperation.Continue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal Ogun Government says it has emerged as a leading implementing state under the Nigeria for Women Project Scale-Up (NFWP-SU), having successfully achieved the formation of a total of 2,000 Women Affinity Groups (WAGs). Continue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa Detty December Fest 2025 has concluded in Lagos, delivering a month-long celebration of music, culture and live experiences The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the festival,which held at Ilubirin from Dec. 7 to Dec. 29, was staged in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Arts,Continue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) says it will improve its weather forecast towards achieving national climate resilience in 2026. The Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of the agency, Mrs Funke Adebayo-Arowojobe, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday inContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Chief Victor Giadom has advised Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers to go through the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to win any election in Rivers. Giadom, the National Vice Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), South South, gave the advice on Tuesday, duringContinue Reading
