ID Cabasa, the music producer and CEO of Coded Tunes, says he cried when Olamide, the rapper, left his record label. Olamide exited Coded Tunes and launched YBNL Nation, his imprint, in 2012. In a recent interview with Afrobeats Podcast, ID Cabasa said he met Olamide when he was young and recognised his talent. He…
Oritsefemi, the Nigerian singer, has revealed what transpired between him and Nabila Fash, his estranged wife. The couple tied the knot in 2017. In 2021, their marriage faced a crisis over allegations of infidelity. Fash later accused the singer of “constant cheating, verbal and emotional abuse”. She claimed Oritsefemi has children out of wedlock with…
Nasir Ayitogo, the Media and Public Relations Lead of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) announced in a statement released on Thursday. “The management of Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) led by its Managing Director, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr is thrilled to announce the 24th of May, 2024 as the official date for the opening of…
Nigerian skit maker, Chukwuemeka Emmanuel Ejekiru, better known as Sabinus, and his wife, Ciana Chapman, have reacted to rumours of domestic violence in their marriage. Naija News reports that an Instagram blog, Cutie Julls, had alleged that the skit maker was fond of beating his wife. The accusation generated mixed reactions among fans of the…
In a recent Instagram live session, a fan of the Grammy-winning singer asked him why he is yet to have any kids. Burna Boy disclosed that he will not have children until he is married and can “be there for them everyday”. The 32-year-old singer said his kids deserve to experience love and affection from…
The Black Entertainment Television Network (BET) has unveiled the nominees for the 2024 BET Awards. This year’s list includes a strong showing from Nigerians, with Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Tems, Seyi Vibez, and Asake all receiving nods. Ayra Starr leads the pack with three nominations. She’s up for Best New Artist, Best International Act, and the BET Her…
Isreal Afeare, popularly known as Isreal DMW, the logistics manager for Nigerian singer, Davido, has reacted to the accusation of being a snitch in the 30BG crew. Recall that after Davido fired Bobo, celebrity journalist, Stella Dimoko Korkus (SDK) shared some of the alleged messy details that led to it, including embezzlement of funds. Reacting…
Portable, the Nigerian singer, has teased his upcoming song titled ‘Spider Man’ — where he detailed his recent arrest. Portable was arrested by the Lagos state police command on Tuesday for allegedly failing to pay the debt he incurred after purchasing his G-Wagon from a car dealer. The ‘Zazoo Zeh’ hitmaker was said to have…
Nigeria’s economic challenges, exacerbated by economic policies, nationwide insecurity, and rising production costs, have pushed the country’s inflation rate to one of the highest in Africa. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported on Wednesday that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 33.69 percent in April 2024, up from 33.20 per cent in March 2024….
In a pivotal moment in Premier League football, the contentious topic of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) has once again taken centre stage. The recent submission of a resolution by Wolves to the Premier League has triggered a vote, sparking a heated debate among clubs regarding the fate of VAR in the Premier League. Since its…
Manchester City are just one step away from a fourth Premier League title in a row – a feat achieved by no other club. There will be celebrations if they reach their goal, but the club still has the 115 Premier League charges hanging over them. In February 2023 in was revealed that City had…
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has warned intending pilgrims to avoid money laundering as they embark on the spiritual exercise. He urged them to shun any form of criminal act during their pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Sanwo-Olu gave the admonition at a one-day seminar and special prayers organised for the Year…
The House of Representatives has mandated the Committee on Commerce to investigate the daily increase in prices of commodities in Nigeria. This followed the adoption of a motion by Jesess Onuakalusi (PDP-Delta) on ‘The Need to Awaken Price Control Board of Nigeria to its Constitutional Responsibilities’ at plenary on Thursday. Presenting the motion, Mr Onuakalusi…
Speculation is mounting that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) may lift the visa ban imposed on Nigeria, as Emirates, the country’s national carrier, has announced the resumption of services to Nigeria from October 1, 2024. This comes 23 months after the airline suspended operations. While no official statement has been released on the visa ban…
A Nigerian skit maker, identified as Chidike Emmanuel, has been reportedly shot dead in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). We learned that Emmanuel was preparing for a production when he was shot dead in the Mpape area of Abuja. According to Daily Trust, a netizen identified as Loveline Imaobong had raised the alarm about the…
The Lagos State Police Command has taken popular musician Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, into custody. The arrest stems from Portable’s alleged failure to settle a debt incurred during the purchase of a G-Wagon from a local car dealer. According to reports, Portable purchased the luxury vehicle valued at N27 million but only paid…
A video showing the moment Nigerian controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, attempted to escape arrest but was eventually caught by the police has emerged online.Naija News reported that the singer was arrested for failing to pay the balance of a G-Wagon car he purchased from a vehicle dealer. Portable was said to…
Musician Davido had an unusual encounter at his Dubai concert when a male fan continuously called him “kpekus daddy” while he was performing. The music icon recently travelled to the shores of the United Arab Emirates for a highly anticipated concert, where he wowed the excited crowd with his energetic performances. Amidst the event, a…
Nigerian artists Odumodublvck and Davido have set aside their differences and reconciled after their online feud, much to the joy of their fans. Previously, Davido had clashed with the up-and-coming rapper when the latter expressed his unwavering loyalty to the “Unavailable” singer and promised never to betray him. Fans speculated that Davido’s anger stemmed from…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has directed deposit money banks to suspend charges on cash deposits until September 30, 2024. The apex bank disclosed this in a circular dated May 6, 2024, signed by its Director of Banking Supervision, Adetona Adedeji. Customers of some of the Deposit Money Banks had complained that the banks…
