Nigeria: ‘I’m Sorry,’ Comedian AY Apologises to Davido Over ‘Badly Delivered’ Joke
[Vanguard] Comedian Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has apologised to Afrobeats singer Davido for making a ‘badly delivered’ joke about him.
Africa: 20 Years After the Publication of ‘Purple Hibiscus,’ a Generation of African Writers Have Followed in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Footsteps
[The Conversation Africa] Twenty years ago, in October 2003, 26-year-old Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie burst onto the North American publishing scene with her debut novel,” Purple Hibiscus.”
Nigeria: Mohbad – More Twists in the Tale
[Vanguard] What many thought would be a cut and dry affair regarding the investigation into the cause of death of Ileriolowu Aloba a.k.a Mohbad is looking complicated and taking unexpected turns. By now, lovers of the late singer expect Naira Marley an…
Nigeria: Kano Censorship Board Bans Primary School Reading Book Over ‘Vulgar Language’
[Leadership] The Kano State Films and Censorship Board has confiscated hundreds of a primary school reading book titled, ‘Queen Primer Part II’, and also banned the use of the book in primary schools in the State.
Nigeria: Naira Marley in Fresh EFCC Trouble
[Daily Trust] A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, yesterday issued a production warrant against Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola, also known as Naira Marley.
Nigeria: Quack Nurse Who Administered Injections on Mohbad Caused His Death – Police
[Daily Trust] A fresh twist has emerged in the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Ilerioluwa Aloba, a singer, also known as Mohbad as the Lagos State police command, yesterday said he died out of negligence from a qua…
Nigeria: We Paid Davido $94,600 but Never Showed Up – Ex-NFF Boss Pinnick ‘Drags’ Singer
[Vanguard] Former president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has called out Afrobeats singer Davido for failing to perform at an event despite being paid $94,600.
Nigeria: Mohbad – Police Lied, We Responded to Enquiry Sept 28 – NDLEA
[Vanguard] Abuja — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has said they responded to the Police enquiry on reported arrest and detention of late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka MohBad, since September 28.
Nigeria: Netflix to Release Ijogbon, Elite – Season 7, Others This Month
[Leadership] Leading steaming platform, NETFLIX is rolling out exciting productions and highly anticipated titles like Ijogbon, Lupin: Part 3, Elite: Season 7, and a host of others in this month of October.
Nigeria: Police Reveal What Killed Mohbad
[Vanguard] *Management of injury after fight with friend resulted in his death*Auxillary nurse administered injection that triggered his death*Nurse, Naira Marley, Sam Larry, PrimeBoy, friend named as suspects*Nigerians react