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Entertainment

Ayra Starr and Tyla Confirmed as Performers for 2025 Global Citizen Festival

The 2025 Global Citizen Festival is set to take place on September 27 at Central Park’s Great Lawn in New York City, featuring...

Entertainment

Davido’s ‘5ive’ album ushers in a transformative phase for Afrobeats

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Davido has ushered in a transformative era for the genre with the release of his fifth studio album, “5ive,” on...

Economy

Nigeria’s economy grows by 30% after GDP recalculation, incorporating digital services and informal sector

Nigeria’s economy has experienced a significant transformation following a comprehensive recalculation of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), leading to a 30% increase in...

Crime & conflict

Gunmen kill 2 Indians and abduct a third in Niger’s Dosso region

In a recent attack in Niger’s southwest Dosso region, gunmen killed two Indian nationals and abducted a third. The Indian Embassy in Niamey...

World

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Died in London

Nigeria mourned the loss of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away at the age of 82 in a London clinic after a...

Entertainment

Burna Boy’s ‘No Sign of Weakness’ album Blended Afrobeat to rock and country

Burna Boy’s eighth studio album, “No Sign of Weakness,” released on July 11, 2025, marks a significant evolution in his musical journey. The...

Economy

Nigeria Launches AfCFTA Air Corridor to Boost Trade

Nigeria has inaugurated an air cargo corridor under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), connecting Nigerian exporters to key African markets—Kenya, Uganda,...

Metro

‘Iyanu’ Animated Series Premieres on Cartoon Network

The animated series “Iyanu: Child of Wonder” premiered on Cartoon Network on April 5, 2025, with streaming available on Max starting April 6,...

Metro

Nigeria cracks down on ‘spraying’ money at parties to defend currency

Nigeria’s government has intensified efforts to curb the cultural practice of “spraying” naira notes at social events, a tradition where guests throw money...

Metro

Death toll reaches 151 in north-central Nigerian town submerged in floods, with thousands displaced

The town of Mokwa in Nigeria’s north-central Niger State was devastated by catastrophic flooding following intense pre-dawn rainfall. The deluge, which lasted approximately...