Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Detty December: Wizkid, Davido, Olamide Light Up Lagos With Performances Davido Top Nigerian music stars Wizkid, Davido and Olamide, on Tuesday night, thrilled fans at the GTCO End-of-Year Party in Lagos, marking one of the rare occasions all three artistes performed at the same event during this year’s ‘Detty December’ festivities. The beachside event attracted a large crowd of music lovers, celebrities and industry stakeholders, with performances drawing loud sing-alongs and excitement across the venue. Wizkid performed songs from his newly released ‘Morayo’ album alongside some of his hit records, while Davido entertained fans with popular tracks that kept the…

Christiano Ronaldo Becomes ‘Fast & Furious’ Cast For Hollywood Debut Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo is officially taking part in the Hollywood industry, acting in the star-studded cast of the upcoming ‘Fast & Furious’ finale. This declaration was made via Instagram by the franchise’s star and producer, Vin Diesel, who stated that a role was written specifically for the Portuguese legend. Vin Diesel made public a picture of himself with Ronaldo and revealed that the football star will be a part of the next Fast & Furious film. On the post, Vin Diesel wrote, “Everyone asked, would he be in the…

DR Congo Criticizes Nigeria’s Eligibility Petition as ‘Backdoor’ World Cup Bid The Democratic Republic of Congo has blasted the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) following a petition lodged with FIFA regarding the eligibility of players fielded during their recent African play-off for the 2026 World Cup. Nigeria’s Super Eagles were defeated and eliminated by DR Congo on penalties in the crucial two-legged play-off, which determined Africa’s intercontinental qualifying team. The NFF confirmed on Tuesday that they have formally petitioned world football’s governing body, alleging that DR Congo fielded several ineligible players during the decisive encounter. DR Congo has vehemently rejected…

Ahmed Musa declares ‘enough is enough’ for international scenes Former Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has announced his retirement from international football, drawing the curtain on a remarkable 15-year career with Nigeria’s national team. Musa made the announcement on Wednesday in a post shared on his official X handle, where he reflected on his journey, achievements, and enduring bond with the country. “After a lot of thought, I have decided to retire from international football, bringing to an end almost 15 years with the Super Eagles,” he wrote. “From the very first call-up, wearing the green and white meant everything…

FCMB Pensions Sets Ambitious Target For Business Expansion FCMB FCMB Pensions, a subsidiary of FCMB Group Plc, has set its sights on growing its assets to about N1.2 trillion by the end of December 2025. The target was disclosed on Tuesday in Abuja on the sidelines of the company’s 20th Anniversary Dinner and Awards ceremony. The pension fund administrator currently manages assets in excess of N1.1 trillion and has paid out more than N200 billion to retirees and other beneficiaries, underscoring its stability and contribution to the pension industry. Speaking with journalists at the event, the Managing Director of FCMB…

Egypt declares Israel gas deal as not political, purely commercial Egypt declared on Thursday that its natural gas agreement with Israel is a purely commercial transaction with no political implications, stressing that the deal was reached by private energy companies operating under market conditions, without direct government involvement. * The deal involves Israeli entities exporting $35 billion worth of Leviathan field natural gas to Egypt over 15 years. * Tensions in the region are heightened following developments after October 7, 2023. * Egypt emphasised its unchanged position on the Palestinian issue, opposing forced displacement and supporting a two-state solution. Israel…

Ribadu’s Office Admits Supporting Vigilantes In Kwara With Arms Ribadu …urges media to ask for clarifications through designated office before broadcast. The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has admitted giving arms to Vigilantes to support security forces in countering terrorism, banditry and other criminal elements in difficult terrains. A statement by the Head, Strategic Communications, National Counter Terrorism Centre, ONSA, Mr Abu Michael, said pursuant to Part III, Sections 4, 5, and 6 of the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act, 2022, the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), under the ONSA, continued to coordinate and support law enforcement, security,…

NEMA attends to Ondo flood victims, gives relief materials The relief materials. Photo: NEMA The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar, has urged grassroots governments to initiate policies aimed at assisting communities in combating weather-related disasters and building a resilient nation. Umar, represented by the Assistant Chief Search and Rescue Officer of NEMA Ado Ekiti Office, Mr Abogunrin Adesina, also called on local governments to intensify sensitisation efforts to reduce the incidence of disasters and mitigate their impact. NEMA Officials presenting the items to the affected residents. Photo: NEMA According to a statement released by…

Burkina Faso Let Go Of Nigeria Air Force Crew After Diplomatic Talk Burkina Faso has let go of Nigerian Air Force aircraft and 11 detained military personnel after nine days of captivity, following successful high-level diplomatic negotiations in Ouagadougou led by Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar. The resolution came after intense engagement between a Nigerian delegation and Burkina Faso’s military government, including discussions with junta leader President Ibrahim Traoré. The delegation, acting on President Bola Tinubu’s directive, included senior representatives from the Foreign Affairs Ministry, Defence Ministry, and NAF Headquarters. Security analyst Zagazola Makama, citing an official briefed…

Ogbori Elemoso matter: Firm denies Nollywood veteran Paimo’s copyright claim Fewchore Studios has denied claims that it unlawfully remade the classic Yoruba film, Ogbori Elemoso. It insisted that the project is an original historical production developed from independent research and authorised by the Soun of Ogbomosoland. The clarification follows allegations by veteran Nollywood actor, Chief Olalere Paimo, popularly known as “Eda Onile Ola,” who said his intellectual property was being exploited without consent. The controversy follows Paimo’s claim that Ogbori Elemoso, a historical Yoruba film produced in the early 1980s, was being remade without his permission. The film, which earned…