The Federal Government has declared Nigeria fully ready to trade under the preferential terms of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, said the country has met all key requirements under the agreement. She confirmed that Nigeria has gazetted the legal instruments covering trade in …
Controversial Nigerian entertainer Uche Maduagwu has publicly apologised to singer Davido and his wife, Chioma Adeleke, for trolling them online. In a video shared on his Instagram page on Thursday, Maduagwu expressed regret for repeatedly posting negative content about the couple. He revealed that he was paid N2.5 million, along with four other Nigerian influencers, …
Nigerian-American rapper Wale has shared insights into his long-standing relationship with Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid, revealing the role he played in introducing the singer to international audiences. During a livestream with comedian and musician Carter Efe, Wale described Wizkid as his “boy” and recalled hosting him in Beverly Hills, California, for an entire summer. “I …
Famous Nigerian musician Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has publicly confessed that he has stopped impregnating women outside his relationships. The revelation came during the MC EdoPikin Undiluted with StarBoy and Legends show in Benin City, where 2Baba spoke before his performance. “I get confession. I make this confession everywhere I go now to …
Former Barcelona winger Emmanuel Amunike has backed Nigeria to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, highlighting striker Victor Osimhen as the key leader for the Super Eagles. The 55-year-old Amunike, who played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s 1994 AFCON-winning team, believes that Osimhen’s leadership qualities will be crucial in the quest for …
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has dismissed reports claiming that fans will enjoy free entry to stadiums during the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The clarification follows widespread rumours suggesting that CAF, in collaboration with the Local Organising Committee (LOC), approved free access to matches due to low turnout at several venues. READ …
A United States lawmaker, Representative Riley M. Moore of Virginia’s Second Congressional District, has confirmed that at least 12 Tomahawk missiles were launched against suspected terrorist targets in Sokoto State, Nigeria, on December 25. Moore disclosed this during an interview with Fox News, stating that the strikes were carried out by the US military in …
About 150 passengers were stranded on Friday after a ground handling accident disrupted Air Peace operations at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The incident involved a newly acquired Embraer 195-E2 aircraft operated by Air Peace. The aircraft, with registration number 5N-BYH, was scheduled to operate Flight P47750 from Lagos to Accra. A luggage …
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has clarified that the National Identification Number (NIN) issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) now automatically serves as the Tax Identification Number (TIN) for individual Nigerians. The announcement was made on Monday as part of a public awareness campaign on the new tax laws, shared by FIRS …
Nigerian comedian and content creator Carter Efe has had his Twitch account temporarily suspended, just weeks after a viral livestream with Afrobeats superstar Davido. The livestream, held on December 17, 2025, drew massive global attention. It propelled Carter Efe to the top of Africa’s Twitch rankings, gaining over 405,000 followers and making him the continent’s …
