Nigeria: ‘Free My Guy’ – Davido Calls for VeryDarkMan’s Release
[Vanguard] Popular Afrobeat star Davido has joined a growing chorus of voices on social media demanding the release of online personality VeryDarkMan, who was reportedly arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday.
Nigeria: EFCC Under Fire As Adeyanju, Davido, Peter Obi Demand Vdm’s Unconditional Release
[Premium Times] “While we continue to interface with the EFCC on this issue, we call on the commission to respect our clients’ constitutionally guaranteed rights.”
Nigeria: Why I Became Toxic After My First Heartbreak – Ruger
[Daily Trust] Nigerian singer, Michael Adebayo Olayinka, popularly known as Ruger, has recounted his first heartbreak experience.
Nigeria: ‘Don’t Spray Money, Use Basket, Bowl’ – E-Money Advises Aftermath EFCC Release
[Premium Times] “Let’s celebrate responsibly and avoid fines. Respect our currency. If you must give money at a party, make sure you…”
Nigeria: ‘I’ve No Regrets Welcoming My Twins Through Surrogacy’ – Chimamanda Adichie
[Premium Times] “I want more women to feel less ashamed of talking about reaching motherhood through non-traditional means.”
Nigeria: I’m Glad I Went Into Politics, I Learnt a Lot – Funke Akindele
[Vanguard] Popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has shared her experience in Nigerian politics, describing it as a life-changing journey that enhanced her understanding of leadership, governance, and national development.
Nigeria: ‘What Is Akon Saying?’ Nigerians Slam Singer for Claiming Creation of Afrobeats
[Vanguard] Senegalese-American singer Akon has stirred controversy online after stating that he played a major role in the rise of Afrobeats, the globally celebrated music genre that originated from West Africa.
Nigeria: Mabel Segun – Nigerian Children’s Writer, Poet and Broadcaster
[The Conversation Africa] Mabel Dorothy Okanima Segun, who passed away on 6 March 2025, at 95, was a prominent figure in Nigerian literature. Her life was an extraordinary mix of broadcasting, children’s storytelling, poetry, playwriting, and sport.
Nigeria: Court Sentences Portable to Three Months Imprisonment
[Vanguard] An Ogun State Chief Magistrate Court, sitting in Ifo Local Government Area, has sentenced controversial street-hop artist Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, to three months in prison, with an option of a N30,000 fine.
Nigeria: Olamide Announces New Album, Enlists Wizkid On New Track
[Premium Times] This collaboration comes exactly 14 years after their first ever feature in ‘Omo To Shan’, released in 2011.