Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

King Sunny Ade not abducted, manager dismisses rumour King Sunny Ade not abducted, manager dismisses rumour Manager to Juju legend King Sunny Ade (KSA), Dayo Adegeye, has dismissed rumors that the music icon was abducted. In a statement on Tuesday, Adegeye described the claims as “malicious” and aimed at damaging KSA’s reputation. He said, “We want to assure the public that King Sunny Ade is safe and sound. There is no truth to the kidnapping rumor.” He added, “The King of World Beats, King Sunny Ade, is not abducted or kidnapped by anyone. The Adegeye family and King Sunny Ade’s…

Concerned Iwere Citizens Deny Olu of Warri’s Alleged Link to Arms Smuggling Plot His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri The Concerned Iwere Citizens have condemned as false and malicious recent media reports alleging the involvement of His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, in an arms smuggling plot. The reports, which claim that an our revered monarch was behind it and being investigated by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) in connection with the smuggling of high-grade weapons. In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by Elder Tom Tuoyo, the group said…

Ekiti compensates property owners with N155m for road dualisation Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji Ekiti compensates property owners with N155m for road dualisation. Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has paid N155.4 million as compensation to property owners affected by the dualisation of the Ikere-Akure road. Oyebanji said that the N155.4m “covers the formal acquisition of land valuation and payments for unexhausted improvements on the affected property. The transparent and fair disbursement of these funds is our priority, and I want to assure you that due process has been followed.” The governor, represented by the Deputy Governor, Mrs Monisade Afuye, spoke…

Spotify Q1, 2025 pays $100 million to podcast creators Spotify logo Spotify Q1, 2025 pays $100 million to podcast creators Music streaming giant Spotify said Monday it had paid out more than $100 million to creators of audio and video podcasts in the first quarter of 2025, marking the first time the platform has shared such figures. The Swedish company generated a revenue of 15.7 billion euros ($17.9 billion) last year. “For the first time, we’re revealing that Spotify paid out more than $100 million to podcast publishers and podcasters worldwide in the first quarter of 2025 alone,” the company…

Davido, fans celebrate ‘5IVE’ album Davido and fans Davido, fans celebrate ‘5IVE’ album. Nigerian music megastar, Davido, has hosted an exclusive meet-and-greet event to commemorate the release of his highly anticipated fifth studio album, “5IVE”. The event was powered by Spotify music streaming platform. It brought together 50 lucky superfans and five media partners for a rare, behind-the-scene look at the Afrobeats megastar. In a unique twist, Spotify required fans to pass a five-question quiz on Davido’s music to earn a spot at the roundtable discussion. This approach not only showcased the artist’s dedication to his fans but also ensured…

Moses Bliss speaks on relationship with Ebuka Songs Moses Bliss Surprises Manager With Brand New Car Moses Bliss speaks on relationship with Ebuka Songs dispelling rumours. Gospel musician Moses Bliss has finally addressed the rumours surrounding his relationship with former protege, Ebuka Songs. Speculation about a fallout between the two, sparked by Ebuka’s departure from Moses Bliss’ record label, had been circulating among fans. In an interview on the inaugural live edition of the WithChude podcast, Bliss dismissed the rumors, describing them as false and reaffirming his support for Ebuka. “I’m very concerned about impressing God. My intentions are very…

CBN amends documentation requirements for PAPSS transactions CBN amends documentation requirements for PAPSS transactions The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced revised documentation requirements for transactions conducted through the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) in Nigeria. In a statement signed by its Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali, the apex bank said the initiative is part of its ongoing efforts to foster seamless intra-African trade, financial inclusion, and operational efficiency for Nigerians engaging in cross-border payments within Africa. Among the key changes, which take immediate effect, is the directive allowing all Authorized Dealer Banks (ADBs)…

INEC to replace PVCs with downloadable voter’s cards INEC to replace PVCs with downloadable voter’s cards The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is proposing to replace Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) with downloadable voters’ card. This is coming ahead of the 2027 general elections, with INEC proposing amendments to Nigeria’s electoral framework that would strip the President of the power to appoint the Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs). Special Adviser to the INEC chairman, Mohammad Kuna, disclosed this in his presentation at a retreat with the Joint Committee of the National Assembly on Electoral Matters on the reform of the electoral legal…

Pastor Abioye’s retirement from Oyedepo’s Winners birth a new church Pastor David Abioye Pastor Abioye’s retirement from Oyedepo’s Winners birth a new church. Pastor David Abioye has started a new church after his retirement from Bishop David Oyedepo’s Living Faith Church, known as Winners Chapel Pastor David Abioye has started a new church after his retirement from Bishop David Oyedepo’s Living Faith Church, known as Winners Chapel. Abioye used to be the vice-president of Winners Chapel but he was retired alongside Thomas Aremu in October 2024. He was retired following a review of the Winners Chapel’s administrative policy which set…

NRC commences Warri-Itakpe train services on Wednesday 30th Engineers at work … progress made as engineers work on the rail The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the resumption of the Warri-Itakpe Train Service (WITS) on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The train service was suspended on April 10, 2025, due to multiple engine failures and other technical and operational challenges. The management of the NRC, led by Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, apologised to passengers, stakeholders, other interest groups, and Nigerians whose livelihood is daily impacted by the services. In a statement signed by Acting Deputy Director, Public…