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South African singer Tyla says African artists are only getting started on the global music scene following her second Grammy win. The singer clinched the Best African Music Performance award at the 2026 Grammy Awards for her hit track “Push 2 Start,” emerging as one of the most celebrated African acts at this year’s ceremony. […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti following his posthumous recognition with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. In a statement released on Sunday, the President described Fela as a fearless voice, a revolutionary artist, and a cultural force whose music transcended entertainment to become a powerful instrument of social […]

The Nigerian Army has dismantled a major bandit network in Zamfara State following a coordinated military operation that led to the neutralisation of scores of terrorists. The operation, carried out by troops under ongoing counter-insurgency and anti-banditry efforts in the North-West, targeted known bandit enclaves and logistical routes used by criminal groups to launch attacks […]

Suspected armed bandits have launched a deadly attack on Agwara community in Niger State, setting ablaze a police station and a church while abducting at least five residents.Eyewitnesses said the assailants stormed the community late at night, firing sporadically to instil fear and force residents indoors before carrying out the arson attacks. The police station […]

One person has been confirmed dead following a gun battle between operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and suspected smugglers in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State. According to reports, the incident occurred during an intelligence-led operation by Customs officers who were said to be on patrol when they encountered a group of […]

Iran’s parliament has voted to designate European military forces as “terrorist groups” in a retaliatory move following actions in Europe aimed at classifying the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation. The decision, announced on Sunday, marks a sharp escalation in tensions between Tehran and European governments, as Iran condemned what it described […]

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has reminded Nigerians that filing annual tax returns by March 31 is compulsory, stressing that compliance applies to both employers and individual taxpayers. Oyedele gave the directive during a webinar organised in collaboration with the Joint Revenue Board and aimed at […]

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a couple for allegedly staging their own abduction in a bid to extort ₦10 million from their family. According to police sources, the couple hatched the plan after the husband expressed the need to raise money to fund a planned trip abroad. Investigations revealed that the pair conspired […]

In a recent statement, the music star openly praised former U.S. President Donald Trump, describing the development as a positive step in her long-standing immigration journey. According to Nicki, the Gold Card signifies progress, as she disclosed that her citizenship papers are now being finalized. The revelation quickly gained traction on social media, drawing mixed […]

The Zamfara State Police Command has intercepted a large cache of explosives believed to be intended for criminal groups operating in the state. According to the police, officers acting on intelligence stopped a suspicious vehicle during a routine operation and arrested the driver. A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of 954 explosives, […]