Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake to perform at Afro Nation 2026 in Portugal Popular Nigerian artistes Wizkid, Burna Boy and Asake have been announced as headliners for the 2026 edition of the Afro Nation festival in Portugal. The organisers revealed the lineup in a post shared via X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, featuring leading Afrobeats, R&B, dancehall and amapiano stars. “PHASE 3 IS HERE. Legacy energy meets Afro Nation debuts. This is the sound of a summer taking shape,” the organisers wrote in the caption accompanying the lineup poster. The three-day festival will be held from July 3 to July…

Tinubu, Abiodun, Osoba honoured as Ogun hands over TASFUED to FG By Elegbede Abiodun Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, handing over the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the transfer of ownership of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, to the Federal Government, represented by the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, during the 17th Convocation of the formerly state-owned institution. | Credit: Taiwo Bankole. The Federal Government officially announced the takeover of the university in March 2025 to bolster teacher education in the country. The governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday, formally handed over…

Manny Ita The Lagos State Government has announced a statewide initiative to identify, document, and formalize informal land assets estimated to be worth approximately ₦3 trillion. The project, approved by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is designed to bring undocumented land into the formal economy, curbing land misuse while significantly increasing internally generated revenue. According to a statement released on Thursday via the state government’s official X account, the exercise will involve extensive mapping, valuation, and integration of land parcels that have historically remained outside of official records. ​Informal land assets—defined as areas occupied or used without formal legal titles such…

Manny Ita ​Ace thespian and veteran administrator Abubakar Yakubu has officially assumed office as the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN). The inauguration ceremony took place today at the AGN National Secretariat in Abuja, marking the formal transition of power from the outgoing president, Dr. Emeka Rollas (MON). ​Yakubu, who served as the Guild’s National Secretary for over a decade, was elected on December 6, 2025, during the AGN National Convention held in Benin City, Edo State. He won a closely contested election against veteran actress Rita Daniels, securing 116 votes to her 113. His victory…

Manny Ita British boxing star Anthony Joshua has spoken for the first time in detail about a tragic car accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two members of his inner circle. In an emotional video titled “My Brothers Keeper For Life” released on his YouTube channel, the 36-year-old former heavyweight champion wept as he described the loss of his personal trainer, Latif “Latz” Ayodele, and his recovery therapist, Sina Ghami. ​The incident occurred on December 29 near Lagos, while the group was on holiday visiting family. Joshua was a passenger in a black SUV when it collided…

Manny Ita A recent intelligence report by geopolitical research firm SB Morgen (SBM) Intelligence has revealed a grim expansion of Nigeria’s security crisis, with violent incidents now penetrating previously stable areas of the South East. The “Nigeria Security and Political Economy” report for mid-January 2026 warns that this “new map of insecurity” is specifically targeting the region’s human capital, threatening to spark a mass exodus of high-skill professionals. ​According to the report, the nature of violence in the South East has shifted from generalized unrest to targeted attacks on the professional class. The document highlights the recent abduction and…

Manny Ita Tension reached a boiling point at the Federal Ministry of Finance headquarters on Thursday as dozens of lawyers and indigenous contractors staged a massive protest, demanding the immediate release of ₦4 trillion owed for completed capital projects. The demonstrators, comprised of members from the Concerned Lawyers for Probity and Justice and the All-Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN), picketed the ministry’s entrance, effectively halting administrative activities for several hours. ​The protesters, wielding placards and chanting slogans, specifically called for the resignation of the Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, whom they accused of administrative negligence. Addressing…

Nigeria Locally-Made Armoured Combat Vehicle Launched, Gov Pledges Support for Manufacturers The Federal Government has made public on Thursday its commitment to maintaining partnerships between the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) and local manufacturers of military equipment as part of efforts to strengthen counter-terrorism and anti-banditry capabilities. Defence Minister of State Dr. Bello Matawalle made the announcement during the unveiling of the Daikon X-Shield Light Tactical Armoured Vehicle, which will soon be deployed in military operations against security threats. The event also showcased several civilian armoured vehicles designed and manufactured domestically. Speaking through DICON Director General Major General…

Nigeria’s footballer, Samuel Chukwueze Loses Mother By Elegbede Abiodun The mother of Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has died. The news was confirmed on Thursday by his brother, David Chukwueze, in a series of emotional posts on his Instagram story. “Can’t even post say RIP mom,” he wrote. “My forever love just left me without saying goodbye. You didn’t even carry your grandchild.” The family has not disclosed the cause of death, but sources close to them said Chukwueze’s mother had been ill for some time. Chukwueze, who is currently on loan from AC Milan to Fulham, reportedly shuttled…

NELFUND Student Loan Application Deadline For 2025/2026 Academic Session Extended Elegbede Abiodun Urges prospective applicants to apply or complete their loan applications. The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced an extension of the loan application deadline for the 2025/2026 academic session from January 31, 2026, to February 27, 2026. The extension, according to a press statement issued by Mrs Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, Director of Strategic Communications at NELFUND on Thursday, was aimed at giving prospective applicants additional time to complete and submit their applications, ensuring that no eligible student is excluded due to timing constraints. The statement quoted the…