Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Manny Ita  – Multiple explosions tore through parts of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, late Monday evening, triggering panic among residents and stretching emergency response services to their limits. The blasts, which occurred in quick succession, were reported around the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital and the Post Office area, two densely populated locations within the city. Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos and confusion as the explosions sent shockwaves across surrounding neighborhoods, with many residents fleeing their homes in fear. “We heard a loud bang, then another one shortly after. People started running in all directions,” a resident said, adding…

Manny Ita – President Bola Tinubu departed Abuja on Tuesday for an official state visit to the United Kingdom at the invitation of King Charles III, marking the first such visit by a Nigerian leader in 37 years. The presidency described the trip as a “significant milestone in Nigeria–UK relations,” with high-level diplomatic and economic engagements scheduled throughout the visit. Tinubu is expected to be hosted at the historic Windsor Castle, underscoring the ceremonial importance of the engagement. Central to the visit is a proposed £746 million financing arrangement aimed at refurbishing key Nigerian port infrastructure, a move government officials…

L – R: Roosevelt Ogbonna, CEO/GMD, Access Bank Plc; Tiroeaone Ntsima, Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship, Republic of Botswana; Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, Minister for Trade, Agricbusiness and Industry, Ghana; Hon. Chipoka Mulenga, Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Republic of Zambia and Seyi Kumapayi , Executive Director, African Subsidiaries , Access Bank Plc at the 2nd edition of the Africa Trade Conference held in Cape Town, South Africa today , Wednesday, March, 11, 2026. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Access Bank Plc, Mr. Roosevelt Ogbonna, has called for stronger collaboration among policymakers, financiers and businesses to accelerate trade…

Burna Boy becomes the first African artist to earn over $1 million from a single show, making history for the black nations.  Burna Boy, the Grammy-winning Nigerian singer whose real name is Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, has made history after grossing more than $1 million from a single concert in Oceania, becoming the first African artist to reach the milestone in the region. The record-setting performance took place at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, where the artist’s “No Sign Of Weakness” tour stop generated $1.117 million in revenue. Data released by Touring Data confirmed the achievement and also reported that the…

In commemoration of the 2026 International Women’s Day, 50 outstanding Nigerian women and notable personalities who have demonstrated exceptional support for women empowerment were honoured at a colourful ceremony in Abuja. The award ceremony, organised under the Her Excellence Conference and Awards (HECA), held at the prestigious Wells Carlton Hotel & Apartments, where women from various professional backgrounds converged to celebrate achievements, leadership, and contributions toward advancing gender equality. Among the honourees was the first lady of Jigawa State Her Excellency Amina Umar Namadi and immediate past Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, who was recognised as Women…

Elegbede Abiodun This shows that Nigerian music is gaining ground globally. Nigerian artists had earned over N60 billion from Spotify in 2025, according to the streaming platform’s annual report released on Monday. The report highlights a 140% growth in revenue over the past two years, demonstrating the global demand for Nigerian music. Independent artists and labels contributed 58% of all royalties, emphasizing the strength of Nigeria’s independent music scene. In total, Nigerian artists recorded 30.3 billion streams and 1.6 billion listening hours in 2025. Female artists also saw remarkable growth, with local streams increasing by 55%. Globally, Nigerian music reached…

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has been named as a member of the presidential entourage that will accompany President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on a historic two-day State Visit to the United Kingdom. According to a statement from the Zamfara State Government House on Monday, the Governor will depart Abuja for the UK on Tuesday for the visit, which is scheduled to take place on March 18 and 19 at the invitation of the British Royal Family. During the visit, King Charles III will host President Tinubu, the First Lady, and the Nigerian delegation at…

D’Tigress Tinubu Fulfills Promises to D’Tigress, Presents Houses, National Honours. African champions D’Tigress have received documents for houses and national honours promised by President Bola Tinubu after their 2025 Afrobasket victory in Côte d’Ivoire. The presentation was made in Lyon, France, the venue of the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament, by the National Sports Commission Chairman, Shehu Dikko, and Director-General. Bukola Olopade. The players and officials received certificates for national honours and title documents for houses allocated to them in Abuja by the Federal Government. Dikko said the gesture demonstrated the administration’s commitment to rewarding excellence and fulfilling promises…

Mr Taiwo Oyedele and President Bola Tinubu. Photo: State House Elegbede Abiodun After Sworn-in, Oyedele Expresses Readiness for Proper Execution of Tax Reforms in Nigeria. Newly sworn-in Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, pledged to ensure Nigeria’s tax reforms move from policy formulation to diligent execution, warning that “reforms are only as good as the paper on which they are written.” Oyedele made the commitment on Monday shortly after President Bola Tinubu administered the oath of office to him at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. Speaking to State House correspondents after the ceremony, which took place at approximately…

File photo: Surutu and Afolayan Elegbede Abiodun Popular Nollywood actors including Kunle Afolayan, Yomi Fash-Lanso, Ayo Adesanya, and Remi Surutu have faced criticism for launching a support group for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election. The support group, called Eko 57 Movement, was inaugurated in Lagos State on Sunday and coordinated by actor Lege Miami. The declaration triggered widespread backlash on social media, with many Nigerians pointing to the ongoing economic hardship, insecurity, poor electricity supply, corruption, and a struggling healthcare system under the current government. Netizens expressed frustration, warning celebrities not to solicit public sympathy for themselves while ignoring the nation’s…