Nigeria: Regina Was 21, Not 17, When We Married – Ned Nwoko
[Vanguard] Senator representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, has refuted claims by his estranged wife, Regina Daniels, that he married her at the age of 17, describing the allegations as “false, misleading, and malicious.”
Nigeria: Nigerian Actress Invites 292 People Who Voted for Her in Anambra Election to Lunch
[Premium Times] The actress appreciated her supporters and described them as “the true believers in a new Nigeria.”
Nigeria: Activists Fault NAFDAC’s Sachet Alcohol Ban, Warn of ₦1.9 Trillion Industry Loss
[Premium Times] “The NAFDAC DG should desist from further running the agency like a private business enterprise and subjecting it to public ridicule or resign, as her actions…”
Africa: UK, South Africa Return Looted Artefacts to Ghana’s Ashanti King
[RFI] Britain and South Africa have returned to Asanti king Otumfuo Osei Tutu II over 130 gold and bronze artefacts looted between the 1870s and the early 20th century or bought on the open market.
Cote d’Ivoire: Meiway – King of Zoblazo!
[Afropop] Meiway (born Frederic Desire Ehui in 1962) is a legend of Cote D’Ivoirian music. The creator of his own music genre, Zoblazo, Meiway has amassed hit after hit for more than three decades. His music is modern and highly danceable, and it draws…
Nigeria: Governor Okpebholo Revokes MOWAA Land, Reinstates Benin Central Hospital
[Premium Times] The move comes amid mounting tensions between the state government, the Oba of Benin, and stakeholders over the rightful custodianship of Benin’s cultural and artistic legacy.
Nigeria: Music Review – ‘Many People’ Video Is Adekunle Gold’s Love Letter to Fuji Legends
[Premium Times] Running for three minutes and forty seconds, the video enriches the song’s storytelling by featuring iconic singers such as Yinka Ayefele and Fuji maestro Adewale Ayuba and BBNaija’s Imisi.
Nigeria: DJ Crowd Kontroller to Headline Fashion Rave 2025 in Lagos
[Premium Times] This year’s edition is designed to bridge the gap between runway and rhythm, uniting fashion lovers, music enthusiasts, and culture tastemakers.
Mali: Islamist Fighters in Mali Execute Social Media Influencer
[HRW] Mariam Cissé’s TikToks of Her Daily Life Reached Thousands
Nigeria: Govt Approves Task Force On ‘Detty December’, Establishes Tourism Economic Zones
[Premium Times] Detty December is the slang term for the festive, party-filled holiday season in Nigeria from mid-December to the New Year, characterised by numerous concerts, festivals, and social gatherings.