Nigeria: ‘I Don’t Want Regina Daniels Back’ – Ned Nwoko
[Premium Times] “If anyone around her claims to love her and care for the kids, they should take her to a respected rehab centre, and all this nonsense will stop.”
Liberia: Liberian-Nigerian Musician Aiira Rebrands, Officially Changes Name to Aruyah Ahead of New Single Release
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — Aaliyah Ruth Agana, the dynamic Liberian-Nigerian musician known to fans as Aiira, has officially announced a change in her stage name to Aruyah. The rebranding signifies a major step in her artistic journey, reflecting he…
Nigeria: Foreign Affairs Ministry Hands Over Two Benin Bronzes to Art & Culture Ministry
[Vanguard] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has handed over two Benin Bronzes, a bronze relief plaque and a commemorative head, to the Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to reclai…
Nigeria: Media Icon, Dan Agbese, Passes On At 81
[Daily Trust] Chief Dan Agbese, a highly reverred media personality, is dead.
Nigeria: VeryDarkMan, Mr Jollof Engage in Mid-Air Fight
[Leadership] A viral video has captured the moment social media critic, Martins Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman (VDM), and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, better known as Mr Jollof, engaged in a physical fight aboard a commercial flight, as fellow pass…
Nigeria: Nicki Minaj to Address Alleged Nigerian Christian Genocide Claims At UN Event
[Leadership] American rapper Onika Maraj-Petty, popularly known as Nicki Minaj, is set to speak at a United Nations event in New York on Tuesday, where she is expected to address alleged jihadist attacks on Christians in Nigeria.
Nigeria: Lagos Lists Nollywood Actor Baba Ijesha On Sex Offenders’ Register
[Leadership] The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has revealed that the name of Nollywood star Olanrewaju James, also known as Baba Ijesha, has been added to the Lagos State Sex Offenders’ Register after serving his sentence for sexually…
Nigeria: Govt Vows Sanctions As Airline Offloads VDM, Mr Jollof After Physical Fight
[This Day] The federal government yesterday said it had commenced an investigation into a physical fight onboard a commercial flight between social media influencer, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), and comedian Freedom Atsepoyi, als…
Nigeria: Gov Otu Unveils Carnival Calabar Mascot
[Premium Times] The governor said the new mascot reflected the beauty, growth and resilience of the Carnival Calabar, celebrating its 20-year evolution into a major African cultural showcase.
Nigeria: What Big Brother Naija Teaches Us About the Generation It Entertains
[Vanguard] When Ololade “Kayvee” Olajide walked away from Big Brother Naija in 2021 after just one week, citing overwhelming anxiety, he did more than exit a reality show. He ignited conversations about mental health, authenticity, and the psychologica…